Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Announcement. The Presbytery of Emporia will hold an adjourned meeting at Oxford on Saturday and Sunday, June 13th and 14th; on Saturday evening at 7½ o'clock, the opening exercises will be held in the church. On Sabbath morning at eleven o'clock the ordination and installation of Rev. S. B. Fleming will take place. In the evening at 7½ o'clock, the newly completed house of worship will be dedicated. All are cordially invited to attend these exercises.

Winfield Courier, February 4, 1875.

The Presbyterian church holds a communion service on next Sabbath morning. Preaching on Friday evening by S. B. Fleming of Oxford. Also Preparatory Lecture on Saturday after- noon at 2 o'clock p.m., at which time parents having children to be baptized will please present them. All these services to be held in the courthouse. J. E. PLATTER, Pastor.

Winfield Courier, December 2, 1875.

In the communion services at the Presbyterian church last Sunday Elder Platter was greatly aided by Rev. S. B. Fleming, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Arkansas City.

Winfield Courier, December 16, 1875.

The Presbyterian Church, of Junction City, has unanimously resolved to extend a call to become their pastor to Rev. S. B. Fleming, of Arkansas City, Cowley County. Ex.

We hope that Mr. Fleming will conclude not to accept the generous offer. Cowley County, and particularly Arkansas City, can ill afford to spare one of its best citizens.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1876.

Rev. S. B. Fleming will preach next Sabbath morning on the "Inspiration of the Scriptures." All persons who are in doubt on this subject are especially invited to be present.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1876.

Rev. Fleming's lumber for his residence is on the way. He will build just north of the church.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1876.

The Methodists have moved into Pearson's Hall, where better accommodations can be had for the many people who turn out every Sabbath to hear Rev. Wingar. There has never been a man of this denomination here who has made so many friends and done so much good as he, and we hope he will continue with us another year. Many converts have been made to this and the First Presbyterian Churches by the untiring efforts of Revs. Wingar and Fleming, and their working together so harmoniously. May they go on in their good work, so nobly begun.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 2, 1876.

Rev. S. B. Fleming will preach a sermon next Sabbath morning on "Objections to the Inspirations of the Scriptures." In the evening he will discuss the "Philosophical and Speculative Aspect of the Doctrine of Universal Salvation."

Arkansas City Traveler, February 2, 1876.

The Rev. Mr. Fleming, of Arkansas City, has accepted the call tendered him by the First Presbyterian church of Junction City to become its pastor, provided he can have until February 1 to complete an engagement with the Home Mission Board. Commonwealth.

Rev. Fleming has concluded to eat his bread and butter contentedly here, for the next year.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 9, 1876.

Railroad Meeting. A MEETING of the citizens of this place was held at H. O. Meigs' office, on last Wednesday evening, to elect delegates to the Railroad Convention to be held at Topeka Monday, February 7th, and canvass matters concerning railroads generally.

Judge Christian was elected Chairman, and C. M. Scott, Secretary.

A letter was then read by Hon. S. P. Channell, and remarks made by Rev. S. B. Fleming, Dr. J. T. Shepard, and others.

On motion S. P. Channell and H. O. Meigs were elected delegates to attend the Convention at Topeka, and L. McLaughlin, Rev. Fleming, O. P. Houghton; T. H. McLaughlin, James Benedict, L. C. Wood, Judge Christian, C. R. Mitchell, C. M. Scott, Wm. Brown, Geo. Harmon, P. J. Davis, J. W. Hutchinson, I. H. Bonsall, and some others, delegates to the mass Convention at Winfield. On motion the Band was invited to go, and a Committee appointed to see that their expenses were defrayed. After some discussing of different projects, the meeting adjourned.

[RAILROAD MASS MEETING: WINFIELD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 9, 1876.

WINFIELD, February 5, 1876. On motion of C. M. Scott, Mr. D. A. Millington, of Winfield, was elected Chairman. On motion of A. N. Deming, C. R. Mitchell, of Arkansas City, was elected Secretary. On motion of Prof. A. B. Lemmon, the following committee of thirteen was appointed to draft resolutions to express the feelings of this meeting.

A. B. Lemmon, of Winfield; C. M. Scott, of Arkansas City; Mr. Harbaugh, Pleasant Valley; W. R. Wilkins, of Liberty; H. L. Barker, of Richland; R. P. Goodrich, of Spring Creek; Enos Henthorn, of Omnia; S. S. Moore, of Tisdale; S. M. Fall, of Windsor; T. W. Morris, of Beaver; Amos Walton, of Winfield; J. B. Holmes, of Rock; S. B. Fleming, of Creswell.

C. R. Mitchell, being absent, on motion of A. B. Lemmon, Mr. I. H. Bonsall of Arkansas City was elected Secretary in his place. On motion of Mr. Fleming, the Arkansas City Silver Cornet Band was requested to give the meeting some music while the committee was absent drafting resolutions. After listening to some very good music by the band, Judge Ross, of Rock Township, was called on for a speech, and responded with an effective and pointed speech in favor of railroads, and convinced the convention that he was, as he said in commencing his speech, covered all over with the railroad fever, and must have convinced the most skeptical of the need of a railroad outlet for our crops.

J. B. Evans, of Vernon, responded to a call with a lukewarm speech favoring a road on conditions, but did not want to commit himself at the present time. Judge Christian of Arkansas City responded to a call with a few pointed remarks in favor of a railroad, when the Committee on Resolutions came in, ready to report, and Prof. A. B. Lemmon, Chairman of the Committee, read the following resolutions.

WHEREAS, We, the people and producers of Cowley County, unless we have a railroad in our county, will expend within the coming year, in time, labor, and money, half a million of dollars for transporting grain, lumber, and merchandise to and from the nearest railroad stations, and in losses by being compelled to sell in a distant town on a market temporarily unfavorable, thus leaving the producers utterly without any profits on their labor, which sum, if saved to the county, would yield to the producers an enormous profit; and

WHEREAS, The present financial condition of the country, and particularly of our and adjoining counties, and the history of railroad building in the West, proves that it impossible to get a railroad here without the aid of reasonably liberal county or other municipal franchises, which it is impossible to give under our present laws; and

WHEREAS, Though our county would probably vote such aid by a two thirds majority, as the law now requires, yet a failure by any other county along the line to give such majority would be fatal to the road; therefore, it is by the people of Cowley County, Kansas, in mass convention assembled,

Resolved, That we earnestly appeal to the Legislature of Kansas, now in session, to enact a law enabling counties and other municipalities to vote aid in bonds or cash sufficient to induce the construction of railroads where they are needed.

Resolved, That such law should allow such aid to be given by a majority vote.

Resolved, That our railroad law should be amended so as to allow the voting of a reasonable amount of bonds as aid in the construction of a railroad within our county.

Resolved, That such law should provide that all taxes collected from such railroads within any county or municipality shall, to the extent of the amount of principal and interest of the aid given, be paid pro rata to the counties and municipalities giving such aid, and applied to the payment of such interest and principal.

Resolved, That our Representatives and Senator at Topeka are hereby earnestly requested and instructed to labor to procure the enactment of such a law as is herein contemplated.

A. B. LEMMON, S. B. FLEMING, C. M. SCOTT, A. WALTON, E. H. HENTHORN,

J. B. HOLMES, S. M. FALL.

On motion the report was accepted, and committee discharged. Moved and seconded that the report be accepted as a whole. Moved by Mr. Allison that the motion be amended so that the report be considered by sections; amendment accepted and carried; motion as amended carried. On motion that the preamble be adopted, moved by Allison to amend by striking out the words, "WHEREAS. Though our county would probably vote such aid by a two thirds majority, as the law now requires, yet a failure by any other county along the line to give such majority would be fatal to the road; therefore, it is by the people of Cowley County, Kansas, in mass convention assembled." Motion to strike out lost. On motion, the preamble was adopted.

On motion, the first resolution was adopted.

Moved to reject the second resolution by Mr. Allison; motion seconded; motion to amend by adopting the resolution as read, by Prof. A. B. Lemmon, and previous question called; amendment withdrawn; motion of Mr. Allison to reject lost; moved to adopt the resolution as read; carried.

On motion, the third resolution was adopted without opposition. On motion, the fourth resolution was adopted unanimously. On motion, the fifth resolution was adopted.

Rev. Mr. Platter read a letter from Peabody, asking for delegates to be appointed to attend a meeting there on the 23rd or 27th. A motion of Rev. Platter that the chair appoint delegates was carried, and Rev. J. E. Platter, of Winfield, C. M. Scott, Arkansas City, and Judge Ross, of Rock Township, were appointed delegates.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Allison.

Resolved, That it is the sense of this convention that Cowley County should not vote aid to a narrow gauge road until there is no probability of there being a standard gauge road constructed through the county.

Moved to lay it on the table; carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Manning.

Resolved, That the Topeka Commonwealth, all papers in Cowley County, and other State papers interested, be requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting.

Carried unanimously.

Moved by A. N. Deming that a vote of thanks be given to the Arkansas City Silver Cornet Band. Carried unanimously, and responded to by music from the band.

Moved and seconded that the convention do now adjourn.

D. A. MILLINGTON, Chairman. I. H. BONSALL, Secretary.

[CHURCHES: ARKANSAS CITY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 9, 1876.

Presbyterian Church. S. B. Fleming, Pastor.

Meets regularly every Sabbath at 11 a.m., and 7½ p.m.

United Presbyterian. R. J. Thompson, Pastor.

Meets regularly every Sabbath at the ringing of the bell.

Methodist Episcopal. J. J. Wingar, Pastor.

Meets every Sabbath once a day, at Norton's Hall.

Winfield Courier, February 10, 1876.

THAT RAILROAD MEETING.

The Farmers Speak and Demand Legislation!

Last Saturday a large concourse of representative men from all parts of Cowley County assembled in Winfield to give expression to their views upon the railroad situation. The meeting was held in the Courthouse. The room was packed full and many were left outside that could not gain admittance for the jam.

Mayor D. A. Millington was chosen Chairman, and I. H. Bonsall, of Arkansas City, selected as secretary.

A committee on resolutions consisting of A. B. Lemmon, S. M. Fall, of Lazette; R. P. Goodrich, of Maple City; W. R. Watkins, of Liberty; S. S. Moore, of Tisdale; J. B. Holmes, of Rock; H. L. Barker, of Richland; Enos Henthorn, of Omnia; Mr. Harbaugh, of Pleasant Valley; T. M. Morris, of Beaver; L. Bonnewell, of Vernon; Amos Walton, of Bolton; and S. B. Fleming, of Creswell Townships was appointed.

The committee retired to prepare the resolutions, and during their absence speeches were made by several persons, the most notable of which were those of Judge Ross and Judge Christian. The resolutions reported by the committee were adopted.

Some opposition was manifested to the resolution asking that the proposed law should allow a majority to vote aid to railroads, but it was voted down by more than two to one. The opposition came principally from non-taxpayers around town. There were but a few of the town people out. The Winfield citizens preferred that the farmers should conduct the meeting. The Arkansas City band furnished music for the occasion. Intense interest in the proceedings were manifested and the meeting adjourned with three cheers for a railroad.

On motion three delegates to the Peabody convention, on the 27th inst., were appointed, to-wit: Rev. J. E. Platter, Judge T. B. Ross, and C. M. Scott.

A feeble effort to have the meeting declare against a narrow gauge railroad was promptly tabled. A vote of thanks was tendered the Arkansas City band.

We give the preamble and resolutions.

WHEREAS, We, the people and producers of Cowley County, unless we have a railroad in our county, will expend within the coming year, in time, labor, and money, half a million of dollars for transporting grain, lumber, and merchandise to and from the nearest railroad stations, and in losses by being compelled to sell in a distant town on a market temporarily unfavorable, thus leaving the producers utterly without any profits on their labor, which sum, if saved to the county, would yield to the producers an enormous profit; and

WHEREAS, Though our county would probably vote such aid by a two thirds majority, as the law now requires, yet a failure by any other county along the line to give such majority would be fatal to the road; therefore, it is by the people of Cowley County, Kansas, in mass convention assembled,

Resolved, That we earnestly appeal to the Legislature of Kansas, now in session, to enact a law enabling counties and other municipalities to vote aid in bonds or cash sufficient to induce the construction of railroads where they are needed.

Resolved, That such law should allow such aid to be given by a majority vote.

Resolved, That our railroad law should be amended so as to allow the voting of a reasonable amount of bonds as aid in the construction of a railroad within our county.

Resolved, That such law should provide that all taxes collected from such railroads, within any county or municipality, shall, to the extent of the amount of principal and interest of the aid given, be paid pro rata to the counties and municipalities giving such aid, and applied to the payment of such interest and principal.

Resolved, That our Representative and Senator at Topeka are hereby earnestly requested and instructed to labor to procure the enactment of such a law as is herein contemplated.

Resolved, That the Topeka Commonwealth, all papers in Cowley County, and other state papers interested, be requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 16, 1876.

We were pleased to receive a call from Rev. A. H. Lackey, of Peabody, Kansas, yesterday. Mr. Lackey is assisting Rev. Fleming in the religious meetings now being held regularly each evening at this place. Besides being a minister of the gospel, he is one of Peabody's best citizens, and most enthusiastic "railroad men." The representative men of this place expect to call on him and have a talk with him while he is here.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 23, 1876.

REV. FLEMING received intelligence last evening that Rev. R. M. Overstreet's oldest son is dangerously ill with pneumonia, and that therefore he cannot be with us as announced on next Sabbath.

Communion service will be held in connection with the morning service.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 1, 1876.

Rev. Fleming has the wall up on the south side of his residence; it is to be of brick; D. H. Clough is building the wall.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 1, 1876.

The Y. P. C. A. meets next Tuesday evening at the First church, when the standing committees will be appointed. The following persons constitute the officers: President, Rev.

S. B. Fleming; Vice President, M. A. Felton; Secretary, Miss Sherburne; Treasurer, Kendall Smith.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 1, 1876.

There will be a business meeting of the "Ladies' Society" held at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 2, at 3 o'clock p.m. MRS. FLEMING, President.

MISS G. B. SHERBURNE, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 8, 1876.

A LECTURE MONDAY EVENING. The first lecture of "The People's Lecture Course" will be delivered at the schoolhouse, in this city, by the Rev. S. B. Fleming, next Monday evening, March 13, at 7 o'clock. Subject, "The Education Demanded by the Times." The proceeds of these lectures will be given to the school bell fund. The topics will be of interest, and all are invited. Admission, 25 cents; students, 10 cents.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "OBSERVER"COWLEY COUNTY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 15, 1876. Front Page.

From the Spirit of Kansas.

I notice preparations for quite a number of new dwellings to be put up this spring. O. P. Houghton, one of our leading merchants, has commenced hauling the brick and putting in the sills of his new residence. The Rev. S. B. Fleming is having a neat brick parsonage built that will be ready for occupation in a couple of months. Our grocery merchants, Page & Godehard, each contemplate building this spring. We hear of others who will need a house soon. Our Methodist brethren have contracted for a new church to be completed by the first of June. OBSERVER. Arkansas City, February 27.

[CENTENNIAL CONCERT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 22, 1876.

The Centennial Concert, rendered at the First Church last Saturday evening, by the church choir, was attended by more than one hundred persons. The introduction was made by Rev. Fleming in a manner that did credit to himself and gave spirit to the audience. The musical efforts were of high standing, and attended with success. The characters were interesting and somewhat comical. It struck us as a little funny to see Ethan Allen with his hair parted in the middle, and wearing white pants. George Washington, of the little hatchet fame, was introduced as the father of his country, and afterwards exhibited his skill on the organ in a manner that was "not so slow" for so aged a gentleman.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1876.

REV. FLEMING and wife left on the stage yesterday morning. Mr. Fleming will attend the Presbytery at Hutchinson, and Mrs. Fleming will await his return at Oxford.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1876.

MARRIED. By Rev. S. B. Fleming, on Sunday, April 2, L. Perry Woodyard and Miss Eva Jones.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1876.

No preaching at the First church last Sunday. Rev. Fleming was attending the Presbytery at Hutchinson.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1876.

Railroad Meeting. Last Saturday we had the pleasure of meeting Judge N. B. Cartwell and J. C. Pinney, of Longton, Kansas, and M. S. Manwell, of Greenfield Township, Elk County. They came over to Cowley to work up an interest in, and to organize a local company, for the purpose of securing aid to build a branch of the L. L. & G. railroad from Independence to Arkansas City, via Elk River. After talking with our citizens in a called meeting, of which Major Sleeth was Chairman and Joseph Sherburne, Secretary, a party was invited to attend the meeting at Winfield in the afternoon, where Directors of the local company were elected to meet at Canola, Elk County, today. Rev. Fleming and Wm. Sleeth were selected as Directors, from this place, Rev. Platter and M. L. Robinson of Winfield, and Tisdale and Lazette were to elect one each. There are to be thirteen Directors in all: Six in Cowley, six in Elk, and one in Montgomery. After the meeting held at Canola today, we shall know more of it. The line as proposed, is the one needed most, and would meet with more favor in this county than any other proposed route, as it unites the eastern portion of the county with the west. The L. L. & G. Company gives the assurance that if the road bed is graded and culverts put in, they will iron and operate the road. As is generally known, the above company is bankrupt, but the bondholders of the road give the assurance that with what capital they possess and what can be induced, they will build the line. From present indications Cowley County will lend aid to but one project, and that will be the first practical one submitted to the people.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1876.

REV. FLEMING and family returned last Wednesday. Mr. Fleming was selected as one of the number to attend the Synod, to be held at Brooklyn during the month of May. This will also enable him to visit the Centennial.

Winfield Courier, April 20, 1876.

Maj. Sleeth and Rev. Fleming were sent to the Canola railroad meeting from Arkansas City.

Winfield Courier, April 20, 1876.

From the Railroad Meeting. CANOLA, KANSAS, April 18th, 1876.

EDITOR COURIER: The delegates selected in Cowley County met at this point today with the Elk County men, and a railroad company was organized. S. B. Fleming of Arkansas City was selected as Chairman, and R. C. Story, of Lazette, was made Secretary of the meeting. S. M. Fall, E. P. Young, J. E. Platter, M. L. Robinson, S. B. Fleming, and W. M. Sleeth were the delegates from Cowley County. The title "Parsons, Walnut Valley and Southwestern," was given the road, and a committee of three was appointed to draft a charter for the same. By vote of the meeting the capital stock was placed $1,500,000 dollars, and shares at fifty dollars each. The road is to be in at Parsons, run west to Independence, thence to Longton, Elk Falls, Greenfield, Lazette, Tisdale, Winfield, and terminate at Arkansas City.

The Elk County delegates speak positively of the willingness of their people to vote bonds for this enterprise.

N. B. Cartmell, J. E. Platter, and L. J. Johnson drafted the charter, which was considered, discussed, and adopted in the evening.

The Board stands as follows: M. L. Robinson and J. E. Platter, Winfield; W. M. Sleeth and S. B. Fleming, Arkansas City; E. P. Young, Tisdale; S. M. Fall, Lazette; A. A. Toby, Canola; H. E. Hitchings, R. R. Roberts, and L. J. Johnson, Elk Falls; J. C. Pinney and N. B. Cartmell, Longton; and Wm. Wright, Elk City, Montgomery County.

The Board adjourned to meet at Tisdale on the 2nd day of May.

If the people of Cowley County want a railroad, now is their opportunity to get one. Quick, vigorous, and unanimous action will place them in such relations with wealthy railroad companies that a road over this line will come speedily. Elk County is alive to its interests in this matter, and success will crown our movement if Cowley County joins hand and heart in it. People of Cowley County, what do you say? X.

[THIRD SEMI-ANNUAL SESSION OF THE WICHITA DISTRICT CONFERENCE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1876.

Wichita District Conference, held at Arkansas City, Kansas, April 19, A. D. 1876, was opened by Brother Wrenn by reading and prayer. Brother Wingar, at 10½ o'clock, moved that, in the absence of Rev. Buckner, Brother Oakly be appointed temporary chairman, and M. C. Green, secretary; carried.

Rev. S. B. Fleming, of the First Presbyterian Church; Rev. David Thompson, of United Presbyterian Church; C. M. Scott, and Rev. P. W. Matthew were introduced to the Conference.

RECAP OF PERTINENT ITEMS ONLY.

There are but two organized classes on the Dexter charge: one at Dexter, and one at Maple City...report from Rev. R. R. Brady. There are 68 names on the two class books, about 18 of which will be stricken off, as they have already left the county. This will leave 50 members, some 8 or 10 of whom are still on probation.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Conference that the interests of Methodism in Arkansas City demand the practical sympathy and cooperation of the Presiding Elder and ministers of the Wichita District; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Conference Board of Church Extension be earnestly requested to use its influence toward promptly securing from the Parent Board a donation of $200 and a loan of $400 towards building a Methodist church in this city.

Resolved, That the members of the District Conference of the Wichita District, now in session at Arkansas City, do hereby tender their thanks to Mr. C. M. Scott, editor and publisher of the Arkansas City TRAVELER, for favors shown to the members of this conference in publishing notices of this assembly, offering them free use of his sanctum during their stay, and his efforts generally to make their sojourn pleasant. May he ever prosper in his useful enterprise.

Resolved, That we appreciate the Christian courtesy of Rev. Mr. Fleming, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, in granting this Conference the use of their church in which to hold its sessions, and we heartily thank him for the same.

Resolved, That we are laid under renewed obligation to Rev. J. J. Wingar for the courteous manner in which he has received and provided for us during the Conference sessions.

Resolved, That we present our thanks to the choir for the excellent music rendered during the Conference.

Resolved, That we, the members of the Wichita District Conference, do return our hearty thanks to the citizens of Arkansas City and vicinity for their kindness in caring for our temporal wants during our sojourn among them. M. C. GREEN, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1876.

NEW HOUSES. More new houses are under construction in this place now than we have seen since the second year of its settlement.

NEWMAN and CHANNELL & HAYWOOD are building two two-story store rooms, with fifty feet front by 100 feet deep, of brick.

S. C. WINTIN: A two-story cut stone house.

J. W. HUTCHINSON: A brick residence.

REV. FLEMING: A two-story brick dwelling.

O. P. HOUGHTON: A two-story brick.

Thompson and Rexford, a commodious frame dwelling.

A. C. WELLS: small frame.

P. J. DAVIS: a small frame.

THERE ARE OTHERS, WHOSE NAMES WE HAVE NOT YET LEARNED.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1876. Editorial Column.

MAJOR SLEETH and Rev. Fleming attended a meeting of the Parsons, Elk River and Walnut Valley railroad Co. at Tisdale yesterday.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 3, 1876. Front Page.

Proceedings of a Railroad Meeting Held at Canola, April, 1876.

The meeting was organized by the election of Mr. Fleming, of Arkansas City, Chairman.

The object of the meeting having been stated, a committee of three was appointed, consisting of N. B. Cartmell and M. S. Manwell, of Elk County, and Mr. Platter, of Cowley, to examine credentials of directors.

The following directors were present.

Longton: N. B. Cartmell and J. C. Pinney.

Elk City: Mr. Wm. Wright.

Elk Falls: R. R. Roberts and L. J. Johnson.

Wild Cat: H. E. Hitchinson.

Greenfield: A. A. Toby.

Lazette: Mr. Fall.

Tisdale: Mr. Young.

Winfield: Messrs. Robinson and Platter.

Arkansas City: Messrs. Fleming and Sleeth.

On motion, a committee of three was appointed to draft a charter. The committee consisted of N. B. Cartmell, L. J. Johnson, and Mr. Platter.

After careful consideration the charter as reported was adopted and signed by the directors and forwarded to the Secretary of State for record.

The company is to be known as the "Parsons, Walnut Valley & South-Western Railway Company." The points to be traversed in Elk County are the Townships of Longton, Elk Falls, Wild Cat and Greenfield. The objective points are Arkansas City, via Lazette, Tisdale, and Winfield in Cowley County.

The prospects for the early construction of the road are considered by the directors to be very flattering.

We are indebted to Mr. L. J. Johnson for the above. We shall probably have a more lengthy report from the Secretary for publication next week. Elk County Ledger.

Winfield Courier, May 4, 1876.

THE RAILROAD MEETING AT TISDALE.

Last Tuesday the directors of the Parsons' Walnut Valley & Southwestern railroad company met at Tisdale and elected the following officers: President, J. E. Platter, of Winfield; Vice President, S. B. Fleming, of Arkansas City; Secretary, Mr. Wright, of Elk City, Montgomery County; Treasurer, S. M. Fall, of Lazette. The oath of office was administered to each by Judge Gans except to J. E. Platter, who was not present.

The president, secretary, and Judge Cartmell, of Longton, were appointed as a delegation to proceed to Kansas City to confer with the parties who are expected to furnish the means to prosecute the work and to learn from them the exact amount of franchises that the local company will be called upon to secure before work on the road can commence. The meeting was largely attended by citizens from Winfield and other portions of the county.

There was but one sentiment manifested by all present and that was in favor of the road, and a willingness to render all the aid possible under the law. The enterprise is in good hands and it is manifest now that it will be no fault of the people of Elk and Cowley counties if the road is not built. It is expected that the above named committee will report the result of their conference to a meeting to be held at Lazette on May 18th. Let the good work go on.

[PARSONS, WALNUT VALLEY & SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1876.

Pursuant to adjournment, the Directors of the above road met at Tisdale on the 2nd inst. All present but Mr. Platter and Mr. Posten. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Fleming, and proceeded to perfect the organization by the election of officers. An informal ballot was taken, after which the following were unanimously elected: President, James E. Platter; Vice President, S. B. Fleming; Secretary, W. D. Wright; Treasurer, S. M. Fall. The officers were then sworn in by Judge Gans, and provision made for procuring the necessary company books. The President, Secretary, and Judge Cartmell were then appointed a committee to visit Kansas City, and interview railroad men in the interest of this road, and report. The local organization is now completed, and ready to accept or make propositions relative to the building and operating of the proposed line.

The meeting was harmonious and enthusiastic, and from the interest manifested by those along the line of the road, it is fair to infer that they are in earnest on the railroad question, and when an opportunity is offered they will contribute their support to the speedy construction of a road through this rich and, as yet, untraversed region of Southern Kansas.

W. M. S.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1876.

Rev. Fleming has probably seen Philadelphia by this time.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1876.

We had the pleasure of listening to an ably written sermon, last Sunday evening, from Rev. Rideout, of Caldwell, who filled Rev. Fleming's place. Mr. Rideout delivered his sermon laboring under the disadvantage of extreme poor health, yet it was listened to with eagerness, and generally appreciated. Our readers have all been familiar with the gentleman's writings, as he has been a correspondent of the TRAVELER for many months, under the signature of "R."

[REPORT FROM "S. B. F."PHILADELPHIA.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1876.

PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 1876.

Editor Traveler: This letter must begin, progress, and end in "Centennial," and yet say but little more than a lady I saw and heard on the Centennial grounds today. As the beauties and wonders of one little annexation of the Art Gallery burst upon her, she raised her hands aloft, and with an awful depth of meaning, ejaculated: "Oh, my!" So I can say little more with regard to the Centennial than, Oh, my! It is said that it will require five months to go over the grounds and view every article, spending one-half a minute in surveying each article, and I believe it to be true.

This being the case, you need not expect my descriptive powers to enlighten you much on the Centennial.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. This was a great day in Philadelphia. Between 7,000 and 10,000 Knights Templar paraded the streets in grand procession. I never saw anything so imposing in all my life. All were dressed in black broadcloth, with suitable regalia. There were at least fifty brass bands in the procession. You can imagine the rest.

CENTENNIAL GROUNDS. The first requisite in visiting the Exposition is to have either a half dollar in silver or currency: nothing else will be taken at the entrance. The object is to avoid the necessity of making change. The next thing is to provide yourself with a guide book, of which there is an abundance. After this get on the steam cars and ride around the grounds, and see what is before youwhat you have to go through before you see the elephant. If the outside alone does not discourage you, then,then go inside. As I have but a short time to stay, I expect to spend most of my time in the Art Gallery. This is beyond all question the largest, best, and most wonderful collection of art the world has ever seen. The very best productions of the best artists in the world are on exhibition here. For me to begin to enumerate, would be folly. There are so many, and of such a variety, that a volume would be required to tell half.

Come and see if you want to know, is all I can say. S. B. F. [REV. FLEMING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1876.

REV. FLEMING returned last Thursday evening from the Brooklyn Synod and the "big show" of Philadelphia. He was accompanied by Miss McCoy, of Pennsylvania, who expects to remain a few months on a visit for her health.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1876.

MARRIED. On Sunday, June 10th, by Rev. Fleming, at the residence of L. McLaughlin, in Arkansas City, Mr. Henry Peters and Miss Hattie Clifton.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1876.

Rev. Fleming and John Curns, the two delegates to the recent Presbyterian Assembly from this locality, parted in Brooklyn, New York, agreeing to meet at the gate of the Centennial Exhibition and view the show together. It happened that there were 161 gates and they never got together. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 21, 1876.

Rev. Fleming has been requested to deliver the 4th of July oration at Winfield.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1876.

The Centennial communication of Rev. Fleming was handed in too late for publication this week, on account of sickness in his family. It will appear in our next, and will be found interesting.

Winfield Courier, June 29, 1876.

Rev. S. B. Fleming, of Arkansas City, is to deliver the oration of the day next Tuesday at this place.

[CENTENNIAL LETTER: REV. FLEMING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1876. Front Page.

Kansas Constructs Own Building at Centennial. Kansas, failing to command sufficient space in any of the main buildings to group her collections together, decided to erect a building of her own, which furnishes ample space for the exhibition of her varied products, and does credit to the State. The building is in the shape of a Greek cross; the center with the four wings is devoted to the exhibition. In the center, beneath the dome, is suspended a curious and ingeniously constructed bell, made by Professor Henry Worrall. It consists of grains in the stock, grasses and broom corn brush woven together in the shape of the old bell that rang out on Independence day. The tongue is composed of one of our elongated club gourds with a common bell shaped gourd attached as hammer. It is just the size of the old revolutionary bell, being eight feet nine inches across the bottom and eight feet six inches high.

There is a break made in the material, to represent the crack in the old bell, and it bears the same inscription: "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land and to all the inhabitants thereof. By Order of the Assembly of the Province of Pennsylvania for the Statehouse in Philadelphia." Colorado, not demanding the space of an entire building for her exhibit, occupies the west wing of our building. She makes a very fine showing of her vast mineral wealth, and presents a most picturesque group of stuffed animals, from the buffalo and bear to the wild cat and prairie dog. The balance of the building, except a very small portion occupied by the A., T. & S. F. R. R. for the exhibition of products along their line of road, is occupied by Kansas.

A short extract is taken from the copy of the Harper Weekly of June 17, 1876, which has an excellent description of the contents.

"There are forty-two flag staffs on the building, the flags for forty-one of which have been generously contributed by the Ladies of Leavenworth. They consist of the national colors of the United States and those of each of the foreign governments exhibiting, the same to be added at the close of the exhibition to the Centennial collection, and returned to the State House at Topeka for preservation in the museum of the State Board of Agriculturethere to remain a souvenir of the kindly cooperation of the Ladies of Leavenworth. At the north end, twenty-four feet from the floor is a transparence`The Great Seal of the State of Kansas'from which rays of golden grain radiate, alternated with a background of cotton: an important staple in Southern Kansas. Immediately under this there is an attractive collection of vegetable casts resting on a projection; suspended from this projection is a well drawn map, in colors, 24 x 13 feet. From the floor to the map is a receding grain stand with ten shelves, supporting over 1,000 sample glass grain jars, which contain an exhaustive display of wheat, rye, corn, barley, oats, buckwheat, sorghum, castor beans, and the oil manufactured from the same; tobacco, the seed of hemp, flax, broom corn, millet, Hungarian, timothy, and red clover; hazel, pecan, and peanuts; soils, fire clay, yellow and red ochre, mineral paints, plaster of Paris, potter's clay, hydraulic cement, salt, etc. Labels on these jars give name of contents, where and by whom grown and collected. By reference to the large map, the locality is easily determined. A space of about fourteen feet on either side of the map, and between it and the two sides, is devoted to a forest of corn of wonderful growth. The stalks are from 15 to 18 feet in height, containing from one to three ears of corn from ten to fourteen inches long.

"Upon the walls on either side, and in glass cases, is an attractive and interesting display of wild and cultivated grasses and grains in the stalk; wheat from four feet to five feet six inches high, from fields yielding from 40 to 64 bushels per acre; corn from 40 to 100; oats from 50 to 75, timothy, 2½ tons to the acre; clover and millet, 4 tons; blue grass, from two feet to three feet four inches high; fourteen varieties of wild grasses, ranging in height from six to ten feet.

"One case contains a display of silk ribbons and silk cocoons, the latter showing the size of the cocoons raised from eggs imported from Japan, and the noticeable increase in size of succeeding generations raised in Kansas. Silk culture in this young State of diversified industries is no longer problematical. "The rest of the display consists of a formidable array of valuable building stones from nearly every county in the State; between 40 and 50 different kinds of timber; a collection of stuffed birds of about 300 species; a large entomological collection, including the veritable Rocky Mountain locust; an extensive collection of fossils; lead, ore; coal, etc."

This description by Harper is so correct that I take the liberty of giving it in his words, as I could not improve it, and would have written substantially the same. On the whole, Kansas has done her part nobly, and we feel proud that we have such a representation at the Centennial. S. B. F.

Arkansas City, June 27, 1876.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1876.

REV. FLEMING preached his sermon on the political history of our country during the past century to a full house last Sunday.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 9, 1876.

REV. FLEMING baptized Miss Skinner, last Sunday evening, in the Walnut. Quite a large crowd gathered on the banks to witness the ceremony.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 23, 1876.

RUNAWAY. Monday afternoon O. P. Houghton, E. D. Eddy, and Revs. Fleming and Croco, went out in search of what they might annihilate, and found a flock of chickens. Mr. Eddy fired, whereupon the horses took fright, jumped up and down, straddled the pole of the wagon, broke it off, and started to run. Eugene, thinking mother earth a more desirable stopping place than soaring in the air, landed safely. Rev. Croco endeavored to, and partially succeeded. Rev. Fleming, with his usual tenacity, held off until the vehicle crossed a rut, when he got out suddenly. O. P. Houghton held on until the team was checked, when he expressed himself gratified that he had not ended the career of one deacon and two ministers.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 23, 1876.

REV. CROCO delivered his farewell sermon last Sunday evening, in Rev. S. B. Fleming's pulpit, the latter gentleman preaching at Winfield. Mr. Croco will preach next Sunday in Rev. Platter's pulpit at Winfield, after which he will take his departure for his home in the East.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 13, 1876.

DIED. On Monday evening, Sept. 11th, 1876, at the residence of Rev. S. B. Fleming in this City, Miss Mary R. McComb, daughter of Rev. D. S. McComb, of Fern Valley, Iowa, aged 22 years. Cause: pulmonary consumption. She came to this climate to restore her health from Pennsylvania in the company of Rev. Fleming in the early part of last June, but to no avail.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 20, 1876.

REV. FLEMING is down with fever.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 20, 1876.

The Presbyterian Society will hold a package social at the residence of Mr. C. R. Sipes, on Wednesday evening, for the benefit of Rev. Fleming and family. All are invited. By order of society. MRS. NEWTON, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

S. B. FLEMING expects to be able to resume preaching next Sunday.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

O. P. HOUGHTON started to Cheyenne Agency, Monday morning, in a light wagon. Rev. Fleming accompanied him.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

FROM FT. SILL. Rev. Fleming and O. P. Houghton returned from Fort Sill last Saturday, after a journey of two weeks. The trip paid them for the time spent.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 22, 1876.

MARRIED. On Thursday, Nov. 16, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, Mr. Israel Swickard and Miss Jennie Pruitt, both of this county.

On the day following, by the hand of Mr. John Pruitt, father of the bride, the TRAVELER received a handsome assortment of delicious cake, for which the "boys" all unite in returning thanks.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 29, 1876.

DIED. At the residence of Rev. S. B. Fleming in this city, Tuesday morning, Nov. 28th, infant daughter of J. D. and Annie E. Guthrie. Mr. Guthrie came to this place with his family only a little over a week ago. The deepest sympathies of the community are with these bereaved parents. S. B. F.

[COMMITTEE FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND FESTIVAL.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 13, 1876.

SUPPER TABLE. Mrs. S. B. Fleming, Mrs. Dr. Kellogg, Mrs. O. P. Houghton, Mrs. W. S. Ela, Mrs. L. McLaughlin, Mrs. T. O. Bird, Mrs. B. W. Sherburne, Mrs. E. Parker, Mrs. M. Marshall, Mrs. W. B. Skinner, Mrs. T. H. McArthur, Mrs. M. Peede, Mrs. Hartsock, Mrs. Anna Guthrie, H. P. Farrar, J. I. Mitchell, C. R. Sipes.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

There will be no service in the First Church next Sabbath morning, as Rev. Fleming will be absent holding Communion Service in Oxford.

Instead of preaching, there will be a Sabbath School Singing Concert at half past eleven o'clock.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

REV. S. B. FLEMING will preach a sermon next Sabbath morning reviewing the work of the church, of which he is pastor, from the time of his settlement until the present.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

There were many noticeable features at the Presbyterian Festival, held on the evening of Dec. 25th. The management and execution of the charades was exceedingly well done, and all performed their parts well. Many persons were the recipients of handsome and valued presents. Among them Will. D. Mowry received a beautiful chromo in a fine frame, from the scholars of the Sunday School of which he is Superintendent, and our editor a tasty book of Whittier's poems, from the ladies of the Presbyterian Society. Rev. Fleming was honored with a number and variety of tokens, and received them with great appreciation.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

MARRIED. On Thursday, Dec. 29th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, MR. DAVID PRUDEN, of Dayton, Ohio, and MISS AMELIA MOWRY, of this place.

The marriage was one that has been for some expected, and was not a matter of surprise. The intimate friends and relatives of both parties were invited in, and after a few very appropriate remarks by the clergyman, they were pronounced one. The happy couple will take up their abode at the residence of the fortunate bridegroom, and Dayton's society will have an additional valued member and esteemed lady, while her friends here regret her departure.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

RECAP: REV. FLEMING'S SUNDAY SERMON.

Membership in Presbyterian Church had increased from 27, twenty-one months ago, to nearly 90 at present. The Ladies' Society of the Presbyterian Church, organized some fourteen months ago, realized about $427 during that period.

"Rev. Fleming has preached more than 150 sermons since his location with us, but we doubt if he ever delivered a more powerful one than that of last Sabbath."

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

The supremacy and power of mind over matter were strikingly illustrated during last Sunday's services by the undivided attention which A. A. Newman's dog, "Bob," paid to Mr. Fleming's remarks. He has evidently been the object of much careful training at home, and knows how to listen respectfully, though his exploring propensities will sooner or later lead him into difficulty.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1877.

INSTALLATION. A Committee of the Presbytery of Emporia will meet in the First Presbyterian Church of this place on next Sabbath morning, at half past ten o'clock, to participate in the installation of Rev. S. B. Fleming as Pastor of the Church.

The sermon will be delivered by Rev. Timothy Hill D. D., of Kansas City, Mo. The "Charge to the Pastor" will be delivered by Rev. James E. Platter of Winfield, and the "Charge to the People" by Rev. John P. Harsen, of Wichita.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1877.

Rev. S. B. Fleming was formally installed as permanent pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this place last Sunday morning.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 7, 1877.

MARRIED. MR. THOMAS BAIRD, of Arkansas City, married Adelia, only daughter of MR. W. H. DEMOTT, of Bolton Township, February 6, 1877, at 11 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fleming.

Excerpt from a lengthy article...

[A JOURNEY TO THE INDIAN COUNTRY: BY C. M. SCOTT.]

TRAVELER, FEBRUARY 21, 1877 - FRONT PAGE. And TRAVELER, FEBRUARY 28, 1877 - FRONT PAGE.

While at the different Agencies, our resident minister, Rev. Fleming, who made a tour similar to our own through the Territory, with Mr. O. P. Houghton, some time since, was highly spoken of and requests made that he should repeat his visit.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1877.

REVS. PLATTER and FLEMING exchanged pulpits last Sunday.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1877.

Rev. S. B. Fleming, of Arkansas City, preached very interesting sermons at the Courthouse last Sunday morning and evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1877.

MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's father, on Wednesday, March 28th, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, MR. WILLIAM N. WRIGHT and MISS XINA COWLES, both of this county.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 11, 1877. Editorial Item.

Railroad Matters. The committee who went from this place to Augusta, learning that Mr. Young and Gov. Eskridge intended going to Winfield to confer with the people of that place, at the urgent request of one of the citizens and a member of the Railroad Committee of Winfield, sent word for a delegation to come up to agree to a new proposition. A number went, but upon their arrival, found that no agreement could be made, as the Committee of Winfield had stated they could not entertain any proposition from the north, as they had one from the east. Mr. Young and Gov. Eskridge then came to this place and submitted the proposition to Creswell Township to build their road down the west side of the Walnut by Township aid. The same proposition will be submitted to Rock, Ninnescah, Vernon, Beaver, Creswell, Bolton, and probably Pleasant Valley Townships, and if the aid is rendered, the road will be built.

In the evening a large and enthusiastic meeting was held at the church, during which a stirring speech was made by Mr. Eskridge, and remarks by Mr. Young, Rev. Fleming, Judge Christian, Amos Walton, Mr. Channell, and others, after which a committee of eleven were appointed as follows, as Managing Committee, with power to appoint Finance, Canvassing, and Sub-Committees: Dr. Hughes, O. P. Houghton, C. M. Scott, A. A. Newman, James Christian, J. C. McMullen, S. B. Fleming, M. R. Leonard, Amos Walton, R. C. Haywood and S. P. Channell.

The Committee then elected Dr. Hughes, President, J. C. McMullen, Vice President, Amos Walton, Secretary, and R. C. Haywood, Treasurer. The hour being late, the Committee then adjourned.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 2, 1877.

J. L. STUBBS and Miss GERTRUDE FINNEY are to be married by Rev. Fleming, at Osage Agency tomorrow. We have not the pleasure of the acquaintance of the lady of Lindsey's choice, but know she is of one of the best families of Lawrence. What we could say in behalf of our friend could not add more to his credit, as he is, and always has been recognized as one of the most gentlemanly young men that ever graced the Kansas border. May peace, prosperity, and long life attend them.

Winfield Courier, May 10, 1877.

Rev. Fleming, of Arkansas City, is strongly opposed to voting county bonds to the Parsons road. He was at Longton, in Elk County, on Tuesday last and acted as director in a bogus company that pretends to desire to build a standard gauge railroad from Independence to Winfield by the way of Elk Falls and Lazette. At that meeting of Directors, he stated that he did not know anything about a proposed railroad from Independence through Chautauqua County to Cedarvale and Arkansas City. According to his statements, the people of Arkansas City only wanted the standard gauge by Elk County and Lazette.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 16, 1877.

MARRIED. On Thursday evening, May 3rd, at Osage Agency, Indian Territory, by Rev. Fleming, Mr. J. L. Stubbs and Miss Gertrude Finney, both of that place. Further notice will be given next week.

[RAILROAD MEETING.]

Winfield Courier, May 17, 1877. Editorial Page.

SATURDAY'S RAILROAD MEETING.

WINFIELD, KANSAS, May 12, 1877.

At a railroad meeting of the citizens of Cowley County, held at the Courthouse, in Winfield, on motion Reuben Boothe was elected chairman and C. M. Wood secretary. By request E. C. Manning stated the objects of the meeting and then read a lengthy letter from the president of the Parsons railroad company, explaining his absence from the meeting and assuring the people of Cowley that the road would be built if the aid was voted. Mr. Manning further gave a full detail of the necessity, the probability, and the prospect of a railroad through the county from the east. Amos Walton, of Arkansas City, was called upon but failed to respond. Rev. Mr. Rushbridge then spoke in favor of the east and west proposition for railroad, and also exposed the attempted perpetration of frauds in opposition to the E. & M. R. R. Rev. Mr. Fleming of Arkansas City made a few remarks in explanation of his position on narrow gauge R. R. Mr. Mitchell, of Ark. City, was called upon and responded with remarks in favor of north and south railroad. Mr. Hackney, of Winfield, was called upon and spoke in favor of the east and west railroad. Mr. C. M. Wood, J. B. Evans, E. P. Young, and others, spoke on the subject.

The following resolution was adopted:

Resolved, That we, the citizens of Cowley County, have full confidence in the Memphis, Parsons & Ellsworth R. R. Western Branch, project and that we will support it at the forthcoming election.

On motion the meeting adjourned. REUBEN BOOTH, Chairman.

C. M. WOOD, Secretary.

[FLEMING REPORTS ON STUBBS/FINNEY WEDDING AT OSAGE AGENCY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1877.

It was our privilege to meet the good people of Osage Agency at the nuptial ceremonies of Mr. Stubbs and Miss Finney, on Thursday evening, May 3rd, and seldom have we seen a more social and joyous group of individuals. We were surprised to meet there ladies and gentlemen who had graced the best society in the land, and others whose presence would adorn any reputable society.

Our host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Florer, spared no pains to make everything pleasant for their guests, and how admirably they succeeded, the good feeling and hearty enjoyment of all present may testify.

We congratulate our friend, Stubbs, in his success in marrying into one of the most reputable families of the State of Ohio. Rev. Mr. Finney and his noble wife, the parents of Mrs. Stubbs, and "the boys," known to all, were missionaries of the Presbyterian Church in the State of Ohio, and their sterling character and earnest piety contributed in no small degree to the high position which that State takes today in all questions of morals and religion. Though now in heaven, yet the impress of their lives and character is reflected in their children.

We extend our congratulations also to Mr. Ed. Finney and his estimable wife in their recent and happy union, and take this occasion to assure both of these recently married couples that the best wishes of their many friends in this community accompany them to their new homes. S. B. FLEMING.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1877.

Rev. Fleming has had to swim a river and ride sixty miles to marry different parties lately.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1877.

MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, on Thursday, May 24th, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, Mr. Russell Baird and Miss Mary A. Kimmell, both of the noble and prosperous township of Bolton.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1877.

A charter has been granted to the Elk Valley and Western Railroad Company. Place of business, Montgomery, Elk, and Cowley counties. Directors: M. D. Henry, J. C. Jocelyn, W. W. Woodring, Emery J. Sweet, Geo. B. Dusinberrie, M. S. Manswell, B. H. Clover, Jas. E. Platter, and S. B. Fleming.

[BOLTON TOWNSHIP CELEBRATES FOURTH OF JULY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 11, 1877. Front Page.

The Fourth of July in Bolton.

[For the TRAVELER.]

A WOMAN'S VIEW OF IT.

Mr. Editor: I attended the Fourth of July in Bolton last Wednesday, and took a few notes I want to tell you. I did not go for fun; I did not go for frolic; but for sober, solid information and instruction, and to see the people and things. I saw you there, to begin with, and concluded from appearances that the local department of the paper would be neglected, as you had your hand full, mind full, and from the monstrous basket you towed around, I took it for granted you would soon have a stomach full. An editor is always hungry, they say, and I believe it. But I don't want to write this article entirely about you, for there were others equally as handsome as yourself and lady.

Do not censure me if I am too critical, for you know half a woman lives for is to see and be seen, talk a great deal, and hear much more. Men are slow, stupid beings, capable of talking only one at a time, but we, the fairest of God's creatures, can talk all together.

Isn't it delightful to go to a picnic, sit down under a shady bough, and watch the people, and make comparisons? I had just such a location when I made these notes.

First on the scene was Mr. Skinner, senior. You can assure yourself he would be first if he came at all. Then came Frank Denton, Mr. Parvin, Capt. Hoffmaster, Mr. Steiner, and "Jim," with their amiable wives all neatly dressed. Soon after came what the TRAVELER has dubbed the "young bloods" of Bolton and Creswell.

There was that wild and reckless Will Stewart, who drives as though he was running a passenger coach, followed by modest (?) O. C. Skinner and the constable of your town, with gayly attired ladies.

Soon the dignity of Creswell appeared, with covered carriages and fine horses. Among them Col. McMullen, Dr. Alexander, Rev. Fleming, O. P. Houghton, and last, but not least, his Honor, Judge Christian, and Amos Walton, speakers of the day.

I did like Judge Christian's oration, and was surprised at the ability of the old gentleman and his powers of delivery. Anyone could see it was a speech prepared by hard study, and a great amount of reading. If the ground committee had done their duty and prepared seats, many more would have heard the speech, but for elderly persons to stand in a grove without a breath of air stirring is too much for comfort, much less to pay attention to an oration.

Among the audience there was the handsome young widow with money to loan, the belles of Bolton and their adored, the boisterous town roughs, and wives of distinguished citizens, who came alone, leaving their husbands to remain at home to look after the "by- bie." There were good, bad, and indifferent persons among the crowd. At the table also was a sight. On one side, mild, kind, and lovely women could be seen, and nearby the uncouth, voracious individual whose mouth looked as though he had his throat cut, every time he opened it.

There were many strangers I had never seen before, and familiar faces I have not had the pleasure of seeing for some time. One fine appearing, Christian looking gentleman, I learned, was from Illinois, and others I was informed lived across the Arkansas. Understand me when I say across the Arkansas, to mean on the north side, for I am a resident of Bolton Township.

But I have scarcely referred to my notes. Rev. McClanahan, a new preacher, began the exercises with prayer. The Declaration was then commendably read by Mr. Parvin, of our side; then the brass band of your place, after a series of toots, and yells for "Charley," "Frank," "Ret," "where's Lyman Herrick?" and "where's Ed. Thompson?" worked up a tune. We supposed "Charley" and "Frank" and "Ret" to be single men, and imagined they might be promenading with someone's sister, but we do not know it. Yes, they worked up a tune finally. I would give you the name of it, if I could, but I could not find anyone who knew it.

After prayer, Dr. Shepard, who was appointed Chairman, introduced Hon. James Christian. His speech lasted about half an hour, and was appreciated by all who heard it. Hon. Amos Walton then spoke in a strong, pleasing tone, after which the gathering began to separate and seek their homes.

This, Mr. Editor, is all I have to say. If at any future time you wish me to express my sentiments, I may be in the mood to favor you. I desire to thank the people of your township for the patriotism they manifested in coming to Bolton Township for a Fourth of July Celebration when they couldn't have one at home, and the good wives of the Bolton men who worked to make it a success.

I also want to say that the visit paid us by your most estimable ladies, Mrs. and Miss Revs. Thompson, Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Shepard, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Sipes, Mrs. McMullen, and a number of others, will be returned, as they added much to the enjoyment of the occasion. I also desire to thank the band boys, for they meant well in their heads, but their hearts, I fear, troubled them. There were a number of young ladies, also, whom I would be gratified to have call on me at any time, and the young boys know they are all cherished and loved by AUNT MARY.

Winfield Courier, July 19, 1877.

Addresses, upon topics of special and general interest, will be given by Rev. Rushbridge, Fleming, Platter, Wingar, and by D. A. Millington on the 13th of August. Doctor C. E. Pomeroy, President of the Emporia Normal School, will address the teachers and citizens. An examination of teachers on the 30th and 31st will close the labors of the Normal.

[THE NORMAL INSTITUTE FOR COWLEY COUNTY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1877.

The Normal Institute for Cowley County will open Wednesday, August 1st, in Winfield. Prof. L. B. Kellogg, of Emporia, will conduct the exercises, assisted by Bro. W. Robinson, of Winfield, Miss Ella Wickersham, of Tisdale, and R. C. Story, County Superintendent. G. H. Buckman, of Winfield, will give special instruction in vocal music.

The following gentlemen will address the teachers and citizens upon subjects of interest: Rev. Mr. Fleming, August 3; Rev. Mr. Rushbridge, August 10; Dr. C. E. Pomeroy, August 13; Rev. Mr. Platter, August 17; Mr. D. A. Millington, August 25.

An address is expected from Rev. J. J. Wingar, should he return from the west before the close of the month.

Parties attending the normal will be charged a tuition fee of one dollar. Applicants for certificates will be examined August 30 and 31, fee one dollar.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1877.

REV. FLEMING returned last Saturday after an absence of three weeks visiting Solomon City.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1877.

MARRIED, on Saturday afternoon at the bride's brothers, by Rev. Fleming, Mr. John Roe and Miss Lizzie Brown, all of Bolton Township.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1877.

BASE BALL. An enthusiastic meeting was held Monday afternoon at Pearson's Hall, for the purpose of organizing a base ball association.

The following officers were elected.

Manager: J. H. Sherburne.

Secretary and Treasurer: H. M. Bacon.

Directors: Rev. S. B. Fleming; A. A. Newman; R. C. Haywood; A. W. Berkey; L. P. Woodyard; Will Mowry.

At a meeting of the directors in the evening, a nine was selected which will play Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, against the best second nine that can be collected.

A lively game is anticipated, and a general attendance desired. At the close of the game, the association will meet for the transaction of important business, when an opportunity for joining the same will be offered.

It is very desirable that all who are at all interested in athletic sports come at once to the front, and manifest their good will by joining the association.

The boys mean "business," and should be well backed up. The fall campaign, though a short one, will doubtless be a warm one. Anyway, it will afford lots of fun.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1877.

No preaching at the First Church last Sunday. Rev. Fleming was at Kansas City, undergoing a medical examination of his throat.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1877.

The machinery of the school room needs occasional greasing, and there is an oil long since patented that parents are most successful in applying. Mr. Fleming has kindly consented to address the school on next Friday afternoon upon the subject of Education and the duty of parents in regard to the application of this oil. All interested in the progress of the school are invited to attend. Come early so as to visit both departments.

E. R. THOMPSON, Principal.

Winfield Courier, September 27, 1877.

Dedication. The dedication of the new Presbyterian Church on last Sunday was an occasion of great interest. The house was furnished with beautiful and substantial seats, the rostrum with desk and chairs of the most beautiful and appropriate style, and the aisles with carpets. Greenhouse plants and flowers and trailing vines arranged with taste added greatly to the enchantment of the scene. A large Oleander in full blossom was perhaps the most striking feature. There was a full choir, whose performance was excellent. About six hundred persons were seated comfortably and enjoyed the pleasing solemnity of the exercises. The statement of the board of trustees showed that the house had cost about eight thousand dollars, which was all paid up except about twenty-seven hundred dollars, and that some two hundred dollars more than that amount is pledged by citizens, the largest portion of which is immediately due and the balance due in six and twelve months, so the house may be considered as practically out of debt.

The exercises were conducted in a pleasing and impressive manner. The occasional sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. F. S. McCabe, of Topeka, which was listened to with marked attention. Rev. Berry, Rev. J. L. Rushbridge, Rev. C. J. Adams, Rev. E. P. Hickok, Rev. S. B. Fleming, of Arkansas City, Rev. J. C. Hill, of Michigan, and Rev. Patton, of Wellington, took part in the exercises of the day. Rev. J. E. Platter conducted the services in his usual graceful manner.

In the afternoon was held a conference meeting in which several clergymen delivered short addresses, and in the evening a sermon was delivered by Rev. J. C. Hill.

Winfield Courier, September 27, 1877.

DIED. Died at 8 o'clock a.m., September 26th, at the residence of her son-in-law, T. R. Bryan, Mrs. Sarah V., wife of Elder Joshua Jones, in the 75th year of her age.

[REPORT BY SOMEONE WHO ATTENDED THE SCHOOL MEETING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 3, 1877.

We availed ourselves of an opportunity of visiting the public schools at this place on Friday last, and readily conclude that our time was not lost by any means; in fact, we never visited a school and considered it time misspent. There is something attractive and even inviting in a school room. After we were comfortably seated, our first survey around the room revealed the first law of heavenorder, and the next of kin, cleanliness. The scholars resumed their studies intently as the occasional turning of a leaf or click of a pencil testified. The recitation we had unfortunately disturbed was again taken up, and by the way they were repeating, we concluded they were eagerly mining for book treasures, and with success. We were somewhat surprised at seeing so few patrons of the school present, and disappointed that the primary department was somewhat disabled by the sickness of the teacher. However, we enjoyed our visit, and will be likely to go again.

Everything moved with exact precision, to the satisfaction of both pupil and teacher

and here let us say that in our two hours' stay we never noticed a single scowl or pout on the face of any, large or small. Willing obedience characterized the school. This, to our mind, speaks volumes. Directly in front of us, on the blackboard, we thought we discovered the key to this. In a neat and legible hand was written: "Kindness wins what force can never gain."

Evidently Mr. Thompson aims to discharge his whole duty and has won the confidence of the school. But if we may be allowed to judge, there is a great lack of sympathy between the teacher and the patrons in our school district. All who read the TRAVELER will remember Mr. Bacon complained of this lack, and kindly invited co-operation in his work. None responded. The best policy is to lay by the rules of formality and go to work with a will, and our children will receive the benefit. Let us give our teacher a rousing support.

I was about to say a teacher's power for good is only half developed unless there exists a friendly relation between the three parties concerned, the pupil, teacher, and parent. By spending a half day now and then with the school, we would be better able to discover a weakness in our children which we ourselves might strengthen, and not rely solely upon the teacher. These are little things in themselves, but they are grand in the end. The education of a mortal mind is no trifling matter. If we sit with our hands folded, waiting for some great deed to do, some of us will be likely to do nothing. "Between the great things we cannot do and the little things we will not do, life passes and nothing is done."

It is to be regretted that so few heard what Mr. Fleming had to say to the school and patrons. Every word was as truth always isbright and sparkling as new coin from the mint. What things he said might be repeated here, but knowing how much it would suffer at our hands, we wisely conclude to profit by his advice to us last Friday, and say to everybody else, go and do likewise, and hope you will all have an early opportunity.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 3, 1877.

Rev. Fleming is attending the Presbytery at Fort Scott.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 3, 1877.

MARRIED. On Wednesday evening, Sept. 26th, by Rev. Samuel D. Fleming, at the residence of the bride's parents, MR. ARISTUS BERKEY and MISS GEORGIA CHRISTIAN, both of this place.

Mr. Berkey is well known and respected at this place and in the county, as an enterprising and reliable man, and his bride is the daughter of Hon. James Christian, one of the oldest residents of Kansas. The happy couple are favored with the good wishes of the whole community, and especially by the printer boys, who were made the recipients of a bountiful supply of palatable eatables.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 17, 1877.

Rev. Fleming's son, Willie, about six years of age, amused himself by setting fire to his father's haystack last week, and it required considerable mental and muscular exertion to extinguish it.

[LADIES' SEWING SOCIETY: THANKSGIVING FESTIVAL.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 31, 1877.

SUPPER TABLE.

Mrs. S. B. Fleming, Mrs. V. Hawkins, Mrs. E. Parker, Mrs. E. Weatherholt, Mrs. L. C. Norton, Mrs. Dr. Shepard, Mrs. DeMott, Mrs. S. Pepper, Mrs. J. L. Huey, Mrs. I. H. Bonsall.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 31, 1877.

MARRIED. By Rev. S. B. Fleming, October 29th, Mr. C. T. Lowe and Miss Jennie E. Rodman, all of Cowley County, Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 7, 1877.

A DOUBLE WEDDING. On Thursday evening of last week, MR. WILL. J. STEWART and MISS DORA DIXON, both of this county, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at Caldwell, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, at the residence of the bride's brother. Also Mr. Davidson, of Wellington, and Miss Carrie Dixon, of this place. Both young ladies are sisters of Mrs. J. T. Shepard. We have not had the pleasure of Mr. Davidson's acquaintance, but learn that he is a gentleman of considerable reputation, and a prosperous hardware merchant.

Will Stewart is well known throughout this county and is exceedingly popular. Since leaving railroading for an occupation, he has quietly retired on one of the best farms in Cowley County and has it well under cultivation. No young man in this vicinity has stronger and warmer friends than Will J. Stewart.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 14, 1877.

MARRIED. On Tuesday, November 13, 1877, at the First Presbyterian church, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, MR. F. P. SCHIFFBAUER, late of Wichita Agency, Indian Territory, to MISS MOLLIE WILLIAMS, of this place.

Notwithstanding the night was dark and stormy, with the probabilities of a heavy rain, the church was filled with ladies and gentlemen, many being compelled to remain standing during the ceremony. After the congratulations were extended to the happy couple, a few invited friends repaired to Mr. Godehard's restaurant, where a bountiful feast of good things awaited them, and time sped swiftly and pleasantly until the "wee sina hours beyant the twa." The many friends of the newly wedded couple join in wishing them a prosperous and happy journey "up the dusty slopes of life," with no clouds to mar the serenity of their matrimonial sky.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 14, 1877.

THURSDAY evening, prayer meeting at the First Church, Friday evening, Literary Society meets at First Church, and school exhibition in the afternoon; Saturday evening is the regular meeting of the Free Masons. Sunday morning, preaching at the First Methodist and United Presbyterian churches; in the evening at the First and Methodist churches. Revs. Fleming, Swarts, and Thompson officiate.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1877.

MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, on Thursday evening, November 15th, 1877, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, Mr. Kendall F. Smith and Miss Amanda J. Cline. All of Arkansas City.

We congratulate our "old reliable" friend Kendall and his young bride in their happy espousals.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1877.

UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE. There will be a union Thanksgiving service held in the First Church at 11 a.m., on the 29th. Programme: Invocation and announcement of hymn by Rev. S. B. Fleming; reading of scripture and prayer before sermon, Rev. B. C. Swarts; sermon by Rev. R. S. McClanahan; closing prayer and benediction by Rev. David Thompson.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1877.

The ladies of the Presbyterian Society will hold a festival in the M. E. Church on Thanksgiving evening. Proceeds to be used in repairing and renovating the church.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1877.

Union church service was held at the M. E. Church Sunday evening. Rev. Swarts made the opening sermon, followed by Rev. McClanahan in a short, decisive, and logical sermon. Rev. Fleming closed with prayer.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1877.

ACCIDENT. On Sunday last, as Rev. Swarts stepped from the church step into his wagon, the horses started, giving a sudden jerk and throwing him backward to the ground and on his head. He was completely stunned, and did not become conscious for more than an hour. Rev. Fleming had him carried to his house, where he was well cared for, and on Monday he was able to return home.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1877.

Editor Traveler: I wish to express my thanks through the TRAVELER, to the many friends who showed so much kindness and sympathy in the affliction which so suddenly befell me on last Sabbath evening, and I wish especially to express for myself and family, our warmest thanks to Rev. S. B. Fleming and his excellent wife for kindness and care given us under these circumstances of suffering and affliction.

B. C. Swarts, Pastor M. E. Church. Arkansas City, Dec. 17, A.D. 1877.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1877.

MARRIED. The marriage of O. C. Skinner and Miss Ida Small, took place at the residence of the bride's parents on last Wednesday, in the presence of a few invited friends. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. B. Fleming of the First Presbyterian Church. The TRAVELER office returns the thanks to the bride for her kind remembrance of the printers.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 2, 1878.

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting at the First Presbyterian church will be held on Thursday evening of this week. Preaching at seven o'clock. After service the following items will come up for consideration: Hearing of reports. Election of officers whose time of office expires. At this meeting also, the election of three additional elders. Miscellaneous business. Let every member be present. S. B. FLEMING, Pastor.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 9, 1878.

When the surprise party went to Rev. Fleming's house last week, Mr. Fleming was suffering with a severe headache. They left a quantity of good things and entirely cured him of his pain.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 9, 1878.

The ladies' aid society of the Presbyterian Church will meet at the white church on Thursday afternoon at three o'clock, instead of Wednesday as announced, because of the ordination and installation of Bro. McClanahan on Wednesday.

MRS. EMMA E. FLEMING, President.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 13, 1878.

REV. S. B. FLEMING failed to reach his appointment on Sabbath night because of high waters.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 27, 1878.

DIED. REUBEN BOWERS, a well-known and prominent citizen of Bolton Township, late of Lincoln, Illinois, died at his residence on Friday last, of general debility, after a lingering sickness of about three weeks. He leaves a wife and four children, two of whom are married. Mr. Bowers was a gentleman with many friends, and his loss is deeply felt by the whole community of this section. The burial ceremony took place Sunday at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Fleming.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 6, 1878.

A young folks' social was held at the house of Rev. Fleming last night.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 10, 1878.

Revs. Fleming, Thompson, and McClanahan have returned from the Presbyteries.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 10, 1878.

Dr. Shepard returned from the Presbytery on Monday, where he had been accompanying Rev. Fleming. His brother from Springfield, Mo., returned with him and may locate with us.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 10, 1878.

REV. J. C. SHEPARD, of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, Mo., will preach in the First Presbyterian Church next Sabbath morning. Rev. S. B. Fleming goes to Winfield to participate in the installation of Rev. Platter as pastor of the church in that place. A Sabbath school concert will be given next Sabbath evening by the scholars of the First Presbyterian Sunday School.

Winfield Courier, April 11, 1878.

On next Sabbath morning, April 14th, Rev. J. E. Platter will be installed as pastor of the Presbyterian Church by the committee of the Presbytery of Emporia at its late meeting in Eldorado. Mr. Platter has served the church for nearly five years, but not until last fall after the completion of the church building was he formally called by the congregation to the office of pastor.

Rev. W. W. Curtis, of Osage City, will preach the sermon.

Rev. A. E. Garrison, of Newton, will deliver the charge to the people.

Rev. S. B. Fleming, of Arkansas City, will deliver the charge to the pastor.

Praise meeting in the evening with short addresses from the ministers present.

Winfield Courier, April 18, 1878.

Installation. The exercises at the installation of Rev. J. E. Platter as pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Winfield last Sunday, were exceedingly interesting. The house was decorated with flowers, a floral anchor at the foot of the desk being a prominent feature. The house was filled to overflowing by a pleased and interested audience. The music from the orchestra was excellent and inspiring. The ceremonies were conducted by the Rev. A. M. Mann, of Belle Plaine, assisted by Rev. Curtis, of Osage City; Rev. Garrison, of Newton; Rev. Fleming, of Arkansas City; Rev. Berry, Rev. Randall, and Rev. Rushbridge. The occasional sermon delivered by Mr. Curtis was historically and geographically instructive, elegant in diction and pleasing to the imagination. The charge to the pastor delivered by Mr. Fleming and that to the church by Mr. Garrison were both excellent.

We feel scarcely less gratification than the most enthusiastic Presbyterian, that this church now so strong and well organized, with a church edifice so capacious, beautiful and pleasant, is favored with a pastor so industrious, estimable, and talented, so loved and honored, so valuable to this whole community as the Rev. J. E. Platter.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 1, 1878.

NEW SETTLERS. Our county is being settled this spring with some of the very best of citizens of older States. A few months a Mr. Terwilliger, of Altoona, Illinois, bought a farm of Col. J. C. McMullen and located in Bolton Township. He wrote to his friends that he liked the country; that he found it just as the Traveler said it was, and advised the rest of them to come. The result is we now have Dr. Griffithanother subscriber of the Travelerhis son, and Mr. Baker, his son-in-law. Mr. Baker has for years been engaged in telegraphy on the Vincennes road. At the end of each year he found he had made but little more than a living, and now he proposes to work a Bolton farm and endeavor to have something for a "rainy day." Mr. Griffith, Jr., is a jeweler by trade, and may engage in his business if he is not too much attracted by the wonderful products of the soil. Besides these gentlemen we have the friends of Mr. Leander Finley from the same State, and the relatives of Rev. Fleming, of Pennsylvania, who are among the best people of the county.

Winfield Courier, June 6, 1878.

Rev. Fleming takes a vacation from the pulpit at Arkansas City for a year on account of ulceration of his throat. He has been a valuable citizen and is highly respected by his acquaintances.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "RAMBLER"WICHITA.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 19, 1878.

WICHITA, KAS., June 7th, 1878. While wandering through Cowley a short time since, took in Arkansas City as a matter of course, and I must say that I had no cause to regret the time spent in looking over your beautiful city. I found quite a different class of men from the other towns in the county. While the citizens of Cowley are fully up to the average, I look upon the society of Arkansas City as superior to any in Southern Kansas. The courtesy extended to the stranger by all indicates breeding and education. Your school building would be a credit to a much larger city. The neat looking homes with their well cared for yards, indicate real New England thrift and comfort, while the immense fields of grain surrounding show western pluck and enterprise.

I found a few of the old standby's that I knew years ago: Bob. Mitchell, Channell, Newman, B. C. Swarts, Houghton, and Walker. I missed our old friend Chamberlain; saw many new faces, but found all alike courteous and gentlemanly; quite a contrast with some other communities that I could name when the first questions are: "What's he worth?" "Can we use him?" The only stain I noticed was a licensed dram shop. What the good people of your city could be thinking about to permit such a disgrace, I cannot conceive. Financially it's the worst possible thing for you. Property is bound to depreciate, many of the class of people that you would be glad to welcome as citizens will make that an insurmountable objection, while the class that you don't want will increase.

I think the moral vein of the matter may be safely left in the hands of the clergy of your city, Messrs. Fleming and Hunt, as I believe them to be sound both in doctrine and practice, and will deliver to saint and sinner his portion in due season. I met many pleasant gentlemen during my short stay with you, and shall not soon forget your beautiful town and the country around it. Yours, etc. RAMBLER.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 19, 1878.

REV. FLEMING expects to go to Pennsylvania about July 1st. He has been granted one year's vacation, and Rev. McClung has come on to take his place. Mr. Fleming will be missed by all. In fact, it will be hard to get along without him.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 26, 1878.

REV. FLEMING preaches his farewell sermon next Sunday evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 26, 1878.

At a special meeting of the members and congregation of the First Presbyterian church, held Tuesday evening, June 18th, 1878.

Resolved, by the members and congregation of the First Presbyterian church, of Arkansas City, Kan., That we grant our dearly beloved pastor, Rev. S. B. Fleming, a leave of absence for one year, or, if needful, two years, in order that he may be restored to health and to return to us again to break to us the Bread of Life.

Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with our beloved pastor and his dear family in this, his physical trial, and most earnestly and sincerely pray that he may speedily be restored to perfect health.

Resolved, That we, the members and congregation of the First Presbyterian Church, of Arkansas City, Kansas, extend an invitation to Rev. Mr. McClung to supply our pulpit for one year. JAMES WILSON, Moderator. JNO. ALEXANDER, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 26, 1878.

REV. McCLUNG, of Sparta, Illinois, will supply Rev. Fleming's pulpit during the latter's absence, and will preach his first sermon on the first Sabbath in July. Rev. Fleming contemplates an absence of one year.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 10, 1878.

REV. FLEMING left for Pennsylvania last week, and contemplates an absence of one year. He and his estimable wife will be sincerely missed by their numerous friends, all of whom join in wishing that he may return effectually cured of his catarrhal affection, which has resulted in severe ulceration of the throat.

[REV. S. B. FLEMING WRITES FROM PENNSYLVANIA.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 7, 1878.

RURAL VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA, July 30th, 1878.

Perched up on the western slope of the Allegheny Mountains where the "everlasting hills" stand in silent and sublime grandeurin the "old house at home where my forefathers dwelt," "where a child at the feet of my mother I knelt," I find myself this refreshing summer morning attempting to enlighten the many readers of your paper as to my whereabouts.

With the exception of our youngest boy meeting with an accident by upsetting a cup of scalding water on his head, we have all been in good health.

It is quite too soon yet to determine as to the effect of this climate upon my throat, but am hopeful that it will be beneficial. There is something invigorating in this mountain air that is in marked contrast with the debilitating climate of the prairies of Kansas. Since coming East a wave of heat has passed over the country almost unendurable, the thermometer ranging from 97 to 107 in the shade.

For a day or two past it has been cooler, and it is hoped that old "Sol" has taken his "bake-oven" indoors for a season. I cannot but mark the contrast between the season here and with you in Kansas. On the 2nd of July when I turned my face eastward and northward from Southern Kansas, the harvest in the main was gathered; here the farmers are in the midst of it. In this latitude they did not commence to gather it until about the fourth of July. The wheat and oats are only a moderate crop here, while the corn is not far enough ahead to determine anything, as to the crop. This country may do for coal and iron and timber, but it is not the place to farm. A man can do double the labor with about half as much to show for it here as in Kansas. S. B. FLEMING.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 18, 1878.

Rev. Fleming writes us that he is now at West Theological Seminary, at Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, and that his family are all well. His diseased throat does not seem to gain much, and has given him considerable trouble.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 6, 1878.

DIED. At their residence in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday evening, Oct. 30th, 1878, Robbie Marshall, infant son of Rev. S. B. and Mrs. Emma E. Fleming.

["THANK YOU" LETTER FROM S. B. FLEMING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879

WEST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, ALLEGHENY CITY, PENNSYLVANIA.

March 26, 1879. Dear Traveler: Permit me to express through your columns to the many friends included under the designation "Company" and all others who so kindly remembered myself and family in the check for fifty dollars received this week. Our most heartfelt thanks not only for the timely gift itself but for the kindly spirit which prompted it.

May he to whom all the "gold" belongeth richly bless you with both temporal and spiritual good. Yours Truly and Sincerely, S. B. FLEMING.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 30, 1879.

Rev. Fleming writes to us that he intends to rusticate among the mountains at Nickelesville, Pennsylvania, for a season.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 7, 1880.

Rev. Fleming, formerly a resident of this city, who has been east quite a time for his health, will again take up his residence here about the third week in April. He will assume pastoral charge of the Presbyterian church of this place on his return.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 5, 1880.

We are much pleased to chronicle the return of Rev. S. B. Fleming to the pastorate of the Presbyterian church of this place. Despite the threatening aspect of the weather, he was greeted by a full house on last Sabbath.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 19, 1880.

Rev. Fleming preached a very interesting sermon last Sabbath morning, which we were pleased to notice was listened to by a crowded congregation.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 19, 1880.

Regular services are held in the Presbyterian church at Arkansas City as follows:

Sabbath morning at eleven o'clock.

Sabbath evening at eight o'clock.

Sabbath School at twelve o'clock.

Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at 8 o'clock, p.m. S. B. Fleming, Pastor.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 26, 1880.

MARRIED. On Thursday, May 20, 1880, at the residence of Capt. T. C. Bird, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, H. P. Standley and Elizabeth Landis.

It is with the most sincere feelings and best of wishes that the junior editor of the TRAVELER congratulates "ye senior" upon this new departure, and we feel confident that the many friends of the bride and groom join us in which that the years of change and chance bring nothing to them but happiness unalloyed.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 26, 1880.

LOST. A black crook, headed cane on the way home from the picnic on Saturday, somewhere between "Smith's Grove" and Mr. Guthrie's. Anyone finding it will confer a favor by returning it to Rev. S. B. Fleming.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 2, 1880.

MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents in Creswell township, by Rev. S. B. Fleming, on Wednesday evening, May 26, 1880, Jerry B. Tucker to Miss Mary Parker.

The happy couple are both well and favorably known among us, and their hosts of mutual friends unite with us in wishing them a happy and prosperous voyage through life. The TRAVELER office was remembered by a goodly basket of choice cake, which was duly appreciated.

[HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT AT METHODIST CHURCH.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 2, 1880.

The following is the programme of the commencement exercises to be held in the Methodist church next Friday evening at half past seven o'clock. The graduates are Jerry Adams, Henry Smith, Linnie Peed, Blanche Marshall, and Mary Theaker. The exercises will last about one hour and thirty minutes, and the care and attention given to them by Prof. Sylvester and the students are a sufficient guarantee that those who attend will enjoy themselves. Do not let any kind of weather, or anything else, keep you away, but give our school population a rousing testimonial of your appreciation of their efforts.

PROGRAMME. Music. Prayer: Rev. Fleming. Music.

ADDRESS.

Essay: Linnie Peed - "Some Beauties of Nature."

Oration: Jerry Adams - "War."

Music.

Essay: Blanche Marshall - "Life's Voyage."

Essay: Mary Theaker - "Liberty and Revolution."

Oration: Henry Smith - "Our Country."

Music.

PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS.

Music.

We will publish these essays and orations in full next week.

[NOTE: I SKIPPED ESSAYS AND ORATIONS. MAW]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 9, 1880.

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. The first annual commencement of our high school passed off to the satisfaction of all who were present last Friday evening at the Methodist Church. The house was crowded to its utmost capacity with the elite of the city. Rev. Fleming opened the exercises by offering a fervent prayer for the young graduates, after which some excellent music was rendered by our Polymelian [?] ladies and gentlemen, when Mr. S. B. Adams delivered an address replete with good advice and wise counsel. The scholars who with last Friday night's entertainment completed the course prescribed for this school did themselves proud in every particular.

[Note: Article continues, and includes speech by Mr. Sylvester to members of class of 1880. Sylvester mentions working with them for two years.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 9, 1880.

There will be no service in the First Presbyterian church of this place next Sunday, Rev. Fleming being absent at Wellington attending the installation services of Rev. F. P. Berry as pastor of the new Presbyterian church of that city.

Winfield Courier, June 10, 1880.

Rev. Fleming, of Arkansas City, was in town Monday.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 16, 1880.

DIED. In this city, at noon on Friday last, Julia A. Dixon, a niece of Dr. J. T. Shepard, aged fifteen months. The funeral sermon was preached at the house of Dr. Shepard on Saturday noon, after which the body was taken to Wellington for interment, accompanied by friends and relatives. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Fleming, were conducted that evening, the little sleeper being laid to rest in the same lot with her parents and brother, who died last year.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 23, 1880.

SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL. There will be a social at the First Presbyterian Church on Friday evening. The young people of our town are requested to be present, as a general good time is expected. Mr. Fleming has secured a stereopticon from Rev. Platter of Winfield, and will show you some fine Bible scenes and views of the Holy Land. The exercises will be interspersed with singing, instrumental music, and other amusements. Come with the expectation of having a good social time.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 7, 1880.

A SAD AFFAIR. DIED. On Thursday night, July 1, Lotta, infant daughter of Hermann and Jennie Godehard, aged six months. Deep was the grief of the parents at the loss of their daughter, and sincere was the sympathy offered them by our entire community.

After the funeral on Friday, Mrs. Godehard's sorrow was almost inconsolable, and on Sunday night the doctors were called in great haste, in the supposition that she was dying from the effects of an apoplectic stroke, superinduced by her despondency and grief. She grew better on Monday, and yesterday morning as late as ten o'clock she was in good spirits. Her friends rejoiced that she was to recover from this attack as she had from two others; but about half past eleven she became rapidly worse, and before assistance could be procured, the sorrowing and loving mother was with her child, and the father was doubly bereaved.

The deepest and most heartfelt sympathy is extended to the unfortunate husband and remaining child, a daughter about three years of age. The funeral will take place from the house today at 9 o'clock a.m., Rev. Fleming conducting the services.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 21, 1880.

DIED. On Friday, July 16, of malarial fever, Mrs. Lydia A. Goff, wife of Lorenzo Goff, aged twenty-nine years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fleming on Saturday morning. She leaves six children, the eldest about twelve years old and the youngest some eighteen months.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.

RECAP OF SABBATH SCHOOL CONVENTION AND PICNIC...

The Sabbath schools of Beaver, Bolton, Silverdale, and Creswell Townships will hold their first district convention in Godfrey's grove, on Thursday, August 5, at 10 o'clock a.m.

Participants: Convention to be called to order by W. D. Mowry, Vice President of District. Prayer by Rev. D. Thompson.

Topic: "What Hath God Wrought? or Our Sabbath School Centennial," by Rev. F. P. Berry, Wellington.

Topic: "Purposes of the Sabbath School," by Revs. Laverty, McClanahan, and others.

Topic: "Relation of the Temperance' Cause to the Sabbath Schools," by Revs. Fleming, Swarts, and others.

Benediction by Rev. Harris.

First meeting of the district. Will meet at the M. E. church at 9½ o'clock a.m., not forgetting to bring Gospel Hymns. No stands allowed on the grounds.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.

Rev. Fleming and wife left for Lawrence yesterday, both being delegates to the great Sabbath school convention at Bismarck Grove. Rev. Fleming has been tendered a vacation of two weeks, in consequence of which there will be no preaching at the Presbyterian church for such a time.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.

At the school meeting of this district last Thursday there was a good attendance. Rev. Fleming was elected to the vacant directorship caused by Mr. Adams declining to serve another term, and sufficient funds were voted to fence the school grounds and set out a plentiful supply of good shade trees thereon. The election of Rev. Fleming as Mr. Adams' successor will meet with as general satisfaction throughout the district as will the knowledge that our grounds are soon to be placed on an equality with the building.

[REV. S. B. FLEMING REPORTS FROM BISMARCK GROVE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 25, 1880.

FROM BISMARCK GROVE.

BISMARCK, August 21, 1880. Editor Traveler: Perhaps a few jottings of the pencil from Bismarck may not be uninteresting to your readers. And, first of all, the grove.

This is owned by the Union Pacific railroad company, and is situated north of the Kaw river, about one mile from Lawrence. The grove itself is indeed beautiful, composed mainly of walnut, oak, hackberry, and elm. All the underbrush has been cleaned away, and the grounds laid out, in beautiful walks and drives. There is an abundance of water, and an artificial lake adds much to the beauty of the scenery. This railroad company is expending about $75,000 this season in making the grounds more attractive and convenient. They are erecting large and commodious buildings to be used in connection with the fair to be held next month. There is a large auditorium or tabernacle on the ground, in which all the great gatherings are held. It has a seating capacity of about 2,000. This company furnishes these grounds free to all moral and religious gatherings, getting its pay in the increased travel on the road. Week before last the Methodist church had a grand camp-meeting; last week and until today the State Sunday school convention and grand encampment, irrespective of religious denomination, has been convening; and tomorrow the temperance encampment begins. Some of the best temperance workers in the country will be present.

I shall probably be home next week. S. B.