Capt. J. B. Nipp came to Cowley County in 1870.

The Silverdale township census of 1878 lists J. B. Nipp, 40, and Mrs. Nipp, age unlisted, and living in Winfield.

[CENTRAL COMMITTEE.]

Winfield Messenger, July 19, 1872.

Committees of the different townships, met pursuant to call. On motion L. J. Webb was chosen chairman, and John Irwin, secretary. On motion, Messrs. Kelly and Kinne chosen committee on candidates. The committee on credentials, reported the following persons as members of the County Central Committee.

James R. Bryan, Dexter.

L. J. Webb, Winfield.

C. R. Mitchell, Creswell.

J. B. Nipp, Pleasant Valley.

L. B. Wamsley, Nenescah.

James Kelly, Richland.

John Irwin, Rock.

E. P. Kinne, Bolton.

The remaining townships were not represented. On motion, L. J. Webb was elected chairman of the County Central Committee. L. J. Webb resigned, and James Kelly, on motion, was duly elected chairman.

On motion, Messrs. Irwin and Kinne were elected as committee to ascertain the number of persons on the tax roll in each township.

The committee to ascertain the number upon the tax rolls of the several townships reported as follows:

Vernon, 125.

Silver Dale, 66.

Creswell, 177.

Richland, 97.

Ninnescah, 87.

Pleasant Valley, 92.

Winfield, 560.

Cedar, 88.

Beaver, 83.

Bolton, 146.

Tisdale, 185.

Windsor, 170.

Rock, 230.

Report received, and committee discharged.

On motion, a Republican Convention was called, to meet on the 29th day of August, 1872, at Winfield, at 1 o'clock P.M., to elect delegates and alternates to the Republican State Convention at Topeka and Lawrence, on Wednesday, September 4th A. D. 1872. . . .

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Board met in county clerk's office. Present: Frank Cox, O. C. Smith, and J. D. Maurer.

Board proceeded to canvass the vote on the bond election held March 1st, which resulted in the defeat of the Railroad proposition by 157 votes, and the County Building proposition by 531 votes. Poll books of Pattens, Omnia, and Spring Creek precincts were thrown out on account of informality.

J. B. Nipp and others, road view: $18.50

[SOLDIERS' REUNION.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 2, 1873.

We, the undersigned, late Soldiers of the Union Army, take this method of calling a meeting of the Soldiers of Cowley and adjoining counties to meet at Winfield, October 18th, 1873, for the purpose of getting acquainted and having a good social time.

J. B. Nipp, Co. C, 49 Ky. Infantry.

[THE SOLDIERS' REUNION.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 23, 1873.

At half past 2 o'clock the soldiers, to the number of about 150, fell into line at the tap of the drum, and preceded by the Winfield Martial band, marched to the Methodist Church, which had been kindly tendered for their use. The meeting was called to order by T. A. Blanchard. L. J. Webb was chosen Chairman, and James Kelly, Secretary.

The chairman stated the object of the meeting to be to organize a permanent Soldiers' Union.

On motion a committee consisting of A. A. Jackson, A. D. Keith, Capt. Wm. H. H. McArthur, Capt. Henry Barker, and Col. E. C. Manning were appointed on permanent organization.

During the absence of the committee, D. C. Scull entertained the meeting with a few appropriate remarks.

The committee on permanent organization reported as follows.

Mr. Chairman: Your committee on permanent organization, recommend the following as a permanent organization for Cowley County, of the Union Soldiers of the late war.

1st. The association of all soldiers into an organization to be known as the Cowley County Soldiers' Association.

2nd. That said association elect a president, 3 vice presidents, secretary, and assistant secretary, and treasurer, and adopt a constitution.

3rd. That said association request its members to subscribe the constitution as an evidence of membership, giving the required company or battalion to which each belonged, and to attend the meetings of the association.

4th. That said association meet semi-annually for celebrations, and as much oftener as business requires. A. A. JACKSON, Chairman.

The above was unanimously adopted. The roll being called; the following "Boys in Blue," answered to their names.

J. B. Nipp, Co. C, 40 Ky. Inf.

ITEMS FROM THE ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER.]

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1874.

A company of Militia was organized at South Bend last week, by Capt. J. B. Nipp. This makes the ninth one in this county.

RECRUITING FOR COMPANY: CAPT. J. B. NIPP.]

Winfield Courier, August 14, 1874.

Capt. J. B. Nipp has been in town recruiting for his company. Capt. Nipp is just the kind of man to lead against the Indians, or anybody else, having had considerable experience during the late unpleasantness. His battle scarred body attests his bravery on several hard fought battle fields.

[ORGANIZING A COMPANY OF STATE MILITIA: WINFIELD.]

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1874.

Pursuant to a call, the citizens of Winfield and vicinity met at the courthouse on Monday evening, the 24th, electing J. J. Williams as chairman, and W. W. Walton Secretary; E. B. Kager stated the object of the meeting to be the organization of a company of State Militia.

Capt. J. B. Nipp, being called upon, made some very good suggestions besides giving the latest news from the frontier. He thought that there was more danger of an invasion by the Indians now than there had ever been. The Osages demanded the return of the ponies and one thousand dollars each for the Indians killed in the recent engagement with the Militia. These terms will not be conceded by the Governor, and an open war on the extreme border this fall and winter is threatened.

A sufficient number having signed the necessary oath, they were sworn in by Capt. Nipp. They then proceeded to the election of officers, resulting as follows.

Capt., E. B. Kager; 1st Lieut., A. T. Shenneman; 2nd Lieut., L. J. Webb; Orderly Sergeant, W. W. Walton.

Recruiting has begun in earnest, and a large company will be formed here, the necessary arms and accouterments will be sent on immediately. Yesterday Capt. Kager received the following from Col. Norton which explains itself.

CAPTAIN KAGER: Please report to me the number of effective men in your company that you can count on to go, both mounted and unmounted. This is by order of the Adjutant General. He says: "Have all the companies carefully inspected and accept none but first-class men for service." Yours, G. H. NORTON, Lieut. Col. Kansas Militia.

Winfield Courier, February 11, 1875.

The following is the list of petit jurors drawn for the March term of the District Court: J. B. Nipp, S. W. Chatterson, S. P. Berryman, P. F. Endicott, J. E. Dunn, G. W. Melville,

J. W. Melville, J. W. Weimer, A. T. Gay, Sanford Day, Isaac Howe, B. C. French, S. M. Fall, Thos. Hart.

Winfield Courier, April 8, 1875.

In several reports we have seen Cowley County credited with thirty-five carloads of provisions. We have not received one-third of that amount.

Prof. Kellogg goes to Emporia this week.

DIED. Capt. Nipp's child, a boy two years old, died of pneumonia last Saturday.

Winfield Courier, December 23, 1875.

Board met in special session. Present: R. F. Burden, M. S. Roseberry, Commissioners; A. J. Pyburn, County Attorney, and M. G. Troup, County Clerk. Among other proceedings had, claims against the county were passed upon.

Witness Fees--J. B. Nipp.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "C. C. H."--PLEASANT VALLEY ITEMS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 15, 1876.

Capt. Nipp has moved from his farm on the Walnut to Creswell Township, thereby depriving our township of one of her best citizens. He thinks some of going to the Black Hills.

Both papers [Courier and Traveler] printed the following item...

Winfield Courier, May 18, 1876.

Last Thursday evening Mrs. Amos Smith, of Pleasant Valley Township, lost one thousand bushels of corn, a cheap stable, and a lot of rails by fire. The fire originated by a lighted match that a young child put in the hay nearby. It is a serious loss and comes at a trying time with her. The next day we met Capt. Nipp on his way to her place with a wagon load of corn as a present.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1876.

On last Thursday evening Mrs. Amos Smith, of Pleasant Valley Township, lost one thousand bushels of corn, a cheap stable, and a lot of rails by fire. The fire originated by a lighted match that a young child put in the hay nearby. It is a serious loss and comes at a trying time with her. The next day we met Capt. Nipp on his way to her house with a load of corn as a present.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1876.

MR. MARICLE is prospecting for coal on Capt. Nipp's farm.

Winfield Courier, November 16, 1876.

CAPT. NIPP lost a very valuable horse yesterday. This is the second one since the election. "Misfortunes never come singly."

Arkansas City Traveler, March 21, 1877.

An immersion was made last Sunday at Nipp's ford, by the resident minister at Pleasant Valley Township.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1877.

We are sorry to learn of the death of Capt. J. B. Nipp's wife.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 9, 1877.

We take pleasure in announcing that Capt. Nipp's wife is not dead, as reported. A neighbor of Mr. Nipp's died (Mrs. Olds); and the report was circulated that it was Mrs. Nipp. The Captain says his wife never was in better health, and was wonderfully surprised when she read her own death notice.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "J. F. H."--PLEASANT VALLEY TOWNSHIP.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 14, 1877.

Things are quite lively in the "Bend" this fall, and we expect to have a fine time this winter. Wheat is about all threshed, and the fall wheat is all put in and looking very nicely Mr. Nipp has over 100 acres of fine fall wheat. Mr. Campbell has 80 acres of fine wheat--

the finest in the "Bend," I may say with safety. Mr. Sitters has 100 acres of fine wheat. All the wheat in the Bend looks fine, and promises an abundant crop for next year.

There is plenty of corn in the neighborhood, and the people are commencing to gather and crib it.

Mr. Nipp has about 200 hogs, 35 of which are ready for market, besides a large lot of cattle in his pasture. Mr. Keffer has about 80 fine hogs, 50 percent of which are ready for market. He has about 100 head of cattle in his pasture. Mr. Sitters has about 20 fine hogs, and 35 head of cattle. Mr. Campbell has a very fine lot of hogs.

There are quite a number of farmers of which I failed to ascertain facts. There are quite a number of newcomers from Illinois and Iowa looking for land.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "J. F. H."--SOUTH BEND.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1877.

The South Bend literary society met on Wednesday, Nov. 14, and elected Mr. J. B. Nipp, President, and Miss Era Birdzell, Secretary, and J. Frank Hess, corresponding secretary, for the ensuing three months. They had a very interesting time. They have nearly thirty members on the roll.

"People who have never been in South Bend cannot think what a fine place it is. Most of it is bottom land, surrounded on the north, southeast, and southwest by large bluffs and canyons. The Walnut River runs along the foot of the bluffs, the river and bluffs form in shape an almost perfect horse shoe. Truly has it been called Pleasant Valley as no more appropriate name could have been chosen. Here is a grand sight; one need only climb one of the many bluffs. Before him he will see a beautiful valley, houses, and peach orchards dotting it all around, and in the southern part of the bend he can see a beautiful lake: they are too aristocratic to call it anything else. It is near one or two miles in length and from fifteen to twenty rods wide. It is the glory of the 'b'hoys,' for besides shooting lots of ducks on it, they can take their 'ducks' boat riding. It affords excellent boat riding. A lot of noble elm trees on the south bank and steep banks on the north side give plenty of shade and act as a wind break. Deer are not scarce in the winter, and occasionally a coyote can be heard, the canyons offering a good retreat for them. The 'Bend' is 12 miles in circumference and 4 miles through."

[COMMUNICATION FROM "FRANK SIDNEY JAMES"--SOUTH BEND.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 16, 1878.

Capt. Nipp and Mr. Keffer have taken 80 hogs to Wichita. Capt. Nipp expects to start with some more in a few weeks.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 6, 1878.

CAPT. NIPP has enrolled one more member to his interesting family.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 10, 1878.

The long promised and looked for meeting between J. F. Hess and Joseph Campbell, of South Bend, came off at Capt. Nipp's farm on the 4th inst. Blood flowed freely, and eyes changed color rapidly, but all is quiet at present. SUBSCRIBER.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 26, 1878.

One of the grandest landscapes to be seen in the West, is from a point near Capt. Nipp's house, looking north over the Walnut Valley, appropriately named South Bend. Thousands of acres of grain wave with the wind, while the golden grain now in the stack, looms up like young hills on the level.

South Bend is one of the finest farming regions we ever gazed upon. But grain growing is not the only avocation of its thriving population. On the point spoken of one hundred head of horses can be counted grazing in the fields, while near the river, lying in the shade, a thousand hogs are growing to supply meat for other States.

[REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 14, 1878.

A delegate Convention of the Republicans was held at the courthouse in Winfield on Saturday, Aug. 10th, at 10 o'clock a.m. The meeting was called to order by Hon. C. R. Mitchell, Chairman of the Republican Central Committee, who read the call and stated the object of the meeting.

STATE DELEGATES: B. F. BALDWIN, E. C. MANNING, I. H. BONSALL, C. H. EAGIN, J. D. MAURER, CAPT. J. B. NIPP.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 14, 1878.

District 42 wants a female school teacher. Apply to W. J. Keffer, Capt. Nipp, or A. H. Broadwell, in South Bend.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 14, 1878.

There is a hole on the prairie near Capt. Nipp's farm, with trails beaten to it, as though it was the abode of numerous wild beasts.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 20, 1878.

Capt. Nipp came back from a hunt in the Territory, and reports the killing of seventeen turkeys before breakfast.

Winfield Courier, June 20, 1878.

Captain Nipp, of South Bend, was in town Saturday. He reported the Walnut as full of floating wheat on Friday.

Winfield Courier, August 8, 1878.

S. N. Waldroupe to J. B. Nipp, w. ½ of nw. ¼, 8-34-5, and that part of w. ½ of sw. ¼ lying n. of the ledge of rocks at the top of hill; $208.

Winfield Courier, August 8, 1878.

EDITOR COURIER: While traveling in this part of the county (Pleasant Valley and Silverdale), I stopped at the hospitable home of Captain Nipp, an old soldier in the U. S. A. The Captain has a large farm of about 1,000 acres, most of which is used for grazing purposes. He has about one hundred head of stock (cattle, mules, and horses) and 200 head of hogs; has 160 acres of corn to feed them on. He says it will take it all, but will last until corn comes again.

The Captain came here well "heeled" eight years ago and well "toed" yet; and heeled, too, for that matter. He is a red-hot, black Republican, and believed all the time, during the war, that the Union must be saved. He can show today the place where a rebel ball went through his breast while standing up like a man battling for principle. Captain Nipp is a good farmer and a genial fellow.

While at Captain Nipp's, I was shown a stalk of corn on which was an ear ten feet from the ground. The same day I was at Mr. Jake Keffers, where I got another stalk of corn, which measured 14 feet and 4 inches in length. It can be seen lying at T. A. Wilkinson's stable, in Winfield, by anyone doubting the truth of this statement. It is the largest stalk of corn I ever saw. Who can beat it? Bring them along. NITRO GLYCERINE.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 14, 1878.

"District 42 wants a female school teacher. Apply to W. J. Keffer, Capt. Nipp, or A. H. Broadwell, in South Bend."

Arkansas City Traveler, August 14, 1878.

"There is a hole on the prairie near Capt. Nipp's farm, with trails beaten to it, as though it was the abode of numerous wild beasts."

Winfield Courier, August 15, 1878.

Skipped Republican County Convention Activities.

Ended up with the following State Convention Delegates: B. F. Baldwin, E. C. Manning, I. H. Bonsall, C. H. Eagan, J. D. Maurer, J. B. Nipp.

Winfield Courier, August 29, 1878.

The State Republican Convention met at Topeka yesterday. Delegate J. B. Nipp started last Friday, and delegates C. H. Eagan, B. F. Baldwin, E. C. Manning, and I. H. Bonsall started Monday. J. D. Maurer probably went by way of Eureka. James Kelly, R. L. Walker, and Ed. Clisbee go along for company. We have an inveterate habit of guessing, so will guess that John A. Martin, L. U. Humphrey, T. H. Cavanaugh, P. I. Bonebrake, John Francis, A. B. Lemmon, Willard Davis, and A. H. Horton will be the nominees. If we hit right on five out of the eight, it will be a good guess. We still think Martin will be the nominee for governor on the first formal ballot.

Winfield Courier, September 5, 1878. Editorial Columns.

Recap only of Republican State Convention.

This body met at Topeka on August 28th.

Nominated for Governor: Martin, Anthony, St. John. St. John declared winner.

On the first 14 ballots Manning, Baldwin, Maurer, Eagin, and Nipp of Cowley delegation voted for Anthony, Bonsall voting constantly for Martin. On the 15th ballot Manning made a short speech and the five Cowley County delegates left Anthony and voted for Martin. This caused some excitement and after the 16th ballot in which they voted the same way the convention adjourned until morning after which caucuses were held and an attempt made to combine the forces of Anthony and St. John.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1879.

Capt. Nipp sold the J. C. Fisher farm of 200 acres for $3,000, last Saturday. This is a very fine farm, located in South Bend, and was purchased by Mr. Jas. Rutter, from Ohio.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1879.

On the Walnut twelve miles southeast of town lies the stock farm of Capt. J. B. Nipp. The plowed land is a deep rich soil, while the upland is excellent grazing land. Here nature seems to have cut out a stock ranch, for, with but little work and expense, a large pasture has been enclosed, the fence being the stone walls thrown up by nature, and so laid out that an immense tract of land was enclosed ready for stock when Captain Nipp entered the land.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 4, 1879.

An epidemic has broken out among the horses. It is an aggravated form of distemper. Capt. Nipp has lost six and Jacob Keffer four.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1879.

Capt. Nipp arrived in town last Saturday with a herd of 200 ponies, which he is offering for sale. He will keep the herd near here for some time.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1879.

Capt. J. B. Nipp and Wm. Berkey have a herd of 250 ponies here, just up from Texas, and are meeting with good success in sales.

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1879.

Capt. Nipp's herd of Texas ponies attract crowds of strangers, as the process of lassoing and riding wild horses is rather new to a "foreigner."

Arkansas City Traveler, June 18, 1879.

We wish to correct the statement that appeared in the TRAVELER in a late number, during our absence, to the effect that Capt. Nipp's herd of horses were in a diseased condition. We are informed that they are sound and healthy, and are for sale cheap for cash.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 2, 1879.

From the farm of Capt. Nipp in the South Bend of the Walnut, June 12th, one dark brown Stallion branded on the left hip A S bar brand. Said horse is two years old, three white feet, and long mane. Whoever returns said horse will be suitably rewarded. J. B. NIPP.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1880.

A very destructive fire has been raging in the Territory near the Salt Fork, south of this city, by which seven horses belonging to Capt. Nipp, and several for the Dean boys, were burned to death. No further damage has yet been heard of.

ACTIVITIES OF CRESWELL TOWNSHIP IN THE YEAR 1879.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880. Editorial Page.

To Cap. Nipp for filling approach on the east to the Walnut River bridge, $50.

To Cap. Nipp, filling approach to Walnut River bridge, $25.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 17, 1880

Cap Nipp has moved into the Page house in the northwest part of town. Cap has a large acquaintance in this county and is known as a social man and a good citizen.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 14, 1880.

We are glad to see Cap Nipp on the street again, after his long spell of sickness.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 26, 1880.

The Caldwell Post states that there are 40,000 head of cattle west of the Chisholm trail in the Indian Territory. The following herds, held east of the trail, south and west of Arkansas City, will swell the number to 60,000.

Capt. Nipp, on Shawascaspa: 150

Arkansas City Traveler, June 30, 1880.

Capt. Nipp graced the TRAVELER print shop with his presence yesterday morning, and states that he has purchased the best herd of Texas horses ever brought to Kansas, and intends to dispose of them within the next thirty days at prices that will make it an inducement to purchase. See his notice.

NOTICE: THOSE WANTING TO BUY OR TRADE for good Texas horses can be suited by calling on Cap Nipp, either at Arkansas City or at Winfield.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 7, 1880.

Al. Newman holds the money for a nobby hat for either Cap. Nipp or W. Wentworth, to be decided when the ides of November tell us which man got the most electoral votes for President. Nipp is safe for a new hat.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 14, 1880.

Capt. Nipp says there is no need for anyone to want for a good pony when his herd is so handy. Go to Stanton's corral and take a peep at them. They are good ones.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.

Capt. Nipp yesterday purchased the brick house built by Mr. Collins, in the northeastern part of town, and will fit it up for a residence.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1880.

BIRTH. Capt. Nipp says it's a bouncer--worth $10,000, though he wouldn't take ten thousand times that for it. "It" came last Friday morning, weighed ten pounds, and is one of the finest looking baby boys in the land.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 8, 1880.

We saw a fine specimen of coal last week brought from Captain Nipp's place, eight miles from town, on the Walnut. The presence of coal in this vicinity has been a mooted question for some time, but from what we now learn the coal millennium for Cowley is not far distant. Should the present expectations be realized, this discovery will form a memorable epoch in the history of the county and totally revolutionize the fuel question, which has been increasing in importance every season.

Winfield Courier, September 16, 1880.

It is said that Capt. Nipp has discovered coal on his farm in South Bend.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1881.

Capt. J. B. Nipp has consummated the sale of his stock farm to Mr. George L. Eastman for five thousand dollars cash. The farm contains six hundred acres, and is one of the finest places for stock in Cowley County. Mr. Eastman has a thousand head of fine sheep with which to stock it.

Winfield Courier, February 24, 1881.

Capt. J. B. Nipp, of Arkansas City, made us a pleasant call Monday. He has recently built a handsome brick residence in the city and has, since the sale of his farm, transferred his stock to the territory.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 9, 1881.

One of the most notable additions in the northwestern part of the townsite is the handsome brick residence lately erected by Capt. J. B. Nipp.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 6, 1881.

At the election held on last Monday, the following gentlemen were elected to hold the reins of municipal government for the coming year.

MAYOR: H. D. KELLOGG.

COUNCILMEN: James Benedict, J. B. Nipp, H. Godehard, O. S. Rarick, Wm. Speers.

POLICE JUDGE: I. H. Bonsall.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.

If you want to see a "boss" fence, you will find it on Capt. Nipp's residence lots.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.

At the meeting of the City Council, held in the Council room, on Monday, April 11th, the following gentlemen--Mayor and council-elect--were sworn in and a called meeting was immediately held, and the following committees appointed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE: James Benedict, J. B. Nipp, and W. H. Speers.

ORDINANCES: H. Godehard, James Benedict, and O. S. Rarick.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: O. S. Rarick, H. Godehard, and W. H. Speers.

WAYS AND MEANS: J. B. Nipp, James Benedict, and W. H. Speers.

WATER WORKS: W. H. Speers, O. S. Rarick, and J. B. Nipp.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.

Cap Nipp left for Colorado yesterday, to be absent several weeks.

Winfield Courier, May 5, 1881.

Cowley County stock men are largely represented on Red Rock and Black Bear creeks in the Territory. Among the number are: Wiley, Eaton, Potter, Estus, Tribby, and Warren; while in other parts of the Territory are Houghton, Henderson, Nipp, Walker Bros., Berry Bros., Dean Bros., Shriver, and others.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.

The keeping of stock in the Indian Territory has, of late years, assumed quite considerable importance as a business, many of our best citizens being engaged therein. Among the Cowley County men now holding stock in the Territory, we may mention the following: On Red Rock and Black Bear creeks are Messrs. Eaton, Potter, Estus, Libby, Wiley, and Warren; while in other parts of the Territory are Houghton, Henderson, Nipp, Walker Bros., Berry Bros., Dean Bros., Shriver, and others.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 29, 1881. Editorial Page.

Editor Traveler:

I arrived at this place a few days ago in company with my old friend, J. I. Mitchell, who is one of the best traveling companions I ever came across, and a perfect gentleman into the bargain.

Gunnison City is a small town, of about 2,500 inhabitants, located on the Gunnison river, near the Ute Indian reservation and, I believe, is destined to make one of the best towns in the West. It is surrounded by a vast amount of mineral country, has two railroads centering in it, and is a natural location for a good town site. Business of all kinds is well represented, and a booming trade seems to be done. Colorado, as a country, is rough and rugged--mountains covered with snow; rocky gorges and canyons that baffle description, but with its vast mineral resources, it is bound to make a very wealthy State. A large number of mines are being worked at large profit, and others are constantly being opened. The work of prospecting is prosecuted with ever increasing energy.

Many different farmers are rife in regard to the Ute Reservation; and large crowds are gathering along the line, ready to make a break into that country as soon as the present occupants are removed by the government to their new reservation. Several parties who have ventured over the line have been driven out by the Indians, and their lives threatened in case of return. Cases have occurred in which prospecting ranchmen and miners have been murdered by the Indians, but only in a few instances have they gone to this extreme. I meet a great many Cowley County men here, who are all engaged in some business or other--prospecting, teaming, and doing various kinds of work; but all seem to be doing well.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.

Our townsmen, Cap. Nipp and J. I. Mitchell, are now prospecting in the vicinity of Oplin, Colorado, and in close proximity to the Ute reservation. Read Cap. Nipp's letter elsewhere in this issue.

[COMMUNICATION FROM J. B. NIPP - OPLIN, OURAY CO., COLORADO.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 27, 1881.

On June 23rd, in company with J. I. Mitchell and D. M. Farnsworth, I left Gunnison City, bound for the San Juan country, viz., Lake City and Ouray. After several days of hard travel we reached the latter place, where we struck camp, and remained in the vicinity about tend days, prospecting. At this place we met our old friend and townsman, E. D. LeClare, who with his large stock of jewelry goods, is doing a smashing business, and is bound to make a success of it. We celebrated the Fourth at Ouray by attending an old-fashioned picnic, held in a beautiful grove about eight miles from the city, where the usual accompaniment of speeches, the Declaration of Independence, and a number one good dinner was enjoyed by all. This latter item was, indeed, much enjoyed by us, after so long a spell of roughing it in the mountains.

On the 7th of July we left Ouray for this place, where we expect to make somewhat of a stay, as this is a good place to prospect, and is also close to the line of the Ute reservation, towards which many watchful eyes are turned, as it is expected that the removal of the Indians, by the Government, will take place shortly; in fact, may take place any day. There are some very fine lands on this reservation, which will be rapidly settled as soon as vacated by the Indians.

The Utes are considerably on the war path at present, and have killed several parties lately, whom they found on their reservation.

Oplin is quite a small place yet, but is, nevertheless, a live and wide-awake town. Its inhabitants are principally miners, and as the surrounding country is estimated to be one of the best mineral belts in the State, its future is assured. Several assays from mines in this section have been made, resulting, in some cases, as high as $3,000 in gold to the ton. If anything special takes place in the future, will have pleasure in letting the TRAVELER know. J. B. NIPP.

[THE OLD SOLDIERS.]

Winfield Courier, July 28, 1881.

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

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

Creswell: Capt. Nipp.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 3, 1881.

Capt. Nipp, who drove a herd of Texas horses and mules to Colorado last spring, returned this week. He did well on his stock, and will make another drive next spring.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 3, 1881.

Capt. Nipp called our attention to some fine specimens of ore obtained by him during his recent trip through the San Juan and Gunnison country. One specimen assayed $587 to the ton, and several others yielded but a trifle less. The Captain does not think much of Colorado for anything but mining, but for that it is simply immense.

[THE OLD SOLDIERS.]

Winfield Courier, August 25, 1881.

The meeting at Manning's hall on Saturday, August 20th, was well attended by the old soldiers. Capt. Haight with a section of his battery, put in a number of shots that sounded like old times to the boys. Messrs. Pixley, Requa, Woodruff, Roseberry, and others furnished old time martial music. At 11 a.m., the meeting was called to order with C. M. Wood in the chair, and Jake Nixon, secretary.

On motion a committee of seven was appointed as a permanent organization consisting of comrades Wells, Steuven, Stubblefield, Nixon, Waugh, Kretsinger, and Jennings. After some interesting remarks on the part of Capt. Stubblefield, J. W. Millspaugh, H. D. Catlin, and S. M. Jennings, the meeting adjourned until 2 p.m.

The afternoon meeting showed an increase of delegates and much more enthusiasm. The committee on permanent organization submitted the following report.

Your committee on permanent organization beg to submit the following.

For President: Col. J. C. McMullen, of Winfield; for Vice Presidents, we would recommend one from each township to be named by this meeting, and one from the city of Winfield. We submit the name of T. H. Soward. For recording secretary, Jake Nixon, of Vernon; corresponding secretary, A. H. Green, Winfield; treasurer, J. B. Lynn, Winfield.

Executive Committee: Col. McMullen, Capt. Stubblefield, Capt. Hunt, Capt. Tansey, T. R. Bryan, D. L. Kretsinger, and C. M. Wood.

Finance Committee: J. B. Lynn, Capt. Siverd, Capt. Myers, James Kelly, and Judge Bard.

Encampment: Dr. Wells, Capt. Steuven, and Capt. Haight.

Printing: E. E. Blair and Jake Nixon.

Invitation and speakers: Hon. W. P. Hackney, Gen. A. H. Green, D. L. Kretsinger, M. G. Troup, Capt. Cheneworth, Capt. Nipp, Major D. P. Marshall, N. W. Dressie, and C. H. Bing.

That the executive committee be entrusted with the general management of the reunion and are authorized to call to their assistance such help, and any subcommittee in their judgment which may seem best for the success of the reunion; and may fill all vacancies in committees that may occur; that the vice presidents are charged with responsibility of prompt organization of their respective townships, and shall muster and make due report of all old soldiers to the secretary as soon as possible.

On motion the report was adopted.

Vice President Soward was called to the chair, which he accepted in a stirring and patriotic speech.

On motion comrades present from the various townships were requested to name their vice presidents.

Cresswell: Capt. Nipp.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 31, 1881. Editorial Page.

Delegates meeting--a permanent organization elected, committees appointed, and the time fixed for the reunion of the old soldiers of Cowley.

Invitation and speakers--Hon. W. P. Hackney, Gen. Green, D. L. Kretsinger, M. G. Troup, Capt. Chenoweth, Capt. Nipp, Major Marshall, N. W. Dressie, and C. H. Bing.

On motion comrades present from the various townships were requested to name their vice presidents.

Creswell: Capt. J. B. Nipp.

[ROLL OF OLD SOLDIERS: CRESWELL TOWNSHIP.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 31, 1881. Editorial Page.

The following is a list of the Old Soldiers of Creswell Township.

NAME COMPANY REGIMENT RANK

J. B. NIPP C 40th Ky. Capt.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 7, 1881.

All old soldiers of the Union army that served during the late Rebellion, in any capacity, now residents of Creswell Township, are requested to meet at I. H. Bonsall's office on September 9th at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of organizing and making arrangements to take part in the reunion at Winfield on the 21st and 22nd of October, 1881.

By request of J. B. NIPP, Vice President of Executive Committee "Old Soldiers' Reunion."

Arkansas City Traveler, September 14, 1881.

At the primary meeting held last Thursday, the following gentlemen were elected as Delegates and Alternates to attend the Republican Nominating Convention at Winfield, on September 19th, 1881.

DELEGATES:

Capt. Nipp, G. H. McIntire, Cal. Swarts, C. M. Scott, Jerry Tucker, W. D. Mowry.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 28, 1881.

The State Fair held at Topeka was a complete success, and the crowds of people that gathered there was wonderful--the number on the grounds being estimated at near sixty thousand. They had the finest showing of horses, cattle, swine, etc., ever exhibited in the State. Horses valued at $10,000 and more were frequently to be seen, and cattle, brought in from Illinois and other States, were such as were never before seen in Kansas. Sheep, hogs, and all kinds of poultry filled the stalls made for them, making the sight a rare one. It seemed as though the whole State turned out, every section being represented. Shortly after our arrival we were introduced to Capt. Nipp, passed in the gates as a reporter of the TRAVELER, walking arm in arm with Marshal Sinnott, representing the Democrat. As neither of the two publishers of the two papers knew they were represented, we were led to remark: "How's this?" Capt. Ed. Haight, with the Winfield Battery and two large cannons, made themselves heard, and shook the glass of the Capitol, while Capt. Steuven of the Infantry Company, from the same place, made an excellent display in the parade. Among the crowd we met Rev. Fleming, always on hand when there is anything going on, and Capt. Bird, A. A. Davis, Chas. Sipes, and many others.

Twenty-six Cheyenne and Arapahos represented the Indian Territory, under charge of Mr. O. J. Woodard, of Cheyenne Agency, and Capt. C. M. Scott, of this place. It was a treat for the wild tribes, if their actions indicated anything, for they made the night air ring with their war hoops and "Ki-yes," much to the amusement of the many spectators who flocked every day to see them.

Were we to attempt a detailed account of the exhibition, it would prove tedious, as it had to be seen to be appreciated. Every available sleeping place was taken before half the crowd got there, and many had to camp on the grounds. The sham battle, Old Soldiers' Reunion, and the twenty mile race, by Miss Curtis and Miss Pinneo, were probably the main attractions.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 12, 1881.

By reading Capt. Nipp's letter, from Kentucky, you will see that Kansas is a right good place to live in after all.

[COMMUNICATION FROM J. B. NIPP--KENTUCKY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 12, 1881.

Ed. Traveler:

A trip to my old Kentucky home is one of pleasure and surprise.

Many changes have taken place since I left here eleven years ago. Little boys and girls have grown up to be men and women, and many other events have taken place, entirely changing the aspect of the town from what I remember it in the days gone by.

Ashland, which was my old home, has grown and improved very much. Many large furnaces, rolling mills, smelters, and nail works have gone up since I left, making everything look strange to me. In fact, it is a live manufacturing town, and a railroad center.

I have met with many friends and old acquaintances since I arrived here, who greet me with much kindness and make many enquiries regarding my western home, all of which I take pleasure in answering, at the same time giving them Horace Greeley's advice--"go west and grow up with the country."

On my way here I saw many desolate looking corn crops. The southern portion of Illinois and Indiana are almost entirely a failure in corn, and their pastures are so badly dried up that their stock is all very poor, and look as though they had just went through a hard winter.

On my way here I saw many desolate looking corn crops. The southern portion of Illinois and Indiana are almost entirely a failure in corn, and their pastures are so badly dried up that their stock is all very poor, and look as though they had just went through a hard winter.

Many miles of fence have been destroyed by fire through that country, owing to the terrible dry weather, and its catching from the sparks from the locomotives as they pass along.

Kentucky also has very light crops, and stock of all kinds are very low in price.

Winfield Courier, November 3, 1881.

Capt. J. B. Nipp returned from a visit to his old Kentucky home, after an absence of six weeks. The Captain found his Republicanism a little lonely in Democratic Kentucky, but hundreds of friends to welcome him back. He has almost persuaded one of his brothers to move to Kansas. We hope he will decide to come, for Cowley County needs more such men as Mr. Nipp.

Winfield Courier, November 10, 1881.

Creswell takes the cake. 116 majority for Stone. We see the ear-marks of Capt. Nipp and the young Republicans in all this.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 7, 1881.

Cap Nipp starts to the Territory tomorrow with a lot of fine young mules he recently purchased in the East.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 7, 1881.

We received a pleasant call from Cap Nipp yesterday. The Cap is one of our most wide awake stock men having always on hand a good supply of salable horses and mules; and is ever ready to buy or sell anything in the stock line.

Winfield Courier, December 29, 1881.

Captain Nipp lives in Arkansas City. Under prohibition he lives all over the State. Junction City Union.

And the Captain with a Nipp, is a better prohibition than the Presbyterian deacon of the Union, without. He practices what he preaches, and the Union man does not.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 4, 1882.

Cap. Nipp is devoting special attention to the purchase and sale of mules lately and has several fine animals on hand. We had the pleasure of riding behind one of the Captain's teams last week and must admit that we were taken around in good style. One thing is certain, Cap can tell a good mule as quick as anyone.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 4, 1882.

Our friend, Cap. Nipp, has just returned from a trip to the Indian Territory, and while at Pawnee Agency he had the pleasure of visiting the schools at that agency, which are under the engagement of A. C. Williams, Superintendent; James Wilson, teacher; and D. P. Marshall, assistant teacher. His impression of the school are best given in his own language.

"There was as perfect order and quiet in the schoolroom as could be found anywhere, and at the tinkle of a small bell, so silent were the pupils that the fall of a pin would have been distinctly heard. The children sang several songs very pleasantly, keeping perfect time. I must say that the teachers are doing a grand work for the Pawnee children, many of whom are as bright and intelligent as could be found anywhere. May this work ever prosper under their skillful management."

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

Capt. Nipp has just returned from an extended trip to his new ranch on the Cimarron River, Indian Territory, about 160 miles south of Arkansas City.

Winfield Courier, February 9, 1882.

Capt. Nipp called on us Monday morning. He says the stock business is all right.

Winfield Courier, April 27, 1882.

Capt. J. B. Nipp came up to the metropolis Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1882.

"Capt. Nipp started for his ranche in the Territory last Thursday."

Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.

"We learn from Capt. Nipp that Mr. James I. Mitchell has been offered $8,000 cash for a half interest in the Marvel lead owned by him."

[COUNTY CONVENTION.]

Winfield Courier, May 18, 1882.

Credentials: G. H. Buckman, P. M. Waite, Harvey Smith, John Wallace, and Frank Akers.

MR. CHAIRMAN: We, your committee on credentials, report the following delegates and alternates from the various townships as entitled to seats in this convention.

Creswell Township, Delegates: G. S. Rorick, W. M. Sleeth, Theo. Fairclo, R. H. Reed, Uriah Spray, W. H. Speers, S. Matlack. Alternates: A. Dunn, O. J. Pickering, J. Barnett, R. J. Maxwell, Chas. France, J. L. Huey, John Williams.

We further recommend that J. B. Nipp cast the vote for R. H. Reed, that C. M. Scott cast the vote for U. Spray, and Calvin Swarts cast the vote for W. M. Speer for Creswell Township in this convention, those delegates and their alternates being absent.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.

Ed. Traveler:

Permit me space in your paper to reply to an article which appeared in last week's Democrat. It is so evidently the work of spleen, and comes so near to downright intentional lying that I do not feel it right to let it pass. The article referred to is headed "A Pretty Kettle of Fish," but it is too wordy for reproduction here.

In the first place the issue was not Hackney, or anti-Hackney, but Whiskey, or anti-Whiskey--such issue being made secretly by a few persons; and some good temperance men put on the ticket to give it tone, and the Democrat know such to be the case.

Secondly--Creswell Township was represented in the Convention by the ticket elected with the exceptions shown below, the reason of which exceptions will be seen by the following extracts from the report of the Committee on Credentials.

Creswell Township: Delegates--G. S. Rarick, W. M. Sleeth, T. Fairclo, R. H. Reed, U. Spray, W. H. Speers, S. Matlack. Alternates--A. Dunn, A. J. Pickering, I. Barnett, R. J. Maxwell, Chas. France, J. L. Huey, John Williams.

We further recommend that J. B. Nipp cast the vote for R. H. Reed, that C. M. Scott cast the vote for U. Spray, and Calvin Swarts cast the vote for W. H. Speers for Creswell Township in this convention, those delegates and their alternates being absent.

Why the Democrat is so worked up on a Republican issue, and goes for Mr. Bonsall by name, is more than we can tell, unless it is on account of its editor being so badly scooped by the people when he ran against Bonsall for Police Judge a few weeks since.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.

Capt. Nipp is to the front again with a lot of first-class ponies, which we understand he will hold for sale at this place.

Winfield Courier, June 22, 1882.

Capt. J. B. Nipp brought up a picked lot of horses from his ranche in the Territory last week. He sold eight in this city. We understand that he will make regular trips to this place with stock during the summer.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.

Capt. J. B. Nipp brought up a picked lot of horses from his ranche in the Territory last week. He sold eight in this city. We understand that he will make regular trips to this place with stock during the summer. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1882.

Capt. Nipp drove a fine herd of horses up from the Territory last Friday, which he had purchased from J. F. Sherburne, at Ponca Agency. They were an exceptionally fine lot.

Winfield Courier, July 6, 1882.

Capt. Nipp will be at Winfield Saturday with a lot of saddle, buggy, and driving horses for sale. The Captain has a fine lot of horses and is selling them very cheap.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.

A meeting of the old soldiers of Creswell Township will be held at I. H. Bonsall's office, in this city, on Thursday, July 13th, 1882, for the purpose of organizing with a view to holding a reunion of veterans at this place and attending the State reunion at Topeka.

By order. J. B. NIPP.

Winfield Courier, July 13, 1882.

RECAP MEETING OF COUNTY COMMITTEE OF REPUBLICAN PARTY.

The Republican Committee of Cowley County met at the COURIER office in Winfield, on Saturday, July 8th, at 1 o'clock p.m. Present: Capt. J. B. Nipp, Creswell Township.

67th DISTRICT COMMITTEE...JUSTUS FISHER, Chairman; J. D. GUTHRIE, Secretary. Present: Louis P. King of Beaver Township; J. D. Guthrie of Bolton; J. B. Nipp of Creswell; Justus Fisher of Liberty; S. Johnson of Pleasant Valley. Cedar, Silverdale, and Spring Creek not represented. Voted to hold convention at the office of I. H. Bonsall in Arkansas City. . . .

[OLD SOLDIERS' REUNION.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.

A meeting of Old Soldiers was called for July 18, 1882, at the office of I. H. Bonsall to talk up a Soldiers Re-union.

J. B. Nipp was elected chairman and I. H. Bonsall, secretary, of said meeting.

Motion made by J. C. Pickering, "that we have a re-union of all old soldiers if the late war, residing in Cowley County and vicinity. Motion received a second and was carried by the unanimous vote of all present.

Motion made that the chair appoint a committee to raise funds to cover the expense of said re-union. Motion carried.

The following committee was appointed to collect provisions, fodder, and funds for said re-union: A. A. Newman, chairman, and James Ridenour of Arkansas City; F. M. Vaughan, N. W. Kimmel, and John A. Smalley, of Creswell; August Lorry, J. H. Penton, and M. J. Rice, of Bolton; with instructions to report prog4ess to the executive committee or Secretary as soon as possible.

The following executive committee was appointed by the committee: J. B. Nipp, chairman, M. N. Sinnott, J. W. Gamel, and O. S. Rarick.

Motion made "requesting the papers of Cowley County to publish the proceedings of this meeting, and invite all the townships of Cowley County by their committees or secretaries to open up correspondence in regard to time and manner of holding said re-union."

On motion J. B. Nipp was elected permanent chairman and I. H. Bonsall permanent secretary of the "Old Soldiers Re-union organization of Creswell Township."

All township organizations of Cowley County are requested to correspond with said chairman or secretary of Arkansas City.

On motion all soldiers of the late war of Cowley County and adjunct counties are most cordially invited to attend the re-union.

On motion meeting adjourned subject to the call of chairman. J. B. NIPP, Chairman.

I. H. BONSALL, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.

Captain J. B. Nipp sold over forty horses last week and said it wasn't a good week with him either.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.

Dan Maher and a brother of his, just from Kentucky, were in town last Saturday, upon a visit to Capt. Nipp, whom they had known in the "auld lang syne."

Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.

The Republicans of Creswell Township will meet at their usual place of voting, on Thursday, August 3rd, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing three delegates to attend the County Convention and three delegates to attend the Legislative Convention, the former to be held in Winfield, August 5th; the latter at Arkansas City, Aug. 12th. A full attendance is desired. J. B. NIPP, Chairman Tp. Gen. Com.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.

The Republicans of Creswell Township will meet at their usual place of voting, on Thursday, Aug. 3rd, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing seven delegates to attend the County Convention and seven delegates to attend the Legislative Convention, the former to be held at Winfield Aug. 5th; the latter at Arkansas City, Aug. 12th. A full attendance is desired. J. B. NIPP, Chairman Tp. Cen. Com.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.

The following is an extract from a letter received from one of Winfield's old soldiers to Capt. Nipp, of this city, and expresses the views of the old soldiers, not only of Winfield, but all over Cowley:

"Quite a number of the old soldiers of the county have been asking what would be the chance of having a Re-union of the Cowley County Veterans this fall, at Arkansas City, after our return from Topeka. I am sure a large number of the old soldiers would be glad to have a rally at your city. Please let me know how your city feels on the subject."

[SOLDIERS' REUNION AT ARKANSAS CITY.]

Winfield Courier, July 27, 1882.

A meeting of the citizens of Arkansas City was held at I. H. Bonsall's office on the evening of the 13th inst., to arrange for a Soldiers' Reunion to be held at that place at an early day. Committees were appointed to raise funds and complete arrangements. Capt. J. B. Nipp is chairman of the organization, which insures active, hearty, and successful work. There is no reason why all the old soldiers in the county should not cooperate with the folks at Arkansas City and make their reunion a grand assembling of all the survivors of the late war in Cowley County. Such a gathering should be held this year, and, while we would like to see it held at the county seat, our people do not seem inclined to take hold and pull while the Arkansas City people want it, and are going to work earnestly to boost it along. They may count on the COURIER for such assistance as it can lend toward making their reunion a grand success.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.

A letter received by Capt. Nipp, from our old townsman, J. I. Mitchell, who is now located at Sedgwick City, Colorado, contains the cheering news of his prosperity, which will be gladly learned of by his many friends.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.

A meeting of citizens of Arkansas City was held at I. H. Bonsall's office on the evening of the 13th inst., to arrange for a Soldiers' Re-union to be held at that place at an early day. Committees were appointed to raise funds and complete arrangements. Capt. J. B. Nipp is Chairman of the organization, which insures active, hearty, and successful work. There is no reason why all the old soldiers in the county should not cooperate with the folks at Arkansas City and make their re-union a grand assembling of all the survivors of the late war in Cowley County. Such a gathering should be held this year, and, while we would like to see it held at the county seat, our people do not seem inclined to take hold and pull while the Arkansas City people want it, and are going to work earnestly to boost it along. They may count on the Courier for such assistance as it can lend toward making their re-union a grand success. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.

The Republicans of Creswell Township will meet at their usual place of voting, on Thursday, August 3rd, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing seven delegates to attend the County Convention and seven delegates to attend the Legislative Convention, the former to be held in Winfield, August 5th; the latter at Arkansas City, Aug. 12th. A full attendance is desired. J. B. NIPP, Chairman Tp. Cen. Com.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.

Want to contract from 50 to 100 acres of early corn. Cap. J. B. Nipp.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 9, 1882.

The delegates from the several townships in the 3rd Commissioner District, after the County Convention adjourned, met in the Courier office for the purpose of nominating a candidate for County Commissioner of said District.

Capt. J. B. Nipp and I. H. Bonsall were elected respectively Chairman and secretary. Henry Harbaugh was then nominated for Commissioner of the 3rd District; Messrs. S. J. Taft, of Bolton, and A. H. Mounts, of Liberty, each receiving complimentary votes.

Winfield Courier, August 10, 1882.

RECAP OF REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION, HELD AT THE OPERA HOUSE IN WINFIELD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1882, AT 10:00 A..M., CALLED TO ORDER BY D. A. MILLINGTON, CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNTY COMMITTEE.

S. P. Strong, Rock, elected temporary chairman; W. D. Mowry, Creswell, secretary.

Committees:--

Rules and order of business: H. E. Asp, D. P. Marshall, J. B. Nipp, James Utt, W. J. Wilson, P. T. Walton, Barney Shriver.

Delegates entitled to seats.

Creswell: J. Tucker, J. B. Nipp, I. H. Bonsall, C. L. Swarts, G. D. Lewis, R. L. Marshall,

W. D. Mowry.

Following elected a County Central Committee.

SECOND DISTRICT CONVENTION: Capt. J. B. Nipp, chairman; I. H. Bonsall, secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 16, 1882. Editorial Page.

Pursuant to call therefore the delegates to the 67th Representative District Convention met in McLaughlin's Hall in Arkansas City, Kans. Convention was called to order by J. B. Nipp. On motion, J. R. Sumpter, of Beaver, and R. J. Maxwell, of Creswell, were elected respectively Chairman and Secretary.

On motion the following committees were appointed, to-wit.

ON CREDENTIALS: L. Darnell, J. B. Nipp, N. W. Dressie, and H. W. Marsh.

The committee on credentials reported that the following named delegates were entitled to seats in convention, viz.:

Creswell Township: G. H. McIntire, R. J. Maxwell, O. S. Rarick, J. A. Smalley, S. J. Mantor, J. B. Nipp, and Jas. Ridenour.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 16, 1882.

Capt. J. B. Nipp, with his family, starts today for the Captain's ranche in the Territory.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 16, 1882.

The following are the names of the County Central Committee from the several townships for the ensuing year:

Winfield Courier, August 17, 1882.

AUGUST 16TH, 1882.

FELLOW SOLDIERS: I have been honored by being made the Colonel of the Cowley County Veterans on account of the resignation of your late Colonel, Chas. E. Steuven, and upon assuming command would urge upon all the old soldiers of Cowley County the importance and pleasure of at once enrolling your names in some one of the company organizations of the county to go to our grand reunion at Topeka.

The following companies are organized.

Capt. H. C. McDorman, Co. A, Dexter, Kansas.

Capt. R. Fitzgerald, Co. B, Burden, Kansas.

Capt. Wm. White, Co. C, Akron, Kansas.

Capt. J. W. Weimer, Co. D, Polo, Kansas.

Capt. J. B. Nipp, Co. E., Arkansas City, Kansas.

Capt. Thomas Cooley, Co. F, Red Bud, Kansas.

Capt. J. A. McGuire, Co. H, Winfield, Kansas.

Capt. A. A. Jackson, Co. I, Seeley, Kansas.

Report your names at once to someone of these company commanders if you wish to secure transportation at rates for old soldiers to Topeka. The cost of the round trip, with rations, will amount to about five dollars. To secure these rates, you must report at once, as your names cannot be put on the rolls after the first day of September.

All soldiers enrolled and all company commanders, with their companies, are ordered to report in Winfield early on the morning of September 11, 1882, to fill up the companies not full and organize two new companies, if there are enough soldiers.

We leave Winfield Monday evening, September 11th at 3 o'clock for Topeka. Each soldier will supply his own blankets and cooking utensils and one days rations. Each company commander will be expected to preserve such discipline in his company as will reflect additional honor upon our record as soldiers and upon the county of which we are citizens. By order of T. H. SOWARD, Commanding regiment.

H. L. WELLS, Adjutant.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 23, 1882.

A meeting for the purpose of organizing a Gun Club in Arkansas City was held last Wednesday with the following result: J. B. Nipp, Chairman; J. G. Shelden, Secretary; O. F. Houghton, Treasurer; Frank Hess, Trap Puller; J. J. Breene, Trap Setter.

Motion that the committee on programme be instructed to state that the membership fee be $2.50; carried.

Moved that the club be governed by Bogardus Rules for trap shooting; carried.

Moved that the chair appoint committee on by-laws; carried. Committee: John Shelden, M. N. Sinnott, and J. F. Stedman.

Moved that each member pay his fees one week from this meeting; carried.

Moved that Stedman be appointed a committee of one to purchase trap; carried.

Moved that we adjourn to meet next Wednesday night.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 6, 1882.

DIED. We were pained to hear of the death of a little 4-year-old daughter of Capt. Nipp, at his ranch in the Indian Territory, on the 3rd inst. Capt. Nipp, with his family, have been staying in the Territory for some weeks past, and intended to return to his home in a few days when the illness of his child rendered his departure imperative. The little sufferer first complained of feeling poorly on Sunday morning; was taken with convulsions at noon, and expired the same day. Captain Nipp reached our city with the remains on Monday, the funeral services were held at 10 a.m., yesterday, and the remains deposited in the Riverview cemetery. The sorrowing parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the community, and in this, the hour of darkness, we commend them to the care of Him who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me **** for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 20, 1882.

Capt. J. B. Nipp has been having a tussle with the fever, and has come out ahead.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 20, 1882.

We take this opportunity to tender our sincere thanks to the friends at Otoe Agency for their kindness in ministering to our comfort while on our recent mournful journey to the State and assure them the services rendered will ever be gratefully remembered by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. NIPP.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1882.

Capt. Nipp returned from Missouri without buying young mules. They were held at $65 and $75. Since his return the Captain has been, and is at this writing, quite low with malarial fever.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1882.

We are pleased to learn that Capt. Nipp, who has been seriously ill for the past few weeks, is again seen traversing the streets.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 6, 1882.

The following named pupils of the High School Department were perfect during the third month: Mollie Conrad, Geo. P. Endicott, Jacob Endicott, Lizzie Wilson, Eddie Garris, Hannah Gilbert, Laura Holloway, Frank Gamel, Alice Lane, Minnie Kirtley, Minnie McIntire, Jessie Norton, Fannie Peterson, Willie Reynolds, Alvan Sankey, Horace Vaughn, Effie [?] Gilstrap, Frank Wright, Robert Nipp, Eddie Marshall, Lulu Walton, Sarah Randall, Etta Barnett, Dora Pearson, Walter Pickering, Charles T. Randall.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Capt. J. B. Nipp left the city for his ranch on the Cimarron last Friday and will return the latter part of this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Capt. J. B. Nipp, on Thursday last, purchased of Mr. S. J. Rice, of Bolton township, two farms, one in Cowley and one in Sumner County, for which he paid $3,000. Capt. Nipp now owns one of the best improved farms in West Bolton and we congratulate him thereon.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Mr. S. J. Rice, erstwhile one of Bolton's most energetic farmers, has sold out his farm and purchased Capt. J. B. Nipp's residence in town, for a consideration of $2,000, and will shortly occupy it himself as a home. We understand Mr. Rice intends to engage in market gardening in this vicinity and make his home in Arkansas City. We heartily wish him success in this undertaking.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Our friend, Cap. Nipp, this week, advertises a lot of fine horse and mule teams for sale. Farmers take notice.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Republican Caucus. The Republicans of Creswell Township will meet at C. L. Swarts' law office, over Newman's store, in Arkansas City, at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 3rd, 1883, for the nomination of a township ticket. J. B. NIPP, Chairman, Township Committee.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

We had the pleasure of an introduction to Mr. Edrington, of Kentucky, who has just arrived in this section. The gentleman is an old friend of Capt. Nipp, and informs us he will most likely stay with us.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

It is with pleasure we note the fact that Capt. J. B. Nipp has now in course of erection on South Summit Street a large two-story frame building, 26 x 102, which, when completed, will be used by the Captain as a Livery and Feed Stable. Other buildings will be erected as needed for carriage houses, etc., and the whole fitted out with a stock of horses and vehicles second to none in the West. We congratulate Captain Nipp on this new departure; and if any man knows how to run a good stable, it is our friend J. B.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

Teams for Sale. Parties desiring to purchase good horse or mule teams should call upon Capt. J. B. Nipp, Arkansas City, Kansas.

[ADS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 7, 1883.

RANCH IN THE INDIAN TERRITORY. Raiser and dealer in Fine Horses & Mules. Brands [shows a half moon ( over the letter N] or N on left shoulder. Parties finding strays of these brands will be liberally rewarded by giving information of the same to J. B. NIPP.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 7, 1883.

Attempted Skip. A couple of parties by the name of Coe and Moore, who have been living in this vicinity for two years past, attempted to play it smart on their creditors by jumping the country last Monday night. Moore and his family left on the cars, leaving Coe to drive the team of mules and wagon and five head of horses out of the country. They had previously borrowed money on the property at the Creswell Bank, but their movements being known, Capt. Nipp and J. J. Breene went after Coe, overtaking him near Winfield and bringing both him and the stock back. Coe says that before leaving on the cars, Moore said he had paid all claims on the stock. If such is the case, Coe must be held blameless of evil intent.

[GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 7, 1883.

Grand Army of the Republic. On Thursday evening, February 1, 1883, Arkansas City Post No. ___ G. A. R. was organized by Com. T. H. Soward, with the following officers for term: J. B. Nipp, Post Com.; O. S. Rarick, Sr. Vice Com.; Jas. Ridenour, Jr. Vice Com.; M. N. Sinnott, Adjutant; J. C. Topliff, Quartermaster; H. D. Kellogg, Office of Day; E. Y. Baker, Surgeon; W. S. Voris, Chaplain; J. W. Hackleman, O. of Guard.; D. R. Cooper, I. G.; P. A. Lorry, O. G.; J. E. Miller, Q. M. Sergt.; Al. Mowry, Sergt. Major. Post meets second and fourth Saturday in each month.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 7, 1883.

At the Republican caucus held in this city last Saturday, the following gentlemen were put in nomination for township officers.

For Trustee: J. B. Nipp.

Winfield Courier, February 8, 1883.

Arkansas City has organized a Post of G. A. R., with Capt. Nipp as commander.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.

We call attention to the new advertisement of J. B. Nipp's Mammoth Livery and Feed Stable on South Summit Street, which is now open for business. Captain Nipp is one of Cowley's oldest citizens, and is well and favorably known, which will ensure him a liberal patronage in his new business. His stables are stocked with good teams and a complete outfit of new buggies, and we know for certain that Cap. will do the right thing by his patrons every time.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.

J. B. NIPP'S MAMMOTH LIVERY, FEED & SALE STABLE. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. HEADQUARTERS FOR STOCKMEN. GOOD TEAMS AND CARRIAGES ALWAYS ON HAND, WITH OR WITHOUT DRIVERS. ALL MY RIGS ARE NEW AND OF THE BEST MAKE SECURING COMFORT AND SAFETY. ALL KINDS OF STOCK BOUGHT & SOLD. MONEY ADVANCED ON STOCK. CHARGES REASONABLE. Give me a call.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.

Capt. Nipp's new livery stable on Summit St. is now in good running order, all the improvements are not quite completed, but will be so shortly.

[CRESWELL OFFICERS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.

The following are the Creswell Township Officers for the current year: J. B. Nipp, Trustee; W. M. Sleeth, Treasurer; W. D. Mowry, Clerk; G. H. McIntire and J. J. Breene, Constables.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1883.

The following township officers were declared elected by the Board of Commissioners at their canvass of the vote on Tuesday.

CRESWELL: J. B. Nipp, trustee; W. D. Morey, clerk; W. M. Sleeth, treasurer; G. H. McIntire and J. J. Breene, constables.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 21, 1883.

Capt. Nipp has our thanks for toting us around behind his boss grey team last Monday.

Do it some more, Cap.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 21, 1883.

And Capt. Nipp comes to the front again this week with a new 30 foot addition to the rear of his livery stable. This now makes the building 132 feet deep, and Cap. will have to bridge the alley and run on to the next block or else put on some wings to get more accommodations.

[GEUDA SPRINGS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 21, 1883.

Capt. J. B. Nipp was over from Arkansas City the first of the week on business connected with his new livery stable. He is a very pleasant and sociable gentleman, and we wish him success.

At the present writing it is almost impossible to give any definite information in regard to the new livery stable here. The carpenters received orders from Mr. Patterson to cease work for a few days, as he had sold out to Capt. Thompson. A day or two later Capt. Nipp bought a half interest in the stable, and now we are informed that he has sold out to Thompson.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1883.

Capt. Nipp has just purchased and brought to the city a fine stock horse. It is of the Normandy breed.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1883.

We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Morton, late of Kentucky, an old friend of Capt. Nipp's, who has arrived in the city, and will make his future home with us, having purchased the eighty acres of land north of town lately owned by Mr. L. Finley.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 7, 1883.

We had the pleasure of driving one of Capt. Nipp's fancy teams, and can say we enjoyed it muchly.

[TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES' MEETING.]

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

Twenty-two of the trustees of the different townships, together with the County Commissioners, Clerk, and Attorney, met at the Courthouse Monday to decide upon the basis of assessment. The meeting was organized by electing Capt. J. B. Nipp Chairman and Gus. Lorry, Secretary. A lengthy and animated discussion was indulged in and comparisons with former assessment made. Every trustee seemed interested in getting a fair, impartial, and equal assessment, and a united effort will be made to that end. Many of the abuses of former years were discussed and means to remedy them decided upon.

[ASSESSORS.]

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

On Monday, March 5th, 1883, the Assessors of Cowley County, Kansas, met at Winfield.

Present: J. B. Nipp: Creswell Township.

J. B. Nipp was chosen Chairman and P. A. Lorry, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 14, 1883.

MARRIED in this city on Thursday, March 8th, 1883, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. W. H. Harris, Mr. Isaac K. Berry, of Shawneetown, Indian Territory, to Miss Laura B. Nipp. The ceremony was consummated at about noon and the happy pair left on the 3 o'clock train for the East to spend the honeymoon. The wedding was witnessed by a few invited friends who partook of an elegant collation spread in honor of the occasion. The groom, a former merchant of this city, but now engaged in the cattle trade in the Indian Territory, was one of the most popular of our boys, and in taking to himself Miss Laura Nipp, has robbed our city of its chiefest ornament but we trust only to share with her a life of happiness and wedded felicity. Under the circumstances we'll forgive you, King, and join heartily in the congratulations of the many friends of yourself and fair young bride for your future happiness and prosperity.

[ASSESSORS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 14, 1883.

On Monday, March 6th, 1883, the Assessors of Cowley County, Kansas, met at Winfield. Present: J. B. Nipp, Creswell Township, I. D. Harkleroad, Silverdale; L. Holcomb, Pleasant Valley; Elisha Haynes, Harvey; R. B. Corson, Fairview; H. McKibben, Tisdale; W. Senseney, Ninnescah; Joseph Gorham, Maple; S. D. Jones, Beaver; J. A. Cochran, Liberty; J. A. Irwin, Windsor; D. Beard, Cedar; L. S. Cogswell, Omnia; E. D. Skinner, Vernon; B. Shriver, Sheridan; S. H. Wells, Dexter; H. J. Sandfort, Richland; J. P. Short, Winfield City; P. A. Lorry, Bolton; T. A. Blanchard, Walnut.

J. B. Nipp was chosen Chairman and P. A. Lorry Secretary.

J. A. Cochran, I. D. Harkleroad, and S. D. Jones were chosen a committee on schedule of personal property assessments, and reported as follows, which report was unanimously adopted as the basis of assessment for the year 1883.

The personal property committee reported same basis as last year, which was adopted and is as follows:

Stallions and fast horses, $100 to $800; First class work horses per span, $60 to $150; 2nd class work horses per span, $50 to $100; 3rd class work horses, work ponies, $30 to $60; Ponies and colts, $5 to $30; Cattle, 4 years old and upwards including bulls, $25 to $40; Same age, second grade, $15 to $25; First grade, work cattle, $60 to $80; 2nd grade, work cattle, $40 to $60; Domestic cows, 1st grade, $20 to $30; Domestic cows, 2nd grade, $10 to $20; Three year old steers, $15 to $25; Two year old steers and heifers, $8 to $15, Yearlings, $3 to $10; Texas and Arkansas cattle, 30 percent off; Mules per span, 1st class, $200 to $250; Mules per span, 2nd class, $75 to $200; Mules per span, 3rd class, $30 to $75; Asses, $10 to $200; Sheep, 1st class, $2 to $10; Sheep, 2nd class, 75 cents to $2.00; Hogs, $1 to $15; Goats, $1 to $3; Corn, per bushel, 10 to 20 cents; Wheat, per bushel, 25 to 50 cents; Pork per hundred, $4.00.

First class threshers, 50 percent off; first class harvesters, 50 percent off; First class headers, 50 percent off; First class reapers and mowers combined, 40 percent off; First class wagons, carriages, 30 percent off. All other machinery left to the discretion of the assessors. Gold and silver watches, plate and jewelry, pianos and other musical instruments, at their cash value.

By "first class" in either of the above named kinds of stock is meant such as would be considered generally throughout the State as being first class.

Caldwell Commercial, Thursday, March 22, 1883.

Captain Nipp, the "hoss" man, whose range is in the eastern part of the Strip, was in the city last Monday.

Caldwell Commercial, Thursday, March 22, 1883.

Last Sunday, Capt. Nipp and Mr. McIntire came over from Arkansas City, and during the remainder of the day were engaged in very close conversation with Mayor Colson and others. On Monday the party suddenly disappeared, and early the next morning returned to town with Deputy U. S. Marshall Cash Hollister, who had in charge a young fellow going by the name of Frank Hostetter. The circumstances which led to Hostetter's arrest are about as follows.

For some time stockmen on the range have been missing their horses, but all efforts to trace the stock were unavailing until one day last week, when Hostetter appeared in Arkansas City and sold a horse which he claimed he had bought from an Indian. After which he left town, and on his way, stole a horse from Mr. Warren and put out.

Capt. Nipp and Mr. McIntire immediately started for Caldwell, and securing the services of Mr. Hollister, started to find the thief. They came upon him near Johnson's ranch, finding him in company with Jay Wilkinson, another party who has for some time been suspected of being engaged in stealing stock. The latter, however, getting away, taking one of Johnson's horses to aid him in his escape.

Hostetter was taken to Arkansas City, where he will be examined before the U. S. Commissioner.

As for Mr. Wilkinson, he will yet be taken in. The stock owners on the Strip are determined to break up the system of cattle and horse stealing which has been carried on for some time, and if the thieves don't have a care, some of them may find themselves at the end of a rope one of these fine spring mornings.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 28, 1883.

We hear it rumored that Capt. J. B. Nipp, of Arkansas City, will be a candidate for County Treasurer this fall. The southern portion of the county is undoubtedly entitled to a place on the county ticket, and no better man could be selected to fill it then Capt. Nipp. He is a sound Republican and has done more work for the party than any man we know of in that section of the county. He has a host of friends in this locality who will rally to his support if he decides to be a candidate. Burden Enterprise.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 28, 1883.

For some time past a gang of horse thieves have been plying their vocation in the Territory, but up to within a few weeks past succeeded in eluding all efforts made to discover their mode of operation or whereabouts.

The circumstance which has led to the demoralization of the outfit was the purchase of a pony by Capt. Nipp of a cowboy named Jay Wilkinson some three weeks since, which pony Capt. Nipp afterwards discovered, had been stolen from the Territory. With this information Deputy McIntire and a Mr. Phipps started out in search of Wilkinson, whom they learned was in the vicinity of the Cimarron River. Hearing that Wilkinson and several of his companions had fled to a dug-out, and were fixing for a fight, Mr. McIntire deemed it advisable to return to Caldwell for reinforcements, and being joined by Deputy U. S. Marshal Hollister and another officer, the four returned, and after considerable reconnoitering and a lively chase, succeeded in missing their men, but captured one Hostetter, another member of the gang, with whom they started to the State, where Hostetter was committed to the Winfield jail to await the next term of U. S. Court at Wichita, not being able to give the $500 bail required. Wilkinson, who had been dodging around trying to swap for a fresh horse, was gathered in by the boys at Johnson Ranch, who carried him to Caldwell and turned him over to Deputy Hollister, who straightway telegraphed to Messrs. McIntire and Nipp the fact of his possession and declared the intention of leaving for this place, requesting these gentlemen to meet him, which they did, bringing Wilkinson to town where he had an examination, and was committed to jail with Hostetter. Another of the gang, known as Mulvane George, was also arrested, but gave $500 bail and is now at large.

Deputy McIntire informs us he expects shortly to have more of the gang in his clutches, in which we hope he may not be mistaken.

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

We clip the following account of the capture of two horse thieves by Deputy U. S. Marshal McIntire, mentioned in another column, from the Arkansas City Democrat.

About three weeks ago a young man by the name of Jay Wilkinson, a well known cowboy of the Indian Territory, sold a pony to Capt. J. B. Nipp of this city, and a few days afterward the Captain found out that the pony had been stolen from a ranchman in the Territory, and informed Deputy U. S. Marshal McIntire of the fact, who, in company with a gentleman by the name of Phipps, started out to capture Wilkinson, whom they learned was at Smithey's ranch on the Cimarron River in the Indian Territory. Upon arriving at the ranch, they found out that Wilkinson had been informed by some of his confederates in this city in regard to the movements of Deputy McIntire, and with two of his companions had proceeded to an old dug-out some ten miles from the ranch, armed and equipped with provision and ammunition, with the intention of standing the officers off. George and Mr. Phipps made a careful survey of the situation, and found that the boys were too well fortified to attempt an attack by themselves, so they quietly pulled out for Caldwell, where they secured the services of Deputy U. S. Marshal Hollister and another gentleman and returned for their game. When they arrived at the dug-out, they found it deserted, but the indications were that the boys had made a hasty exit, as they left behind a shot-gun, revolver, and a number of other articles, and upon looking around they discovered Wilkinson and his two companions just disappearing over a hill some two miles distant. They immediately mounted their horses and started in pursuit, and had a lively chase for twenty miles, when they arrived at Johnson's ranch, where they found Jack Martin sick in bed and the only one at the camp, who informed them that Wilkinson and one of his gang had been there about half an hour before them, and had left their ponies and taken two of the best horses at the ranche and struck out in a northerly direction.

Just as the officers and posse were getting ready to leave, a young man by the name of Frank Hostetter, whom they had spotted as one of the gang, rode up and they placed him under arrest, and left one man to guard him, while the remainder of the party struck out after Wilkinson, whom they followed for about forty miles in the direction of the State, but finally lost track of him, and returned to the ranch after Hostetter. Hostetter was brought up to the city and taken before Commissioner Bonsall for preliminary examination, and bound over in the sum of $500 to appear at the next term of the U. S. Court at Wichita; being unable to give the required bond, he was taken to Winfield and placed in the county jail to await trial.

Wednesday, the same day the officers arrived in this city with Hostetter, Wilkinson rode into Johnson's ranch with the intention of again swapping horses, but as Smithey and Johnson happened to be at the camp at the time they persuaded him, with a couple of double-barreled shot-guns to give himself up, and the next day took him to Caldwell and turned him over to Deputy U. S. Marshal Hollister, who telegraphed to George McIntire that he had started for this place with the prisoner, and to meet him in the Territory so there would be no trouble; and George, in company with Marshal Sinnott, Patterson, Nipp, and Rarick, started out and met Hollister about twelve miles from the City and escorted him in. Wilkinson had his preliminary examination on Saturday and was sent up to the county jail to await his trial at the next term of the U. S. Court.

There are four or five others connected with the gang whom the officers are laying in wait for, and the indications are that they will bring them to tow before many days.

LATER. Since writing the above the officers arrested another young man known as Mulvane George, whom they have good reasons to believe is connected with the gang. His bond was fixed at $500 and his father, who resides at Mulvane, was telegraphed to and came down and fixed it up.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 4, 1883.

Capt. Nipp purchased a fine Hambletonian stock horse last week, for which he paid $500.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 11, 1883.

THE LELAND. The City Hotel, of this city, is a thing of the past, its name having been changed as above. Messrs. Nipp & Patterson last week purchased Mr. McIntire's interest in the house and have placed Mr. R. E. Grubbs in charge of the same as manager, and as he is chuck full of energy, an old hand at the business, and solid with "the boys on the road," we confidently look for the Leland to take its place among the first-class hotels of the Southwest.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 11, 1883.

Our assessor, Captain J. B. Nipp, started on his rounds yesterday, and is, consequently, at this time making a note of every man's possessions for all they are worth.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 11, 1883.

Hostetter and Wilkinson, arrested for horse stealing, had a preliminary examination before Judge Bonsall last week; and in default of $1,000 bail each, were committed to jail in Wichita till the fall term of the U. S. Court.

Caldwell Commercial, Thursday, April 12, 1883.

Hostetter and Hatfield, the two horse thieves taken by Deputy Marshals Hollister and McIntire, had an examination at Wellington last week, and were committed to the Wichita jail for trial at the September term of the U. S. District Court. Loper, who appears to be the worst pill in the box, will not have his examination for a week or two. Three of the horses stolen from the Carnegie & Frazier ranch were recovered.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

Capt. J. B. Nipp was in the city Monday. He has taken control of the old City Hotel in Arkansas City, changed the name to "The Leland," and will build up a big hotel in our sister city.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 18, 1883.

Capt. Nipp received a car load of eastern made buggies and carriages for use at the Mammoth livery stable, in this city, last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 18, 1883.

Capt. J. B. Nipp was in the city Monday. He has taken control of the old City Hotel at Arkansas City, changed the name to "The Leland," and will build up a big hotel in our sister city. Courier.

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.

Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.

A mass meeting of farmers was held in the Opera House Saturday afternoon to consider the Fair question. A goodly number of farmers from every part of the county were present. W. J. Millspaugh, of Vernon, was elected chairman and S. P. Strong, of Rock, secretary. The report of the committee on soliciting subscriptions to the stock reported four thousand eight hundred dollars taken. The committee was then increased by the following additions, one in each township.

The undersigned do hereby voluntarily associate ourselves together for the purpose of forming a private corporation under the laws of the state of Kansas, and do hereby certify:

That the name of this corporation shall be "The Cowley County Fair and Driving Park Association."

That the purposes for which this corporation is formed are to encourage and promote the agricultural, horticultural, mechanical, and live stock interest of Cowley County, Kansas, and the establishment and maintenance of a driving park and speed ring, and to acquire, hold, and control all real and personal property necessary, proper, and convenient for carrying out the purposes aforesaid.

That the place where its business is to be transacted is at Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas.

That the term for which this corporation is to exist is ninety-nine years.

That the number of directors or trustees of this corporation shall be seventeen (17), and the names and residences of those who are appointed for the first year are:

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.

Capt. Nipp, our township assessor, has just completed his report and on Monday last took the same to Winfield.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.

The following figures showing the wealth, population, valuation, etc., of Creswell Township, are from the books of our assessor, Captain J. B. Nipp.

No. Acres in wheat: 3,258

No. Acres in corn: 5,970

No. Cattle: 1,263

No. Horses: 583

No. Mules: 88

No. Hogs: 2,274

Value of animals--slaughtered or sold for slaughter: $42,044

Value of milk sold in city: $1,484

Taxable personal property in Arkansas City: $64,992

Taxable personal property in Creswell Township: $32,620

Total Arkansas City and Creswell Township: $97,612

No. Inhabitants in Arkansas City: 1,875

No. Inhabitants in Creswell Township: 763

TOTAL CITY/TOWNSHIP: 2,638 Inhabitants.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned have this day dissolved partnership in the Mammoth Livery Stable and Leland Hotel business by mutual consent. All accounts against the Leland Hotel are assumed and will be settled by A. W. Patterson and all accounts against the Mammoth Livery Stable are assumed and will be settled by J. B. Nipp.

Signed: JAS. B. NIPP, A. W. PATTERSON. Arkansas City, Kansas, May 11th, 1883.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.

We are glad to see Capt. Nipp once more around with his boots on and trust he won't try to tramp on a horse any more.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.

Capt. Nipp did us a good turn last week in this way. As we were wearily plodding our homeward way after the toils of the day, a mighty rushing sound was heard and we were set down at our own gate safe and sound. It was that dainty little miss match team with buggy attached than which no better outfit can be found in the city. If you do not believe it, call and see him at his livery stable.

[ASSESSORS' RETURNS.]

Winfield Courier, June 7, 1883.

Total valuation of personal property in Cowley County on March 1st, 1883, as shown by the assessment rolls: $1,087,751.

Valuation of K. C., L. & S. K. R. R., March 1st, 1883: $244,996.05.

Valuation of Wichita & Southwestern R. R., March 1st, 1883: $225,967.43.

[They gave gain of Personal Property and Population since March 1, 1882, by Townships, leaving Gains/Losses out for Cedar, Arkansas City, Omnia.

Beaver 780, Bolton 1,184, Cedar 677, Arkansas City 1,882, Creswell 763, Dexter 924, Fairview 512, Harvey 788, Liberty 716, Maple 636, Ninnescah 700, Omnia 347, Otter 463, Pleasant Valley 800, Richland 923, Rock 706, Sheridan 622, Silver Creek 928, Spring Creek 449, Silverdale 744, Tisdale 870, Vernon 930, Walnut 896, Windsor 900, Winfield City 3,284. TOTAL POPULATION: 22,516.

Beaver 51, Bolton 221, Arkansas City 526, Creswell 92, Dexter 27, Harvey 171, Liberty 121, Maple 88, Ninnescah 53, Pleasant Valley 29, Rock 33, Sheridan 6, Silver Creek 131, Spring Creek 65, Silverdale 104, Tisdale 54, Windsor 14, Winfield City 624 [?].

Cedar 51, Fairview 9, Omnia 77, Richland 86, Vernon 79, Walnut 143.

While the increase of personal property and population in the county is very satisfactory, the improvement in the assessors' returns for 1883 seem to have kept pace with the general improvement of the county. Not a bad return this year; some with slight mistakes, thirteen correct, and altogether, without doubt, much the most correct returns that have been made since the organization of the county. Below I give the names of the trustees whose returns needed and received no corrections in this office.

S. D. Jones, Beaver; P. A. Lorry, Bolton; J. B. Nipp, Creswell; E. Haynes, Harvey; Jos. Gorham, Maple; T. H. Aley, Otter; Ludolphus Holcomb, Pleasant Valley; H. J. Sandfort, Richland, S. D. Williams, Rock, Geo. Eaton, Spring Creek; Hugh McKibben, Tisdale; J. H. Irwin, Windsor, J. P. Short, Winfield City. J. S. HUNT, County Clerk.

Caldwell Journal, June 14, 1883.

The following stockmen are here in attendance upon the Arbitration committee: T. H. Stevens, O. F. Casteen, C. C. Clark, O. S. Northrup, of Anthony; Fin. Ewing, F. H. Shelly, M. Strong, of Medicine Lodge; Charles W. Moore, M. J. Lane, Sam T. Ishmael, J. W. Carter, of Eagle Chief; N. B. Roberts, J. H. Windsor, A. D. Windsor, of Titusville, Pennsylvania (the two former are accompanied by their wives); John W. Blair, of Pond Creek; Ben Garland, city; John Tucker, Wichita; W. J. Hodge and J. H. Tornberien, Winfield; Capt. Nipp, C. M. Crocker, D. F. Fagins, Tipton Brothers, Arkansas City; W. Wicks, Hunnewell; Pink Fouts, Willow Springs; and a number of others whose names our reporter failed to obtain.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.

A list of the telephones in our city with their respective numbers and location will be found in this issue.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.

Our enterprising liveryman, J. B. Nipp, has purchased a half interest in Cal Ferguson's stable at Geuda Springs, and has put on a daily hack to the Springs.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.

A team and covered hack belonging to J. B. Nipp ran away from the depot one day last week, coming up Fifth Avenue at 2:40 gait, dashing into the trees near J. E. Miller's residence, tearing the top from the hack, and otherwise slightly demoralizing it. The team escaped injury.

Winfield Courier, July 12, 1883.

Capt. Nipp visited Udall recently in his own interest as candidate for the office of County Treasurer, and left many friends who would like to see him get there. N.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 18, 1883.

Cicero Beeson, who has been in the employ of Capt. Nipp as hack driver, came over from Geuda on Monday last at the usual time; but when he should have been ready to return in the afternoon, could not be found. By telephone to Geuda it was found that he had in his possession moneys amounting to $114.50 entrusted to him to deliver, which he had failed to give up and it was at once surmised he had taken leg bail. Inquiries developed the fact of his being seen going towards the Walnut on foot, and Capt. Nipp and Johnny Breene are at this writing in pursuit.

Winfield Courier, July 19, 1883.

The Republican Central Committee of Cowley County met at the COURIER office in the city of Winfield Saturday, July 14th, 1883, at half past one o'clock p.m., and was called to order by the chairman, D. A. Millington. The secretary was ordered to call the roll of townships and the following members of the Central Committee were present.

Beaver, M. S. Teter; Bolton, P. A. Lorry; Cedar, N. W. Dressie; Creswell, J. B. Nipp; Dexter, J. V. Hines; Fairview, Wm. White; Harvey, R. S. Strother; Liberty, J. A. Cochrane; Maple (Not represented); Ninnescah, W. B. Norman; Omnia, J. L. Parsons; Otter (Not represented); Pleasant Valley, Z. B. Meyer; Richland, N. J. Larkin; Rock Creek, S. P. Strong; Sheridan, J. E. Jarvis; Silver Creek, E. C. Pate; Spring Creek (Not represented); Silver Dale, L. J. Darnall; Tisdale, S. W. Chase; Vernon, Oscar Wooley; Walnut, J. Mentch; Windsor (Not represented); Winfield, 1st ward, D. A. Millington; Winfield, 2nd ward, T. H. Soward.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1883.

Cicero Beeson, who, it will be remembered, absconded last week with moneys belonging to his employer, Capt. J. B. Nipp, was captured about five miles from Osage Agency, Indian Territory, by Messrs. Nipp and Breene, and brought back to town. His preliminary examination was waived before Judge Bonsall on Friday, and he was bound over to the next term of court. Bail was fixed at $500, which we understand was furnished.

Winfield Courier, July 26, 1883.

A young man driving Capt. Nipp's hack from Arkansas City to Geuda Springs skipped out last Wednesday, taking with him a hundred and twenty-five dollars in money and a gold watch that had been entrusted to him by parties at the Springs for delivery in Arkansas City. Capt. Nipp gave chase and captured his man in the Territory. The preliminary examination was held Friday and he was bound over. Most of the property was recovered.

[POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NIPP.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 1, 1883.

We announce the name of Capt. J. B. Nipp as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer of Cowley County, subject to the action of the Republican nominating convention.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 1, 1883.

In this week's issue we announce J. B. Nipp as a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Cowley County. Capt. Nipp is an old soldier and one of Cowley's pioneer settlers, having pitched his tent within her border in 1870; and since that time has taken a lively interest in the prosperity of his adopted home. As a businessman, Capt. Nipp has proved himself a success, thus demonstrating his ability to discharge the duties of the office he seeks. We refrain from further comment, Capt. Nipp being too well known all over the county to need any recommendation or puffing at our hands.

Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

In this issue Capt. J. B. Nipp, of Creswell, announces himself as a candidate before the Republican convention for the office of county treasurer. Capt. Nipp is a live, energetic man, always doing something to keep the world alive and moving ahead. He is one of the wheel horses of the Republican party in this county and much of its success in the past is due to his efficient work. Whatever he does is well done, and he has the education, energy, and character to make a first-class officer in the place he seeks. He was a brave soldier in the cavalry service in the late war and went through some of its most fiercely fought battles, among which was that of Shiloh. He was seriously wounded at Bardstown and carries his certificate in a crippled hand. Should he be elected he will be a gentlemanly, energetic, and efficient officer.

Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

In the Republican camp the activity and friction smelled like brimstone. That little man walking along so peacefully is none other than our present county treasurer, and while he seems so contented and peaceful, is really putting the stakes and riders on his nine rail fence, while way off in the country his genial competitor, Capt. Nipp, is building a barbed wire enclosure for himself.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.

Speaking of our townsman, J. B. Nipp, the Burden Enterprise says: "Mr. Nipp is an energetic businessman, an ex-soldier, a true blue Republican, and when he asks the votes of the people, he does so conscious of his own competency. Should the convention see fit to nominate Mr. Nipp, we believe it will add strength to the ticket."

Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.

The Republicans of Creswell Township are requested to take notice that a caucus of the voters of the above township will be held at I. H. Bonsall's office, in this city, on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o'clock p.m., to elect ten delegates and ten alternates to the Republican nominating convention, to be held at Winfield September 1, 1883.

[POLITICAL NOTICES.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.

The attention of our readers is called to the announcement of Capt. J. B. Nipp, of Arkansas City, Creswell Township, as a candidate before the Republican convention for the office of County Treasurer. Capt. Nipp is very pleasant and energetic, a man of great vigor, a good worker, and a true Republican. He is well qualified in every way for the office he seeks. The captain made a good soldier in the late war, and went through some of the fiercest battles fought. Should he be the choice of the convention, we shall second its action with our most hearty support. Cambridge News.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.

P. A. Lorry, of Bolton, with J. B. Nipp and Dr. Alexander, of this city, have been drawn as petit jurors to serve at the next term of the U. S. Court at Wichita, which meets the first Monday in September.

[CORRESPONDENT: "NOVUS HOMO" - NORTHWEST CRESWELL.]

Winfield Courier, August 23, 1883.

It seems as if most of the Republicans of these parts are in favor of J. B. Nipp for treasurer and Mr. McIntire for sheriff.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.

Quite a large number of our citizens, among whom were J. B. Nipp, O. S. Rarick, G. H. McIntire, and A. W. Patterson, were subpoenaed to attend the term of the United States court now in session at Wichita.

[REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.]

Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.

NOTE: CAL SWARTS PRESENTED THE NAME OF CAPT. J. B. NIPP FOR TREASURER. DAN MAHER PRESENTED L. H. STONE. THE VOTE STOOD: NIPP 71, STONE 28, AND THE VOTE WAS MADE UNANIMOUS.

Winfield Courier, September 6, 1883.

Capt. J. B. Nipp is a thorough, reliable businessman and will make a first class Treasurer. He is popular and agreeable and his nomination is eminently fit to be made.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, September 12, 1883.

Our townsman, J. B. Nipp, who received the nomination for treasurer, is a genial, energetic, and withal a first-class businessman, and will make one of the best treasurers that ever served in that capacity. The captain is a pioneer in the county and has lots of friends wherever known.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.

Cowley County Ticket. The Republicans of Cowley County have put a ticket in the field for county officers, which will poll all the Republican vote of Cowley County. They have selected their candidates from all parts of the county and kept the cliques and rings in the background. Geo. H. McIntire, the candidate for sheriff, is a straightforward, honest, unpretentious young man. He has been deputy United States marshal at Arkansas City for some time and is a terror to evil doers. George will have a walk away and will make an efficient, capable officer. J. S. Hunt, for county clerk; J. B. Nipp, for treasurer; T. H. Soward, for register, makes a strong ticket and will be sure to win. This is the way to go about it. Put up true and tried Republicans on a Republican platform and make a square issue on party principles. Wichita Times.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 10, 1883.

For many years the need of a public hall large enough to accommodate the rapidly growing population of our city, and to serve as an inducement to the best class of opera and theatrical entertainments traveling through this state, has constantly presented itself to our citizens, and many have been the suggestions pointing toward securing such an institution. It was not until the latter part of May, 1882, however, that the movements began to assume tangible shape, when a stock company of nearly all our businessmen was organized with an authorized capital of $10,000, for the purpose of erecting and furnishing a first-class opera house. H. P. Farrar, to whom probably more than any other one man, is due especial credit for the admirable manner in which the work has been carried on, was chosen as secretary and treasurer, the multitudinous cares of which office he has conducted with signal ability. The contract for building the hall was let to Sargent & Smith, of Topeka, for the sum of $12,400, which figures included but the building and stage. To this expense has been added that of such necessaries as chairs, scenery, gas machinery, piping, fixtures, etc., for the hall upstairs, and the expense of fitting out the three large store rooms underneath, with their excavations, basements, counters, sidewalks, awnings, plate glass, and the countless items contingent upon such a structure, until now the entire cost of our beautiful hall foots up the neat little sum of $19,700. For this amount our citizens have the finest opera house outside of Emporia or Topeka, with a stage large enough to accommodate the largest troupes traveling, the finest and most elaborate scenery, acoustic properties second to none in the country, and an auditorium capable of comfortably seating 700 people.

The stock in the Highland Hall company, which was at first held by nearly all our businessmen, is now owned by some twelve or fifteen parties; the heavier owners being Messrs. J. L. Huey, H. P. Farrar, T. H. McLaughlin, W. M. Sleeth, Stacy Matlack, O. P. Houghton, J. B. Nipp, Schiffbauer Bros., and J. T. Shepard. The other stockholders, and the citizens in general, have never let their interest flag in this enterprise from the first up to last Saturday night, when the opera house was thrown open for its initial entertainment, and the pride and joy in this valuable acquisition to our city is universal.

[CAPT. NIPP.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 17, 1883.

The Democrat, in a lengthy article headed "Competency," this week attempts by a train of illogical reasoning to prove that Captain Nipp is incompetent for the office he seeks. We quote: "Capt. J. B. Nipp, the Republican candidate for county treasurer, is charged with an entire inability to do the duties of the office. It is said that the captain does not read well, nor write well, and is exceeding poor in figures, that he is ignorant in regard to the simplest, plainest form of bookkeeping, and that the complicated system of our county treasury would be Greek to him. Taking this to be the case, as it takes some years to learn Greek, it is not likely that the Captain would have passed his A B C's in the treasury department until his time would be out."

As to whether the Captain can read or write well, we can say that he does read, write, and spell as well, or better, than the editor of the Democrat, and no sane man would say but that the Captain, in his long residence in the county as a farmer, stockman, and businessman, had proved himself in no ways lacking in knowledge of business figures and books. The best treasurers the county ever had were farmers. The present incumbent is a farmer, but we doubt if he has a knowledge of Greek. Because the editor of the Democrat looks upon the treasurer's books as being "Greek," it is no reason that they should appear so abstruse or complicated to a sharp, shrewd businessman like Capt. Nipp. Captain Nipp is trustee of Creswell Township and our contemporary hints that his books are not well kept; in reply thereto, we will say they are the best of any set of trustee's records in the past five years, and an investigation will prove that to be a fact.

The Democrat says inquire as to Mr. Lynn's qualifications of the Republicans and Democrats of Winfield. This is well put, for the one trait we admire in our sister city is the unqualified support she always accords to any of her citizens when a question of office holding is on the tapis. Capt. Nipp has proved himself an honest, hardworking businessman both on the farm, on the stock ranch, and latterly in business in this city, and we consider him in every way the peer of his opponent, Mr. J. B. Lynn of Winfield.

[CORRESPONDENT: "F. A." - MAPLE CITY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 17, 1883.

Ed. Traveler: Business recently called me to Arkansas City, which is pleasantly situated between the Arkansas and Walnut Rivers. The inhabitants are justly proud of their thrifty and growing town, and well may they be, for few towns in the west show a more solid and prosperous growth. It is evident to all newcomers that it is not of the mushroom variety. Solid and substantial blocks are being built, and a great deal of taste is displayed in the architecture. It cannot help being prosperous, lying in one of the richest valleys in the world and with a climate unsurpassed. Stopping at the Perry house, I found mine host, H. H. Perry, every inch a landlord; genial and obliging, looking carefully to the comfort of his guests.

What the city needs just now is the extension of her present railroad to Fort Smith. This would bring the cheap lumber of Arkansas, adding greatly to the city's prosperity.

Another thing of importance to her would be a connection with Coffeyville and the Ft. Scott & Gulf road by way of Maple City.

One of my first adventures was to drop into the den of Capt. Nipp, the Republican candidate for county treasurer, who greeted me with a grip of his shattered right hand--made so in defense of his country. Although a stranger, the greeting was none the less cordial, one of the old fashioned kind, with a "feller feeling" in it. A smile spread over his features, equal to almost any emergency, and yet I could discover traces of care and anxiety, which told plainly that a man who enters the political arena, no odds how pure his character or previous record for honesty, does not even suspect how mean he is, until after being drawn, quartered, and broiled on a political gridiron. As political matters are now managed, this is to be expected from the opposite party. This will all be changed when the captain is elected and installed into office. Then, "I told you so, he is one of the best fellows in the world."

This is not, my friends, a case of fiction,

Written for the Siftings or for Puck,

But a case of square-toed action;

A genuine race of Nipp and Tuck.

And, I tell you, on the homestretch

There'll be neither break or skip,

But a "three times three, and Tiger"

For the winning Captain Nipp.

And when the race is over, and the Bourbons find they're sold,

That the ides of bleak November has left them in the cold.

They can paddle up Salt River, and curse their ill-starred luck;

Bemoaning, while they shiver, the distanced Mr. Puck.

But the Republicans must rally, as in the long ago,

And fight the battles over, with the hydra-headed foe.

Don't let it slip your memory, they'll use their choicest thunder."

And if you wait to take a nap, you'll surely get snowed under.

"Up boys and at 'em" was the war cry long ago,

When General Stork gave orders to charge a foreign foe.

Now if you skulk or sell yourself to the highest Bourbon bidder.

Then Captain Nipp's a goner, and Molly Nipp a widder.

But if you rally round him, the way you used to do,

You can bet your bottom dollar that he will see you through.

Keep close in marching order, ready for double quick,

This year help out the captain, the next you'll throttle Glick.

Will you up and do your duty? Do I hear the rallying cheer?

Or will you wait for booty, a straggler in the rear?

Yes! No! I hear your answer, and now I close this ditty:

Three cheers for the old party. Score one for Maple City. F. A.

[APPEAL TO REPUBLICAN VOTERS.]

Winfield Courier, October 18, 1883.

Capt. Nipp, the candidate for Treasurer, is a large hearted, generous, energetic businessman, farmer, and stock grower. He is capable and well fitted for the office in every way. His nomination is a compliment to the farmers of this county and he should have the solid support of the bone and sinew of our county.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, October 24, 1883.

Says the Burden Enterprise: "The Telegram started the dirt throwing last week by claiming that Capt. J. B. Nipp was incompetent to fill the treasurer's office. That is the same argument that it used against the election of Capt. Hunt the first time he ran for county clerk. It now admits that Capt. Hunt is a good and competent officer, as it will be compelled to admit Capt. Nipp's ability and competency after he has held the office, as he will during the next two years. As a liar, the Telegram is always up to the Democratic standard."

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, October 24, 1883.

The odor of filth, which the north winds these days waft to us from Winfield, are noxious in the extreme. The hirelings of the Democratic nominee for treasurer are raking among the cess pools of that town in the vain hope of finding some of the slum and dirt with which they are so familiar that can be made to stick to the reputation of Capt. Nipp.

We have witnessed many unscrupulous political fights, but never before have such disreputable methods been pursued to blast a good name as these Democratic hyenas are using daily against their opponent. The sewers of that town during the past few days have been vomiting forth the dirty mouthings of as villainous a set of Democratic and Greenback muck-worms and character assassins as ever disgraced a respectable people or cursed a town. Their vile assaults upon Republicans, their infamous slanders upon good and true men, their venomous denunciation of men whose only desire is to be decent and vote the Republican ticket, are enough to drive intelligent and respectable Democrats in disgust from the ranks. Wallowing in filth and social excrescence, they stretch out their begrimed hands and seek to draw within their contaminating embrace all they can see, even as infernal spirits seek to drag down the souls of the pure and gloat over the fallen. Chief among the coteries of male harlots and traducers of virtue who curse the Democratic party in Cowley County, is their nominee for treasurer, whose unsavory and disreputable conduct drove him from the position of mayor of Winfield.

Capt. Nipp has been a resident of Cowley County for thirteen years, has been a hard-working, conscientious farmer and stockman nearly all that time; is now engaged in business in this city, and by shrewdness and executive ability, has built up a trade second to none in the county; has always worked earnestly and self-denyingly for the interests of this county and the Republican party; and has never before in his life been a candidate for favors at the hands of the people. His character has never been questioned, and he is today a plain, honest, energetic, home-loving man, surrounded by a happy and trusting family.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, October 24, 1883.

The muddle-pated ignoramus upstairs seems to be worried this week because someone has told him that Capt. Nipp's signature is not exactly Spencerian in symmetry. Capt. Nipp's right hand was unfortunately selected as a lodging place for a rebel bullet during the war, which forces him in many instances to use that useful member, not as he would, but as he can. This misfortune will redound largely to his credit among the loyal and sensible men of this county; however much it may rankle in the bosom of an antiquated fossil who as assessor of this township had not even sense enough to know what ought to be done, but was only selected for that office to advance certain bridge and other interests of some of our citizens. The Democrat may wildly chatter and claw its digits through the air, but the fact still remains that the people will recognize in Capt. Nipp a clear headed businessman of integrity who will see to it that the best interests of Cowley County are secured.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1883.

Capt. Nipp is gaining ground in this section since the Telegram attacked him. The citizens of this county know as much of Nipp's qualifications as does the editor of the Telegram. If they will publish a few more lies about him, he will have a walk over.

Burden Enterprise.

Winfield Courier, October 25, 1883.

ED. COURIER: I have learned that our old friend, Capt. J. B. Nipp of Arkansas City, has been nominated for the office of Treasurer of Cowley County. Allow me to say that for once the people of Cowley County have honored a man to whom honor is due. I know Capt. Nipp. I know him to be a man in every sense of the term. He has done more for the Republican part of