In searching for the "three Thompson brothers" who built some of the earliest structures in Arkansas City along with Channell, I came across the following family in the book Cowley County Heritage, published in 1990. Instead of Thomson, this family could have started out initially as "Thompson." Carl Thomson could have been the son of R. A. Thompson. See below.
Kansas 1875 Census, Bolton Township, Cowley County. (3/1/1875)
Name Age Sex Color Place/Birth Where From
R. A. Thompson 39 m w Canada Canada
Clarissa Thompson 35 f w Canada Canada
Carlos F. Thompson 14 m w Canada Canada
Herbert A. Thompson 12 m w Canada Canada
Clarence E. Thompson 7 m w Canada Canada
Lydia H. Thompson 67 f w Canada Canada
Wm. S. Thompson 31 m w Canada Canada
I believe the newspaper referred to "R. A. Thompson" as Adam Thompson.
Carlos Franklin Thomson came to Arkansas City from Canada in 1870, at the age of 10, to help his father in the lumber business. They were among the early builders in Arkansas City.
As a young man, Carlos, shortened to Carl, worked for Ranney-Davis Wholesale Company as a freighter. He carried food into Indian Territory as far south as Edmond, Oklahoma. Later, he married Elizabeth Andrews to which union was born seven children: Clara, Clarence, Ernie, Myra, Robert, Dick, Ira.
Their daughter, Myra, was a teacher in Cowley County rural schools and Clara and Ira died at a young age.
Elizabeth died in 1900 and Carl married Emma Drew, who had two daughters from a previous marriage: Lena and Beulah. Lena taught special education in Winfield and Beulah worked for the Arkansas City Traveler.
Carl and Emma had five children: Myron, Edith, Nina, Helen and William. In 1910, the moved from Oklahoma to Arkansas City and for many years lived on a farm on east Kansas Avenue. Carl and Emma lost two children: Helen and William.
Myron, nicknamed Mike, attended the Arkansas City schools and in 1922 went to work as an apprentice for the Santa Fe Railroad. After finishing his apprenticeship, he worked for the Santa Fe in Shawnee, Seminole, and Oklahoma City. He died in 1982.
Edith graduated from the Arkansas City schools. In 1938, she married James H. Shipp. She received a life certificate to teach from Pittsburg State Teachers College and in 1960 graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield. She taught school in Cowley County and Sumner County, Kansas, Kay County, Oklahoma, and Henry County, Iowa. She retired from the Arkansas City schools in 1971. In 1988, Jim and Edith retired from farming and moved to 1430 North A Street in Arkansas City, Kansas. They have no children.
Nina attended the Arkansas City schools. In 1929, she married Fred Gee and parented three children: Bette, Janell and Ronal. Nina worked at the Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield for ten years. In 1977, she retired from the Arkansas City Memorial Hospital. She and Fred, also retired, are living east of Arkansas City in the same home where they set up housekeeping in 1929.
Bette graduated from Arkansas City schools in 1950 and Kansas State College in 1957. Bette married Marvin Cranston in 1955 and produced two children. She currently works in a bank in Derby, Kansas.
Janell graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1955. Janell and Max Burton were married in 1955 and have two children. They reside in Newton where Janell sells real estate.
Ronal graduated from the Arkansas City High School in 1957 and the Junior College in 1959. Ronal married Charlotte Dickerman in 1958 and they have three children. Ronal owns and operates the Ark City Mirror and Glass Company in Arkansas City.
Carl Thomson died in 1929. He was buried in Parker Cemetery near Arkansas City. Emma died in 1939 and was buried in the Newkirk Cemetery near Newkirk, Oklahoma.
[It would be of interest to those interested in history and genealogy to learn if the above family was connected to the early builders of Arkansas City: the three Thompson brothers.]
Kansas 1875 Census Ninnescah Township, Cowley County, March 1, 1875.
Name age sex color Place/birth Where from
Adaline Thompson 65 f w New York Wisconsin
Estella Thompson 21 f w Wisconsin Wisconsin
Addison Thompson 19 m w Wisconsin Wisconsin
Sherman Thompson 15 m w Wisconsin Wisconsin
Winfield Courier, October 4, 1883.
On last Saturday morning a baby about two weeks old was found in a basket on the front steps of the Brettun House. With it was the following note, written in a neat feminine hand, without address or signature. "I leave the little babe with you because I think you will select someone that will be kind to it and raise it. I was married and deserted. He was a fine looking and talented man. I don't know where he is and I'm too poor to care for it, unless I had a home. It breaks my poor heart to give it up. Keep a record of it in the clerk's office, and if I get work, I will reclaim it, unless someone takes it to raise as their own. Its name is James Garfield, after our lamented President. I have some property coming to me eventually, but my people know nothing of my sad fate. They tried to keep me from marrying, and that is why I will not appeal to them. May the good Lord forgive me and watch over my darling child and bless those that give it sympathy."
Mrs. Chas. Harter took the little one in and cared for it until Sunday morning, when Mr. and Mrs. Addison Thompson, from near Seeley, a childless couple, heard of it and asked permission to take the babe, care for and raise it, which they were allowed to do.
[REPORT FROM HALL.]
Winfield Courier, February 26, 1880.
MARRIED: At the residence of D. W. Pierce, on Sunday last, by Squire G. L. Cole, Mr. Sherman Thompson and Miss Maggie Seehorn, all of this township.
From records, it appears that Alexander Thompson was 49 years of age in 1878. His spouse was "M. K." Thompson, age 46. Their post office address was "Winfield."
Winfield Courier, July 31, 1879.
We call attention to Mr. Alexander Thompson, a candidate for Register of Deeds. Mr. Thompson is one of the best farmers of Liberty township, has been a resident of this county for nine years, and is therefore one of the earliest settlers. He has been unfortunate in the loss of his left arm by an accident from a threshing machine at Maple City in this county.
[REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, September 11, 1879.
Vote for register of deeds.
1st ballot 2nd ballot 3rd ballot
I. H. Bonsall, 15, 13, 14
E. P. Kinne, 18, 14, 14
Jacob Nixon, 25, 43, 48
D. S. Wilkins, 18, 15, 15
Alex. Thompson, 1st ballot, 8
C. W. Roseberry, 2nd ballot, 3
Thompson withdrew after the first ballot.
Winfield Courier, August 10, 1882.
RECAP OF REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION, HELD AT THE OPERA HOUSE IN WINFIELD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1882, AT 10:00 A..M., CALLED TO ORDER BY D. A. MILLINGTON, CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNTY COMMITTEE.
Delegates entitled to seats.
Listed below is what little I have on David or David T. Thompson. Some of the entries might really pertain to David Thompson (father of the three Thompson boys who built the first structures in Arkansas City) or else Rev. David Thompson, who came to Arkansas City in 1874. I just do not know...MAW
Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.
List of marriage licenses issued during the month of May.
Winfield Courier, September 18, 1874.
Board met in regular session. Present: R. F. Burden and M. S. Roseberry.
And now comes David Thompson in pursuance of an order issued by the board to appear and correct his personal property assessment for the year 1874, and after hearing the evidence of the said Thompson under affirmation, it is ordered by the board that the county clerk increase the assessment of said Thompson $700 on the tax roll of 1874 in addition to that already returned by the assessor.
[DISTRICT COURT DOCKET: MARCH TERM.]
Winfield Courier, March 18, 1875.
[DISPOSITION OF DISTRICT COURT CASES.]
Winfield Courier, March 25, 1875.
465. Diantha T. Thompson, vs. David Thompson, dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1877.
FIRE. On last Wednesday night, at about 12 o'clock, during the rain, flames were seen in the direction of Judge McIntire's house, and a rush was made for the scene by those who chanced to be up at the time. On arriving at the fire, it was found to be the one just vacated by the widow of Jas. Barr, and owned by David T. Thompson. Mrs. Barr had moved out of the building in the morning, and no fire had been left, and no one was seen about in the evening until it was in a blaze. No cause can be assigned for the fire, except that it was the work of an incendiary. It was burned so completely that not a shingle or scrap of board could be seen afterwards.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 24, 1878.
FOR SALE. One blacksmith's shop and stable with two lots, across the street from Finney's livery stable, and four lots all together near James Benedict's; 160 acres of land with 30 acres improved, near Goff's, 3 miles north of town; five acres adjoining town site, on the northwest, sown in wheat, will be sold cheap for cash or on time.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 1, 1878.
27½ yards blue rag carpet at 38 cents per yard. MRS. D. T. THOMPSON.
Winfield Courier, May 2, 1878. Editorial Page.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 8, 1878.
All persons indebted to Mrs. D. T. Thompson, or having any business transactions, can settle the same with J. L. Huey.
[DISTRICT COURT DOCKET.]
Winfield Courier, May 1, 1879.
Winfield Courier, October 29, 1874.
We are indebted to Dr. Thompson, of Tisdale, for the following particulars of a most distressing accident. A young man by the name of William Patterson, in the employ of Mr. Newland, who lives near Silver Creek, was out hauling rock last Saturday, having with him a loaded gun for the purpose of killing chickens. Having loaded his wagon, he started for the house, standing on the load, holding the gun by the barrel with the breech resting on the edge of a rock. By some means, a jolt or something of that kind, the gun slipped off the stone and down through the rails used as a rack. It is supposed that the hammer struck one of the rails in going through, anyway, the gun was discharged. The contents entered at the pit of the stomach, passing inward and upward through the stomach, and lodged in the right lung. The poor man was knocked off the wagon and lay where he fell, until found a few moments afterwards by Mrs. Newland. He breathed a few times after being found and expired. A post mortem examination was held on the body on Sunday morning by Coroner Sim Moore, and the facts found substantially as above narrated. Mr. Patterson was a young man about 20 years of age, and had lived but about a year in the county. He was from Indiana.
There seems to be a sort of fatality about Mr. Newland's farm, as it will be remembered that some two months ago a young man was killed in a well on the same farm.
Winfield Courier, November 5, 1874.
Dr. Thompson has found a vein of coal one inch thick on his farm two miles south of Tisdale. In hopes of finding a thicker vein deeper down, he has bored two feet into the hard rock, and broke his drills. He will commence boring again in a few days, and either find coal or convince himself that there is no coal there. He reports the indications for a thick vein are good, and feels confident of success.
Winfield Courier, November 12, 1874.
Dr. Thompson will commence boring for coal again this week. BEATUS.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, December 10, 1874. Front Page.
LONG HARANGUE BY "A. B." AGAINST EDITOR SCOTT RE SCOTT BEING A JUDAS, ETC. WITH RESPECT TO THE LAST ELECTION. . . .
"Mr. Scott, at the Independent convention held at Tisdale, stated to Ed. Millard, secretary of the convention, in the hearing of John Mark and Justus Fisher, that C. R. Mitchell was an Independent man, and insisted on them giving him the nomination; stating that Pyburn would not accept, as he had too good a thing already. We all know now that he did accept, and gained his election by the unprinciples of C. M. Scott.
"Mitchell being defeated, Scott passed Dr. Thompson and stated to him that Mitchell's name was used entirely against his (Mitchell's) will, and that he should not have accepted the office even if nominated. How quick to turn his coat. . . .
"Again, at the Republican convention, held in Winfield, he (Scott) went to Dr. Thompson and asked him in the hearing of Capt. Harellson and Seth Chase, to support Mitchell, stating if the Tisdale delegates would vote for Mitchell that the Arkansas City delegates would support Moore. They refused to support him, and then of course the nominees were incapable, and men unfit for the office. Capable enough, to fill the office at the convention, but not degraded enough to be led by Scott, and hence he had to turn his back on them. . . ."
[TISDALE NEWS.]
Winfield Courier, December 10, 1874.
The Independent Order of Good Templars held their exhibition in the schoolhouse last evening, and was, upon the whole, a grand success. We noticed among the number present, our efficient County clerk, M. G. Troup and wife, with the interesting little face of the younger Troup, Cap. Harrelson, Dr. Thompson and daughters, and J. A. McGuire and family, and many others too numerous to mention.
[REPORTS FROM TOWNSHIP RELIEF COMMITTEES.]
Winfield Courier, December 17, 1874.
Meeting called to order by the Trustee, Philip Hedges, who was elected Chairman, E. P. Young was elected Secretary. The object of the meeting was stated by the chairman, viz: To appoint a committee of three to cooperate with the County Relief committee.
Committee was appointed consisting of J. J. Johnson, Philo Hedges, Q. Hawkins. Motion made and carried that the committee be increased to five: A. Thompson and J. A. McGuire, were appointed additional. P. E. HEDGES, Chairman.
[ITEMS ABOUT TISDALE.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 7, 1875.
Another relief meeting was held last Wednesday night, electing three additional committee members, viz: Seth Chase, Dr. Thompson, Mr. Whittaker.
[TISDALE ITEM.]
Winfield Courier, January 28, 1875.
Alexander Thompson had been charged with receiving 400 pounds of flour, and distributing the same among his needy neighbors without first hauling it to the north part of the township and turning it over to the chairman of the committee, Mr. J. J. Johnson, and allowing him to distribute the same among some of his neighbors who were also needy and who had been troubling him by intruding on his business and premises, by applying to him for rations, when he--like the devil on the mount--had nothing to give. A motion was carried that the committee make a statement of what they had done with the sufferers of the township. Mr. Thompson was called and stated that he had received 400 pounds of flour and some clothing, and had also distributed the same to the needy, and had the papers to show who and what amount each had received, and further that he had visited thirty-two families and taken a list of their wants, and reported the same to the county committee.
Mr. Johnson was next called, and while scratching his head, stated that he knew there were some families in the north part of the township who were suffering but he had done nothing to assist them.
Other members reported the same except Mr. McGuire; who gave an account of 100 pounds of meat received and distributed.
Other members reported the same except Mr. McGuire; who gave an account of 100 pounds of meat received and distributed.
But as Mr. Thompson was the only member of the committee who had taken any active part to relieve the needy and find out the want of the people; and as the Commissioners at their last meeting had made a new township off of the south part of Tisdale, it was moved and carried that the new township of Liberty take care of itself. As two of the committee lived in that territory, the chairman appointed two to fill the vacancy.
A vote of thanks was then given to Mr. Thompson for the active part he had taken as a member of the committee, and the good he had done in assisting the needy in his part of the township, while hisses loud and long went up against those who had been inactive and done nothing, and who were at the same time trying to censure the only member who had been true to his suffering neighbors.
But there will be no need of quarreling now, as one of the newly appointed committee, E. P. Young, has decided to take care of all the relief goods received, and store them away in his fine stone dwelling where they will be as safe as the goods he swindled some men of the east out of a few years ago.
But just now I learn that a request has been forwarded to the County Committee not to issue any relief goods to the said E. P. Young, as there is another meeting to be called and Mr. Young relieved of all the trouble he was about to be put to, in storing away what the people need, as the citizens look upon him as a man unfit to handle anything that belongs to a suffering and needy people. I presume they judge the future by the past. JEFF.
Winfield Courier, June 10, 1875.
Business is rather lively in Tisdale at present. S. S. Moore is busy making out proofs for the land office. J. A. McGuire is doing a fine business and selling cheap. Napier, Smiley & Co., have more work on hand than they can do. A cow, belonging to Mrs. Lawson, living three miles north of Tisdale, was killed by lightning last Friday morning. Old Dr. Thompson is about as usual, but judging from the way he has to ride about, we should judge business was brisk.
Winfield Courier, October 28, 1875.
Mr. Gould, who has been under the care of Dr. Thompson, is able to be about again.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 1, 1877.
Mr. Thompson, of Tisdale Township, we learn, will be a candidate for Registrar of Deeds this fall.
Winfield Courier, August 16, 1877.
Dr. Thompson, a true blue Republican of Tisdale, called Tuesday.
Winfield Courier, May 23, 1878.
Dr. Thompson, of Tisdale, was in town last week courting.
It appears that Dr. Thompson moved to Maple City after the last entry...
Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.
Every unfortunate denizen of this mundane sphere, however fortunate he may be, must meet with trials and tribulations at some period of his existence. Thus has it been with our friend, C. C. Harris. Last Saturday, as on several preceding Saturdays, he drove over to the place, where he could pass the Sabbath day in quiet meditation, far removed from the busy haunts of men. He arose bright and early in the morning, and observing a crowd gathered curiously around some object, he proceeded to investigate and found his buggy standing in the middle of the street loaded with hay, the wheels gone, and in their places the wheels of Dr. Thompson's wagon, with the general rule as to front and back wheels reversed. A search was instituted and one of his wheels was found in the private office of W. H. Gould, another back of his dwelling, another in the rear of John Drury's, and the fourth at James Wilkie's. Mr. Harris said he didn't mind the joke, but the disposition of the wheels was more than he could bear. We are not aware of any opposition to Mr. Harris' visits here, except it be from Mr. O'Hare, who was here Saturday afternoon, but as he was accompanied by our respected county attorney, we cannot think he had anything to do with it. DOT. Maple City, April 8th.
[MAPLE CITY CORRESPONDENT: NAME NOT GIVEN.]
Winfield Courier, May 8, 1884.
There is much sickness throughout the country here now, and Dr. Thompson is on the go almost day and night.
[SPRING CREEK CORRESPONDENT: "JEMIMA."]
Winfield Courier, June 5, 1884.
Mrs. W. J. Pointer has quite a painful bone-felon for which she is being treated by Dr. Thompson, of Maple City.
[MAPLE CITY CORRESPONDENT: "O. N."]
Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.
There is considerable sickness in this vicinity and Dr. Thompson is kept busy day and night visiting patients. E. E. Howe is building an addition to his livery stable; Frank Gilkey is building a nice residence on his farm south of town.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 5, 1885.
Constable H. H. Siverd brought Dr. Samuel Thompson in from Maple City, Tuesday, charged with illegally selling the ardent. The Doctor plead guilty in Justice Snow's court and got off with one hundred and forty-five dollars fine and costs. Verily, the way of the transgressor is thorny.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 7, 1885.
Dr. Samuel Thompson of Maple City was arrested Tuesday and taken to Winfield to be tried for the charge of selling liquor illegally. Thompson plead guilty, but all the same it will take within the neighborhood of $150 to settle the matter. He lies in jail now.
[EDITORIAL PAGE: LAWSUIT BY GEORGE L. THOMPSON.]
Winfield Courier, April 17, 1874.
Suit has been commenced in the U. S. Circuit Court of the District of Kansas, by one George L. Thompson, for the recovery of something over $6,000, interest included, for which he holds the warrants of this county. Who Mr. Thompson is, we know not, neither does it matter for the purpose of this article. The best legal talent concur in the opinion that judgment will be rendered against the county, for the amount claimed, and the costs of the suit.
The COURIER is charged with being in some way the remote cause of the action against the county, because it is alleged that we opposed bonding the debt. Here is what we did say in the COURIER of Feb. 6th, last.
We understand, since our arrival at home, that an effort is being made to have Mr. Martin procure the necessary legislation allowing the Board of County Commissioners to fund or rather bond the county indebtedness. We do not believe that the people of Cowley County wish this thing done. Twelve months ago, the circumstances were altogether different. Then we had a Courthouse to build, and many thought it necessary to provide funds for that. But now our county buildings are all complete, we can see no necessity for it. We are very well aware that it would be money in the pockets of a few, for instance, county officials, who have to take most or all their fees in scrip. But we are now hopeful that the tax next year, with care and economy, will clear the county almost, if not altogether, of debt. In the present state of affairs, we would not favor any bill authorizing the Board to bond the debt, without first submitting the question to a vote of the people of the county. And we hope that whatever legislation Mr. Martin secures in that particular will provide that the question be so submitted. We would be glad to hear from our readers on this subject, that we may act understandingly in the matter and take such action as will place the county on the best financial basis, having due regard for those who held the county's 'promises to pay.'
It will be seen that the main feature of the above article is to submit the proposition to the voters of the county. If the majority of the legal voters think it would be best to bond the debt, they can so express themselves, and then should it turn out to be a bad bargain, they can blame no one but themselves.
But it is useless to argue the point now; no enabling act was passed, and consequently, the Board can take no action in the matter, unless they may proceed under the act of a year ago, and bond $15,000 of the debt, which is all that act will admit. But it is a "leetle" queer that the very argument we made use of last year in favor of bonding the debt, should be used against us this year, by those who opposed the measure, and signed a remonstrance against it last year.
Whatever else the COURIER may be accused of, ambiguity is certainly not one of our failings; we endeavor to make ourselves understood. The COURIER frankly gives its reasons for the faith it held a year ago. Here they are: "Twelve months ago the circumstances were altogether different. Then we had a Courthouse to build, and many thought it necessary to provide funds for that. But now our county buildings are complete, we see no necessity for it." There, gentlemen, are the COURIER's reasons for its seeming opposition to the proposition to bond the county debt. Now, gentlemen, you who signed a remonstrance against it last year and talked, and argued against it, you who denounced those who favored it as being a ring of county officials, to defend the county, what has come over the spirit of your dreams, that you now so ardently advocate what you denounced as a steal last year? Did you oppose it because you hadn't all the scrip you wanted? And favor it now because you have your wallets full of warrants ready to convert into the bonds of the county? Honest, straightforward answers will relieve the public mind wonderfully.
Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.
Hon. E. S. Torrance is in attendance upon the U. S. District Court, at Leavenworth, on behalf of the county in the case of George L. Thompson, versus Cowley County.
Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.
Before Judge Miller of the U. S. circuit court, sitting in Leavenworth last week, G. L. Thompson obtained a judgment against Cowley County upon unpaid county scrip for $6,299.48.
Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.
In the Traveler report of the judgment taken against the county by Geo. L. Thompson, it erroneously gives it as "Scrip issued for the building of the courthouse." This is incorrect. It was not the scrip issued to build the courthouse on which the county was sued.
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[THE POST OFFICE RING.]
Winfield Courier, September 25, 1874. [Editorial by James Kelly.]
Last week the Legislature met in extra session to relieve the destitute. Martin went to Topeka. Just before he went to take his seat, he had an interesting interview with members of the "ring." We understand they went in a carriage to his residence in the country and what took place at that interview, of course we can't tell, except by what the Hon. William did when he reached Topeka. The second bill introduced into the House was "House bill No. 2 by William Martin to bond the debt of Cowley County." It is no measure of relief, no stay of law, no postponement of taxes, no appropriation for the needy, no act of any kind for the relief of the poverty stricken of Cowley County, but an act to convert the scrip of Read & Robinson, Geo. L. Thompson, J. C. Horton, et al, into Cowley County bonds. This, too, in the face of the well known opposition of the taxpayers of Cowley County to bonds of any kind.
Winfield Courier, March 18, 1875.
Under the law passed in 1872, authorizing the county board to issue bonds to the amount of $15,000, the board has issued $9,300--$7,000 of which was delivered to J. C. Horton of Lawrence, in payment of the judgment rendered against the county, and in favor of Geo. L. Thompson. The $5,400 in favor of M. L. Read, and $300 in favor of E. C. Haywood, await the signature of the chairman of the board.
[BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]
Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1876. Front Page.
It appearing to the Board that a warrant was issued in favor of A. S. Thomas for $40.45, on the 19th day of May, 1874, and numbered 861, for costs as Clerk of the U. S. District Court; and that afterward said Thomas was paid by G. L. Thompson, and said Thompson received Cowley County bonds in payment of a certain judgment and said costs: it is hereby ordered that said warrant number 361 be canceled and destroyed.
I do not know if George Thompson of Silver Creek township was the George L. Thompson who brought suit...
Winfield Courier, January 11, 1877.
A pleasant call from Geo. Thompson, of Silver Creek, on Wednesday.
Winfield Courier, June 27, 1878.
In the storm on the 12th inst., Mr. Hammond, on Silver Creek, lost 16 acres of wheat, some hogs, and all his hens; Levi Weimer, 4 acres of wheat, corn badly damaged; James Greenshield, 10 acres of wheat; John Mark, 4 acres of wheat, corn badly damaged; J. Fisher, 20 acres of wheat, 18 acres of corn nearly ruined; Geo. Thompson, 10 acres of wheat; Isaac Stell, 18 acres of wheat; Mr. Collier, 10 acres of wheat; Sam'l. Alexander, 17 acres of wheat. Mr. Collier's whole farm was submerged, and if it had not been for the timely assistance of neighbors, the family would no doubt all have perished.
Kansas 1875 Census Cedar Township, Cowley County, March 1, 1875.
Name age sex color Place/birth Where from
Henry Thompson 59 m w Massachusetts Missouri
Margret Thompson 46 f w Ireland Missouri
Isaac Thompson 15 m w Missouri Missouri
Daniel Thompson 13 m w Missouri Missouri
Cathrine Thompson 2 f w Missouri Missouri
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[COMMUNICATION FROM "CHEROKEE"--CEDAR TOWNSHIP.]
Winfield Courier, February 25, 1875.
Since writing the above, I was informed that the township committee have called a meeting for next Saturday night, the 13th, as they are going to resign.
Your correspondent had this letter ready to mail, but decided to wait and see what was done at the meeting.
Since then the committee received about 360 pounds of corn meal and some clothing, which was distributed among the people.
The meeting just spoken of was held at the Day schoolhouse and was well attended. William Callahan was called to the chair and J. W. Belles was appointed secretary of the meeting.
Messrs. Willey and Morgan, of the Committee, were present and tendered their resignations, which were accepted by the people. Sanford Day made a motion that Mr. Frazee be removed from the committee and that there be three new committeemen elected; motion carried.
Mr. Willey was then nominated, but utterly refused to accept. He said he had had all the honors he desired in that line at present.
After considerable filibustering the following gentlemen were elected Committee: Sanford Day, Esq., Mr. Henry Thompson, and Wm. Morgan. I believe there was no fault found with Mr. Frazee, but he had expressed a wish to some of his friends that there would be a reorganization of the township, and that he be released. Respectfully, CHEROKEE.
[DISTRICT COURT DOCKET: MARCH TERM.]
Winfield Courier, March 18, 1875.
Winfield Courier, January 13, 1876.
MYERS, DAY & THOMPSON, of Cedar Township, have taken a contract to stir 400 acres of land on the Kaw reservation in the Indian Territory at $2 per acre. The Kaw reserve joins the county on the south, and east of the Arkansas.
Winfield Courier, September 27, 1877.
Winfield Courier, January 24, 1878.
ED. COURIER. Mr. Henry Thompson is in a dangerous condition, suffering greatly from a chronic sore leg. He is afraid he will lose it.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 1, 1878.
Mr. A. H. Smith, the genial Otto postmaster, is sowing 80 acres of flax. Flax that if you can! He is also planting ten bushels of hedge seed. Hedge that if you can! Mr. Donald Jay has 160 rods of the best stone fence I ever saw, just completed. Our Wheat crop is just as nice as nice can be, all headed out finely. Our assessor has completed his assessment in this township, and has given better satisfaction than any assessor we ever had, by a big majority.
Mr. W. W. Wills' house was burnt on the 23rd, between 12 and 1 o'clock, with all it contained. Mr. and Mrs. Wills were helping Mr. and Mrs. Thompson slaughter, and had left two little girls alone. The little girls cooked their dinners, and after eating, went out to play, and the entire inside of the house was aflame before they knew of it. Mr. D. W. Willy was the first one on the ground, and succeeded in saving a tub of pork. That was all that was saved. The house was a pine house, and burned up quickly. Mr. Wills is a newcomer, and very hard run. This is a fearful blow on him. W. A. METCALF.
[CEDAR TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "I GUESS."]
Winfield Courier, May 2, 1878.
The residence of Mr. W. W. Wills was burned with everything it contained. Mr. and Mrs. Wills were helping Mr. Thompson slaughter and the house was left in charge of two little girls aged about eight years. The children cooked and ate their dinner, then went out to play and the house was almost consumed before they knew it was on fire. Mr. D. W. Willey was the first one on the ground and succeeded in saving a tub of meat. This was everything that was saved. The house was of pine and burned like tinder. Mr. Wills is a newcomer and very hard run and this falls with crushing weight on him. I GUESS. April 25th, 1878.
Winfield Courier, February 27, 1879.
Business is reviving somewhat down here. The hog men have completely cleaned up the hog crop. There is some demand for land. Henry Thompson sold his claim of 160 acres, with a double box house, shed corral, peach orchard, and about 40 acres in cultivation for $200.
SPECULATION ON MY PART:
Daniel Thompson would have been about 17 years of age in 1879. Is it possible that the following story applies to both Henry Thompson and son, Daniel? MAW
Arkansas City Traveler, September 3, 1879 - Editorial Page.
Thursday evening about 6 o'clock one of the guys to the derrick in one of the stone quarries southeast of the city [Winfield], now being worked by the bridge men, broke, letting the mast fall. In its fall it struck and brushed under it a young man by the name of Dan Thompson, who has been working in the quarry. When it fell, an unusually fine stone was being drawn up, and the young man, a minute before the accident, had remarked: "What a nice stone that is--I would like to jump on and go right up to heaven." A companion asked why he didn't, and he made a start as if he was going to get on, moving toward the stone, when the guy broke and he was stricken down. Drs. Ricketts, Wolf, and Cole were called. He received prompt medical attention, but there is no hope of his recovery.
A brother of the young man was killed within the last two years, in a well, and his mother died only this spring. His father is a poor man--camping out on the open prairie, and has a hard time to get along; hence, Mr. Louis, the contractor, with a liberality that is certainly commendable, has undertaken to pay expenses of the sickness and of his funeral should he die.
LATER. The young man died since the above was put in type, and will be buried this afternoon at 1 o'clock. Funeral from the residence of Mr. Dodson, on the Howland tract southeast of the city. Telegram.
Winfield Courier, September 23, 1875.
John R. Thompson, of Richland, one of the farmers in Cowley County, went up to Wichita and brought down two fine imported Poland China hogs this week.
Winfield Courier, January 6, 1876.
1. TOWNSHIP.
2. DATE OF ORGANIZATION.
3. NO. OF SQUARE MILES.
4. POPULATION AT PRESENT.
5. ACRES IN CULTIVATION.
6. ACRES IN WHEAT, DECEMBER 1875.
7. REAL VALUATION OF PROPERTY (IN DOLLARS).
8. FIRST TRUSTEES APPOINTED OR ELECTED.
#1 #2 #3 #4 #8
RICHLAND JUNE 27, 1871. 70 599 J. R. THOMPSON
Winfield Courier, September 21, 1876.
Wm. Morrow, Sheridan Township; G. S. Story, Maple; J. C. Roberts, Winfield; Rudolph Hite, Dexter; J. R. Thompson, Richland; T. B. Myers, Winfield; Hiram Blenden, Spring Creek; J. C. Campbell, Windsor; D. Francisco, Silverdale; A. S. Capper, Nennescah; S. D. Tolles, Pleasant Valley; Jas. Aley, Otter.
Winfield Courier, October 5, 1876.
John R. Thompson, one of the sterling farmers of Richland Township, left his cattle ranche, upon invitation of Sheriff Walker, and is in town serving his country in the capacity of a petit juror.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 20, 1876.
The following is the list of jurymen drawn for the next term of court.
Winfield Courier, January 4, 1877.
ED. COURIER: Floral Grange elected their officers at the last regular meeting in December, the 22nd inst. Jolly Sam Phoenix, Master; J. R. Thompson, Overseer; R. Thursk, Lecturer; T. Dicken, Stewart; J. H. Howard, Chaplain; C. R. Turner, Treasurer; J. O. Vanorsdal, Secretary; J. Casper, Gate Keeper; Mrs. N. Dickens, Ceres; Mrs. E. Thompson, Pomona; Mrs. M. C. Vanorsdal, Flora; Mrs. Jennie Phelps, L. A. Stewart.
Installation of officers will take place the second Friday night in January, the 12th prox. Floral Grange is not dead. It holds two regular meetings each month, has good attendance, and pleasant meetings.
Winfield Courier, September 13, 1877.
The Republicans of Richland Township, Cowley County, met pursuant to call at the Floral schoolhouse Sept. 8, 1877.
On motion N. J. Larkin was chosen chairman and James Groom secretary.
On motion Samuel Groom and John R. Thompson were elected delegates to the county convention by acclamation.
Winfield Courier, September 20, 1877.
The following persons are elected delegates to the Republican convention at the Courthouse next Saturday.
Winfield Courier, September 27, 1877.
Winfield Courier, November 1, 1877.
The republicans of Richland Township met in convention Oct. 27th, with D. C. Stevens, chairman, and S. W. Phoenix, secretary, when the following nominations were made.
The following named gentlemen were elected as township republican committee: D. C. Stevens, E. B. Stone, and J. R. Thompson.
Winfield Courier, March 28, 1878.
Second paragraph has something about Little Thompson having troubles keeping his cattle out of his neighbor's wheat.
John R. Thompson and J. W. Miller start soon for Kansas City with a carload of fat cattle and another of fat hogs. MORE ANON.
Winfield Courier, April 4, 1878.
Miller and Thompson, who started for Kansas City with stock, returned sooner than they were expected. They disposed of the stock at Wichita, getting $3 and $3.40 per hundred for their cattle and $2.50 for hogs.
Winfield Courier, May 2, 1878.
DEAR COURIER: The secretary's report of the Richland Sunday school was on motion of S. W. Phoenix, ordered to be sent to the COURIER for publication. It is as follows.
Organized May 14, 1876, with 52 scholars in six classes, T. R. Carson, Superintendent. Enrolled during first quarter: 71.
Average attendance: 38. Teachers: 6. Average attendance: 4.
Outlay, $1.50 for Berean lesson; $1.00 for banner; total $2.50.
It is demonstrated that it is not cash but earnest work which makes a good Sunday school.
Second term commenced Oct. 29, 1876. 23 Sundays, less 3 missed on account of the weather. Enrollment: 76. Average attendance: 35. Teachers: 4. Expenses $2.60.
Third term commenced April 1, 1877. J. R. Thompson, superintendent; T. B. Carson, Asst. Supt.; N. J. Larkin, Sec.; T. D. Givler, Treas.; Mrs. A. L. Phoenix, Chor.
Average attendance scholars: 34. Teachers: 5. Expenses $7.80, including express charges on song books and on library $2.65. Had a picnic in the grove which was a success. Rev. J. L. Rushbridge, speaker; refreshment stand by J. W. Groom and assistants of which the net proceeds were $20.80, and devoted to the purchase of a library.
Fourth term commenced Sept. 30, 1877. J. R. Thompson, superintendent; T. D. Givler, assistant; C. Sturm, librarian; T. R. Carson, treasurer; N. J. Larkin, secretary; T. R. Carson, Chor.
Winfield Courier, August 15, 1878.
We are going to have a weekly mail direct from Winfield to Polo; good.
Threshing wheat is the main business here just now. D. Ginler's upland wheat yielded 19 bushels to the acre. It was threshed by Phoenix & Thompson on a Westinghouse Vibrator. They threshed in just five hours 242 bushels of wheat and 181 bushels of oats and cut twice and when done there was no waste, not a bushel to gather up under or about the machine. The next day they went to H. H. Hookers and threshed 520 bushels of wheat in one day and cut three times. They run by horsepower with ten horses; in a word, they have an excellent Vibrator and know how to run it.
Winfield Courier, March 20, 1879.
The following are the officers of the Cowley County Sabbath School Convention.
President: R. C. Story; Vice President: W. M. Sleeth; Secretary: F. S. Jennings; Assistant Secretary: H. E. Asp; Treasurer: James Harden.
Executive Committee: R. C. Story, F. S. Jennings, T. R. Bryan, Will Mowry, E. W. Jones, John R. Thompson, and A. S. Williams.
Winfield Courier, April 15, 1880.
John R. Thompson, of Richland, delivered a fine lot of fat hogs on Tuesday.
[REPORT FROM "SIMON" - FLORAL.]
Winfield Courier, January 27, 1881.
Two of Mr. Thompson's boys are sick of bilious fever.
Rev. Thompson is holding a protracted meeting at Richland.
Winfield Courier, June 16, 1881.
John R. Thompson had some 200 acres of wheat and corn badly damaged, and many of his farming implements used up. His large orchard is almost a total ruin.
[THE OLD SOLDIERS - GETTING READY FOR THE REUNION.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 6, 1881 - FRONT PAGE.
Below will be found the proceedings of township meetings, organizations, and muster rolls as far as heard from. The last week before the reunion we will publish the muster rolls
complete.
[COUNTY CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, May 18, 1882.
Richland Township, Delegates: J. R. Thompson, C. F. McPherson, S. W. Phenix, Dan'l. Maher, L. B. Stone. No alternates.
Winfield Courier, August 10, 1882.
RECAP OF REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION, HELD AT THE OPERA HOUSE IN WINFIELD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1882, AT 10:00 A..M., CALLED TO ORDER BY D. A. MILLINGTON, CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNTY COMMITTEE.
S. P. Strong, Rock, elected temporary chairman; W. D. Mowry, Creswell, secretary.
Committees:--
Credentials: J. L. Parsons, H. Brotherton, P. McCommon, M. Christopher, M. S. Teter, T. A. Blanchard, G. M. Hawkins.
Permanent Organization: C. L. Swarts, Nathan Brooks, H. C. Catlin, D. M. Hopkins,
D. S. Haynes, T. M. Dicken, L. K. Bonnewell.
Rules and order of business: H. E. Asp, D. P. Marshall, J. B. Nipp, James Utt, W. J. Wilson, P. T. Walton, Barney Shriver.
Resolutions: T. H. Soward, Frank Akers, W. J. Bonnewell, J. R. Thompson, Evan James, Samson Johnson, Z. Carlisle.
Delegates entitled to seats.
[REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, September 6, 1883.
Committee on credentials reported the following named delegates and alternates for their respective townships.
RICHLAND: Lewis Stephens, H. H. Hooker, Danl. Maher, J. R. Thompson.
Alternates: J. R. Cottingham, S. W. Phoenix, A. Stephens, P. Robins.
Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.
Mr. J. R. Thompson brings us two ears of corn each thirteen inches long and weighing a pound and a half. These two ears would be about all a horse would want at one feed.
Question: Did J. R. Thompson move from Richland Township to Walnut Township or is this another J. R. Thompson?
[FAIR.]
Winfield Courier, October 4, 1883.
Stallion foal of 1883, J. R. Thompson, Walnut, 1st premium; M. L. Read, Winfield, second.
Winfield Courier, December 20, 1883.
John R. Thompson marketed four Poland China hogs Wednesday which weighed 1,010 pounds--an average of 510 each. Mr. Gilleland purchased them at 5 cents per pound: one hundred and two dollars.
Not certain if this is the same J. R. Thompson...
Winfield Courier, August 21, 1884.
The primary convention to select three delegates to the District Convention to be held at Burden on the 20th, met at Summit schoolhouse Friday, August 15, at 2 o'clock p.m.
T. R. Carson was elected chairman; N. J. Larkin, secretary.
The following named delegates were selected: D. C. Stephens, J. P. Groom, and Marion Daniel.
And alternates, to-wit: J. S. Hamilton, J. R. Thompson, and Phillip Stuber.
Again, not certain if this is the same J. R. Thompson...
Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 8, 1885.
Recap: John R. Thompson, Administrator, for the estate of John W. Miller, deceased.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 20, 1885.
We learn that Mr. Holt has rented his grain and stock farm to Mr. J. R. Thompson for a term of one year, and will take up his abode in the suburbs of Wilmot, having already purchased 5 acres of land from the Wilmot Town company. He expects to erect a residence thereon this fall.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1882.
The mail contract from Arkansas City to Osage Agency was let to Mr. M. A. Thompson, of Sedalia, Missouri, for $970 per year, to be carried three times each week. The route from this place to Caldwell three times a week was let for $490.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 11, 1885.
Miss Nellie E. Thompson, the new music teacher, whose card will be found on this page, is now staying at the residence of Mrs. J. P. Johnson. She has rented music rooms in the Commercial Block, which she will occupy as soon as her piano arrives. The graceful and accomplished lady is welcomed to our midst and recommended to our patrons.
CARD. Miss Nellie E. Thompson. Teacher of music, painting, and embroidery. Orders filled for china painting, hand painted dresses, bonnet crowns, and fancy work. Sheet music supplied. Call at Mrs. J. P. Johnson's.
Arkansas City Republican, November 28, 1885.
T. D. Richardson traded his resident property in the first ward to M. A. Thompson, of Harper County, for 480 acres of farming land yesterday. The consideration of the land was $4,500. Meigs & Nelson made the sale.
Arkansas City Traveler, December 2, 1885.
Mr. M. A. Thompson, of Harper, Kansas, has purchased T. D. Richardson's residence and will take possession in about two weeks. He expresses himself much pleased with the stir and hustle that surround him here.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, December 5, 1885.
Meigs & Nelson traded the property belonging to M. A. Thompson, lately owned by T. D. Richardson, to Chas. Bryant, Wednesday, for Mr. Bryant's resident property in the second ward. Judge Bryant will reside in his first ward property.
Arkansas City Republican, December 12, 1885.
M. A. Thompson and family will move here from Harper next week and occupy their recent resident property, purchased of Chas. Bryant. Mr. Thompson is the father of Miss Nellie, with whom our citizens have become acquainted in the six months just gone by.
Arkansas City Republican, December 19, 1885.
A Magazine and Review Club was organized at Mrs. Childs' Wednesday evening. The magazines and reviews taken are Harper's Weekly, Century Magazine of American History, North American Review, St. Nicholas, The Decorator, Lippencott's Eclectic, Art Journal, and Atlantic. Members are Mr. and Mrs. Childs, Dr. and Mrs. Parsons, Maj. and Mrs. Searing, Mr. and Mrs. Meeker, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Ingersoll, Miss Thompson, Prof. and Mrs. Weir, Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell. Mr. Childs was elected secretary and treasurer.
Arkansas City Republican, December 19, 1885.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church gave their concert Tuesday evening in Highland Opera House. A large audience was in attendance and thus in every respect the entertainment was made a success. The performances bespeak well of the musical talent of Arkansas City. Our space this week is quite limited, therefore, we cannot mention the performers individually in detail. Little Miss Bertha Eddy and Master Geo. Fairclo rendered the song of the "Little Milkmaid" so charmingly that they captivated the audience. "Come where the Lilies Bloom," by the quartette (Messrs. Hutchison and Meeker and Mesdames Eddy and Newman) was especially well rendered. Mrs. J. O. Campbell sang the beautiful solo, "When the Tide Comes In," superbly and pleased the audience so well that they would not allow her to retire without favoring them with another song. The "Song of Seven" was well rendered by Misses Pearl Newman, Mary Love, Mary Theaker, Abbie Hamilton, Flora Gould, Nellie Thompson, and Belle Everett. The recitation of Miss Lillie Cunningham was pleasing and the lady was long and loudly applauded. All the performers received frequent and hearty encores.
Arkansas City Republican, March 6, 1886.
M. A. Thompson went over to Harper County Wednesday to finish up his business relation there.
Arkansas City Republican, May 15, 1886.
M. A. Thompson is building an addition to his residence in the second ward.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, May 22, 1886. From Tuesday's Daily.
Elegant invitations have been issued for a grand reception at the home of Miss Nellie Thompson Wednesday evening, May 26.
Arkansas City Republican, May 29, 1886.
Wednesday night will be remembered by all having the pleasure to attend Miss Nellie Thompson's reception, as "a pearly in memory's casket." Although following one of the hottest days of the season, the evening was not extremely warm--thanks to our climate. We will not attempt to describe the costumes of the ladies, indeed, all present showed good taste in dress, while many of the trousseaus were elegant. The company was musically entertained by Miss Hamilton, Mrs. Meeker, and Mrs. Nellie Wyckoff, discoursing waltzes, which were enjoyed by all, and utilized by those who delight in the "mazy."
Following are the parties who were present.
Mr. and Mrs. Hess, Mr. and Mrs. Meeker, Mr. and Mrs. Kingsbury, Mr. and Mrs. Coombs, Mr. and Mrs. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Wyckoff, Mr. and Mrs. Childs, Miss Love, Miss Theaker, Miss Thompson, Miss Fannie Cunningham, Miss Berkey, Miss Eva Hasie, Miss McMullen, Miss Young, Miss Hamilton, Miss Grosscup, Miss Kingsbury, Miss Walton, Miss Guthrie, Miss Martin, Miss Funk, Miss Beale, Miss Gatwood, Miss Wagner; and Messrs. Adams, Balyeat, Behrend, Burress, Chapel, Coburn, Deering, Gould, Hoover, Hutchison, Hawk, Rhodes, Salisbury, Love, Wagner, Rogers.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 17, 1886. From Friday's Daily.
Miss Gracie Thompson gave a party at her home last evening. Her sister, Miss Nellie, and Miss Lizzie Bent, assisted her in doing the honors of the occasion and furnishing the guests with music and amusement. These ladies have the happy faculty of entertaining and it is needless to say that the guests had a very pleasant time, having no reason to feel dull and insipid. Games at cards, dancing, and other amusements were indulged in. The pleasure-seekers were regaled with ice cream, cake, etc. It is, perhaps, indiscreet to say that the party went serenading, since Guy and the humble reporter were along, whose soft, melodious voices greatly exercised the virtuous inhabitants of Arkansas City. They serenaded one young lady by singing "Peek-a-boo." The lady expressed her pleasure at being thus serenaded by saying she was sorry that the water works were not finished as she would like to turn on the hose.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 27, 1886. From Friday's Daily.
The "Where Next," is the name of a society organization in this city. They meet next Thursday evening at the home of Miss Nellie Thompson.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 1, 1886.
F. E. Kelly, a solid man of Harper, spent a day or two in town, with his wife, the guests of M. A. Thompson, our new mail contractor. He is deeply impressed with the business advantages in our city, and intimates a desire to become one of us.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, September 4, 1886. From Friday's Daily.
The "Where Next" met last evening at the home of Miss Nellie Thompson. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Dancing, games, and "Chestnut Bells" furnished amusements. M. M. Rhodes rendered the "latest" musical production and the society showed their appreciation of it by applauding lustily.
Arkansas City Traveler, September 29, 1886.
We were favored on Monday with a visit from M. A. Thompson, of the city, accompanied by our brother quill, Cad Allsa of The Winfield Tribune. The latter is an experienced newspaper man, and is infusing a good share of spine and variety into his columns.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 2, 1886. From Monday's Daily.
Cad. Allard, of the Winfield Tribune, came down to the great Sand-hill yesterday to visit his friends, the family of M. A. Thompson. This morning Bro. Allard called at the REPUBLICAN sanctum and indulged in a few moments of journalistic social chat. Mr. Allard informs us that he is making the Tribune paying property.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 29, 1887. From Wednesday's Daily.
M. A. Thompson sold his Sumner County farm to E. A. Barron yesterday afternoon for $2,500.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 29, 1887. From Wednesday's Daily.
M. A. Thompson sold his property known as the Jack Collin place, yesterday, to Major L. E. Woodin for $3,500.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 29, 1887. From Wednesday's Daily.
Maj. L. E. Woodin purchased of E. A. Barron resident property on north 6th street yesterday. The consideration was $2,000.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, January 29, 1887. From Wednesday's Daily.
Major L. E. Woodin has sold his interest in the Star Livery Stable for $4,000. He will retire from business the first of next month. M. A. Thompson was the purchaser.
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 5, 1887. From Tuesday's Daily.
Today Maj. Woodin retires from the Star Livery firm and his successor, M. A. Thompson, takes possession. We regret to see the Major retire.
I am not certain about this particular Thompson...
First entries in 1879 refer to him only as M. Thompson or M. M. Thompson.
Later they refer to him as "Major Thompson" or "Major M. Thompson."
Winfield Courier, March 20, 1879.
Col. Loomis and M. Thompson started for Leadville, Colorado, with a carload of pork last Tuesday.
Winfield Courier, May 8, 1879.
Col. Loomis and M. M. Thompson returned from Leadville last Saturday evening, and report everything booming out there. They did not sell their pork, but stored it in Leadville to wait for a rise in prices. They say the roads are lined with wagons going in and footmen coming out, and that there is a general feeling of distrust among the people who have been lured there by the prospect of getting rich in a day, only to find thousands and thousands under the same circumstances as they are, and not getting rich very fast, either.
Winfield Courier, May 29, 1879.
M. M. Thompson has purchased A. T. Shenneman's interest in the livery business on Ninth Avenue. Mr. Shenneman will now devote his time to harvesting his 150 acres of wheat in Vernon township, and improving his fine farm.
Winfield Courier, June 12, 1879.
Wilson & Thompson are putting on a forty foot addition on their livery stable, to be used as a carriage house. The proprietors intend to make this the "boss" livery stable in the country, and they know exactly how to do it.
Winfield Courier, July 3, 1879.
Our enterprising liverymen, Messrs. Wilson & Thompson, continue making improvements in their barn. The latest addition is a harness room.
Winfield Courier, July 24, 1879.
A team standing in front of Dan Miller's shop got frightened last Monday and went tearing down Main street with the wagon at their heels. They were finally stopped in front of Wilson & Thompson's livery stable with the wagon minus one wheel.
Winfield Courier, November 20, 1879.
Wilson & Thompson are putting an eight foot stone pavement in front of their livery stable.
Winfield Courier, December 4, 1879.
Mr. M. Thompson has sold his interest in the livery business on Ninth avenue to his partner, A. G. Wilson, and is once more a gentleman of leisure. Mr. Wilson has made additions to the stock equipage of the stable and proposes to make it as near first class as can be done.
Winfield Courier, January 8, 1880.
Major Thompson has purchased the Winfield Restaurant from Mr. Hitchcock. This is one of the neatest and pleasantest places in the city, and under the management of Mr. Thompson, will soon be a popular resort.
Winfield Courier, January 22, 1880.
Major Thompson has built an addition to his restaurant.
Winfield Courier, March 11, 1880.
Major Thompson, with his characteristic enterprise, has eclipsed all of his competitors in the way of a sign. We did not learn which one of his boarders suggested the idea so artistically portrayed by Herrington, but suppose it must have been Judge Brush.
Winfield Courier, March 18, 1880.
Mr. J. W. Leslie, an old resident of this county, has purchased Major Thompson's restaurant property. Mr. Leslie goes in to win.
Winfield Courier, April 1, 1880.
Major Thompson, J. E. Saint, and Geo. Gulley, of Winfield, made a pleasant call yesterday and took a look over our city. Mr. Saint is one of the reportorial staff of the COURIER, one of the most enterprising journals in the state. Mr. Thompson purchased the corner lot opposite the Medicine Lodge Hotel, of A. W. Little, and will begin the erection of a brick building on the same in a few weeks. Medicine Lodge Cresset.
Winfield Courier, April 15, 1880.
It has been rumored that Major Thompson, the Winfield capitalist, will be here in a few weeks to purchase some more corner lots, put up a building, and start a bank. The dimensions of the bank building will be about 3 x 6. Medicine Lodge Cresset.
Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.
Major M. Thompson's handsome countenance has appeared again on our streets. He has been sojourning in Colorado for some three years. His old friends here are happy to see him.
Winfield Courier, January 10, 1884.
Major Thompson left for Pueblo, Colorado, on one of his migratory tours, Tuesday. Major has as much fun to the square inch as any of the boys and he will be a sad loss to the "corners."
Kansas 1875 Census, Silver Creek Township, Cowley County, 3/1/1875.
Name age sex color Place/birth Where from
N. J. Thompson 40 m w Kentucky Missouri
Anna Thompson 34 f w Sacksanvilla? Wisconsin
The Silver Creek township census of 1873 lists:
N. J. Thompson, age 39
his wife Annie, age 36
The Silver Creek township census of 1874 lists:
N. J. Thompson, age 40
his wife Nanna, age 35. It also lists:
N. J. Thompson, age 43
his wife Annie, age 30
The Silver Creek township census of 1878 lists:
N. J. Thompson, age 44
his wife Anna, age 42, Their postoffice is listed as Moscow, Ks.
The Silver Creek township census of 1879 lists:
N. J. Thompson, age 45
his wife Anna, age 38, Their postoffice is listed as Winfield, Ks.
The following was written by RKW years ago...
Newton J. Thompson was born in Henry County, Kentucky, May 14, 1834, a son of Amasa and Ruhema (Boone) Thompson.
His father, Amasa Thompson, was a farmer and stock raiser of Kentucky, where he spent his entire life. Both he and his wife were buried in the cemetery of the homestead. In 1851, Amasa Thompson moved to Missouri, but remained there only a short time before returning to Kentucky. Ten children were born, of whom only five were still living in 1901: Mary M. (Artemesa) of Yates Center, Kansas; E. Jane (Browning), of Butler County, Missouri; Newton J.; Kate (Schmidt), of Henry County, Kentucky; and Ophelia Ann (Bobbett), of St. Louis, Missouri. Amasa Thompson's wife, who was a first cousin of Daniel Boone, was first married to a Mr. Sisk.
Newton J. Thompson was reared in Kentucky and educated at the Masonic college, at La Grange, in that state. He accompanied his parents to Missouri in 1851, but soon afterward returned to Kentucky. During the Civil War he was in the service of the government, in Kansas. In 1859 he left Saline County, Missouri, for Kansas, where he lived afterward. For eight years he was a government freighter on the plains. He had charge of a train consisting of 25 loads and a mess-wagon, and traveled to various parts of Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico.
Newton J. Thompson drove into Cowley County, Kansas, on August 13, 1868, over the old cattle trail from Ellsworth, with three teams of mules and horses. He built a house on the east bank of the Walnut river, about one mile below the line. Mr. Sales and family, who settled on the Walnut just below Thompson's place in December, 1868, were the first settlers with families of whom any evidence can be found. At this time there was no house on Grouse creek, nor upon the Arkansas river below Wichita.
Newspaper account in 1876...
The Territorial Legislature of 1855 defined the boundaries of Hunter County, embracing the present territory of Cowley and twenty miles of Butler. In 1864 the Kansas State Legislature annihilated Hunter County by extending the boundaries of Butler to embrace all the territory south of township 21, east of the 6th principal meridian, down to the State line and west of range 10. On March 3rd, 1867, the Kansas Legislature defined the boundaries of several counties, and Cowley was among the number. It was named by Gov. S. J. Crawford in honor of Lieut. Mathew Cowley, a soldier of the 9th Kansas regiment, who died at Little Rock, Arkansas, August 1864.
This act made the county thirty-three miles square, bounded on the north by Butler, on the east by Howard (now Elk and Chautauqua), on the south by the Indian Territory, on the west by Sumner counties. At this time there was not a white settler in the county. It was the home of the red man.
In August, 1868, N. J. Thompson, the first white settler, ventured within its limits. He built a house on the east bank of the Walnut River, about one mile below the line. The fame of its many beautiful streams, groves of heavy timber, rich valleys, and inviting prairies was attracting attention in the State. In the spring of 1869 several young men took claims along the Walnut River and built claim cabins. Judge T. B. Ross and James Renfro came into the county in January of 1869 and commenced work upon claim houses into which they moved with their families in the March following. They reside upon the same claims about two and a half miles above Winfield on the east bank of the Walnut. These with Wm. Quimby and family, and Mr. Sales and family, who settled on the Walnut just below Thompson's place in December, 1868, were the first settlers with families of whom any evidence can be found. At this time there was no house on Grouse Creek, nor upon the Arkansas River below Wichita.
Back to story written up by RKW...
Mr. Douglass, after whom the town of Douglass was named, persuaded Mr. Thompson to go into the cattle business, and he accordingly located at the mouth of Rock and Muddy Creeks, where he had a corral, of about 100 acres in extent, in a bend of the Walnut River. (Note: This is about four miles south of the north border of Cowley County. RKW.) The cattle ranged east from this corral, and it was while out hunting them, that he came to the decision to locate where he thereafter lived. In the latter part of 1869 he preempted the northwest quarter of section 7, township 31, range 6 east, and afterward bought the southwest quarter of the same section. He first lived in a tent, and the Indians subsisted on his cattle for more than a year. About two years later, he built a stone house, the walls of which were 18 inches thick, and this later formed a part of his last residence, a six-room dwelling. At the outset he used a stone shed for a barn, 40 by 46 feet in dimensions. He was successful in the cattle business for many years, but in later years leased the greater part of his farm, and dealt extensively in standard bred horses.
Mr. Thompson was first married, in Brownsville, Missouri, to Miss Berry, deceased, as were also their children. He married again July 23, 1868, at Leavenworth, Kansas, Anna Yakel, born in Germany, April 28, 1838, who had settled in Wisconsin on her arrival to this country in 1853. They had no children. She received the premium at the first fair held at Highland Park, Winfield, Kansas.
N. J. Thompson...???
Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 27, 1873.
Fire. An extensive fire swept over several square miles of prairie immediately east of town last Thursday, doing a good deal of damage to farmers. It came from Timber Creek before a strong northeast wind. Messrs. Swain and Rice had their houses burned down, and Messrs. Matthewson, Thompson, and others, lost more or less fencing and hay.
[COURT PROCEEDINGS.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 7, 1873.
Winfield Courier, January 6, 1876.
April 28, 1873, Vernon, the first subordinate Grange, was organized; A. S. Williams, master. In November following Silverdale and Bolton Grange were organized. We have not been able to learn who were the first masters.
The following Granges were organized by J. L. Worden, deputy.
Jan. 17, 1874, Omnia, N. J. Thompson, master.
[DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1876. Editorial Page.
Judge McDonald moved that a county central committee be appointed consisting of one from each township and also a campaign committee consisting of five members who should be centrally located. The following gentlemen comprise the central committee: T. McIntire, W. D. Lester, N. J. Thompson, W. R. Bedell, J. P. Eckels, Wm. Moon, Adam Walk, Jos. Howard, C. C. Krow, J. B. Lynn, K. McClung, J. W. Ledlie, P. W. Smith, Wm. Morrow, Jno. Smiley, Geo. Harris, Jno. McAllister, Wm. Grow, Jno. Bobbitt, Dennis Harkins, and Wm. Anderson.
Paper had "M. J. Thompson." Wonder if this should have been "N. J. Thompson?"
[COWLEY COUNTY TRIAL DOCKET.]
Arkansas City Traveler, May 9, 1877. Front Page.
The following is a list of cases that will stand for trial at the May term of the District Court, of Cowley County, to be begun and held on the first Monday, 7th day of May, A. D. 1877, and have been placed on the Trial docket in the following order.
[THE FAIR.]
Winfield Courier, October 9, 1879.
The three Short Horn cows and calves, owned by N. J. Thompson, showed many fine points, and carried the blue ribbon.
The following shows that N. J. Thompson was located in Burden...
[COWLEY COUNTY FAIR.]
Winfield Courier, September 28, 1882.
This class was well represented, there being forty-one entries, all a good grade of stock. The exhibit shows a decided advance in the quality and grade of our stock.
Messrs. Taylor and Platter exhibited some very fine stock and captured the sweepstake premium for best cow of any age. S. T. Shepherd took 1st on his 4 year old bull. N. J. Thompson of Burden carried off four 1st and two 2nd premiums, making six premiums in all on his herd of nine. R. B. Waite took 2nd on his three year old bull, and Mr. A. Hurst carried off five premiums on his herd of thoroughbreds: 1st for best bull, best bull calf, and best herd of Kansas raised cattle; also 2nd on heifer calf and cow.
[FAIR.]
Winfield Courier, October 4, 1883.
Best bull 1 year old, N. J. Thompson, Silver Creek, 1st premium; Bayne & Cecil, Kentucky, 2nd.
Best bull calf under 1 year, N. J. Thompson, Silver Creek, 1st premium; E. Rodgers, city, 2nd.
Best heifer 1 year old and under 2, N. J. Thompson, Silver Creek, 1st premium; A. Hurst, Bolton, 2nd.
Best cow shown with offspring, not less than four in number, N. J. Thompson, Silver Creek, 1st premium.
By S. W. Phoenix, for the best colt sired by "Lilac," ten dollars, awarded to N. J. Thompson, Burden.
Mr. N. J. Thompson got away with everyone with his short horn calves. They were beauties in "form and finish."
Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.
Following is a list of Shareholders and Number of Shares Held.
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, July 30, 1884.
The Cowley County Fair and Driving Park Association will hold its Second Annual Exhibition at Winfield, Kansas, September 23 to 27, 1884. This Association comes before the public with more attractions and better facilities than any like Association in the State. It is a well established fact that our grounds are the largest and best in the State, our buildings, stables, and stalls ample and commodious, thus affording the exhibitor more comfort, pleasure, and money than any Fair Association in the State.
The following is a list of the stockholders of the Cowley County Fair and Driving Park Association.
[FAIR.]
Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.
N. J. Thompson took $89 in premiums in the cattle ring with his thoroughbreds. His cattle were very fine.
Colt, one year old and under two: M. L. Read, first; N. J. Thompson, second.
Mare, 1 year old and under 2; N. J. Thompson, first.
Bull, 2 years old and under 3; N. J. Thompson, 1st.
Bull 1 year old and under 2, J. Scott Baker, 1st.
Bull calf under 1 year, N. J. Thompson, 1st and 2nd.
Cow 3 years old or over, John R. Smith, 1st; N. J. Thompson, 2nd.
Heifer 2 years old and under 3, N. J. Thompson, 1st; F. A. A. Williams, 2nd.
Heifer 1 year old and under 2, N. J. Thompson, 1st and 2nd.
Heifer under 1 year, N. J. Thompson, 1st and 2nd.
Best fat cow, Bahntge, Kates & Co., 1st; T. M. Graham, 2nd.
Best herd thoroughbreds, John R. Smith, 1st.
Best bull any age or blood, N. J. Thompson, 1st.
Best cow any age or blood, Bahntge, Kates & Co., 1st.
Bull with 4 of his offspring, N. J. Thompson.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 24, 1885.
The Third Annual Exhibition of the Cowley County Fair & Driving Park Association opened this morning.
The display in horses this morning was in the "agricultural" line. The exhibit was large and in excellent form. A. J. Lyon took first premium on a 4 year old stallion and H. C. Hawkins second. S. Allison captured another blue ribbon on his 3 year old, and Frank Conkright on a 2 year old, with N. J. Thompson second. John McMahan's one year old stallion took a blue ribbon, while N. L. Yarbrough got the red. F. B. Evan's stallion colts took both blue and red. In the Gelding ring F. W. Schwantes's fine iron gray took first on 4 year olds. For 2 year olds M. L. Read's handsome chestnut colt took the blue, and Gene Wilber's fine bay second. There was a great herd of mares competing. The first prize was won by Mr. J. S. Baker, of New Salem, and the second by Mr. E. J. Johnson, of Sheridan. N. J. Thompson's 2 year old mare also got a blue ribbon and J. R. Smith's the red. L. Stout got away with the yearling first prize and Joseph Hahn second. The colt prize was won by R. W. Stephens, N. L. Yarbrough second. In mule colts Henry Hahn took premiums.
Kansas 1875 Census Dexter Township, Cowley County, March 1, 1875.
Name age sex color Place/birth Where from
Peter Thompson 41 m w New Jersey Missouri
Melissa A. Thompson 31 f w Missouri Missouri
Geo. M. Thompson 12 m w Illinois Missouri
Sarah H. Thompson 10 f w Illinois Missouri
Dora O. Thompson 8 f w Missouri Missouri
John E. Thompson 6 m w Missouri Missouri
Elvira Thompson 2 f w Kansas
Arkansas City Traveler, October 2, 1878.
Convention met pursuant to call, and was called to order and the call read by W. A. Metcalf, secretary of the Central Committee. R. R. Turner was appointed chairman and W. A. Metcalf secretary. The following committee on credentials was appointed:
The following gentlemen were admitted to seats:
[BAR DOCKET DISTRICT COURT - COWLEY COUNTY.]
Winfield Courier, November 3, 1881.
[IMPORTANT DECISIONS: JUDGE TORRANCE.]
Cowley County Courant, Thursday, December 1, 1881.
The decision of Judge Torrance in the case of the Wheeler & Wilson manufacturing company against Peter Thompson and wife, is of great interest to the public generally, and we therefore give a synopsis of it: The defendant, Thompson, bought a Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine, No. 8, of their local agent, N. Wimber, who was then selling sewing machines for D. F. Best, of this city.
The price was $75; of this amount Thompson paid $30 down and gave two notes signed by himself and wife, one for $25 payable in six months, and the other for $20 payable in one year. Thompson claimed that Wimber warranted the machine to do good work, and at the trial offered to prove the warranty, and also to prove that the machine never did do good work and was worthless to him as a sewing machine.
This Judge Torrance refused to let him do, and decided that the notes made by Thompson and wife were the contract between them and the sewing machine company, and that nothing else could be proven as part of the contract except what was in those notes. That is, that though the agent might have warranted the machine when he sold it, still the company would not be liable for such warranty unless it was included in the written contract made at the time with the two notes in this instance. Purchasers of sewing machines, or anything else for that matter, with warranty, should see that the warranty is contained in the written contract if one is made, or else it may be void.
[DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.
Winfield Courier, January 10, 1884.
Court convened Monday. The first case up was the old sewing machine business in which Peter Thompson is defendant. It is still going on.
Winfield Courier, January 31, 1884.
The cost in the Peter Thompson case amount to about $400. Mr. Thompson is fortunate in the case.
[REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.]
Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 27, 1884.
Entitled to seats in the convention:
Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 21, 1885.
The case of the Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Company against Peter Thompson and wife, which was taken up some time ago upon error, has been reversed by the Supreme Court and remanded for new trial. This case is rather peculiar. It was commenced in January, 1880, tried twice before Justice Kelly, three times in the District Court, and twice in the Supreme Court, and now it will go through the mill again. Let the good work go on, and cursed be he who first cries enough. S. D. Pryor is the attorney for the plaintiff and McDermott & Johnson for the defendant.
Peter Thompson not mentioned again until in 1887 an entry appears that might pertain to him...
Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 26, 1887. From Friday's Daily.
Johnson, the colored man, up for selling intoxicants, was convicted this morning on two accounts in Judge Kreamer's court. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fined $200. The following are the names of jurymen: E. W. Vaughn (colored), A. Dodd, P. B. Andrews (colored), A. G. Lowe, Geo. W. Spruill, Bradford Beal, Geo. Allen, G. W. Herbert, P. Thompson, J. C. Pickering, C. Atwood, and S. J. Rice. There was talk of appealing, but at time of going to press the necessary bond had not been filed.
SPECULATION ON MY PART...
George M. Thompson, son of Peter Thompson, aged 12 in 1875 census, might be the husband of Mrs. Thompson, mentioned in the following items. MAW
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 20, 1885.
Mrs. George Thompson died Friday last at her home in Dexter township.
Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 20, 1885.
Mrs. Ella Thompson was taken violently ill last Thursday morning at her home in Dexter, and died at half past twelve that night. Her sudden death was a sad blow to her family. She leaves a husband to mourn her loss; she was about twenty-two years old. Her funeral was preached from the M. E. church Friday afternoon, and about 4 o'clock, her remains were laid to rest in the Dexter cemetery. The husband and family have the sympathy of the people in this vicinity in their sad bereavement.
The Traveler gave the name of Rev. "McClanahan" to a minister who came to Arkansas City and later married one of Rev. David Thompson's daughters. Later, they began to spell his name as "Rev. McClenahan." Talk about confusion.
Rev. Thompson had a son, R. J., who also became a minister. He had a daughter, Anna Y., who became a missionary.
Winfield Courier, August 7, 1874.
The following are the transfers of real estate, as handed us by Curns and Manser of this city.
William M. Sleeth and wife to Rev. David Thompson, lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, Block 42, Arkansas City.
The following could pertain to Rev. David Thompson and wife...just do not know.
Kansas 1875 Census Creswell Township, Cowley County, March 1, 1875.
Name age sex color Place/birth Where from
David Thompson 38 m w Canada Canada
L. F. Thompson 37 f w Canada Illinois
Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1876.
James Allen will build on a lot near Rev. Thompson.
It appears that Rev. David Thompson's son, Rev. R. J. Thompson, was in Arkansas City for a short time...
[CHURCHES: ARKANSAS CITY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, February 9, 1876.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 22, 1876.
Rev. Thompson is making an effort to introduce English sparrows in this section.
[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 10-1/2 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.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1876.
MISS MATTIE H. THOMPSON, daughter of Rev. David Thompson, has arrived from Ohio, with the design of residing with her parents. His son, Rev. R. J. Thompson, of Halsey, Oregon, has lately found a helpmeet for himself. May this prove a happy union.
This could pertain to another David Thompson...
Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 28, 1877.
REV. THOMPSON's house on a claim east of the Walnut was burned by the prairie fire Monday night.
Arkansas City Traveler, March 28, 1877.
LAND FOR SALE OR RENT. The undersigned has five quarter sections of land at his disposal which he will sell or rent on favorable terms. Three of the above tracts have houses on them. For further particulars, apply to Rev. David Thompson, of this city.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1877.
In the race for Mayor last Monday, H. D. Kellogg received 72 votes, Major Sleeth 40, and Rev. Thompson 1.
For Police Judge, James Christian received 112 votes, and Rev. David Thompson 1.
Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1877.
A tenant house belonging to Rev. D. Thompson, near the Parker schoolhouse, with forty bushels of corn belonging to his tenant, W. H. Sims, was burned on the night of the 26th, through the recklessness of some persons who set fire to the grass near said dwelling.
Arkansas City Traveler, May 9, 1877.
Rev. David Thompson supplied the pulpit of the First Church last Sunday evening.
[BOLTON TOWNSHIP CELEBRATES FOURTH OF JULY.]
Arkansas City Traveler, July 11, 1877 - FRONT PAGE.
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.
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 12, 1877.
Judge of Election: R. Hoffmaster, $5.20; A. Buzzi, $2.00; A. J. Fullerlove, $2.00; Jas. M. Sample, $5.10; L. Small, $2.00; A. J. Kimmell, $2.00; W. V. Sitton, $3.80; W. D. Lester, $2.00; M. S. Roseberry, $2.00; T. McIntire, $4.50; D. Thompson, $2.00; E. J. Fitch, $2.00; W. B. Weimer, $4.20; J. M. Barrack, $2.00; and Hiram Fisk, $2.00.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 18, 1877. Front Page.
Rev. David Thompson: DEAR SIR: Your letter of inquiry of the 22nd ult., received. I will say for your information that I am doing all I can to have the streams of Kansas stocked with fish. I have procured for the State 100,000 young shad which were, contrary to my intention, deposited in the Kaw River. I expect to get Solomon this fall. I shall visit your portion of the State some time this fall. I find that it will be impossible to stock any but the principal streams this year, but hope in time to see all the streams stocked with fish that will thrive in our waters; the most we can do at present is to protect the fish now in our streams and introduce such varieties as are known to do well in streams of the same latitude.
Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1877.
REV. DAVID THOMPSON goes to Elk County, this week, by request of the members of the United Presbyterian church of Longton. The good people of Elk County will find Rev. Thompson a gentleman of extended experience and remarkably well read.
Arkansas City Traveler, August 1, 1877.
REV. DAVID THOMPSON's address for August and September will be Union Center, Elk County, Kansas.
Arkansas City Traveler, October 17, 1877.
Rev. David Tho