From 1887 Arkansas City Handbook...
Highland Hall: built and owned by Messrs. Newman, Farrar, Huey, Schiffbauer, Godehard, Sleeth, Benedict, and others.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882.
At last the prospects of Arkansas City's getting a Public Hall building is assuming a tangible shape. On Monday of this week a charter was filed in the office of the Secretary of State at Topeka to the "Highland Hall Company," of Arkansas City, with Messrs. H. P. Farrar, O. P. Houghton, G. W. Cunningham, C. Schiffbauer, and others of our leading citizens as charter members. The capital stock of the company will be $10,000, issued in shares of $10 each.
The location, plans, etc., of the building, of course, have not been finally decided upon, yet the edifice is to be of brick and stone with a basement, and ground floor 14 feet in clear to ceiling and a hall on second story 50 x 100 feet, and 11 feet in clear to ceiling. It rests entirely with our own people to push this matter to a speedy and successful issue. That it will be of incalculable benefit to the community we think no one will deny.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
At the meeting of the Highland Hall Company, last Saturday evening, the following gentlemen were elected as its officers for the coming year: T. H. McLaughlin, President; Geo. W. Cunningham, Vice President; H. P. Farrar, Secretary and Treasurer.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
Highland Hall Company meets at the Cowley Co. Bank next Tuesday evening to arrange preliminaries for the location of a public hall building.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.
A meeting of the stockholders of the Highland Hall Company, for the purpose of hearing the report of the committee appointed to solicit propositions from parties owning lots suitable for the location of the Hall, will be held in the Cowley County Bank next Tuesday evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.
The meeting of the Highland Hall Company held last night to locate the site for the proposed public hall, was adjourned till tonight, to meet at Masonic Hall at 8 p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.
At the meeting of the Highland Hall Company, last Wednesday, the matter of location came before the meeting, and the votes were largely in favor of having the building located on the two lots between the meat market and L. Small's grocery on East Summit St. One of the lots is now occupied by Stedman Bro's. Hardware Store. We understand some desire has been manifested to make a trade of the site selected, in favor of the two corner lots in the same block, now occupied by C. R. Sipes' building, but nothing of this matter has, as yet, been officially brought before the stockholders of the Highland Hall Company.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.
The Highland Hall Company have secured a deed to the lot and building now occupied by Stedman Brother's Hardware, and the preparations for the erection of the building may be looked for at any time.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Highland Hall will be 75 x 75 feet.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.
Mr. J. G. Haskell, of the firm of Haskell & Wood, of Lawrence, Architects, was in the city last week submitting drawings, estimates, etc., to the Highland Hall building committee.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
J. C. Topliff sold lot 6 in block 68 last week to the Highland Hall Co. for $850.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.
The three lots south of T. H. McLaughlin's stone store have been purchased by the Highland Hall Company as a site for their Hall, work upon which will be commenced as soon as possible.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.
The Highland Hall Co. have moved a part of the buildings from the lots to be occupied by the new hall, and will break ground for the building this week.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 13, 1882.
We now have a hall in Arkansas City. McLaughlin has seated the upper story of his new building with chairs and it will be used as a public hall until the Highland Hall is completed.
Capacity [? THE FIGURE WAS PARTIALLY TORN...LOOKS LIKE IT COULD HAVE BEEN 100 OR 200...THREE DIGITS ENDING IN ZERO.].
Arkansas City Traveler, September 27, 1882.
Work on Highland Hall will be commenced at once. The plans are ready and the company are ready to let the contract.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 27, 1882.
WANTED. Teams for excavating for Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1882.
Excavating for the Highland Hall is in progress.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1882.
Ed. Haight, our County surveyor, was in the city last week, and set the grade stakes for the Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1882.
No bid for the Highland Hall has been accepted at this writing.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 6, 1882.
Rock is being hauled for the Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 13, 1882.
Rock for the foundation of the Highland Hall is being rapidly hauled upon the building site.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1882.
An assessment of ten percent on the stock of the Highland Hall company, of this city, was made last week.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1882.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Highland Hall Co., of Arkansas City, will be held in the Cowley County Bank, on January 2nd, 1883, at 7 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing five directors to serve for the ensuing year. H. P. FARRAR, Secretary.
Arkansas City, Kas., Dec. 2, 1882.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.
The foundations for the Highland Hall abutting on Summit Street are now even with the surface of the street.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.
Messrs. Shelden & Speers have removed their clothing and gents' furnishing stock from west to east Summit Street and will now be found one door south of Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.
Work on the Highland Hall still progresses.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 7, 1883.
The foundation walls of the Highland Hall are about completed.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.
One day last week we took in our sister county's chief city, Wellington, where it was our fortune to make our home in the fall and winter of 1879-80. When we first struck the town it could boast of but one brick building, Judge Woods' bankno permanent church or school buildings, but was decidedly below the average of the towns in the adjoining counties of the same age, but now the scene has changed with most marvelous rapidity, until today Welling- ton can hold her own with any county seat in the State. It has two railroads, magnificent school buildings, three churches, an elegant and commodious opera house, capable of seating 700 persons, a first-class hotel, the Phillips House, with our old friend Ben Phillips as landlord, and our genial townsman of one year ago, C. U. France, as clerk, two gentlemen who are thoroughly conversant with the business they are engaged in. There is also another hotel in course of erection. The fires, which at different times have devastated the city, were indeed blessings in disguise, as out of the ashes of the burned district has sprung phoenix like a block of four story buildings that would be a credit to any city. The office of the Sumner County Press is one of the finest printing offices in the State, while Judge Woods' new bank and store room, with opera house over it on the second story, is a marvel of commodiousness and elegance. Thanks to the courtesy of Judge Woods, we were permitted to inspect the opera house, which we unhesitatingly pronounce a gem, and would suggest those having the construction of our Highland Hall in hand to visit and take pattern after. Its acoustic properties are said to be first-class, and the question of acoustics is one of the most important items in the construction of a public building of any kind. We were informed that the handsome three story brick and stone stores are contracted for, and will go up as soon as spring opens. In fact, the materials for several of them are already on the ground. The new brick foundry, being put up by Messrs. Bishop & Fisher, is under way as well as many other new changes of importance, which, for lack of time, we failed to notice. This lack of time also worked a hardship on us in the matter of hunting up old acquaintances, as by the time Charley France had acquitted himself in his usual hospitable style, and we had called upon Dr. West. L. S. Campbell, Johnston, the watch tinker, the Press office, I. N. King, I. G. Reed, Will Quigley, et al, the train was due and we had to vamoose or get left. If we ever catch I. N. King or C. U. France over in Cowley, we'll try and get even with them, if it takes all the money our friends have got.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 21, 1883.
Mr. Ed. Grady, of the Arkansas City Lumber Yards, informs us he sold the entire bill of lumber for our Highland Hall, two carloads of which arrived in the city last week. Good.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 28, 1883.
Mr. Smith, the contractor for our Highland Hall, has been in town the past week laying out work upon the building, etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 28, 1883.
Work upon the superstructure of our Highland Hall has commenced in good earnest; the castings, lumber, stone, etc., being on the ground, and the lower floor joists are being put down. Mr. Ashton, of Lawrence, who is known as the builder of our Schoolhouse, will have a hand in the stone work, etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 4, 1883.
The partition timbers for the Highland Hall are now in position.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1883.
Mr. O. P. Smith, who has the contract of building our Highland Hall, is in the city. The cut stone for the front are now being laid in position.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 9, 1883.
Shelden & Speers have secured one of the store rooms under the Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.
The Highland Hall still progresses at a rapid rate and the time will not be long ere Arkansas City will have the "gem" hall of the southwest.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.
A. A. Davis' new store building, T. H. McLaughlin's second story, and the Highland Hall, all on Summit Street, are progressing finely.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.
Messrs. J. C. Lusky & Co., of Wichita, have rented the north room under the Highland Hall and will occupy the same as a dry goods and clothing establishment.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.
The roof timbers for the Highland Hall are now in position.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 11, 1883.
Work upon the roof of the Highland Hall has commenced.
[VIEWING ARKANSAS CITY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 11, 1883.
We took a trip Friday to Arkansas Citythe first for a number of months. The improvement was striking. Through the courtesy of Major Sleeth, we viewed the city from the top of "Highland Hall," a splendid new opera house in process of erection. The scenery was lovely. Spreading out at our feet was the little city, with its hundreds of pleasant homes embowered in leafy clouds of maple and cottonwood, while away in the distance the courses of the Walnut and Arkansas, marked by a dark green line through which their waters gleamed like sheets of silver, came crawling along down past the town until the two met below. Back of this were the green prairies, dotted now with a darker spot of waving corn, again broken by a stretch of trembling gold, already falling before a busy harvester. It was a scene which only Kansans can enjoy, and a scene at its best only in our favored State. The city is enjoying a "boom" of no small dimensions. Many new residences are going up and new business blocks are being projected. Messrs. Sleeth and Farrar have plans completed for a large and handsome bank. The designs are elaborate and the building will be one of the finest of the kind in the State. Winfield Courier.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 18, 1883.
The mason work upon the Highland Hall is about completed.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 1, 1883.
One of the workmen upon the Highland Hall had one of his thumbs nearly torn off by a rope last Thursday. The case was attended to by Dr. Reed and the injured member will be restored to usefulness.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 1, 1883.
The interior of the Highland Hall is rapidly undergoing a change, the mud being slung around in a lively fashion. We shall be glad to see this building completed as the store rooms are badly needed by our merchants who at the present writing are inconvenienced for lack of room in their present quarters.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 1, 1883.
Messrs. Allen & Braggins have secured the contract for the painting of the Highland Hall in this city and of the Indian School building just completed on the Chilocco south of town in the Indian Territory. This firm is one of the best in the county, employing none but good workmen; consequently, work turned out by them is always first-class. We are glad the contract for painting our Highland Hall has been awarded to them.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.
The contract for putting down the sidewalk in front of the Highland Hall has been let to Dr. Carlisle, which is a guarantee that a good job will result. There will be about 900 square feet to lay.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
Messrs. Shelden & Speers will occupy their new store room under Highland Hall next week with their large and well selected stock of clothing, furnishing goods, etc.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.
The interior fittings of the stores under the Highland Hall are being put in as rapidly as possible, and will be occupied as soon as finished, thus adding three more elegant store rooms to the city's already large complement.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.
Messrs. Shelden & Speers have moved their large stock of clothing, hats, caps, and gents' furnishing goods into the middle room under the Highland Hall, where they invite their many friends and patrons and the public generally to call and examine their new and elegant stock.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
NEW STORE. NEW FIRM. NEW STOCK. Clothing, Dry Goods, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes. J. C. LUSKY & CO. North Room under Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
The agent of the Williams Dramatic company was in the city last week, but failed to secure the hall, as an agreement could not be made as to rent. Our people have a good hall, elegantly furnished, with scenery and stage requisite, well heated and lighted, which was offered at, we think, very reasonable rates for an opening. While we think the company has missed it a little in not taking the hall, we still hope they may get remunerative houses next week at McLaughlin's Hall.
[HIGHLAND HALL.]
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
Our Highland Hall will be opened with a good dramatic company within the next two weeks. Further notice will be given in due season.
LATER. As we go to press, we learn Mr. Farrar has received a telegram from the agent of a first-class theater company asking the privilege of opening the Highland. The agent will probably be here today or tomorrow to make dates.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.
J. C. Lusky & Co., the new dry goods, clothing, hats and caps, boots and shoes men, can be found in the north room under the Highland Hall, where they invite the public to call and examine their large and well selected stock, embracing everything new in the above lines. This firm has secured the services as salesman of Mr. Wm. Berkey, who will be glad to welcome his old friends.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 3, 1883.
H. H. H. Highland Hall Headquarters. FOR Clothing, Dry Goods, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Furnishing Goods. Do not fail to call and get our prices. Everything new and of the latest styles, and will be sold at bed rock prices. Remember the place, in HIGHLAND BLOCK, ONE DOOR SOUTH OF McLAUGHLIN BROS. GROCERY. NEW FIRM, NEW GOODS, NEW PRICES. J. C. LUSKY & CO., ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 3, 1883.
Our jeweler, Jas. Ridenour, has telegraphed to Chicago for a supply of opera glasses, for the accommodation of the audience at the opening of Highland Hall next Saturday. They can be rented for the evening for a small sum.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 3, 1883.
The Union Square Theatre. Mr. Harry Smith, business manager of Waite's Union Square company, is in the city making arrangements for the grand opening of the Highland Hall on Saturday next, with one of the best companies on the road. They are greeted with complimentary press notices everywhere, of which the following from the St. Joseph Gazette is a fair specimen.
"This is the second visit of this troupe to our city, and, by the way, they have become favorites with our people. Mr. James R. Waite is prince in his line and knows how to cater to the desires of the amusement going people. Cora Neilson, the leading lady, will ever receive a hearty welcome from our people, who are ever ready to give tribute where merit demands. Her repertoire is good, consisting of some of the leading productions, and with a clear perception of her several roles, portrays them with lifelike vigor, together with her clear pronunciation and a strong melodious voice, she captivates her hearers, and at once becomes a favorite with them. Mr. Jay W. Carner is a whole team and the wagon thrown in, and for a pure, square, unadulterated laugh go and see him, and we wager you will get it. The balance of the troupe is composed of meritorious actors, genial ladies and gentlemen. The military band are musicians of the first order. `Uncle Reuben Lowder' was produced last evening, for the second time in this city, to a large and appreciative audience."
Arkansas City Traveler, October 10, 1883.
Messrs. Atwood & Hendricks, who have rented the store room just south of Highland Hall, which they will occupy with a stock of clothing and groceries, arrived in the city last week. Their goods are purchased and have been shipped several days. We are glad to welcome these gentlemen to our city.
[UNION SQUARE COMPANY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, October 10, 1883.
The manager of the Union Square company paid our opera house a very high compliment last Saturday night. Mr. Waite has played in every opera house in Kansas, and says that ours has no superior in the state for stage facilities, and no equal outside of Topeka. This is welcome news to those of our citizens who have given their time and money to this enterprise, and have labored so earnestly to secure for our city a first-class place for the higher grades of amusement. Our people may well feel proud of their Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 10, 1883.
For many years the need of a public hall large enough to accommodate the rapidly growing population of our city, and to serve as an inducement to the best class of opera and theatrical entertainments traveling through this state, has constantly presented itself to our citizens, and many have been the suggestions pointing toward securing such an institution. It was not until the latter part of May, 1882, however, that the movements began to assume tangible shape, when a stock company of nearly all our businessmen was organized with an authorized capital of $10,000, for the purpose of erecting and furnishing a first-class opera house. H. P. Farrar, to whom probably more than any other one man, is due especial credit for the admirable manner in which the work has been carried on, was chosen as secretary and treasurer, the multitudinous cares of which office he has conducted with signal ability. The contract for building the hall was let to Sargent & Smith, of Topeka, for the sum of $12,400, which figures included but the building and stage. To this expense has been added that of such necessaries as chairs, scenery, gas machinery, piping, fixtures, etc., for the hall upstairs, and the expense of fitting out the three large store rooms underneath, with their excavations, basements, counters, sidewalks, awnings, plate glass, and the countless items contingent upon such a structure, until now the entire cost of our beautiful hall foots up the neat little sum of $19,700. For this amount our citizens have the finest opera house outside of Emporia or Topeka, with a stage large enough to accommodate the largest troupes traveling, the finest and most elaborate scenery, acoustic properties second to none in the country, and an auditorium capable of comfortably seating 700 people.
The stock in the Highland Hall company, which was at first held by nearly all our businessmen, is now owned by some twelve or fifteen parties; the heavier owners being Messrs. J. L. Huey, H. P. Farrar, T. H. McLaughlin, W. M. Sleeth, Stacy Matlack, O. P. Houghton, J. B. Nipp, Schiffbauer Bros., and J. T. Shepard. The other stockholders, and the citizens in general, have never let their interest flag in this enterprise from the first up to last Saturday night, when the opera house was thrown open for its initial entertainment, and the pride and joy in this valuable acquisition to our city is universal.
Though the gas machine, chairs, and reflector for the ceiling have not yet arrived, the chance for opening the hall with a good entertainment, so opportunely presented by the Union Square Theater company, was accepted, and every effort made to supply all deficiencies. The result was all that could have been wished. Though the afternoon was rainy, and darkness ushered in a terrific storm, the hall was filled last Saturday night to witness the excellent presentation of "Uncle Reuben Lowder" by the Union Square Theater company, whose performance was a credit to themselves, to the large and fashionable audience, and to the signal event of opening such a house. Monday night was a repeater in the way of attendance and satisfaction, when the ever ready "French Spy" was admirably placed before our people, preceded by the laughable farce, "Barnaby Bibbs." Last night was given up to the enjoyment of "Widow Bedott," and followed by a grand ball. Tonight we will have "Rip Van Winkle," a play that always holds a strong place in the hearts of Americans, and in which Mr. Jay Carner unquestionably rivals the renowned Jefferson. Let the attendance tonight equal that of the three preceding nights, and let the opening of our magnificent hall end as it beganin a blaze of light and glory.
Note following article from Winfield Courier one year later [1884]...
Winfield Courier, September 25, 1884.
Waites Union Square Theatre Company commenced their five nights engagement in this city Tuesday night, with "Uncle Reuben Lowder," and more than sustained their reputation. Uncle Reuben, the fearless, uncouth, big-hearted, level-headed old farmer, kept the audience convulsed with laughter. Every part was well taken, though, of course, the stars, Miss Neilson, Jay W. Carner, and Mr. Waite elicited the most approval. Last night was presented "The Mountain Pink," with marked success and a big audience. This company certainly excels any which has yet visited us.
Now back to Arkansas City's Highland Hall...
Arkansas City Traveler, October 17, 1883.
Mr. C. Atwood has opened out a grocery store in the building just south of the Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, October 17, 1883.
GROCERIES! CALL AT ATWOOD'S, NEXT DOOR TO HIGHLAND HALL, FOR STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES. An entirely new stock of HAMS, DRIED BEEF, SIDE MEAT, BREAKFAST BACON Cheap for Cash. Country Produce taken in Exchange for Goods.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 17, 1883.
Mrs. Gougar at the Highland Hall this evening.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 17, 1883.
Invitations are out for a grand ball at Highland Hall Friday evening next and from the arrangements that have been made, we predict this will be the affair of the season. Arrangements have also been made for the providing of guests so desiring with light refreshments, etc. Dancing will commence promptly at 8 p.m.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 17, 1883.
Last Thursday morning while two men were engaged in cleaning up the front wall of the Highland Hall upon a scaffold some 35 or 40 feet from the ground, it was found necessary to change the tackle in some manner, which caused one end of the scaffold to slip, and had the men not succeeded in catching hold of the rope they would have fallen to the ground and been badly injured if not killed outright. Parties who witnessed the accident say their escape was almost miraculous.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1883.
A New Band. Several of our young men have organized a band to be known as the "Highland Hall band." They have sent for the finest silver instruments, will have an instructor from Emporia, and will leave nothing undone that can serve their endsthe organization and maintenance of a cornet band first-class in every respect. The boys are earnest in this work and should receive substantial encouragement from our businessmen. The instruments will be here next week.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 31, 1883.
H. H. H. HIGHLAND HALL HEADQUARTERS -FOR- Clothing, Dry Goods, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes. Furnishing Goods. Do not fail to call and get our prices. Everything new and of the latest styles, and will be sold at bed rock prices. Remember the place, in Highland Block, one door south of McLaughlin Bros.' Grocery. New Firm. New Goods. New Prices. NASSAUER & HIPSH. Arkansas City, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1883.
The enterprising firm of Nassauer & Hipsh come to the front with a new ad. this week. They are rapidly working into the favor of the public, and well merit their success.
ATTENTION! TO CASH BUYERS. 25 PERCENT REDUCTION on all goods at our store. Having bought the entire stock of J. C. LUSKY & CO. at greatly reduced prices, we are offering the same at Fabulously Low Prices. All cash buyers who wish to save money had better call at our store and examine goods and prices. NASSAUER & HIPSH. North room in Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1883.
The stone sidewalk in front of the Highland Hall is being put down, but not so quickly as could be wished.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 16, 1884.
We acknowledge an invitation to the ball tonight given by the Arkansas City Silver Cornet Band, at Highland Hall. The ball is not given solely to raise funds for the band, but for the purpose of having a general good social time, while whatever funds remain after the payment of expenses will be used in the interests of the band. A good band is a good thing, and we wish our boys every success in the world.
[ENTERTAINMENT AT OPERA HOUSE.]
Arkansas City Traveler, January 16, 1884.
Last Monday night's audience furnished a pretty severe test of the opera house. Over 600 people were in the hall, and from the character of the play were naturally more or less boisterous, oftentimes giving way to the wildest applause; yet the house didn't fall or give any evidence of the great strain upon it. This should forever put a stop to any harping upon real or imaginary defects in the building. Highland Hall will doubtless be standing as a monument to the enterprise of our citizens long after its projectors have entered into the enjoyment of their eternal reward.
Smith's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" troup sustained their very high reputation throughout the country in their entertainment at the opera house Monday night, giving entire satisfaction to the largest audience ever assembled in Arkansas City. The hall was filled to its utmost capacity with probably a hundred or more unable to get seats. We have seen this same company three different times, and each time there is something new. Under Mr. Smith's excellent management, this play retains its firm hold on the American people, losing none of its absorbing interest though it is many years since the mimic took the place of the actual slave life.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 23, 1884.
We call attention to the new "ad" of J. O. Caldwell in this week's issue. Mr. Caldwell has opened out a large and well selected stock of dry goods and clothing in the north room of the opera house block, where all who need anything in his line are invited to call. Mr. W. F. Berkey still continues with Mr. Caldwell, which is a guarantee of a gentlemanly and courteous attention being given to the patrons of the establishment.
AD. J. O. CALDWELL begs leave to inform the citizens of Arkansas City and vicinity that he has opened a large stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Furnishing Goods, Clothing, -And- BOOTS AND SHOES in the north store under Highland Hall. He has secured the services of Mr. Wm. Berkey, one of the best known and most popular salesmen in the city, which he trusts will be a sufficient guaranty that customers will be honestly and courteously treated.
Arkansas City Republican, February 16, 1884.
AD. ATTENTION, FARMERS! GO AND SEE J. W. HUTCHISON & SONS' STOCK OF GROCERS & QUEENSWARE BEFORE PURCHASING.
We have come to stay and don't propose to be beaten in prices. Highest market price paid for all kinds of produce.
Arkansas City Republican, March 1, 1884.
The third entertainment in the Highland Hall Lecture course will be given Friday, March 7th, by Col. J. P. Sanford, a popular lecturer from Chicago, Illinois. Subject: "Old Times and New." Tickets on sale at the P. O. Monday March 3rd.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1884.
A musical convention began in this city Monday evening under the direction of Prof. R. W. Seager, of New York, and will close with a grand concert Saturday evening at Highland Hall. The organization numbers about 125 members, and is expected to accomplish great good to the musical interests of the city. A permanent local society is being organized.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1884.
A railroad meeting was called on last Monday, March 3, at I. H. Bonsall's office, for the purpose of considering the narrow gauge proposition now before the people and taking steps to insure its defeat. Mr. T. McIntire was made chairman and I. H. Bonsall secretary. A resolution to the effect that the interests of Cowley County demanded the defeat of this proposition was read and unanimously endorsed, and the following committee was appointed to raise funds to defray the expenses of canvassing the county: A. A. Newman, W. M. Sleeth, James Benedict, T. H. McLaughlin, and J. L. Huey. Messrs. A. A. Wiley, J. B. Nipp, A. J. Chapel, O. S. Rarick, T. H. McLaughlin, and N. T. Snyder were appointed as committee on arrangements with power to select sub-committees, to take whatever steps may be deemed necessary to accomplish the object of the meeting. The meeting then adjourned to next Saturday at 2 p.m. at Highland Hall, when we hope to see a general turn out of businessmen and farmers.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1884.
Solos, duets, anthems, glees, and choruses will be sung at the musical convention grand concert, Saturday evening at Highland Hall. It will be a red letter event. The sale of reserved seats for the musical convention grand concert will begin Friday morning at 9 o'clock at the post office book store.
Arkansas City Republican, March 8, 1884.
A railroad meeting was called last Monday, March 3, to take measures for defeating the proposition to vote county bonds for the narrow gauge railroad next Tuesday. A motion was made that the voters of Creswell Township vote against said proposition, and was carried unanimously. On motion, the following committees were appointed by the chair:
A. A. Newman, Wm. M. Sleeth, Jas. Benedict, T. H. McLaughlin, and Jas. L. Huey were appointed as a committee to raise funds to pay the expenses of canvassing the county.
A. A. Wiley, J. B. Nipp, A. J. Chapel, O. S. Rarick, T. H. McLaughlin, and N. T. Snyder were appointed a committee on arrangements, with power to select sub-committees to canvass and make any arrangements necessary to accomplish the object of the meeting.
The meeting then adjourned to convene today, at 2 p.m., at Highland Hall, when we hope to see a good crowd assembled.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1884.
Messrs. Latham and Young, of Chicago, were in our city yesterday and held a railroad meeting in Highland Hall. The gist of the proposition submitted is that the road is to be built by township aid, and $35,000 in Creswell Township bonds is asked for, in return for a similar amount of capital stock thereof. The road is to be constructed from a point in the Flint Hills, where it will join the Frisco road, yet no bonds are to be delivered till the road is in running order from Arkansas City to said points on the St. Louis and San Francisco road. The construction of this end of the road, which when completed will give a direct communication to Kansas City, is much facilitated by a temporary connection with the St. L. & S. F. R. R. Hence, the above clause in the proposition. The road from Kansas City to Arkansas City would give us a direct trunk line, and fully sixty miles shorter than any line now in existence. Of this proposition we only say it appears fair, and is at least worth the consideration of our people.
[RAILROAD MEETING CONCERNING KANSAS CITY & SOUTHWESTERN.]
Arkansas City Republican, April 19, 1884.
A large number of the citizens of this township assembled at Highland Hall in this city last Tuesday evening to take action upon the proposition of the directors of the Kansas City and Southwestern railroad to run their road to this city, upon Creswell Township's voting bonds for $35,000 of the capital stock of said road. Judge T. McIntire was elected chairman, and S. W. Duncan, secretary. Upon being requested James Hill stated the object of the meeting, and, with convincing arguments, he dwelt at length upon the advantages of the road to the township and the city. James N. Young, president of the railroad company, then read the proposition, and a motion was made to adopt it, upon which considerable argument was produced. Pending the discussion, C. R. Sipes offered as a substitute for the motion that Judge A. J. Pyburn, T. H. McLaughlin, Dr. H. D. Kellogg, M. N. Sinnott, G. W. Cunning- ham, and James Benedict be appointed a committee to confer with the directors of the railroad present, and examine the proposition submitted and report whether it was suitable to the wants of the township, and just, and legally binding. The substitute was adopted and the committee, after making some small changes in the proposition, reported favorably, whereupon the house on motion adopted the report of the committee, and passed the motion to adopt the proposition as amended by the committee.
On motion of James Hill the chair appointed T. H. McLaughlin, G. W. Cunningham, and J. L. Huey a committee to have the petitions printed and circulated for signers. The meeting then adjourned.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 30, 1884.
Those elegant programmes circulated in the Highland Hall last week by the TRAVELER office, and perfumed by Mowry & Sollitt, were a new departure, and elicited many compliments.
[SIDNEY CLARKE SPEAKS TO PAYNE FOLLOWERS.]
Arkansas City Republican, May 3, 1884.
Hon. Sidney Clarke, an ex-member of congress from this state, was in the city last Wednesday on private business, and by the invitation of Capt. Payne and others, spoke at Highland Hall Wednesday evening to a large audience on "The Rights of Citizens to occupy Public Lands." The speech was directed against the granting of public lands to railroad corporations and the failure of congress to open the Indian Territory to settlement. He spoke of large grants of lands that should now be declared forfeited, and made some good points and was frequently applauded. He also produced some good arguments in favor of opening the Territory to settlement. At the conclusion of his speech, Capt. Payne, being present, was called for; and on coming to the stage, was greeted with tremendous applause. He said they were going to settle Oklahoma, that they meant to continue to go there till they were allowed to stay. He read several acts of congress in proof that the land was a part of the public domain and said that Senators Plumb and Ingalls would do nothing toward opening the country to settlement because they had private cattle interests there. He said that by the first day of next March these cattle men would not have a piece of fence post in Oklahoma large enough to make a tooth pick or a piece of wire long enough to hoop a wash-tub. Capt. Payne has not the gift of eloquence, but is in some way getting up a big boom for Oklahoma.
Arkansas City Republican, May 10, 1884.
J. Frank Smith, recently from Mansfield, Ohio, will open in about a week a grocery store in the north room under Highland Hall, the same now occupied by J. O. Caldwell, Mr. Caldwell continuing to occupy a part of the room. Mr. Smith is a wide-awake man and means business. Look out for cheap groceries.
[OKLAHOMA COLONISTS IN CITY.]
Arkansas City Republican, May 17, 1884.
A large number of Oklahoma colonists have been in the city for several days. Col. Bentley, of Wichita, was advertised to speak at Highland Hall Thursday night, and on his failure to be present, Capt. D. L. Payne addressed the audience. The house was crowded, and he was frequently applauded. After he concluded his address, the members of the colony, about seventy-five in number, held a secret meeting and elected officers. They have established headquarters at McGinnis' Hall, and a lively correspondence was carried on yesterday. We called at the headquarters yesterday morning, and learned from Col. E. S. Wilcox, of North Springfield, Missouri, the principal member of the colony, that they were not discouraged by the action of the government in ejecting them from the Territory, but would persist in going there, till they were permitted to remain. A number of those arrested and taken to Wichita, mentioned in another column, have arrived in the city, and we learned from one of them that they were charged with two offenses; the punishment of one of which is a fine of $1,000, and the other $10,000 and two years imprisonment, and that eight were discharged upon each giving his separate bond for $250 for his appearance to answer the charges, and one was discharged without bond.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 21, 1884.
A new and complete stock of groceries has been opened in the north room of Highland Hall block, by Mr. Frank Smith. He is a wide awake businessman, and will make it to the interest of the public to trade with him. Give him a call.
Arkansas City Republican, May 24, 1884.
We call the attention of the purchasing public to the advertisement of J. Frank Smith, who now occupies one-half of the north room of Highland Hall. His goods are all new and fresh and he proposes to sell them at reasonable rates. The citizens of our city are respectfully requested to call and see him.
AD. JUST ARRIVED! -WITH- AN EXCLUSIVE NEW STOCK OF STAPLE & FANCY GROCERIES! -AT- ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. J. FRANK SMITH. NORTH ROOM IN HIGHLAND OPERA BLOCK, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.
[CLOSE OF SCHOOL.]
Arkansas City Republican, June 7, 1884.
The commencement exercises of the High School of our city will be held next Monday evening, June 9, at Highland Hall. The following is the programme.
Music.
Salutatory: Procrastination. H. G. Vaughn.
Music.
Mormonism. John Kirkpatrick.
Music.
Commencement Day. Laura Hollaway.
Music.
Dignity of Labor. F. C. McLaughlin.
Music.
Fame. J. A. Sankey.
Music.
Valedictory: Beyond the Alps Lies Italy. Emma Theaker.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1884.
The Highland Hall folks are putting up a substantial awning on the entire front of the opera house block, and in the center will be a balcony for the use of orchestras, etc. When completed the balcony would be a delightful place for open air concerts by our cornet band.
Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.
Highland Hall has a new awning.
Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.
A balcony has been erected upon the awning in front of Highland Hall. This will be a nice cool place for the band, on long, hot summer afternoons.
Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.
The commencement exercises of our High School were held in Highland Hall Monday evening. A large assemblage was present to witness the close. Our citizens may well feel proud of the class of 1884. That they were so, was shown by the frequent applause and the bounteous bestowal of flowers. The members of the class acquitted themselves with honor and were a credit to their teacher. The parents and friends of these young people have to congratulate themselves on the possession of such talented young persons. The depth of thought and morality of sentiment were the subject of much favorable comment. All agree that the class could not be excelled. Excellent music was rendered by the school club. Many thanks are due Mrs. F. Beall from both the principal and pupils for her aid at the organ. The people of our city may well be elated at the high mental and moral standing of the pupils of the Arkansas City graded schools.
Arkansas City Traveler, June 18, 1884.
Dr. J. A. Mitchell's card appears in this issue. The doctor leaves a lucrative practice in Illinois to join his fortunes with those of the growing West, and we trust his highest hopes may be realized. He is a regular graduate of the Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia, has had several years of experience, and is fully qualified for the important duties of a physician. His office is over McLaughlin's grocery, one door north of Highland Hall.
CARD. Doctor J. A. Mitchell, Arkansas City, Kansas. Office over McLaughlin's Grocery. I am in the office at night also.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 28, 1884.
Brilliant Camp Fire the night of the 3rd. Prominent Speakers from different parts of the State.
Sham Battles, Boat Races, Indian War Dances, GRAND BALLS!
In the evening both at the Skating Rink and at Highland Hall, and various other amusements.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 16, 1884.
Baptist Services. Until further notice the Sabbath day services will be held in the Highland Hall as follows: Sunday school at 10 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m. Cottage prayer meeting, Thursday morning. Cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
Arkansas City Republican, August 2, 1884.
The members of the Baptist Church now hold their services in Highland Hall. Preaching at 10 o'clock and Sunday School at eleven.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1884.
Prof. E. P. Hickoks, of Winfield, will preach in Highland Hall next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1884.
To the Farmers of Creswell, Silverdale, and Bolton.
Recognizing the great importance of a woolen mill in our vicinity, and believing that such an enterprise is made possible by the hearty cooperation of those most nearly interested, we urge all farmers engaged in sheep raising and others having the best interests of Cowley at heart, to meet in Arkansas City next Saturday, August 16, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of taking such action as we can looking toward securing such an institution. Highland Hall has been offered us, where the meeting will be held. Let all come in and talk over this important matter. By a little earnest work we can have a market for our wool at our own doors. MANY FARMERS.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1884.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church will hold an ice cream, cake, and coffee festival and social at the Highland Hall on Friday evening of this week. Arrangements have been made for good music, and a good time generally. The young ladies of the congregation and committee will be present to wait upon the tables. They will not wear Blaine and Cleveland hats.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1884.
A gentleman by the name of D. W. Morris, from Kansas City, last Saturday rented one half of the middle room in the Highland Hall block, in which he will put a complete stock of jewelry and all that pertains to that line. He has also procured a house for his family and will immediately move here and commence business. His actions savor of enterprise, which guarantees him a hearty welcome and generous patronage.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1884.
The farmers' meeting for the purpose of discussing the question of securing a woolen mill at this place was organized by the election of A. C. Williams as chairman and Amos Walton as secretary. After considerable favorable talk by those present, the following resolution was passed:
Resolved, That the erection of a mill for the manufacture of woolens at Arkansas City would be a benefit to every farmer in Cowley County.
The following committee was then appointed to work up a full meeting on Saturday, the 23rd of August, at 2 o'clock, in the Highland Hall, at which time will be developed to all those interested the full status of the matter: Mr. Lowe, I. D. Harkleroad, Frank Lorry, John Myrtle, Wm. Trimble, and Wm. Wright. The meeting then adjourned to August 23, at 2 o'clock. A. WALTON, Secretary.
Arkansas City Republican, August 23, 1884.
Meeting today at 2 o'clock in Highland Hall to secure the means to erect a woolen mill on the canal. Let every interested person be present.
Arkansas City Republican, August 23, 1884.
The famous Georgia Minstrel Troup will give one of their inimitable performances in Highland Hall next Wednesday evening, Aug. 27. This celebrated troup of minstrelsy is composed of 20 artists, selected from the best of comedians. This will be the initiatory of the entertainment season in Arkansas City, and the management of Highland Hall is to be congratulated in their wise selection for the opening.
Arkansas City Republican, August 23, 1884.
The farmers' meeting for the purpose of discussing the question of securing a woolen mill at this place was organized by the election of A. C. Williams as chairman and Amos Walton as secretary. After considerable favorable talk by those present, the following resolution was passed.
Resolved, That the erection of a mill for the manufacture of woolens at Arkansas City would be a benefit to every farmer in Cowley County.
The following committee was then appointed to work up a full meeting on Saturday, the 23rd of August, at 2 o'clock, in the Highland Hall, at which time will be developed to all those interested the full status of the matter: Mr. Lowe, I. D. Harkleroad, Frank Kropp, John Myrtle, Wm. Trimble, and Wm. Wright. The meeting then adjourned till August 23, at 2 o'clock. A. WALTON, Secretary.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 30, 1884.
Highland Hall was crowded last Wednesday evening to witness the entertainment given by the Georgia minstrels. Owing to the hot weather, the programme was not as enjoyable as it might have been. The troupe, though, is first class, and rendered their different characters well. Everybody laughed and went home pleased.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 3, 1884.
The district convention met in Highland Hall last Saturday, August 30, at 2 p.m., and was called to order by Dr. H. W. Marsh, chairman of the district committee, who was also elected temporary chairman. L. J. Darnell and Dr. P. Marshall were elected secretaries.
On motion of J. D. Guthrie the following committee on credentials was appointed: J. D. Guthrie, J. N. Fleharty, and M. Croco.
On motion of J. R. Sumpter, a committee of one from each township was appointed on resolutions as follows: J. R. Sumpter, R. L. Balyeat, E. G. Gray, J. A. Cochran, A. H. Broadwell, H. N. Chancey, T. S. Parvin, and Robert Wamsley.
On motion of E. G. Gray, a committee on permanent organization and order of business was appointed as follows: Henry Harbaugh, F. M. Vaughn, and Joseph Reid.
The convention then adjourned for thirty minutes.
On reassembling the report of the committee on order of business and permanent organization was read, and adopted. The temporary organization was retained.
The committee on credentials reported the following delegates or proxies present and entitled to seats.
Beaver: H. W. Marsh, J. R. Sumpter, M. Croco.
Bolton: D. P. Marshall, J. D. Guthrie, P. B. Andrews, Al. Mowry, R. L. Balyeat.
Cedar: Louis Funk, J. Reid, R. Wamsley.
Creswell: A. E. Kirkpatrick, C. W. Burt, Bowen Lewis, S. C. Murphy, T. H. McLaughlin,
E. G. Gray, J. L. Huey, D. G. Lewis, F. M. Vaughn, J. W. Warren.
Liberty: J. A. Cochran, J. Fisher, J. Darnell.
Pleasant Valley: A. H. Broadwell, H. Harbaugh, M. Markcum.
[Note: This township is entitled to four votes.]
Silverdale: L. J. Darnell, H. N. Chancey, J. N. Fleharty.
Spring Creek: T. S. Parvin, H. Mead.
The committee on resolutions submitted the following, which were adopted.
We heartily endorse the three following resolutions, adopted by the county convention.
Resolved, That we hereby approve of both the national and the Kansas State Republican platforms and will give them our unqualified support.
Resolved, That the nomination of James G. Blaine and John A. Logan is the best and grandest ticket that could have been made, that we will give it our hearty support and expect to see it elected by the greatest majority since 1872.
Resolved, That the Republican state ticket, headed by John A. Martin, the noble soldier, statesman, and friend of Kansas and her people, meets and shall receive our unqualified support.
Resolved, That in Hon. John J. Ingalls we recognize the brightest intellect of Kansas, a senator of whom any state might well be proud; that we unanimously favor his reelection to the United States Senate, and that the nominee of this convention is hereby instructed to go into a Republican cause for the selection of such United States senator.
Resolved, That the Hon. C. R. Mitchell has for the past six years represented this district in the legislature with ability, fidelity, and success; has redeemed every pledge, and that he now retires from the office by his own choice, and with our hearty good will and approval.
WHEREAS, We feel that the railroad commissioners have failed to meet the entire wishes of the people, in regard to securing the required reduction of the railroad tariff; and
WHEREAS, We consider that the present tariff is oppressive to the people, and detrimental to the growth and development of Kansas; therefore be it
Resolved, That our representative to the legislature be instructed to do all in his power, as a legislator, to secure a reasonable freight tariff.
Nominations then being in order, J. R. Sumpter presented the name of L. P. King. On behalf of Bolton Township, R. L. Balyeat placed Dr. Z. Carlisle in nomination. Bowen Lewis, of Creswell, offered the name of J. R. Tucker, and J. A. Chran nominated S. G. Castor, of Liberty.
The first ballot resulted as follows: King, 7; Carlisle, 8; Tucker, 10; Castor, 8.
The balloting proceeded with little change until Tucker withdrew on the seventy-second ballot.
The seventy-third ballot stood: King 13; Carlisle, 14; Castor, 6.
Castor withdrew on the eighty-eighth ballot, and the eighty-ninth resulted in the nomination of King by a vote of 19 to 14. Mr. King's nomination was then made unanimous.
The following district committee was then elected.
BEAVER: J. M. JARVIS.
EAST BOLTON: DR. CARLISLE.
WEST BOLTON: D. P. MARSHALL.
CEDAR: JOSEPH REID.
CRESWELL: F. M. VAUGHN.
LIBERTY: JUSTUS FISHER.
PLEASANT VALLEY: A. H. BROADWELL.
SILVERDALE: FRED HEISINGER.
SPRING CREEK: T. S. PARVIN.
L. J. DARNELL, D. P. MARSHALL, Secretaries.
Arkansas City Republican, September 6, 1884.
Last Saturday afternoon, as we announced, the nomination for representative occurred in Highland Hall. Each township in the 67th district had her entire representation there. Four candidates were placed before the convention, as follows: J. B. Tucker, of Creswell; Dr. Z. Carlisle, of Bolton; L. P. King, of Beaver; and S. T. Castor, of Silverdale Township. The delegates of each candidate came to the convention prepared to stand by their man to the last. A good-natured determination was displayed all through the convention. Although the workings was long and tedious, the utmost good feeling prevailed; 89 ballots were taken before a choice could be made, and resulting in the nomination of L. P. King, of Beaver Township. On the 68th ballot, Creswell's choice arose and withdrew his name from before the convention in a neat speech. Mr. Tucker's action created a number of warm friends for him, and undoubtedly they will remember him in the future. When he made his withdrawal, Mr. Tucker still had his entire representation. They stayed with him until he refused to accept, and even then he headed the list of the candidates with the largest number of votes. Mr. Tucker saw that a deadlock had been formed and unless something was done, the delegates might yet be sitting there balloting and Dr. Marsh informed them "no election had occurred."
Bolton Township never wavered from Dr. Carlisle, nor Silverdale from S. T. Castor; until the nomination was made, when Mr. Castor withdrew.
All the candidates were good men. The writer having but a slight acquaintance with the four gentlemen, we could hardly say which would have been our choice.
Mr. King, the nominee, is a young man of considerable ability. He has been a resident of Kansas for over 30 years, and in Beaver Township about half of that period. By occupation, he is a farmer, although having employed a great deal of his time in teaching. A sterling Republican all of his life. From a mere boy up to the maturer years of manhood his name has been enlisted in the cause of Republicanism, and as such a disciple he is entitled to the suffrage of every Republican voter in the 67th district. On the temperance question, he is perfectly sound. Not fanatical, but with clear and concise judgment, he advocates the great cause of temperance. His ambitions are not selfish. He desires to serve the poor in this capacity and will do so honestly and faithfully if elected. His record in public life he has yet to make, but his title to an honest man is clearly depicted on his countenance. As such a man the REPUBLICAN accepts him as its candidate, and will gladly tender Mr. King our hearty support, which we would have given for Creswell's fair son, if he had received the nomination, or to either of the other candidates.
Arkansas City Republican, September 13, 1884.
Heywood's minstrels this evening at Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Republican, September 13, 1884.
Heywood's Mastodon's tonight at Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Republican, September 13, 1884.
Andrews & Swayne will open up their immense harness shop next week in the north room of Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.
Waites Union Square Comedy Company at Highland Hall next Monday evening.
Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.
Heywood's Mastodons brought out a large audience last Saturday evening at Highland Hall. Standing room was at a premium.
Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.
Andrews & Swain's business stock arrived in Arkansas City Monday, and immediately the arrangements of the storeroom was commenced. Their place of business is in the north room of Highland Hall block. It is 100 feet deep and chock full of harness equipment from front to rear. Already their trade has commenced, and as soon as the people learn of their whereabouts, the REPUBLICAN predicts a remunerative trade for this firm. The shop will be under the supervision of a brother of Mr. Andrews, who is an experienced harness man. Give the new firm a call and see how you like them. Their advertisement appears in another column.
AD. ANDREWS & SWAIN. Have Opened Up a First-Class-HARNESS SHOP In HIGHLAND HALL BLOCK. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Headquarters for Buggy Harness, and Herders' Supplies. Give us a call and see if you do not save money by so doing.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 24, 1884.
Until further notice the Sabbath day services will be held in the Highland hall as follows: Sunday school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Cottage prayer meeting Thursday evening. Cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. F. L. WALKER, Pastor.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 1, 1884.
There will be a dance tomorrow night at the Highland Hall, under the auspices of the ladies of Arkansas City. This guarantees its success, as the ladies never fail in an undertaking (bless `em). A good caller and good music have been secured, and a good time is the inevitable result.
Arkansas City Republican, October 4, 1884.
Last Thursday evening a select ball was given in Highland Hall by the ladies of Arkansas City. It was tendered to Mrs. E. Wineder, who is visiting at Mrs. C. R. Sipes, and was an enjoyable "hop." About forty couples were present.
Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.
Elder Brady, a Baptist minister of Burlingame, Kansas, will be here and preach in Highland Hall tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock.
Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.
Isaac Ochs and Enos Kuhlman, of Auburn, Indiana, arrived in Arkansas City Wednesday. Mr. Ochs is the merchant who purchased Rube Houghton's stock of clothing. Mr. Kuhlman is the head clerk. On the same day H. C. Nicholson, of Bryan, Ohio, came. He is the partner of Mr. Ochs, and the firm name is Ochs & Nicholson. They invoiced Thursday, and since then have been engaged in the arrangement of their stock; preparatory to their grand opening the first of the week. Messrs. Ochs & Nicholson purchased additional stock to this one here before coming to our city, and their storeroom in Highland Hall block will be filled to repletion. We have formed the acquaintance of the above parties and found them to be gentlemen with whom it is a pleasure to converse as well as to trade.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, October 15, 1884.
Isaac Ochs and Nicholson have opened up a large stock of dry goods, clothing, hats, caps, gents' furnishing goods, etc., in the central room of the opera house and invite the citizens of the city and vicinity to call upon them. See their advertisement this week.
BIG AD. THE BEE HIVE. We are opening a very large stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods, IN CENTRAL ROOM IN HIGHLAND HALL BLOCK, And cordially invite the citizens of Arkansas City and surrounding country to call on us. We will sell you goods as low as the lowest, and would like a share of your patronage, as we have come to make this city our home. We carry a large stock of Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods. Call and see us. We will use you all alike. Our prices will be low to everyone. Respectfully, OCHS & NICHOLSON.
Arkansas City Republican, October 18, 1884.
Clifford dramatic troup next week at Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Republican, October 18, 1884.
Tonight there will be a meeting of Oklahoma sympathizers in Highland Hall. J. Wade McDonald and D. L. Payne will make addresses.
Arkansas City Republican, October 18, 1884.
Rev. J. O. Campbell delivered a rousing speech to the Republicans of Arkansas City, Friday night of last week. Highland Hall was literally packed.
Arkansas City Republican, October 18, 1884.
Edwin Clifford's Dramatic troupe will open their four evening engagement in this city in Highland Hall Oct. 22, with "Peril or Love at Long Branch."
Arkansas City Republican, October 18, 1884.
First speaker was Hon. B. W. Perkins, our congressman. He was received at the depot by Rev. J. O. Campbell and Committeeman Maj. L. E. Woodin. Also received by over 100 men, headed by John Daniels, who welcomed the Plumed Knights of Winfield who came in on a special train plus the Courier band. "They played several strains of music at the depot and on the opera house balcony." Arkansas City people who furnished martial music: L. J. Wagner, J. S. Daniels, and N. U. Hinkley. Rally held in Highland Hall. At rally music rendered by Winfield Glee Club and the Courier band. Perkins was followed by Messrs Soward and Jennings of Winfield. Winfield visitors: Henry Asp; Capt. Nipp, a Plumed Knight; Capt. James Finch, who commanded the Plumed Knights.
Arkansas City Republican, October 18, 1884.
Already we see the beescustomersgoing in and out, laying in their winter supplies. Their large store roomthe middle room of Highland Hall block, 100 feet deep, is so crowded with goods consisting of foreign and domestic dry goods, clothing, carpets, etc., that a stranger is apt to get lost unless they be under the guidance of one of the Bee-Hive proprietors or their gentlemanly clerk, Enos Kuhlman.
Arkansas City Republican, October 25, 1884.
RECAP: THE CLIFFORD DRAMATIC TROUP OPENED THEIR ENGAGEMENT IN HIGHLAND HALL TUESDAY EVENING WITH "THE PLANTER'S WIFE," A DRAMA. SOME OF THE TROUP MENTIONED: MISS CONSTANCE STANLEY, EDWIN CLIFFORD, FRAN AND LOUISA HAVEN, EUGENE SULLIVAN. OTHER EVENTS GIVEN ON SUBSEQUENT NIGHTS.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1884.
The ladies of the Baptist Church will give an oyster supper at Highland Hall on Tuesday, November 4, from 6 p.m. until midnight. We are few in numbers and building our church and would solicit all the aid and patronage we can get from the city and county. In addition to oysters, we will serve tea, coffee, and cold meats, bread, and cake. Anyone willing to assist in donating anything for the table, it will be thankfully received.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1884.
The oyster supper given by the ladies of the Baptist Church, in the Highland Hall last evening, was largely patronized. We were unfortunately prevented from attending, but hear that the tables were elegantly arranged and supplied with a goodly show of all the dainties that the season permitted. The ladies certainly achieved a success not the least part of which was the $70 netted towards the fund for building their church in this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 5, 1884.
DIED. Funeral Services. The funeral sermon of Mrs. G. W. Childers will be preached in the Highland Hall of this city on Sunday next, Nov. 9, by the Rev. J. Davis, of Oswego, Kansas. Services will commence at 2 o'clock, p.m. All are invited to attend.
Arkansas City Republican, November 8, 1884.
About $70 was netted by the ladies of the Baptist Church at their supper in Highland Hall election night.
Arkansas City Republican, November 8, 1884.
Rev. I. N. Moorehead was here this week, visiting with his former parishioners. He was a guest of James Hill. Yesterday he took passage on the Miller boat down the Arkansas on a recreation trip, but will return in a few days. Mr. Moorehead was formerly pastor of the M. E. Church here, but is now stationed at Pueblo, Colorado. In the west he has been delivering a lecture entitled "The Real Power." His many friends have prevailed on him to deliver the same lecture here on Friday night, Nov. 14, in Highland Hall. An admission fee will be charged: 50 cents for reserved seats and 25 cents general admission.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1884.
The ladies of the Baptist Church desire to tender their thanks to the ladies and other friends who so kindly assisted them at their social and supper given at the Highland Hall on Tuesday of last week.
Arkansas City Republican, November 15, 1884.
There will be no service at Highland Hall tomorrow. Rev. Walker will be away attending the State Conference at Topeka. The society expects to have a room so far completed as to have services in the church hereafter.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1884.
"Gettysburg and Prison Life" at Highland Hall next Monday night. Tickets 25 cents.
Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1884.
Capt. H. B. Seely will deliver his lecture, "Gettysburg and Prison Life," under the auspices and for the benefit of G. A. R. Post 158 on Monday evening next, Dec. 1, in Highland Hall. This lecture is very highly spoken of and an evening will be well spent in listening to it. All old soldiers with their wives and friends and the public generally are cordially invited to attend.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1884.
The lecture of Capt. Seely, at Highland Hall last Monday night, was the treat of the season. A good audience greeted him.
Arkansas City Republican, December 6, 1884.
Capt. H. B. Seely delivered his lecture to a good-sized audience in Highland Hall last Monday night. After paying Geo. E. Hasie a compliment on the brevity of his introduction of the speaker, Capt. Seely delivered a splendid lecture. He is a good speaker, and holds his audience in rapt attention from beginning till the conclusion. His comparisons, his descriptions, were all apt. His words for the old flag made our union blood course through our veins with renewed vigor, even if we are not a member of that honorable battle scarred brigade. The only way we can account for our non-membership is that the war came before we did.
Arkansas City Republican, December 6, 1884.
Albert Levy and Sam Wile, of the Arcade, have been arranging to secure the management of Highland Opera House. They have arranged matters so that all troupes that they may bring here will be under their management. A handsome programme, adorned with Messrs. Levy and Wiles' photo will be presented at each performance to the audience. Special uniformed ushers will be regularly employed by them. Messrs. Levy and Wile are "pushers," and when they take hold of anything, it has got to move. The REPUBLICAN hopes they will be able to bring many first-class troupes to Arkansas City, and no doubt but they will.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 10, 1884.
We understand that Albert Levy and Sam Wile, of Brunswick's arcade, have rented the Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Republican, December 13, 1884.
The Arkansas City Choral Society will give a concert in Highland Hall next Thursday evening. It will be given under the supervision of Prof. Phillips. A general admission fee of twenty-five cents will be charged. Reserved seats thirty-five cents.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 17, 1884.
After this date the diagram of the Highland Hall will be found at Brunswick's Arcade, where parties desiring reserved seats are invited to call. LEVY & WILE, Managers.
Arkansas City, Dec. 17, 1884.
Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.
The second social ball of the season will be given at Highland Opera House Christmas night by the ladies.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 7, 1885.
The cantata, "Red Riding Hood, or the Dangers of Disobedience," delivered at Highland Hall, by Prof. Duncan last Saturday evening, was a most enjoyable entertainment. The little ones acquitted themselves nobly. The singing of Miss Duncan and Mrs. Stevenson are to be specially mentioned as forming the most enjoyable part of the entertainment.
Great credit is due Miss Headley, the director, too.
The audience was large and attentive, and duly appreciated the endeavor to please them. The receipts at the door was between $50 and $60.
The Border Band dispensed some very fine music in front of the hall before the performance commenced. The band is something we are all proud of.
Arkansas City Republican, January 10, 1885.
C. C. Sollitt, E. L. Kingsbury, L. V. Coombs, Chas. Chapel, and several others have arranged for one of their social balls in Highland Hall next Thursday evening. The committee secured musicians from a distance to furnish the music for the occasion.
Arkansas City Republican, January 10, 1885.
For several nights past Sept. Andrews has been annoyed and frightened by hideous noises over his bedroom in his harness shop in Highland block. The nightly noises so disturbed his slumbers that he complained to T. H. McLaughlin. Friday morning a number of men headed by "Tally Me," went up into Highland Hall to ferret out the cause of the mysterious noises. After rummaging all through the opera house they finally searched beneath the stage and found a large coon. When discovered the coon was holding a two ring circus. He was captured and now Sept. sleeps undisturbed except by his own snore.
[Yes! Paper had "Tally Me." Not sure what this meant other than a reference to T. H. McLaughlin, who we found out from another article had an artificial leg.]
Arkansas City Republican, January 10, 1885.
The social dance given Thursday evening at Highland Hall was attended by about thirty couples. The dance ended about one o'clock, and notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather all enjoyed themselves hugely.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 14, 1885.
The Favorite Social Club will give a select ball at Highland Hall tomorrow night. Committee: C. C. Sollitt, P. L. Snyder, F. K. Grosscup, L. V. Coombs, E. L. Kingsbury, G. W. Cunningham.
Arkansas City Republican, January 17, 1885.
The stirring war drama will be presented at Highland Opera House next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. The drama is thrilling and yet abounds with humor. The editor of the REPUBLICAN has witnessed the drama and we are willing to pronounce it first-class. The principal parts are sustained by actors of merit while those not so prominent will be ably sustained by home talent. S. V. Devendorf is in the role of Schneider and he is a "circus" by himself. The drama will be given under the auspices of the G. A. R. We would like to see everybody's face in Highland Hall all three nights. Come out and assist the noble defenders of our Union.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 17, 1885.
Edwin Dalton (Union man) D. D. Dobbs
Edward Sinclair (Southerner) J. H. Johnston
Park Sinclair (Edward's father) P. A. Snyder
Charlie Dalton (Edwin's brother) L. V. Coombs
Farmer Dalton (Northern Union man) E. L. Kingsbury
Jake Schneider (fat Dutchman, true blue) S. V. Devendorf
Capt. Mason (U. S. A.) J. J. Clark
Pete (colored gentleman) B. F. Cooper
Gen. Sherman (U. S. A.) S. C. Lindsay
Gen. McPherson (U. S. A.) W. D. Mowry
Gen. Logan (U. S. A.) L. D. Davis
Maj. Wilber (U. S. A.) C. C. Sollitt
Col. Harrison (U. S. A.) T. J. Stafford
Sargt. Bates (C. S. A.) Pat Franey
Corporal Ogden (C. S. A.) N. T. Lawton
Maud Dalton (wife of Edwin) Miss Nellie Nash
Carrie Dalton (sister of Edwin) Miss Minnie Stewart
Mrs. Dalton (wife of farmer Dalton) Miss Etta Barnett
Little Willie (Edwin's brother,
the drummer boy) Willie Rike
Little Annie (daughter of Edwin and Maud)
Schneider's volunteers; Citizens; Soldiers; and 14 young ladies for tableau.
Arkansas City Republican, January 17, 1885.
The committee on behalf of the Winfield Post, No. 85, G. A. R., and St. John's Battery of this city, wish through your paper to express the high appreciation of the presentation of the Spy of Atlanta, given here on the evening of Dec. 14th, 15th, and 16th, by L. D. Dobbs.
Capt. Dobbs gave us a first class entertainment, surpassing the expectations of everyone who witnessed it, and causes our best judges of theatricals to pronounce the Spy of Atlanta the most interesting entertainment ever given in our city.
To say that the performance under the skillful management of Capt. Dobbs, was a complete success, and to commend the Spy of Atlanta under his management to the Grand Army of the Republic of Kansas, is only an act of justice.
The tableaux were the finest we ever saw. We would like to describe the beautiful angel, but if we speak of one justice would demand the same of all, and our communication would be suppressed on account of its length.
In this notice it is impossible to do justice to all, but rest assured that we feel very grateful for the kindness shown us by the entire cast.
Winfield Courier, December 28, 1884.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1885.
For the Benefit of ARKANSAS CITY POST, G. A. R., THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 3, 4, -AT- HIGHLAND OPERA HOUSE.
TICKETS, 50 Cents. SEASON TICKETS, $1.25. Tickets For Sale at Post-office.
Arkansas City Republican, January 24, 1885.
Thursday evening was the opening night of the war drama of the Atlanta Spy. The cast of characters was made up mostly of home talent. A good sized audience greeted them Thursday and last evening and we bespeak for them a crowded house tonight. The weather has been very inclement, keeping several at home that would otherwise have gone. D. D. Dobbs, S. V. Devendorf, L. D. Davis, and J. H. Johnston and the actors from abroad, acquit themselves creditably. While our home talent excels the amateurs, the management informs us that our boys and girls take hold better than any other new beginners in the towns they have visited. The tableaux are splendid, in fact, they alone are worth the price of admission. Tonight is the last night and any who visit will be well paid.
Thursday evening, while the band boys were playing for the Spy of Atlanta in front of Hutchison's store, Frank came out and requested Will Griffith to invite the boys in to have cigars, when they were through playing, which Will did. The boys all supposed it was in celebration of Will's marriage they were smoking. This report had been circulated all over town. Will desires us to say that he is not married yet, but hopes in the near future for the accomplishment of the feat.
Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1885.
Ralph Field has opened a restaurant which will be not only a credit to our town but also a great convenience to those desiring an occasional meal or first class board. He has rented the Gibby Building on Sixth Street directly east of Highland Hall and during the past week has kept busy a number of carpenters, plasterers, paper hangers, and painters, who have transformed the place into beautiful rooms nicely fitted up. The new place will be called "Brightside," a name already familiar to nearly everybody in the city. In point of neatness, Brightside is perfection itself and the bill of fare would please the most fastidious. Mr. Field charges twenty-five cents a meal.
Arkansas City Republican, January 31, 1885.
J. Allen Whyte, a representative of the Slayton Lyceum Bureau at Chicago, was in the city Tuesday making preparations for the delivery of four lectures. H. P. Farrar, T. H. McLaughlin, Jas. Ridenour, Mowry & Sollitt, Sam Wile, and Kellogg & Coombs affected the necessary arrangements, and Arkansas City will be visited at dates fixed by the committee for these four star lectures.
The first lecture will be given on February 9: one week from Monday evening. It will be delivered by Geo. R. Wendling. His subject will be "Personality of Satan." A number of citizens have heard Mr. Wendling in his celebrated lecture answering Bob Ingersoll. They were captivated by Mr. Wendling by the delivery of that lecture and will be equally so when they hear him in his "Personality of Satan."
The next lecture in this course will in all probability be by the Queen of the platform, Anna Dickinson. Miss Dickinson will deliver her masterly and eloquent eulogy on "Joan of Arc." In the homes of the poor, in the palaces of the rich; all over this broad landfrom the Great Lakes to the Gulf, from the extreme limits of the continentnearly all the people are familiar with this brave, fearless, and remarkable woman and her "Joan of Arc." This lecture alone is worth the price of admission charged for the entire course. This may be Miss Dickinson's last season on the platform and one and all should hear her before she makes her exit from the American rostrum.
Robert S. Cumnock, who recognizes no peer as a reader, comes and spends one evening with us giving select readings.
Frank W. Smith, the grand old hero of Andersonville prison, will deliver his lecture on "In and out of Andersonville." This, besides being interesting to everyone, is doubly so to every old soldier.
For this entire course of lectures but $4.50 will be charged. Remember Geo. R. Wendling will be first. His lecture, "Personality of Satan," will be delivered Monday evening, February 9. Tickets can be procured for the course of either of the above named parties or at Ridenour & Thompson's jewelry store.
Arkansas City Republican, January 31, 1885.
Ochs & Nicholson have leased the north room of the Hasie block. These gentlemen have found their present quarters entirely too small to accommodate their immense stock of dry goods, and their customers at the same time. Yesterday they perfected arrangements with the Messrs. Hasie Bros., and will occupy their new quarters about February 15. Their present rooms under the Highland Hall will be occupied by the Diamond Front, as soon as Messrs. Ochs & Nicholson have moved. These will be handsome stores when the changes occur.
Arkansas City Republican, January 31, 1885.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Highland Hall Co., will be held at the Cowley County Bank, Tuesday evening, at 3 o'clock, February 24th, 1885.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1885.
Council rooms, Feb. 2. Adjourned meeting. Members present, F. P. Schiffbauer, Mayor; C. G. Thompson, A. A. Davis, and T. Fairclo, councilmen.
The license on traveling troupes performing in Highland Hall was fixed at $2.50 from now on.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 7, 1885.
Will be here next Monday evening. It is surprising how many of our citizens have heard Mr. Wendling in his lecture answering Ingersoll, and all pronounce him superb. We append the remarks of several of our prominent citizens who have heard Mr. Wendling's lecture.
J. A. Stafford says Wendling is the most eloquent speaker I ever heard.
Dr. J. A. Mitchell says Wendling captivated his entire audience in his celebrated lecture answering Ingersoll.
Mrs. Frank Hess, who has listened to Mr. Wendling twice, pronounces him without a peer on the lecture rostrum.
Dr. Sparks says he is excellent, and others furnish equally as commendable reports of his lecture.
Mr. Wendling lectures here Monday evening in Highland Hall on the "Personality of Satan." Tickets on sale at Ridenour & Thompson's.
Arkansas City Republican, February 7, 1885.
Next Saturday evening the ladies of the Presbyterian society will celebrate this day with one of their unique and inimitable entertainments. To make the entertainment doubly interesting, a marriage ceremony will be performed. The high contracting parties are citizens well known in our social circle, and when their names we divulge, our readers' eyes will dilate with astonishment. Everybody is invited to attend the wedding, which will occur in Highland Hall. Rev. J. O. Campbell will act as the "go-between." The groom, Mr. J. C. Topliff, and the bride, Miss Linda Christian, are the subjects which Rev. Campbell will unite. The bridal couple after the ceremony will enjoy the bounteous feast, which will be prepared by the Presbyterian ladies. Phil Snyder and E. L. McDowell will be the groomsmen and Miss Annie Meigs and Mrs. J. H. Heck the bridesmaids. No invitations will be issued, but a general one to the public is extended. The new couple will please accept the congratulations of the REPUBLICAN in advance although we may be somewhat premature.
N. B. Dear reader, for fear you may think "Top" is really going to be married, we wish to inform you that it is only to be a Japanese wedding and not a binding one. Although they may agree to take each other for better or worse, it is only in fun.
Arkansas City Republican, February 7, 1885.
Stockholders Meeting. The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Highland Hall Co., will be held at the Cowley County Bank, Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock, February 24th, 1885. H. P. FARRAR, Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1885.
Do not fail to attend the Japanese social given by the ladies of the Presbyterian Church at Highland Hall, next Saturday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1885.
Kroenert & Austin will occupy the central room under Highland Hall as soon as Ochs & Nicholson vacate. They expect to fill this room with a large and complete stock and run it in connection with their other store, the Diamond Front. These gentlemen are building up a business second to none in this city. They expect to build a large two-story, brick and stone building on their present site in the spring.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1885.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church will give a unique entertainment at Highland Hall on the evening of St. Valentine's Day. First will be a Japanese wedding, in which the high contracting parties will be Jas. C. Topliff and Miss Linda Christian, with Miss Anna Meigs, Mrs. J. W. Heck, Phil L. Snyder, and Ernest L. McDowell as attendants, and Rev. J. O. Campbell as njukkorzatti ogrekzwim, or whatever officiating clergyman is in Japanese, Then there will be an elegant supper for all the guests. There will also be a Japanese table where fancy goods of all kinds and descriptions may be obtained. An admission fee of 35 cents at the door will entitle those who come to the entertainment and refreshments.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1885.
The Y. P. S. C. will give a select Mother Hubbard ball at Highland Hall next Tuesday night. They will have the best music to be obtained, and expect to have the same caller from Winfield who gave such satisfaction at their last ball. Our people have come to expect something fine when the Social Club are interested in anything, and have never yet been disappointed.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 14, 1885.
There still remains three more lectures of the Citizens Lecture Course. The management has reduced the price to $1.00 for the remaining three.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 14, 1885.
Geo. R. Wendling lectured in Highland Hall Monday evening to a fair audience. The weather was very severe and many who desired to go had to remain at home. Mr. Wendling was the first of the Citizen's Lecture Course. His subject, "Beyond the grave or, Does death end all?" was thoroughly elucidated. One and all speak highly of Mr. Wendling's lecture. The next in the course will be Robert L. Cumnock, the select reader, Feb. 27. As an elocutionist he is without a peer.
Arkansas City Republican, February 14, 1885.
The famous New Orleans minstrels failed to materialize at Highland Hall Wednesday evening as their posters announced.
Arkansas City Republican, February 14, 1885.
Tonight at Highland Hall the Japanese Wedding will occur. The high contracting parties will be dressed in Japanese costumes. This novel entertainment originated by the ladies of the Presbyterian Aid Society will be one of the most mirth provoking events of the season. We want Highland Hall to be crowded tonight.
Arkansas City Republican, February 14, 1885.
Kroenert & Austin when they remove into their new quarters across the street will occupy their present room with a large feed store. As soon as the room can be completed in the Hasie block, Ochs & Nicholson will vacate their present room under Highland Hall and the Diamond Front move in. The change will be beneficial to both firms. The Diamond Front can accommodate their trade better and the Bee-Hive display their piles of goods, which are now hidden from view in the Hasie room.
Arkansas City Republican, February 14, 1885.
Messrs. Warner & Hubbard, who were in the city Monday night attended Wendling's lecture. They attended the lecture on purpose to ascertain what kind of society existed in Arkansas City. Notwithstanding the cold weather, a fair audience was in attendance and they decided that there were as many cultured minds in our city as in any eastern city of same size.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 18, 1885.
The members of the Ladies Relief Corps will give a social at Highland Hall this evening. The proceeds are to be devoted to the benefit of the poor. Supper 25 cents. All our citizens should patronize this extensively.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 18, 1885.
The reserved seat plat will be open today for the location of seats for the Jolly Pathfinders at Highland Hall Friday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 18, 1885.
The Ladies of the Presbyterian Aid Society desire to express their sincere thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who so kindly assisted in making the Japanese wedding the grand success that it was, in illustrating Oriental costumes and custom. Also, the musicians who rendered such excellent music, and to all the friends who contributed to the entertainment of the evening. MRS. S. B. FLEMING, President.
ELLA LOVE, Secretary.
Arkansas City Traveler, February 18, 1885.
The most successful of the season's social events occurred last night at Highland Hall under the auspices of the Favorite Social Club. A large and select party of maskers were they, who glided about the hall in the many intricacies of the dance. A feast for the eyes was the many colors as they glided in and out in serpentine movements or moved along stately in massed colors. The beautiful costumes of the ladies, the grotesque and glaring ones of the gentlemen, called up scenes of oriental splendor and was soothing and calming while yet exciting to the lookers on. The names of those who were invited to the Ma Hubbard, were, so near as we could learn as follows.
C. H. Searing and wife.
S. Matlack and wife.
H. P. Farrar and wife.
F. W. Farrar and wife.
E. L. McDowell.
W. D. Mowry and wife.
C. C. Sollitt and wife.
J. V. Hull.
Frank Austin and wife.
John Kroenert and wife.
Al Heitkam.
C. O. Harris.
Dr. Westfall and wife.
John B. Walker and wife.
Matt Aldridge and wife.
C. R. Sipes and wife.
John Ingliss.
Will Griffith.
A. A. Newman and wife.
Wyard Gooch and wife.
L. N. Coburn.
A. V. Alexander and wife.
Dr. J. Vawter and wife.
Geo. Schmidt.
J. Landis and wife.
Frank Beall and wife.
C. G. Thompson and wife.
J. H. Hilliard and wife.
Joe Finkleburg.
J. A. McIntyre and wife.
E. L. Kingsbury.
F. K. Grosscup.
A. D. Ayres and wife.
Thos. Kimmel and wife.
Will Moore and wife.
Ivan Robinson.
J. C. Topliff.
Will Thompson.
R. E. Grubbs and wife.
Chas. Schiffbauer and wife.
L. H. Northey.
O. Ingersoll and wife.
Chas. Chapel.
Lute Coombs.
P. L. Snyder.
J. W. Heck and wife.
Frank Thompson.
Sherman Tompson.
W. A. Daniels.
F. B. Willitts.
Jerry Adams.
Sept. Andrews.
Will L. Aldridge.
A. J. Pyburn.
S. B. Reed.
Dr. S. B. Parsons.
Dr. M. B. Vawter.
Dr. J. A. Mitchell.
Isaac Ochs and wife.
H. Nicholson.
Frank Hutchison.
R. P. Hutchison and wife.
Herman Wyckoff.
F. J. Sweeny and wife.
J. L. Huey and wife.
R. B. Norton.
Chas. Hutchins and wife.
Cal. Dean and wife.
C. M. Scott and wife.
Frank J. Hess and wife.
R. U. Hess.
R. L. Howard and wife.
Dr. H. D. Kellogg and wife.
H. P. Standley and wife.
E. O. Stevenson and wife.
H. H. Perry and wife.
G. W. Cunningham and wife.
J. G. Shelden and wife.
Sam Wylie.
Maj. M. S. Hasie and wife.
Chs. Hilliard.
Tillie Crawford.
J. W. Duncan.
O. H. Fitch.
James Ridenour and wife.
S. B. Read and wife.
J. R. Rogers and wife.
Tip Davenport and wife.
E. W. Weston, of Wellington, Kansas.
Ed. Cole and wife.
Lafe Tomlin and wife.
Ed. McMullen, of Winfield.
Arkansas City Republican, February 21, 1885.
One ticket for $1 to the three remaining lectures of the Citizen's Lecture course.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 21, 1885.
Robt. L. Cumnock, the select reader, will be here Feb. 27, at Highland Hall.
Arkansas City Republican, February 21, 1885.
Silas Robinson, the people's favorite comedian, at opera house Feb. 23. In the great dramatization entitled "The Phoenix."
Arkansas City Republican, February 21, 1885.
The Jennie Bowen Combination at the opera house, Feb. 23; to remain four nights. Reserved seats on sale at the Ridenour & Thompson, at 50 cents, general admission 35 cents.
Arkansas City Republican, February 21, 1885.
Last Saturday evening the ladies of the Presbyterian Aid Society held their entertainment in Highland Hall. The Japanese Wedding was the main feature. It was purely oriental. The participants were dressed in the Japanese garb. Miss Linda Christian and J. C. Topliff were the high contracting parties. E. L. McDowell and Mrs. J. W. Heck, the parents of the groom; Philip Snyder and Miss Annie Meigs, the parents of the unsophisticated bride. Misses Maggie Hoffman, Laura Gould, Flora Gould, Rosa Morse, Edna Worthley, Viola Bishop, and Mamie Steinman were the bridesmaids.
First of all appeared on the stage the parents of the groom, followed by the parents of the bride, who glided to their place quietly. Next came Rev. J. O. Campbell, the "go-between," followed by the couple who were desirous of being united. After Salaam to their hearts content, the "go-between" proceeded with his part. He goes to the groom, who whispers in his ear, and then he transfers his information to the bride, who in return whispers to the "go- between" and he carries it back to the groom. The ceremony was realistic, and considerable mirth was provoked, yet it was interesting.
After the wedding a bounteous feast was resorted to by the guests. A neat little sum of money was realized from this entertainment. There were two booths, one a candy and the other a fancy-work, which were presided over by the young ladies. Miss Ora Farrar had possession of the candy booth, which netted a goodly sum of money. Mrs. Steel furnished the candy, and as it was homemade, the customers pronounced it excellent. Misses Ella Love and Lisa Guthrie were in charge of the fancy-work booth. A silk crazy quilt, which was to have been voted to the most beautiful lady, resulted in a tie between Miss Hattie Cory and Mrs. S. B. Fleming. It will be disposed of at some future time.
Arkansas City Republican, February 28, 1885.
A play that never grows old is "Uncle Tom's Cabin." It will be produced tonight at Highland Hall by the Boston Ideal Company. There are 25 people with this troup; also, six bloodhounds, two Marks, and two trick donkeys.
Arkansas City Republican, February 28, 1885.
Cumnock, the reader and elocutionist, will not be here until March 14. Mr. Cumnock was unable to reach here on time so postponed his coming until the above date. He was to have been here last evening.
Arkansas City Republican, February 28, 1885.
We are glad to have no twin brother. As an example: Archie and Arthur Coombs. Which is which we do not know. But during Robinson's administration at Highland Hall this week, Archie was to be taken to witness the performance by a friend. Of course, Archie told Arthur. To make a long story short, Arthur met Archie's friend on the street after supper and inquired if he was ready to attend the theatre. The gentleman responded in the affirmative and took Arthur. Archie waited patiently for his friend to come around, but he waited in vain. The gentleman did not discover the trick until Archie informed him of the fact.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 4, 1885.
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