To really understand COWLEY COUNTY HISTORY, you must read the following long article that appears in

Cowley County Democrat, Winfield, Kansas, Thursday, July 13, 1876.

Walton's History bears up under close scrutiny. Kay studied it very intensely and learned more from it about the early county history than from anywhere else. Walton did a lot of study to come up with this. By the way, he died a horrible death later on. He obtained permission from engineer [who had no right to give it] to ride in the cab with him. Walton died when a train wreck occurred from the hot engine steam. The engineer got sued for permitting him to ride in engine with him. Walton was the only fatality.

Before we get into the murder, it is necessary to get what background we have on Leland J. Webb and Jay Page. So here goes...MAW

Webb family explained...

W. C. Webb, Leland J. Webb's father.

H. G. Webb, Leland J. Webb's Uncle.

J. H. Webb, Leland J. Webb's Uncle.

C. M. Webb, Leland J. Webb's Uncle.

Leland J. Webb had a number of brothers and sisters...

LELAND J. WEBB.

Cowley County Censor, May 13, 1871.

LELAND J. WEBB, ATTORNEY AT LAW, WINFIELD, KANSAS.

OFFICE AT FULLER'S BANK, MAIN STREET.

Cowley County Censor, May 13, 1871.

We welcome to our place Mr. L. J. Webb, late of Columbus. He is a young lawyer of promise and comes from good legal stock, being the son of Judge Webb of Topeka and the nephew of the present Judge of this district. We extend the same to his brother, L. S. Webb, who also has arrived here for the purpose of going into business.

Leland J. Webb's father, Judge Webb...

Walnut Valley Times, June 2, 1871.

Judge Webb has declared the Herd Law unconstitutional in Cowley County. It is claimed that two of the three judges of the Supreme Court of the State hold that it is Constitutional. This is all that we know about it.

Back to Leland J. Webb...

Walnut Valley Times, June 16, 1871.

L. J. Webb assumes the editorial chair of the Cowley County Censor, hereafter. Mr. Webb is an old typo, and an experienced newspaper man.

Cowley County Censor, Saturday, July 1, 1871. [Vol. 1, No. 44.]

Winfield is ahead, and now has three stage lines running to it from various points. The Southwestern Stage Company have just established a tri-weekly line from Independence to Winfield; it runs via Elk Falls and Canola, in Howard County, and crosses Grouse Creek at Jeffersonville, in this county. This gives us stage communication with railroad lines to the east and north.

Mr. Isaiah Burns also runs a semi-weekly hack from here to Oxford, Nenescah, and Belle Plaine. Arrangements are being made for a hack line to the east via Dexter, Cedarvale, and Belleview. Semi-weekly mail service has been put upon the last named route. These, with our daily stage line along the Walnut valley, give us ample mail and stage facilities. One more is needed, and we will have it: that is a stage line from here to Eureka via the valley of Timber Creek.

Cowley County Censor, July 1, 1871.

A military salute will be fired at sunrise.

The procession will be formed on Main Street at 10 a.m., by the Marshal of the day, and march to the grove at 11 o'clock accompanied with a band of music under the management of Prof. Palmer.

On arriving at the Grove the following order of exercises will be observed.

1. Song: Star Spangled Banner, by the Winfield Quartette Club.

2. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Johnson, Chaplain of the day.

3. Reading of the Declaration of Independence by Mr. L. J. Webb.

4. Music by the Band.

5. Oration.

6. Song: "God Bless Columbia."

7. Music by the Band.

8. Dinner. After which music by the Band.

1. "President of the United States." Response by Mr. A. W. Tousey.

Song: American Flag Song.

3. "The Day We Celebrate." Response by Judge Ross.

Song: "Firmly Stand."

5. "Cowley County." Response by the Rev. Mr. Inman.

Music by the Band.

7. "Lo! the Poor Indian." Response by Col. Alexander.

Song: Shout for the Banner.

8. "The Ladies of Cowley County." Response by the Rev. E. P. Hickok.

9. "Our Railroad Enterprises." Response by Mr. D. A. Millington.

Song: "National Hymn."

10. "The Rising Generation." Response by Mr. Lemon.

Song: "Sweet Spirit hear my prayer."

Music by the band.

Conclusion. Doxology.

N. B. -- All are invited to join in the procession and march to the Grove.

Leland J. Webb...

Cowley County Censor, July 1, 1871.

When you want a Deed, Bond for a Deed, Mortgage, Contract or other instrument drawn, call on Webb & Coon.

Cowley County Censor, July 1, 1871.

Notice to Settlers. We will prepare and file Declaratory Statements for four dollars. This includes the fee at the Land Office. WEBB & COON, Attorneys at Law.

Walnut Valley Times, August 11, 1871.

The Cowley County Censor has changed hands, Patrick having sold out to Messrs. Webb & Doud.

Emporia News, August 18, 1871.

The Cowley County Censor has changed hands, Patrick having sold out to Messrs. Webb & Doud.

[E. C. MANNING: ARKANSAS TRAVELER/"KOWLEY COUNTY CENSOR."]

Walnut Valley Times, August 25, 1871.

"Mr. E. C. Manning bought the Censor office about two weeks ago, and placed it in the hands of Mr. Webb to manage it, while he (Manning) will do the editing under the cover of Webb's name." Arkansas Traveler.

Of which, we most blandly say, it is a base falsehood, and our neighbor knew it before it published what it thought would work down deep in the minds of the people, and have a tendency to injure the reputation of the Censor, which is striving to establish among its many patrons. Kowley Kounty Censor.

Cowley County Censor, October 21, 1871.

See dissolution notice of Webb & Coon. Mr. Coon remains at the Bank building of J. C. Fuller, where he is prepared to do all business in the legal line. Mr. Webb has moved his library to the CENSOR office.

Cowley County Censor, October 21, 1871.

LELAND J. WEBB, ATTORNEY AT LAW -AND- NOTARY PUBLIC. WILL PRACTICE in all the Courts of the State. Office in the "Censor" office, Main Street, Winfield, Kansas.

Cowley County Censor, October 21, 1871.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE...PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN L. J. WEBB. AND L. J. COON...WINFIELD, KANSAS, OCTOBER 16, 1871.

[REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.]

Cowley County Censor, October 21, 1871.

Last Saturday the Republican Delegate Convention met at this place and, notwithstanding the day was stormy and disagreeable, all the townships were represented except Creswell. The following named gentlemen were the delegates.

Richland Township: James Kelly and Frank Cox.

Windsor Township: S. Wilkins, B. H. Clover, and John Dudley.

Vernon Township: Geo. Easterly, T. A. Blanchard, and F. A. Schwantes.

Beaver Township: T. W. Morris, B. Y. Hunt, and L. M. Kennedy.

Tisdale Township: G. W. Foughty and A. B. Lemmon.

Pleasant Valley Township: W. E. Cook, D. Hostetter, and S. W. Greer.

Rock Township: John Irwin, A. V. Polk, W. H. Grow, and J. Funk.

Dexter Township: Jas. McDermott, J. H. Reynolds, and G. P. Wagner.

Winfield: E. S. Torrance, I. H. Coon, J. W. Hornbeak, C. A. Bliss, J. A. Myton, Capt. Tansey, D. A. Millington, and Jno. Stannard.

The convention was called to order by J. McDermott, Chairman of the Central Committee.

E. S. Torrance was chosen temporary Chairman and L. H. Coon, Secretary.

CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION:

Representatives: E. C. Manning and S. M. Fall.

Sheriff: T. A. Blanchard, Warren Ablen, J. M. Pattison and E. M. Conklin.

Register of Deeds: John Irwin, F. A. Hunt, G. C. Swasey, and J. W. Tull.

Treasurer: A. H. Green, W. H. Grow, and G. W. Bullene.

Coroner: G. P. Wagner.

Surveyor: W. W. Walton.

County Clerk: J. W. Hornbeak and J. A. Myton.

Superintendent of Public Instruction: Jno. Dudley and A. B. Lemmon.

CENTRAL COMMITTEE FOR ENSUING YEAR:

Dexter township, James McDermott.

Creswell township, G. H. Norton.

Beaver township, L. M. Kennedy.

Rock township, John Irwin.

Winfield township, L. J. Webb.

L. J. WEBB WAS CHOSEN CHAIRMAN AND JOHN IRWIN SECRETARY.

Cowley County Censor, October 28, 1871.

TO PRINTERS. We have a good Smith Press for sale. Plates 24 x 28. This press is in good order, and only for sale because we have purchased a larger one. Price $100 cash. Address WEBB & NICHOLS, Publishers CENSOR.

[SOUTHWESTERN KANSAS: COWLEY COUNTY.]

Walnut Valley Times, Friday, January 12, 1872.

L. J. Webb and E. G. Nichols have sold the Winfield Censor printing office to W. H. Kerns, who will continue the publication of the same at Winfield.

We notice with pleasure the fact that the Quakers of this town and vicinity are the most enterprising class of our citizens. Their religion is not stowed away in some remote corner of their heart, never to be brought to light.

[JUDICIAL CONVENTION.]

Winfield Messenger, July 12, 1872.

A Convention of the Attorneys of the 13th Judicial District will be held at Winfield, in Cowley County, on the 25th day of July, A. D. 1872, for the purpose of recommending to the District Convention, or Conventions, to be held for that purpose, a Candidate for nomina-tion for Judge of said District to be voted for at the next general election.

W. S. TUCKER. J. T. SHOWALTER.

M. W. SUTTON. J. M. HOOVER.

D. F. BAYLESS. J. B. FAIRBANK.

THOMAS MASON. W. H. KERN.

J. M. McCOLLEN. JOHN REED.

J. J. WINGAR. E. B. KAGER.

R. B. SAFFOLD. E. L. AKIN.

D. N. CALDWELL. A. H. GREEN.

T. T. TILLOTSON. D. S. HEISHEY [?HEISNEY].

L. J. WEBB. JOHN G. TUCKER.

E. S. TORRANCE. REUBEN RIGGS.

J. M. ALEXANDER. S. D. PRYOR.

E. C. MANNING. T. H. JOHNSON.

H. D. LAMB. G. P. GARLAND.

D. DODGE. J. McDERMOTT.

and many others, attorneys of said district.

Winfield Messenger, July 12, 1872.

A township convention was held at the courthouse last Saturday, and delegates were elected to the county convention. The delegates chosen were L. J. Webb, J. P. Short, and W. M. Boyer.

[CENTRAL COMMITTEE.]

Winfield Messenger, July 19, 1872.

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

James R. Bryan, Dexter.

L. J. Webb, Winfield.

C. R. Mitchell, Creswell.

J. B. Nipp, Pleasant Valley.

L. B. Wamsley, Nenescah.

James Kelly, Richland.

John Irwin, Rock.

E. P. Kennie, Bolton.

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

C. R. Mitchell was elected secretary of County Central Committee.

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

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

Vernon, 125.

Silver Dale, 66.

Creswell, 177.

Richland, 97.

Ninnescah, 87.

Pleasant Valley, 92.

Winfield, 560.

Cedar, 88.

Beaver, 83.

Bolton, 146.

Tisdale, 185.

Windsor, 170.

Rock, 230.

Report received, and committee discharged.

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

Winfield Messenger, July 26, 1872.

Convention met pursuant to call at 4 o'clock p.m., July 25th, 1872.

Col. Manning, of Cowley, called the convention to order and stated the object to be for the purpose of recommending a candidate for the Judgeship of the 13th Judicial District to a nominating convention.

Col. W. H. Knapp, of Sumner County, was chosen chairman, and L. J. Webb of Cowley County, secretary.

Committee on credentials were appointed, consisting of one member from each county represented.

Convention then adjourned until 7 o'clock p.m.

Convention met at 7 o'clock p.m., pursuant to adjournment. Committee on credentials reported, and the report was accepted, and the Committee discharged.

The following resolution was then unanimously adopted.

Resolved, That as two counties in this 13th Judicial District are unrepresented in this Convention, we deem it impolite to recommend a candidate for the consideration of a nominating Convention.

Commission then adjourned, sine die. L. J. WEBB, Secy.

Winfield Messenger, August 16, 1872.

The Republicans of Winfield and vicinity met at the courthouse in this place on last Saturday evening for the purpose of organizing a Grant and Wilson Club. The organization of the club was perfected by the adoption of a constitution and by-laws, and the election of the following named persons as permanent officers: L. J. Webb, president; E. B. Kager, Vice President; E. S. Torrance, secretary; H. Brotherton, Treasurer.

J. A. Myton, E. Davis, and E. P. Hickok were elected as members of the executive committee.

Winfield Messenger, August 30, 1872.

The Convention held at Winfield, Wednesday, August 20, for the purpose of nominating county officers, etc., was organized by electing J. B. Parmlee temporary Chairman, and J. P. Short temporary Secretary. A committee of one delegate from each Township was appointed on credentials; during their absence the Convention call was read by the secretary, and speeches were made by the different candidates notable among which was that of Capt. McDermott. Committee on credentials reported the names of sixty-six delegates entitled to vote, and at being present, or represented by proxy. Report received and committee discharged. J. B. Parmlee was then unanimously elected permanent President of the Convention and J. P. Short was elected permanent Secretary. On motion L. J. Webb was elected Assistant Secretary.

A committee of three on resolutions was appointed consisting of the following named delegates.

P. G. SMITH, Dexter, Chairman.

C. A. EATON, Windsor, Chairman.

S. W. GREER, Winfield, Chairman.

On motion it was ordered that the nomination be made as in the published call.

Skipped all of the resolutions!

On motion the Convention proceeded to an informal ballot for Representative, with the following result.

JAMES McDERMOTT, 32; M. M. JEWETT, 16; S. M. BALL, 10; A. H. BECK, 4; J. B. BROWN, 3; J. B. FAIRBANK, 1. On motion the nomination of Mr. McDermott was made unanimous.

Convention proceeded to ballot for the following officers.

County Attorney:

E. S. Torrance 37; J. I. Mitchell 29.

District Clerk:

James Kelly 35, E. P. Hickok 19; W. W. Walton 12.

Probate Judge:

T. H. Johnson 52; _____ Millspaugh 13; J. B. Parmlee 1.

Superintendent of Public Instruction:

T. A. Wilkinson 38, J. B. Parmlee 25; S. W. Greer 3.

The ballot for delegates to the Congressional Convention at Lawrence to nominate three members of Congress and State Presidential electors, resulted as follows--four delegates: J. P. Short; F. E. Collins; and E. C. Manning and W. M. Pickering as alternates.

The ballot for delegates to the State Convention at Topeka to nominate State officers, etc., resulted in the election of J. A. Myton and H. O. Meigs as delegates, and Messrs. Webb and Bonnewell as alternates.

Winfield Messenger, August 30, 1872.

A dwelling house and two lots for sale. For particulars inquire of L. J. Webb.

Winfield Messenger, August 30, 1872.

We call attention to the card of Foster & Webb. Mr. Foster was one of the oldest attorneys of Missouri, and comes among us well recommended. We wish the new firm success.

Winfield Messenger, September 20, 1872.

L. J. Webb, of this place, is the member of the republican State Central Committee from this district.

Winfield Messenger, September 20, 1872.

James Foster has gone to Arkansas after a portion of his household furniture, which he was unable to bring with him. He will return in a week or so.

Next item puzzles me...were they referring to Leland J. Webb?

Winfield Messenger, October 4, 1872.

There were some very interesting specimens of Cowley County salt and coal, also gypsum, and some stalactites from a cave in Tisdale Township, exhibited by Mrs. Magness.

There were placed on exhibition, but no premiums awarded, a cane, a beautiful specimen of wood carving by Mr. Webb; two telescope rifles by Mr. Wigton, sewing machines by Mr. Boyer and Mr. Best, school desks by Mr. Boyer, Mr. Greer, Mr. Best, and Mr. Brower.

Winfield Messenger, October 11, 1872.

We notice a new building being erected near Mr. Webb's residence.

[PROCEEDINGS OF THE DISTRICT CONVENTION.]

Winfield Messenger, Friday, October 18, 1872. Front Page.

RECAP.

Convention temporary chairman: J. W. Custer.

Convention temporary secretary: L. J. Webb.

Credential committee member: John Irwin, Cowley County.

Named as delegates from Cowley County: John Irwin, C. R. Mitchell, E. C. Manning, R. L. Walker, and L. J. Webb.

L. J. Webb was chosen permanent secretary.

On motion of T. B. Murdock, of Butler county, the convention proceeded to an informal ballot for Judge with the following result: S. P. Moore, of Howard Co., 5; J. M. Balderston, of Sedgwick, 5; W. P. Campbell, of Butler, 10; C. Rizer, of Greenwood, 5. Total votes cast: 30. On motion of Col. Manning of Cowley County, the convention decided that it required a majority of all the votes cast to nominate. On motion of Col. Manning, the convention proceeded to a formal ballot, with the following result: Moore, 5; Fairbank, 5; Campbell, 10; Rizer, 5; Balderston, 5. Convention continued to vote until 6 o'clock, when it adjourned for supper without making a nomination. After supper, the balloting continued till ten o'clock when W. P. Campbell, of Butler County, was nominated on the 63rd ballot. The following is the result of the ballot: Campbell 16; Rizer 12. Judge Campbell was then declared nominated, and in a few brief remarks, thanked the convention for the nomination.

Member of Judicial committee for District:

C. R. Mitchell, Cowley County.

W. P. Hackney, Sumner County.

Winfield Messenger, October 18, 1872.

Mr. Webb's house is receiving a coat of paint.

Winfield Messenger, October 18, 1872.

L. J. Webb and family contemplate going to Pennsylvania to spend the winter. We wish them a pleasant visit with old friends.

Winfield Messenger, November 1, 1872. Front Page.

ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

FOSTER & WEBB. [JAMES FOSTER/L. J. WEBB]

ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND NOTARIES PUBLIC. And will Practice in all the State and Federal Courts. Business at the U. S. Land Office made a specialty. Office on South Main Street, Winfield, Kansas.

Next item refers to Mart Robinson. MAW

Winfield Messenger, November 8, 1872.

Mr. Robinson, cashier of Read's bank, has bought Mr. Webb's residence.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

Walnut Valley Times, February 21, 1873.

The testimony in the case of the recent investigation of Judge H. G. Webb, who has resigned to avoid impeachment, is of a very damaging character. It shows that Webb sat as a judge in a case in which he had been previously employed as counsel for one of the parties, and that his rulings and decisions were all in favor of his former client; that he had improper communication with a juror in the case of Phillips vs. George in the Cherokee County district court; that in the cae of the State vs. Hopkins and Hopkins he drove a witness, Charles Butts, a Cincinnati detective who had been employed to work up the case, from the stand, telling said witness that he was a professional liar and hypocrite, and "you cannot testify in my court." That the books of one Wiggins, of Baxter Springs, contain entries proving that Wiggins paid him (Webb) $275 in money and goods for Mayor Boyd, of Baxter, who killed Taylor, the city marshal of that place, and who was acquitted before Webb when tried for the offense, etc.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

There will be a meeting of the Republican voters of the several townships in the county, in which there are no Township Clubs, on Saturday, March 22, 1873, at 2 o'clock, p.m., for the purpose of electing a Township Club consisting of three members, the Chairman of which shall be a member of the Republican Central Committee of the county. By order of the Committee. L. J. WEBB, Chairman.

C. E. MITCHELL, Sec'y.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 10, 1873.

L. J. Webb, Esq., has purchased Wm. Boyer's book store and news depot. Webb will make it a popular resort if anybody can. His enterprise and affability assure success.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 1, 1873.

Is as long as I can credit. Parties knowing themselves indebted to me will please settle now or their bills will be presented. I shall settle up the 1st of each month.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 8, 1873.

Cowley County-Splendid Location-Excellent Water-Populous-Educational Interests-Mills, Bridges, Fair Grounds-New School Buildings and Churches-$10,000 Court House, and $2,500 School House on foot, etc.

Cowley County, Kansas, is the fifth from the east line of the State, in the southern tier of counties. It is situated mainly on the northern side of the Arkansas River, that stream flowing through the southwest portion for a distance of twenty-five or thirty miles. Walnut Creek flows through the central part of the western half, from north to south, emptying into the Arkansas about two miles below Arkansas City. Grouse Creek flows in the same direction through the east half, and empties into the Arkansas within the "Cherokee strip." The country is otherwise watered by Big Dutch creek, Little Dutch creek, and numerous other streams, fed by springs of excellent water; so that it is abundantly supplied with water, and is quite populous. It contains about twenty-five hundred voters. We were not a little surprised to find so many and such an excellent class of people in this border county, blooming and beautiful as these bottoms are. There is also a thick growth of timber along the streams. The soil is excellent and all kinds of crops that are raised in this climate are raised here. The county contains 4,320 quarter sections of land, all of which is suitable either for culture or grazing.

The city of Winfield--for it was recently incorporated as such--and the surrounding country is settled up by an enlightened and intelligent as well as enterprising people. It is much here as it is in the older settled States.

Some idea of the interest they take in educational matters may be obtained from the number of schoolhouses they have built within three or four years. Thirty-five are finished, and three are in course of construction; of these thirty-eight, thirty-seven have been and will be--as soon as completed--furnished with the patent gothic desks, and seats to correspond. There are also to be from thirty to forty additional houses built in the county the present season.

A rock school building, forty feet square and two stories, with basement, has been erected by the good people of Winfield. The furniture is of the best manufacture and latest improvements. The building will be heated by a furnace. The structure was finished in October last, at a cost of $5,000. The Teachers' Association of the Thirteenth Judicial District--embracing six counties--was held in this building last week, closing on Friday the 18th inst. Assistant State Superintendent Felter was in attendance and greatly pleased the people, and all who attended were delighted with the exercises.

An unusual degree of enterprise on the part of these people for so new a county, has been manifested in their arrangements for County Fairs. Near town, on the south, they have enclosed about twenty acres of beautiful ground with a good board fence, and furnished it with suitable buildings. The half mile track is one of the finest we have seen anywhere. It is beautifully level and smooth. Last year they furnished two fairs, an agricultural and a horse fair. At the latter there was some of the finest trotting stock in the country in attendance, including the famous Goldsmith Maid.

Two very fine bridges of Baker's patent have been built by Hobson, of Wichita, across the Walnut, one a quarter of a mile west of town, and the other three-quarters south.

We had the pleasure of a little drive around in company with Hon. L. J. Webb, to see the Fair Grounds and the two new mills, one just below the bridge on the west of town, and the other on a narrow peninsula a half mile south. The former is built of rock, three stories high. Two run of burrs have been put in, and it is the intention to add two more. It is run by water power. There is a splendid rock dam attached. Messrs. Bliss & Blandin, proprietors.

The building of the latter has been attended by a marked degree of enterprise, in the construction of a tunnel one hundred and thirty feet in length, from the Walnut above to the same stream around a bench, at a cost thus far of $5,000 or $7,000, and it will cost to complete it about as much more. The building is a three story frame, 24 x 36, and will have a basement in addition. One burr has already been put in, and it is the intention to add three more. Messrs. Koehler & Covert are the proprietors. So that this community will have no want of good mills, as well as school facilities.

Churches also are not wanting. The Baptists and Methodists have each a neat church in Winfield. The former is stone and the latter frame. There are also organizations of the Presbyterian, Congregationalist, and Christian societies.

Besides, the County Commissioners have advertised for bids for the purpose of erecting a $10,000 courthouse. The proposition was first made on condition the city would build a $2,500 jail, which the City Council has accepted. We saw the plans and specifications of the courthouse, which is to be a two story brick, 40 x 50, with stone finish. The first floor will contain eight offices and a hall eight feet wide. The courtroom will occupy the entire upper story, except space for the stairways. The bonds have been negotiated; and the City Council have appointed a committee to perfect plans and specifications for the erection of a jail at once.

The Kansas Nebraska Railroad, which is to intercept the C. B. U. P. Road, is to pass through Winfield. Subsidies to the amount of $150,000 have been voted by this county to take that amount of the railroad stock.

At present daily stages of the Southwestern Stage and Omnibus Company run north and south from Arkansas City to Wichita. A tri-weekly line is also run to Independence (east) and the same to Oxford and Wellington, west.

Winfield polls about 170 votes, which would give it a population of 700 to 800.

Two newspapers are very well sustained, viz, the Winfield COURIER and the Cowley County Telegram. The former has just removed into more convenient quarters--over the "Old Log Store"--and has a very fine office. This office does the county printing for L. J. Webb, to whom it was awarded. Jas. Kelly is the editor and proprietor. Allison & Steinbarger are editors and proprietors of the Telegram, which is a well printed, seven-column weekly, and has a good circulation.

Society here is excellent. It is like society in the old States. Last evening, through the kindness of Maj. Davis, we enjoyed the pleasure of attending an exceedingly pleasant social party at Major and Mrs. Davis' furnished suit of rooms in the Lagonda House. Mrs. Peyton, the landlady, from the old Buckeye State, was present; and Mrs. Davis, formerly of St. Joseph, and Miss Eudailey, from Kentucky. Messrs. Black and Byler entertained the company with very agreeable and beautiful, comical and sentimental songs and music, the latter upon the guitar, violin, and banjo. The music was highly appreciated by all, as well as the excellent lemonade and cake. To Mrs. Sprague, a genuine Massachusetts Yankee, the party is indebted for many a good hearty laugh. R. A. H.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 15, 1873.

[Skipped: A long editorial attacking Allison of the Telegram.]

JOHN MAC: Yes. It is generally understood that Allison, of the Telegram, did try to get a hundred dollars out of Major Durrow, by promising to support the railroad bond proposition.

EDITOR COURIER: I have heard it rumored that the editor of the Telegram offered to sell to Maj. Durrow for "one hundred dollars" the support and influence of his paper in the recent railroad bond election. I live in Winfield Township, am a farmer, and my name is not E. C. Manning, L. J. Webb, etc.; therefore, I do not want Mr. Allison to accuse any of those gentlemen of writing this inquiry. I simply make the inquiry in self-defense, as I always believed Mr. Allison to be the friend of my interest as well as of other farmers in the county. I did support the bonds and I know he did not through his paper, therefore if the compromise of principle was offered at a price to Maj. Durrow, I and many other readers of the COURIER and Telegram would be pleased to know it. T. M.

Winfield Township, May 10, 1873.

[T. M.:--Alas, for poor, weak humanity, and Mr. Allison of the Telegram in particular! We are afraid that it is too true. There can be no doubt that Mr. Allison did promise to support the bond proposition for a consideration, and that consideration was "one hundred dollars." Major Durrow refused to pay him his price, and he then threatened to oppose the bonds.--EDITOR.]

Father of Leland J. Webb mentioned in next article.

[LAND PATENTS: PART OF THE OSAGE CEDED LAND.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 27, 1873.

W. C. Webb has filed in court a petition for a mandamus on the secretary of the interior to compel him to issue land patents for certain lands in Kansas. This land is a part of the Osage ceded land, and it is said that this case is a test one in which two or three hundred thousand acres are involved.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 5, 1873.

L. J. Webb has just received a new lot of the choicest Havana cigars.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 5, 1873.

The many friends of Mrs. L. J. Webb will be pleased to learn of her return to Winfield. Her eastern visit must have been of a very pleasant nature, as she is now the picture of perfect health.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 19, 1873.

New Law Firm. It will be seen by reference to the law card of L. J. Webb, Esq., that he has associated with him in the practice of the profession Mr. J. C. Bigger of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Bigger brings with him the highest testimonials of his proficiency as a well read and enterprising young lawyer, and the new firm under its two wise heads, will no doubt share a large portion of the public patronage.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 26, 1873.

Diaries for 1873, for sale at Webb's for less than cost.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 10, 1873.

The ball given at the Lagonda House on the night of the Fourth by Messrs. Webb & Jackson was a very brilliant affair. There were fifty or sixty couples present. The supper was furnished by Mr. Peyton, proprietor of the Lagonda.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, July 31, 1873.

ADS.

Wanted. Boarders, at W. W. Howard's. Two doors east of the Meat Market.

The Old Log Store is termed by some to be a bee hive, from the fact that they are most always busy.

Triplett has just received some fine California Wines, Imported Gin and Brandy, and bottled "Belfast Ginger Ale." All nice for family use.

Choice of coffee and the best of teas always on hand at the old log store.

Archie Stewart, Stone Cutter, Mason, Bricklayer, and Plasterer is prepared to fill all orders in his line. Mr. Stewart is a good workman and guarantees to give entire satisfaction. Give him a call.

All kinds of legal blanks at Webb's.

Deeds, Bonds for deeds, Real estate Mortgages, Chattel Mortgages, etc., for sale at Webb's.

Don't fail to call at the Diamond corner as Paul wants to see you.

Diamond Corner is selling the best New Orleans flour at prices to suit the times.

Do not fail to go to the Old Log Store and see those shoes made by hand. Whole stock doubled soled and sewed, $2.00 a pair.

Great variety of cheap hosiery and notions at McMillen & Shields' old log store.

The Old Log Store (kept by McMillen & Shields) is establishing a very large trade, owing to their bringing on good goods and selling them at very reasonable rates.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, August 7, 1873.

W. M. Boyer has bought the book store and news office formerly owned by L. J. Webb, and will continue the business in his name. Boyer is a thorough businessman and all that is needed to find it out is to patronize him.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, September 11, 1873.

Let Allison tell if the COURIER has the ablest editorial corps of any paper in the Southwest: J. B. Fairbank, E. C. Manning, T. H. Johnson, and until recently, L. J. Webb. We expect before long to add two or three more to our staff. And, by the way, it accounts for the Telegram's editorial being so thin. Allison's friends have all forsaken him, and he tries to write them himself.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 23, 1873.

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

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

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

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

The committee on permanent organization reported as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

C. J. Duncan, Co. B, 1st Bat., 16th U. S. Cav.

Enoch Maris, Co. F, 4 U. S. Cav.

J. A. Barr, Co. C, 2nd Ill. light Art.

James Renfro, Co. K, 98th Ill. Inf.

J. P. Carter, Co. K, 80th Ill. Inf.

Z. T. Swigart, Co. D, 124 Ill. Inf.

W. F. M. Lacey, Co. K, 33rd Ill. Vet. Inf.

James Kelly, Co. A, 84 Ill. Vol. Inf.

A. T. Shenneman, Co. I, 7 Ill. Cav.

W. T. Dougherty, 45 Ill. Vol. Inf.

Frank Cox, Co. F, 61 Ill. Vol. Inf.

Max Shoeb, Co. D, 24 Ill. Vol. Inf.

A. A. Jackson, 12 Ill. Vol. Inf.

J. C. Bigger, Co. F, 92 Ill. Vol. Infantry.

Curtis Wilson, Co. D, 119th Ill. Inf.

Stephen Johnson, Co. E, 92nd Ill. Inf.

Jas. Benbroke, Co. K. 20th Ill. Inf.

J. L. Shaw, Co. K. 17th Ill. Inf.

H. H. Causey, Co. F, 11th Ill Inf.

Thomas Chappin, Co. I, 83 Ill. Inf.

T. W. Morris, Co. E, 92nd O Cav.

Sam Darrah, Co. K. 1 Ohio Cav.

L. B. Paul, Co. G, 125 Ohio Vol. Inf.

C. M. Wood, Co. C, 96 Ohio Vol. Inf.

P. Himrod, 105 Ohio Vol. Inf.

G. W. Foughty, Co. B, 57 Ohio Inf.

B. B. Dougherty, Co. A, 59th Ohio Inf.

Samuel Harvey, Co. K, 55 Ohio Inf.

Joseph Smith, Co. B, 1st Ohio Art.

John W. Millspaugh, Co. B, 19th Ohio Inf.

David S. Beadie, Co. G, 14th Ohio Inf.

W. H. H. McArthur, Co. G, 31st Ohio Inf.

Harry Smith, Co. Co. R, 14th Ind. Inf.

S. H. Wells, Co. G, 7th Ind. Cav.

W. E. Doud, Co. F, 151st Ind. Vol. Inf.

D. C. Scull, Co. C, 13 Ind. Vol. Inf.

A. H. Green, 9 Ind. Vol. Inf.

H. Parks, Co. H, 1st Ind. Inf.

A. B. Odell, Co. C, 86th Ind. Inf.

B. F. Harrod, Co. H, 57th Ind. Inf.

L. K. Barnewell, Co. K. 13th Ind. Inf.

H. S. Greer, Co. I, 53rd Ind. Inf.

W. B. Doty, Co. F, 2 Kan. Cav.

E. C. Manning, Co. H, 3 Kas Cav.

I. D. Newton, Co. D, 6th Kas. Cav.

H. L. Barker, Co. G, 15th Kansas Inf.

G. H. McIntyre, Co. C, 11th Kan. Inf.

Burt Covert, Co. H, 12 N. Y. Cav.

W. Q. Mansfield, 92 N. Y. Vol. In.

J. P. Short, Co. M, 8 N. Y. Artillery.

W. M. Boyer, Co. G, 15 N. Y. Vol. Cav.

Joel Mack, Co. M, 12th N. Y. Cav.

E. P. Hickock, Co. E, 2nd N. Y. Inf.

T. A. Blanchard, Co. K, 7th Mo. Cav.

E. Davis, Co. C, 4 Mo. Vol. Cav.

G. W. Robinson, Co. C, 3rd Mo. Cav.

I. N. Breman, Co. K, 1st Mo. Cav.

S. C. Cunningham, Co. D, 8th Mo. Inf.

B. E. Murphy, Co, I, 8th Mo. Cav.

T. C. Bird, Co. C, 31st Is. Inf.

W. M. Berky, 23 Iowa Vol. Inf.

C. A. Seward, Co. C, 2nd Iowa light Art.

Wm. Seucaney, Co. D, 13th Iowa Inf.

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

Reuben Rogers, 25 Ky. Inf.

W. K. Falar, Co. B, 26 Ky. Inf.

C. L. Rood, Co. A, 1st Mich. Cav.

W. H. Melville, Co. C, 4th Mich. Inf.

Oliver Decker, Co. H, 12th Mich. Inf.

John McClay, Co. E, 55th Penn. Inf.

E. S. Torrance, Co. G, 135 Pa. Vol. Inf.

D. N. Egbert, Philadelphia Union League Bat.

James Stewart, Co. F, 1st Col. Cav.

A. D. Keith, Co. G, 2nd Col. Inf.

M. L. Brooks, Co. H, 1st Tenn. Cav.

John Brooks, Co. C, 4th Tenn. Cav.

Archie Stewart, Co. G, 5th Vermont Inf.

H. H. Stewart, 2d Vermont light Art.

M. W. Everleth, Co. F, 1 Maine Cav.

J. B. Fairbank, 36 Mass. Inf.

L. J. Webb, Co. E, 16th Wis. Inf.

A. J. Truesdale, Co. K. 1st Minn. Inf.

The following were elected to hold the respective offices until the next meeting.

Mr. Wood, on assuming the chair, made a few brief appropriate remarks.

The following were appointed a committee to make arrangements for the next meeting.

A. A. Jackson, L. J. Webb, J. P. Short, E. S. Torrance, and James Kelly.

A committee to draft constitution and by-laws to be submitted at the next meeting was appointed as follows: Col. E. C. Manning, Capt. H. S. Barker, A. D. Keith, John W. Mills-paugh, and Capt. Wm. H. H. McArthur.

Several anecdotes and reminiscences of army life were told by Capt. Carter, Enoch Maris, D. C. Scull, and E. C. Manning.

"Rally Round the Flag Boys," "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys are Marching," and other old songs were splendidly rendered by Miss Emma Leffingwell, organist, Dr. Egbert, John Swain, A. A. Jackson, and Capt. McArthur; the entire assembly joining in the chorus.

A rising vote of thanks was tendered to Miss Leffingwell for the music, which was given with a will. The following resolution was offered by L. J. Webb, and unanimously adopted.

Resolved, That we extend a cordial invitation to the soldiers of the Union Army in Cowley County, to meet with us at our next meeting, and to become members of the society; and that the papers of the county publish this resolution and the proceedings of this meeting.

On motion the meeting adjourned to meet at Winfield on the 29th day of November, 1873. C. M. WOOD, Chairman.

JAMES KELLY, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 30, 1873.

Among the lawyers in attendance at the District Court from abroad, we notice Col. J. M. Alexander of Leavenworth; Hon. Wm. P. Hackney, of Wellington; Gen. Rogers of Eureka, and Judge M. L. Adams of Wichita. From Arkansas City are C. R. Mitchell and A. J. Pyburn. From Dexter, Hon. James McDermott. Our own bar is, as usual, ably represented by Fairbank, Torrance & Green, Webb & Bigger, Manning & Johnson, Louis T. Michener, Pryor & Kager, and T. H. Suits.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 30, 1873.

The members of the Fraternity of Odd Fellows will give a Sociable on Wednesday evening, November 5th, in the large room at the Courthouse. Evening entertainments will be of a social character. Supper will be provided at an early hour.

Mrs. M. L. Mullen, Mrs. J. J. Todd, Mrs. S. W. Greer, Mrs. Braidwood, Miss J. Stewart, Mrs. J. Bullene, Mrs. Jeffreys, L. J. Webb, T. A. Blanchard, A. S. Williams, G. W. Martin, Mrs. Fannie V. Curns, A. G. Jackson.

P. M. Shell, J. W. Curns, A. J. Thompson, Miss Ada Millington, Miss Quarles, Mrs. McMasters.

J. J. Williams, P. M. Sholl, F. D. Davis.

Miss Lewelia Blandin, Miss Kate Lowery, Miss Kate Porter, Miss Braidwood, J. Swain.

Mrs. Flint, Miss J. Stewart, Mrs. Capt. Davis, J. J. Williams, J. Swain, Dr. Houx.

By order of the general Committee.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 30, 1873.

NOTICE. All persons indebted to C. C. Stevens are notified that their accounts have been left with the undersigned for collection, and they are requested to call and settle at once.

Winfield, Oct. 29th, 1873.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 13, 1873.

The Board of County Commissioners of Cowley County met in the County Clerk's office November 7th, 1873. Present: Frank Cox and O. C. Smith.

Proceeded to canvass the votes of the election held Nov. 4th, 1873, which resulted in the election of the following officers who were declared duly elected.

For representative of 75th district: William Martin.

For County Clerk: M. G. Troup.

For County Treasurer: E. B. Kager.

For Register of Deeds: N. C. McCulloch.

For Sheriff: R. L. Walker.

For Coroner: Sam Moore.

For County Surveyor: W. W. Walton.

For Commissioner, first district, John Manly.

For Commissioner, second district. M. S. Roseberry.

For Commissioner, third district, R. F. Burden.

NEXT ITEM RE ROAD ILLEGIBLE!

Petition of A. A. Mills for county road was granted with E. H. Boyer, James Utt, and G. W. Gordenhein appointed as viewers. Survey ordered Dec. 1st, 1873.

Time was extended on William Steel's road to Nov. 26th, 1873.

Ordered that the contract with L. J. Webb for County printing, be declared void.

Ordered that the County printing be awarded to C. M. Scott, of the Arkansas City Traveler, and James Kelly of the Winfield COURIER as per agreement on file in the County Clerk's office.

Bill of E. P. Hickok, rejected.

Bill of A. A. Jackson, County Clerk's fee, allowed $218.20.

Bill of J. P. Short et al, road viewers, allowed $14.50.

Bill of A. H. Green, office rent, allowed $40.

Bill of W. W. Walton, surveyor, $4.00.

Bill of Judges and Clerks of election Nov. 4th, 1873, allowed $286.80.

Bill of Frank Cox County Commissioner allowed $12.40.

Bill of O. C. Smith County Commissioner allowed $8.00.

Board adjourned. FRANK COX, Chairman.

A. A. Jackson, Clerk.

[EDITORIAL PAGE: THE TELEGRAM SOUNDS OFF.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 20, 1873.

The circumstances are just these: A short time ago, our readers will remember the Telegram was made by Mr. L. J. Webb the County printer, the official County Paper. Not liking the Telegram they laid their heads together to concoct some plan whereby they could vent their spite against the Telegram, and thereby deprive it of the County Printing. They agreed to annul the contract with Mr. Webb, but then came a little hitch between Cox and Smith. Cox wanted to award the printing to the "COURIER" and Smith wanted his pet, the "Traveler," to get the benefit of the change.

The other Commissioner being absent, neither could carry his point without the assistance of the other, and consequently after a considerable amount of snapping and snarling over the bone, they agreed that both should have his way. As the sequel to this, an agreement was entered into with Kelly whereby he is to receive ALL THE COUNTY PRINTING for which he is to receive the fees allowed by law, and in addition to this five cents per line for all Commissioners' Proceedings. Another contract with Scott of the "Traveler," was also entered into whereby he is to be furnished ALL THE COUNTY PRINTING for which he is to receive the same fees allowed Kelly for the same services. This makes each the "official paper," when the law provides for but one--and by this they pay two dollars where the law allows but one.

Now the contract between the county and Mr. Webb, was that ALL such work should be done FREE OF CHARGE. So you see by this contract being annulled and the Commissioners satisfying their feelings of spite, the county now pays two dollars for the same work which they were formerly having done free of charge.

Thus the people of the county are put to over $1,500.00 extra expense per year just because Manning and the Commissioners do not like the Telegram. This is economy with a vengeance. Out upon such economy and the men who so defraud the people. The jail is too good a place for such men--and indeed we think that hanging is nearly too good.

It makes not a cent's difference to us. We were receiving no money for the services we were rendering the County, and consequently can lose no more in the change than any other taxpayer in the county, but we do despise to see any set of men so devilish mean as to gratify their hates at the expense of the people. As the editor of a peoples' paper, we feel that it is our duty to show up all such frauds, and to not be "mealy mouthed" in our criticisms of such officials.

These same officials we had occasion to show up several times last winter, and since they have been pretty careful not to dive too deep into the trickery. But now that the election is over and their term of office has nearly run out, they make one grand grab so as to gain all for themselves and friends that it is possible to wrench from the people.

And then to enter into these contracts while already under one with Mr. Webb, whereby he can make them pay to him all moneys likely to come to him under such contract. This shows business tact, does it not? It certainly takes two to make a contract and just as certainly one party cannot of his own free will annul such contract--and so long as Mr. Webb holds himself in readiness to fulfill his part, just so long can he hold the county for the fees justly due him. If he had broken his contract, they had his bondsmen to go back on. But did they do this? Not much! His bondsmen were Kelly, Manning, and Johnson, and if they sued on the contract, these worthies would stand the loss. By their own action they clearly recognized the fact that Mr. Webb had in every way come up to his contract. Yet they make a show of annulling it, as if he had no right in the matter at all. This arbitrary way of doing things might have been appropriate for the dark ages, but is not to be borne by the people of this age, and these men should be made to pay the amount of extra expense, to which they have put the County. Telegram.

The foregoing tirade from the little boy is piteous. If the Telegram did not lie, it would be out of original matter for its readers. The first lie [We think it best to call things by their right names.] in the above, is the statement that the Commissioners have by their action squandered $1,500.00 of the county money. The contract for publishing the proceedings of the board of Commissioners in both papers at five cents per line amounts to only regular rates for such advertisements in one paper, to-wit: Ten cents per line. The COURIER and the Traveler reach about every intelligent family in the county, and the County Board is desirous that the largest circulation shall be given to its proceedings, and did wisely by directing that the proceedings be published in both papers. And the publication of said proceedings will not amount to one fifth the amount stated by the Telegram. Just so many and no more blanks will be printed and used, and it will make no difference, so far as expense is concerned, whether the Traveler or COURIER does the work. This work will cost the same it always has, so that there is no additional expense here. The balance of the county printing does not amount to enough to speak of.

The second lie in the above article is the statement that Mr. Webb had made the Telegram the official paper of the county. Mr. Webb never had the authority to do this, and if he attempted to, he failed. If the county printing had been given to all three of the papers so as to include the Telegram, there would have been no howl.

Another lie is that "all the county printing is awarded to the Traveler and COURIER." For the most expensive and extensive of the county printing is the blank work, and of course only so many blanks will be printed in any event no matter where done.

Another lie is the statement that this action of the Board causes "the county to pay two dollars where the law only allows one." There are no legal rates for Commissioners' proceedings, and the two papers charge just half regular rates and thereby put the reports of county business into twice as many readers' hands as they would be if published in only one of them, and into four times as many hands as they would be if published in the Telegram. In fact, the Commissioners consider it a more acceptable policy to the people to pay regular rates for publishing the county business in papers having a large circulation and some character than it would be to have it published free in a paper without either circulation or character.

Mr. Webb did violate his agreement with the Board of County Commissioners. The assertion that the violation of the contract by Webb made his bondsmen responsible is rather hard on Webb, who is thereby admitted to be irresponsible individually. The Telegram had rendered the county no service, and of course was "receiving no money" for the said service.

The Commissioners have done in this matter what they considered for the best interest of the whole county. The falsehoods and howls of the Telegram have not deterred them in the past from exercising their own judgment in such matters.

The Telegram would have the people believe that the County Board were bad men, but as one single evidence of their integrity and official ability, we call attention to the beautiful Courthouse erected by them at less expense than any similar building in the state.

[ANOTHER EDITORIAL: TRAVELER SOUNDS OFF RE COUNTY PRINTING.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, November 20, 1873.

At the last meeting of the Commissioners, the award for the county printing was again let. For sometime past the county has had no official paper, and the proceedings of the Board, which the law requires to be published, was left undone. Knowing this to be the fact, we repaired to Winfield and put in the claims of the Traveler for the printing, as it has double the circulation of either of the other two, and is largely taken in parts of the county where the others are not.

Mr. Kelly then made his claims that the printing should be done at the county seat, and that the COURIER had a circulation where the Traveler had not, and in order to benefit the greater number of people, it was decided to award it to both, and divide the job work. This, we believe, will give greater satisfaction to all than any previous award, except to the Telegram, who will, more than likely, howl as usual, because he was not there to see that his claims were made known, and again the Traveler is the official paper of Cowley County.

Traveler.

Data that may be of interest:

I SKIPPED ON EDITORIAL PAGE THE "NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS" BY

E. B. KAGER, COUNTY TREASURER, WHICH SHOWED THE PERCENTAGE FOR STATE, COUNTY, TOWNSHIP, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS. AT THIS TIME:

FOR STATE TAX, 6 MILLS ON THE DOLLAR.

FOR COUNTY TAX, 12 MILLS ON THE DOLLAR.

INTEREST ON BONDS IN CRESWELL TOWNSHIP: 3 MILLS.

INTEREST ON BONDS IN WINFIELD TOWNSHIP: 6 MILLS.

CORPORATION TAX OF WINFIELD: 10 MILLS.

CORPORATION TAX OF ARKANSAS CITY: 8 MILLS.

THIS WAS PRINTED IN NOVEMBER 20, 1873, ISSUE.

[BIG AD.]

Winfield Courier, November 20, 1873.

A CORDIAL INVITATION To participate in the festivities of the day is hereby extended to all the soldiers residing in the county. The following PROGRAMME will be observed.

AT 10, A.M. THE Reception Committee will commence to make up the Roster and distribute tickets for DINNER To all whose names are entered thereon.

AT 11, A.M. SOLDIERS will fall into line, in marching order, on Main Street, the right resting on Ninth Avenue, under the direction of the officer of the day, CAPT. McARTHUR, And march to the COURTHOUSE Where an address of welcome will be delivered by Captain S. C. Smith, The Mayor of Winfield, and the organization of the Soldiers' Union completed.

AT 1, P.M. SOLDIERS will fall in for dinner.

AT 3, P.M. THERE will be a meeting in the Courthouse, and addresses will be delivered by the following soldiers: Chaplain E. P. Hickock, Maj. J. B. Fairbank, Capt. James McDermott, A. D. Keith, S. M. Fall, Maj. T. B. Ross, Rev. N. L. Rigby, J. C. Bigger, Esq., and other soldiers present.

AT 7, P.M. THERE WILL BE A GRAND BALL! And dancing will be in order, to conclude the festivities of the day.

The proceedings of the day will be enlivened with appropriate music by the Winfield and Arkansas City Cornet Bands. A. A. JACKSON, Chairman Committee on Arrangements.

J. P. SHORT, Secretary.

Committee on Music. T. A. Wilkinson, Chairman, Mrs. W. D. Roberts, Miss Emma Leffingwell, L. J. Webb and John Kirby.

Winfield Courier, November 27, 1873.

The members of the Winfield Dancing Club are hereby notified that a meeting will be held at Webb & Bigger's law office tomorrow (Friday) evening. All the members are earnestly requested to be present. By order of the committee.

Winfield Courier, November 27, 1873.

Notice is hereby given to all persons not to purchase a certain promissory note executed by Michael Miller to Hiram Brotherton for $500, on the 1st day of November, 1873, due sixty days after date with interest at the rate of ten percent per annum after maturity, as payment thereof has been stopped by the creditors of said Brotherton.

Winfield, Nov. 25th, 1873.

Winfield Courier, December 4, 1873.

The members of the Winfield Dancing Club are notified that a special meeting will be held next Monday night at Webb & Bigger's law office for the transaction of important business. By order of the President.

Winfield Courier, December 4, 1873.

The Soldiers' ball Thursday evening was well attended, about 90 couples being present, and was acknowledged by all as being the finest affair of the season. The courtroom makes a splendid dancing-hall, and everybody seemed to appreciate it. Messrs. Webb and Jackson deserve praise for the interest manifested by them to make the ball pleasant and enjoyable.

Winfield Courier, December 12, 1873.

To be given for the benefit of Adelphi Lodge, A. F. & A. M. At the Courtroom, Winfield, Kansas, Dec. 25th, 1873.

There will be a public installation of officers of the Lodge at the Baptist church at one o'clock P.M. After the Installation there will be a few short addresses by members of the order.

Dinner will take place at the courtroom at five o'clock P.M.

A cordial invitation is extended to the public.

After dinner a grand ball will be given at the courtroom. Good music will be in atten-dance. A cordial invitation is extended to the fraternity to be present. Special invitations will be given by the Committee to those not members of the order.

The following is the list of the committees appointed for the occasion.

COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. A. A. Jackson, T. A. Rice, J. E. Saint, W. M. Boyer, L. J. Webb, J. C. Fuller.

COMMITTEE TO PREPARE TABLES. J. F. Newman, James Parker.

SOLICITING COMMITTEE. A. T. Stewart, S. H. Myton, I. Bing, A. T. Shenneman, J. A. Simpson, J. Swain, T. A. Blanchard, R. B. Saffold, John Rhodes; Mrs. Flint, Mrs. McMasters, Mrs. A. H. Green, Mrs. Brotherton, Mrs. Tousey, Mrs. Limbocker; Miss Jennie Stewart, Miss Lowry, W. W. Limbocker.

RECEPTION COMMITTEE. Dr. Graham, M. L. Read, A. Howland, P. Hill, J. P. Short, Mrs. A. A. Jackson, Mrs. P. Hill, Mrs. Robinson, Miss Ella Quarles, J. L. M. Hill.

TABLE COMMITTEE. A. T. Stewart, J. F. Paul, T. A. Rice, W. M. Boyer, J. E. Saint, J. D. Cochran, J. C. Fuller, John Swain, J. A. Simpson, A. T. Shenneman, A. S. Williams, J. P. Short, Mrs. J. P. Short, Miss Read, Miss Mary Stewart, Mrs. Geo. Oakes, Mrs. J. F. Paul, Mrs. E. Maris, Mrs. J. C. Fuller, Mrs. W. M. Boyer, Mrs. L. R. Paul, Mrs. L. J. Webb, Mrs. J. C. Weathers, Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Howland, Mrs. Hickok, Mrs. W. G. Graham, Mrs. J. D. Cochran, Mrs. C. A. Bliss, Miss Parmelee, Miss Lizzie Graham, Miss Yount.

VOCAL MUSIC COMMITTEE. Mrs. Hickok, Mrs. Brotherton, John Swain, H. Brotherton, Mrs. Green, Miss Newman, Miss Parmelee, Miss Bryant.

TICKET AGENTS. C. A. Bliss, J. Newman, J. C. Weathers.

COMMITTEE ON INVITATION. L. J. Webb, J. F. Paul, T. A. Rice, W. M. Boyer, J. C. Fuller.

FLOOR MANAGERS. A. A. Jackson, L. J. Webb.

Instrumental Music for the Day: J. W. Johnston, J. A. Simpson, J. E. Saint.

Winfield Courier, Friday, December 19, 1873.

The members of the "Winfield Dancing club" are particularly requested to attend a meeting of the club at Webb & Bigger's law office on Wednesday eve Dec. 24th at 7 o'clock.

[COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS.]

Winfield Courier, Friday, December 19, 1873.

Board of County Commissioners met in Clerk's office, December 9, 1873. All present. After a thorough inspection of the work, the Courthouse was accepted from the contractors, and the bondsmen discharged.

L. J. Webb appeared for school district No. 45, asking to have one percent of the school tax remitted, it appearing that the same was taxed illegally. County Clerk was instructed to make the necessary change at the district's expense. In the matter of dividing tracts of land on tax roll, clerk was also instructed to make the change when applied to by the Treasurer.

Ordered that the County Treasurer be allowed to cancel $590.04 in county warrants.

Bond of Sheriff fixed at $10,000.

Petition of W. B. Norman for section line road was laid over under the rule, for want of affidavit.

Petition of James Stewart for change in road granted.

Time on Wm. Steeles' county road extended at request of viewers to December 18.

Petition and affidavit of M. A. Graham on personal property laid on the table.

District Clerk authorized to procure blanks for his office.

Superintendent of Public Instruction was authorized to procure a black board and stationery for his office.

The county officers were assigned to the Courthouse on Monday, December 15, 1873. After that date no bills for office rent will be allowed.

James Kelly was directed to procure appropriate signs and place the same on the office doors of the Courthouse.

The County Clerk was directed to have the wood prepared for the stoves in the county offices.

The sheriff was ordered to set up the county stove that is in the District Clerk's office in the courtroom of the Courthouse.

The following bills were audited and allowed.

A. A. Jackson, Co. clerk's fees: $449.00

T. A. Wilkins, Co. Supt.: $27.00

E. B. Kager, for tax sale: $8.05

J. M. Young, jailor and sundries: $41.07

James Kelly, Co. printing: $19.50

W. W. Walton, Co. surveyor: $64.80

L. D. Jacobs attending' prisoner Lyon Co. jail: $4.00

T. A. Wilkinson, stationery: $21.60

S. H. Myton, Co. wood: $45.00

S. H. Myton, stoves and pipe: $174.55

A. T. Stewart, ice bill: $6.00

O. C. Smith, gopher scalps: $2.40

E. C. Walton, gopher scalps: $4.20

James Parker, sheriff: $41.50

J. F. Paul, repairing seal: $2.05

Stewart & Simpson, last payment on Courthouse: $4,390.00

Stewart & Simpson, extra work: $131.00

Crain & Byron, books: $206.00

A. S. Williams, juror: $2.80

A. D. Keith, pauper bill: $20.75

W. S. Mullen, chamber for jail: $1.50

H. & Boyle, blankets for jail: $12.75

J. G. Bullene costs in case allowed.

Braden & Buford laid over.

McMillen & Shields paupers bill rejected.

C. M. Scott county printing laid over, not itemized.

A. J. Williams guarding prisoner rejected.

D. A. Byers juror rejected.

O. C. Smith, Commissioner: $12.00

J. D. Maurer, Commissioner: $12.40

Frank Cox, Com. and Supt. Courthouse: $49.40 A. A. JACKSON, Clerk.

Per J. P. SHORT, Deputy.

Description: Brilliancy of a Webb...

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

Captain Dick Walker, the new sheriff, is one of the most popular men in the county. Everybody that knows him bets on him. His personal appearance is strikingly favorable--

except to criminals. In form, tall, straight, and well proportioned; in motion, lithe, graceful, and dignified, and to those graces are added an intelligent countenance whose flashing eyes and strong, well turned features at once attract the attention of the observer. In repose grand, in action awful--his is a happy combination of the powers, arts, faculties, graces, and acquirements of the remaining members of the "ring." With the length of a Johnson, the sinews of a Green, the muscle of a Torrance, the nerve of a Kelly, the bearing of a Fuller, the decision of a Millington, the address of an Irwin, the brains of a McDermott, the brilliancy of a Webb, and the intuition of a Manning, Dick is calculated to get away with the baggage of all the passengers he goes for. Girls, he is not married, but wants to--well, you can guess the remainder. His mustache is so ticklish!

[LEGAL NOTICE: APPLETON, NOYES & CO. VS. CHARLES C. STEVENS.]

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

RECAP: George D. Appleton, Nathan D. Noyes, John B. Maude, as partners trading under the firm name of Appleton, Noyes & Co., plaintiffs, versus Charles C. Stevens, defendant...Judgment on the first cause of action in said petition stated for the sum of $861.55 after the same shall have become due with interest thereon from and after January 1, 1874, and for the further sum of $246.00 as alleged in the second cause of action, with interest thereon from and after the 7th day of February, 1874, and for the further sum of $11.25 as in the third cause of action alleged in said petition, after the same shall have become due, with interest thereon from and after Feb. 11, 1874, together with the costs of said action, and that the said Chas. C. Stevens must answer the said petition by Feb. 9, 1874. Attachment: Sheriff seized defendant's property: northwest quarter of Section 16, township 33, range 4 east, Cowley Co. Further, Sheriff garnished all bills, notes, accounts, goods, chattels, effects, and property of Charles C. Stevens in the possession or under the control of L. J. Webb and J. C. Bigger, partners as Webb & Bigger. Said property and effects will be sold and applied to the satisfaction of said judgment.

R. M. RUGGLES & LOUIS T. MICHENER, ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS.

[LONG BROTHERS, PLAINTIFFS, VS. CHARLES C. STEVENS, DEFENDANT.]

Winfield Courier, January 16, 1874.

RECAP: Adam Long and John Long as partners doing business in the name of Long Brothers, plaintiffs, versus Charles C. Stevens, Defendant. Judgment demanded in said petition for $445.74 (with interest from Oct 8, 1873, together with the costs of this action)...defendant must answer said petition by Feb. 9, 1874...Attachment has been issued...Sheriff directed to garnishee all bills, notes accounts, goods, chattels, effects, and property of defendant in the possession of L. J. Webb and J. C. Bigger, partners, as Webb & Bigger, on Nov. 11, 1873. Said property and effects will be sold and applied to the satisfaction of said judgment.

R. M. RUGGLES & LOUIS T. MICHENER, ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

Messrs. Webb and Manning tried skating on the mill pond the other day and broke through. The latter went down to his arm-pits several times in water over his head in depth, but caught on the edge of the ice each time and managed to keep from dying a "stiff cold water man," until Mr. Webb by resolute daring got a board to him whereby he was enabled to get ashore.

Winfield Courier, January 23, 1874.

T. B. Stevenson, Esq., of Nebraska City, Nebraska, is in the city taking depositions of witnesses before L. J. Webb in a case pending in the District Court of Pawnee County wherein the people of the State of Nebraska are plaintiffs; and Ortigal N. Palmer, George W. Waldo, and Celesta Randall are defendants. The defendants are charged with the murder of George Randall, the husband of Celesta Randall, one of the defendants. The deceased was the son of a citizen of this county, and the witnesses whose testimony is being taken are children of the deceased. The deceased was found dead some months since near his home in Nebraska.

[DISSOLUTION NOTICE: L. J. WEBB AND J. C. BIGGER.]

Winfield Courier, February 6, 1874.

Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned and J. C. Bigger is this day dissolved, Mr. Bigger having opened an office in St. Louis, Missouri. I shall continue in the practice at my office heretofore occupied by the firm of Webb & Bigger. The firm business will be carried on by me, and I will collect all monies due the firm and pay its debts. L. J. WEBB.

Jan. 17, 1874.

[DISTRICT COURT DOCKET FOR MARCH TERM.]

Winfield Courier, February 27, 1874.

The following are the cases which stand for trial at the March term A. D. 1874, of the Cowley County District Court, and have been placed on the docket in the following order.

Civil Docket, Seventh Day, 55. John F. Graham vs. Leland J. Webb.

Civil Docket, Ninth Day, 68. Leland J. Webb vs. Thos. T. Rucker.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

Owing to the fact that the District Court is in session this week, and the fact that he is engaged in quite a number of important cases, prevented L. J. Webb, Esq., member from this district, from attending the meeting of the Republican State Central Committee at Topeka last Tuesday.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

The following are the Attorneys attending at the District Court: Hon. Wm. P. Hackney, Wellington; Hon. Jas. McDermott, Dexter; C. R. Mitchell, A. J. Pyburn, L. B. Kellogg, Arkansas City; Gen. Rogers, Eureka; M. S. Adams, Wichita; Fairbank, Torrance & Green, L. J. Webb, Manning & Johnson, Judge R. B. Saffold, Lewis T. Michener, Esq., Suits & Wood, D. A. Millington, Winfield.

Winfield Courier, March 27, 1874.

We would call the attention of our readers to the new law firm of Webb & Millington, formed by the co-partnership of L. J. Webb and D. A. Millington. These gentlemen are too well known in this city to need any recommendation from us, but we will say for the benefit of strangers that they are both energetic businessmen, and can be depended upon.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1874.

Graham vs. Webb & Bigger, dismissed and cost paid.

Webb vs. Rucker, Judgment for plaintiff and order of sale granted.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1874.

L. J. Webb, Esq., went to Dexter last night to assist in organizing a Masonic Lodge at that place.

Sadie Webb was a sister of Leland J. Webb...married Sheriff Walker.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

Miss Sadie Webb was thrown from a horse last week and slightly injured.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1874.

A complete organization of the first nine of the "Frontier" base ball club was effected last Saturday. The officers are E. C. Manning, President; W. W. Walton, Secretary; A. H. Hane, Treasurer; and L. J. Webb, Captain. The second nine should, and doubtless will, organize tomorrow.

[PROCEEDINGS OF 4TH OF JULY PLANNING COMMITTEE.]

Winfield Courier, June 12, 1874.

Public meeting of the citizens of Winfield, was held last Monday evening at the office of Curns & Manser for the purpose of preparing for a celebration of the 4th of July at Winfield.

On motion G. S. Manser was chosen chairman and L. J. Webb, Esq., Secretary.

C. M. Wood offered the following, which was adopted.

Resolved, By the citizens of Winfield and vicinity that we celebrate the 4th of July at this place, and that we extend a cordial invitation to the citizens of the county to participate with us in the celebration.

N. H. Wood, James Simpson, and J. T. Hall were appointed a committee to confer with the Soldier's Association and invite them to take part in the celebration.

On motion it was resolved that the celebration be a basket picnic.

T. K. Johnston, Enoch Marrs, and C. M. Wood were appointed a finance committee.

M. L. Robinson, James Kelly, and J. T. Hall were appointed a committee to procure speakers.

A. T. Stewart, Max Shoeb, and H. B. Lacy were appointed a committee on grounds.

J. T. Hall, T. A. Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs. John Swain, Miss Mary Stewart, and Miss Baldwin were appointed a committee on music.

H. B. Lacy, C. M. Wood, and J. P. McMillen were appointed a committee on ice water.

J. P. McMillen, Wirt Walton, and L. J. Webb were appointed a committee on fantastics and amusements.

L. J. Webb and James Kelly were appointed a committee on artillery.

Captain R. L. Walker was appointed Marshal of the day.

James Kelly offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted.

Resolved, That we extend a cordial invitation to the several Granges of the county to attend and participate in the celebration.

The meeting then adjourned to meet Monday evening June 15th at 8 o'clock P.M.

L. J. WEBB, Secretary.

[PROCEEDINGS OF MEETING HELD RE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION.]

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1874.

Citizens met Monday evening, June 15th, at Curns & Manser's office, pursuant to adjournment.

Finance committee reported that the committee had received subscriptions to the amount of $180.50.

Committee on invitations reported that they have extended invitations to the several granges of the county and to the soldier's society, and that the latter had accepted the invitation.

Committee to procure speakers reported progress.

Same report from committees on grounds and music. Prof. Wilkinson, of the latter, requested to be excused from serving on the committee on account of a previous engagement, and was excused.

L. J. Webb, L. T. Michener, J. B. Fairbank, W. M. Allison, and J. E. Allen were appointed committee on Toasts.

G. S. Manser, C. M. Wood, and J. P. McMillen were appointed committee on programme.

Mayor Smith, Dr. Mansfield, and D. A. Millington were appointed reception committee.

T. K. Johnson, H. S. Silver, and W. W. Andrews were appointed committee on fireworks.

On motion of H. B. Lacy, resolved that the ladies be invited to attend the next meeting.

Adjourned to meet Monday evening, June 22, at 8 o'clock p.m.

L. J. Webb, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, June 26, 1874.

Capt. McDermott, of Dexter, was in to see us this week. He in company with L. J. Webb, Capt. Hunt, and T. A. Rice, visited Wellington on Tuesday on business connected with the Masonic Order.

[THE 4TH AT WINFIELD CELEBRATION.]

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

The 98th anniversary of the declaration of American independence was ushered in at Winfield with a round of 37 guns. a more beautiful morning never dawned on the day made immortal by the heroes, who, to achieve the independence of the thirteen colonies, pledged their "fortunes, their lives, and their sacred honor." Before 10 o'clock the city was a perfect jam of people. But Chief Marshal Walker, with his corps of able assistants, soon had the mass in motion headed for the grove. The Winfield Silver Cornet Band, closely followed by the car of freedom, containing 37 beautiful young ladies, and drawn by four horses driven by Mr. N. Roberson, headed the procession. Arrived at the grove everything was found to be in first-class order.

The meeting was called to order by G. S. Manser, president of the day. The Declaration of Independence was read by L. T. Michener, Esq. Speeches were then made by Col. John M. Alexander and Judge Ross. The "Star Spangled Banner" was sung by Mrs. A. H. Green, assisted by J. T. Hall, and a full chorus of young ladies, when a short recess was had for

Everybody seemed to have plenty and to spare as we can testify, for we sampled more than one dinner basket.

After dinner several toasts were proposed, and responded to, by Judge Ross, L. J. Webb, Col. Manning, Capt. S. C. Smith, and L. T. Michener.

3 o'clock, the hour announced for the races having arrived, the assembly adjourned to the Fair Grounds. (As the races formed no part of the celebration proper, we will treat of them in another place.)

The day was finished with a beautiful pyrotechnic display and a ball at the Courthouse where all went merry as a 4th of July belle, and everybody went home fully satisfied with themselves and all mankind.

There were none. Any ordinary Saturday would have furnished a greater variety of incidents or accidents. Never has a more orderly day been passed in Winfield. Not a solitary case of drunkenness; no fights, no cursing or swearing, nothing of the sort.

[CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JUNE 17, 1874.]

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1874.

City Council met June 17th, at 4 p.m., in pursuance of adjournment. Present: Mayor S. C. Smith and Councilmen S. Darrah, H. S. Silver, R. B. Saffold, and J. P. McMillen. J. W. Curns, Clerk.

The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.

The committee to whom was referred the petition of A. G. Vincent, for dram shop license, reported the petition not sufficient. L. J. Webb asked leave to withdraw the petition, which on motion was granted. L. T. Michener then asked leave to withdraw the remonstrance against issuing dram shop license, which on motion was granted.

The sealed bids to build sidewalks were opened and read. Mr. L. Lippmann having the lowest bid, the contract was awarded to him. On motion the committee on sidewalks were empowered to contract with Mr. Lippmann to build such sidewalks as are necessary to be built.

The bill of J. W. Curns for one month's services as Clerk, allowed: $8.33.

The bill of J. W. Curns for dog tags, allowed: $9.75.

Mr. R. B. Saffold offered the following resolution, which on motion was adopted.

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to procure for the city six ladders, to be placed at different business places along Main street, where the use of water buckets can be had, said ladders to be the property of the city and to be under the control of the City Marshal, to be used in case of fire. On motion R. B. Saffold, S. Darrah, and H. S. Silver were appointed a committee to procure said ladders.

On motion adjourned to meet at the next regular meeting at Curns & Manser's office.

J. W. Curns, Clerk.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1874.

Last Saturday three young men who had just returned home from Texas were arrested here on charge of horse stealing. They had been followed from the Indian Territory by the parties who owned the stock, and overtaken in this city just as they were trying to dispose of the stolen property. It being late Saturday evening the boys were lodged in jail to await examination Monday morning. However, late Saturday night, Brown, one of the number, with his attorney, L. J. Webb, Esq., appeared before Squire Boyer, waived examination, and in default of bail, was sent to jail to await the September term of the District Court.

The other two, Brocknell and Onstott, were brought up for examination on Monday morning. Squire Boyer, on the motion of the County attorney, and knowing that the U. S. Marshal was ready to re-arrest and take them before the Federal court at Arkansas City, discharged the prisoners. No sooner was this done and Hill, the U. S. Deputy Marshal, attempted to serve his warrant then revolvers were flashed in his face, by two or three deputy Sheriffs of the county. Of course, he was powerless, and the prisoners were immediately re-arrested by a warrant issued by Squire Wood.

Again they were locked up for the night, and Tuesday morning brought before N. H. Wood, Esq., where they plead guilty, and in default of $1,500 bail, each, they were again sent to board at the expense of the county, where all three now await their trial at the next term of the District Court.

This case certainly presents many curious and anomalous features. It is the only case we have ever seen where the accused insisted upon their own guilt, and retained three prominent lawyers to help them plead guilty. The County attorney was willing and even anxious to have them turned over to the U. S. Courts, and thereby avoid expense to the county. But, not their attorneys, Messrs. Webb, Hackney, and Johnson, who insisted that their clients were undoubtedly guilty, and should be held for trial here.

We have no wish to manufacture sentiment one way or the other--but of one thing we are sure, and that is, if the ends of Justice could be reached just as well (which in our opinion it could) by handing them over to the U. S. Commissioner Kellogg, at Arkansas City, and save this county considerable expense, that was just what should have been done. Cowley County has no desire to pay for anybody's whistle but her own.

Don't know which Webb is referred to in next article...

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1874.

The Eldorado base ball club of Eldorado, played the Frontiers of this place a match game of ball on the grounds of the latter last Saturday, which resulted in the victory of the Frontier's by a score of 35 to 38. Play was "called" at 3 o'clock p.m., and the game was called at 7, in the middle of the ninth inning, it being too dark to finish the game with safety. According to the rule, therefore, the score was counted at the end of the eighth inning.

The game was a very poor one, which was mainly owing to the strong wind which blew from the south, carrying the dust into the eyes of the catcher, and taking the ball whereso'er it listeth. The Winfield boys in none of their scrub games ever played so poorly. Not a whitewash was made on either side.

Bob Shethar of the Frontier's, made the only home run, and put ten men out on first base, Cruden assisting six times. Walton caught two fouls and put two men out on 3 strikes, but at the fifth inning, having badly bruised his hand, he took second base and Cruden took his place behind the bat. Cruden caught one fair fly, five fouls, put one man out on second base, and one on three strikes. Hane put one man out on second base, and Morris one on third. Webb assisted once, Morris once, Walton once, Siemmons once, and Kenan twice.

On the side of the Eldorado's, Gossard caught two fair flies, Shryer two, and Myers one. McIntire caught nine fouls, put one out on three strikes, and one out on home base, etc.

PLAYERS FOR FRONTIER BASE BALL CLUB.

Walton, Kenan, Siemmons, Shethar, Cruden, Morris, Webb, Hane, and Stewart.

Scorers: Frontier--V. B. Beckett. Eldorado--J. C. Elliott.

The ball in the evening was not as great a success as it would have been if Sheriff Walker had allowed the use of the courthouse, which he refused to do, whereupon the Valley House was procured and used, and a select, though small crowd, was in attendance. But everything passed off pleasantly, and as far as we know, the boys were well pleased with the entertainment.

The third game will be played at Douglass, on one of the days of the fair, which will be held in the middle of September next.

Article sez L. J. Webb...

[ORGANIZING A COMPANY OF STATE MILITIA: WINFIELD.]

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1874.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winfield Courier, September 4, 1874.

Webb & Millington have moved their law office into Fuller's bank building.

Winfield Courier, September 11, 1874.

Quite a number of "the boys" of this city are serving in the Arkansas City militia: Wirt Walton, Bob Sheather, Billy Anderson, and Douglas Hite, a former employee of this office. They are now doing their duty as soldiers. L. J. Webb went down to the City to enlist, but was taken sick and brought home. The militia brought the Kickapoo squaws up to Arkansas City for "protection" last week, and now they are patrolling the border and running down into the Territory occasionally.

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1874.

L. J. Webb presided over the recent Senatorial Convention at Wichita with much credit to himself and honor to the county. For a young man he has few equals as a skilled parliamentarian or live criminal lawyer. Cowley County could do worse than to elect him County Attorney this fall.

[EDITORIAL RE TELEGRAM, ETC.]

Winfield Courier, September 25, 1874.

Astronomers tell us that the planet Jupiter has four satellites, whose apparent motion is oscillatory. That is, they weave first one way from Jupiter, and his attraction being so great as to force them to return, they fly back with such velocity as to carry them beyond when they are compelled to return again, and so continue. All but one are represented as being larger than Jupiter. Singular as it may appear we have an imitation of this wonder in the animal kingdom. Jupiter and his satellites--Manning and his delegates: Walton, Boyer, Kelly, and Webb. Telegram of Sept. 18th.

The curious orthography of the word "satellites" in two places in the above extract and the remarkable discovery that three of Jupiter's satellites are each larger than Jupiter, are earmarks of such ample proportions as to convince us that none other than the celebrated "God bless the Grangers" Alexander could be its author. As that would-be candidate for Congress and the State Senate has a hankering for the office of County Attorney, we suppose that Webb must be the smaller satellite referred to.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1874.

Court convened last Monday, the following lawyers in attendance: Webb & Millington, Pryor & Kager, Fairbank, Torrance & Green, Alexander & Saffold, Suits & Wood, E. C. Manning, W. P. Hackney, T. H. Johnson, and John E. Allen, of Winfield. J. Wade McDonald, of Wellington. M. S. Adams and Chas. Hatton, of Wichita. James McDermott, of Dexter; and C. R. Mitchell and L. B. Kellogg, of Arkansas City.

[EDITORIAL: REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING.]

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1874.

A large and enthusiastic meeting greeted our candidate for Congress. The Winfield Silver Cornet Band discoursed some of their delightful pieces.

James Kelly, secretary of the Republican Central Committee, conducted. Maj. J. B. Fairbanks was elected chairman, who, in a few happy remarks introduced Judge Brown. Next speaker was Hon. Ed. Russel, of Leavenworth. Col. H. C. St. Clair, the republican candidate for state senator was next, followed by L. J. Webb.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1874.

BIRTH. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leland J. Webb--a son--it weighed just 9-1/2 pounds.

Winfield Courier, October 15, 1874.

Brown, Brocknell, and Onstat, who have been resting here in jail for some months past, had a hearing before commissioner L. R. Kellogg last Monday, and Brown was discharged. Brocknell and Onstat were bound over to appear before the U. S. District court of Arkansas; E. S. Torrance appeared for the prosecution, and Hackney and Webb for the defense.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, October 22, 1874.

For Representative: Thomas R. Bryan, of Dexter Township.

For Probate Judge: Sim S. Moore, of Tisdale Township.

For County Attorney: Leland J. Webb, of Winfield Township.

For Clerk of the District Court: Ed S. Bedilion, of Winfield Township.

For Superintendent of Public Instruction: Thomas A. Wilkinson, of Bolton Township.

For County Attorney we have LELAND J. WEBB, of Winfield. Every lawyer in the different counties in this Judicial district will bear testimony to Mr. Webb's ability as an attorney. The county needs always a careful and correct adviser, and this we have in Mr. L. J. Webb.

[THE WEBB FAMILY.]

Winfield Courier, October 22, 1874.

Judge W. C. Webb has been nominated for the legislature in the Fort Scott district, and we trust will be elected. Judge Webb is, today, in our judgment, the best practical legislator in Kansas. Even if nominated by the democratic party, we would be tempted to favor his election, for the highest practical reasons; because he is an honest, industrious, and thoroughly competent law maker, one who will save the state from the infliction of numerous foolish laws, and give it the benefit of his acute reasoning powers and his large and varied experience. He is a man of strong convictions, and a nervous, irritable temperament, not calculated to make him friends; but to those who have overcome prejudice against these surface indications of his character, and learned to respect his honesty and undoubted ability, there can be but one opinion, that Fort Scott would be doing herself credit and the whole state a favor by sending Judge Webb to the legislature the coming winter. Commonwealth.

Lowell H. Webb, of Fort Scott, son of W. C. Webb, has passed a successful examination and been admitted into the Naval Academy, at Annapolis, as a cadet midshipman. Emporia News.

The first named gentleman is the father, and the latter, the brother of L. J. Webb, of this city, who is the Republican candidate for County Attorney of Cowley County, and one of the ablest lawyers in the southwest.

[Note: When nominations were placed, C. R. Mitchell got 28; L. J. Webb 29.]

[EDITORIAL: THE TRAVELER'S DEFECTION.]

Winfield Courier, October 29, 1874.

The Arkansas City Traveler, refuses to support L. J. Webb for County Attorney, and Sim Moore for Probate Judge, and supports Pyburn and Gans, of the pie bald ticket. In reference to Mr. Webb's candidacy, the Traveler says: "L. J. Webb is one of the best criminal lawyers in Southern Kansas, and a personal friend of ours, but we consider A. J. Pyburn the most trustworthy."

And further on it says: "As we said in our former issues, we shall vote for the best men, regardless of party, local prejudice, or personal ill-will. We are opposed to conventions but will be compelled to submit to them until the people are ready and willing to adopt a better plan. They are not essential in the election of county officers, where we all have the opportunity of knowing the men."

It seems to us that it would be more manly for the Traveler to state its objections to Webb and Moore. So that should it appear to be anything serious, we could all drop them. We can see no difference between the Traveler's course and that of any other self-styled reform paper. "We shall vote for the best man," says the Traveler, "regardless of party, etc." In this case, Mr. Scott had no more business in a republican convention than a Catholic Priest would have taking part in a Presbyterian General Assembly.

We are sorry the Traveler has seen fit to take the course it has in the present canvass. And until the Traveler shows wherein the two democrats, Pyburn and Gans, are in any respect better, or more worthy, than the republican nominees, Webb and Moore, the people will be of the opinion that there is something besides a desire for "best men," that actuates the Traveler.

Some of us will still think that the old jealousy of Winfield, of Winfield men, and Winfield things, still rankles in the breasts of our brethren of Arkansas City. It will be hard for Scott to explain why he didn't throw himself in the breach at the convention and have someone other than Webb and Moore nominated. Why didn't Mr. Scott tell the convention that he couldn't support these gentlemen if nominated. Why didn't he nominate A. J. Pyburn and explain to the delegates that he thought him a "more trustworthy man" than Webb, instead of congratulating the latter gentleman on his nomination. We do not believe that Mr. Pyburn is as fit for County Attorney as L. J. Webb. Nor that H. D. Gans is as well qualified for Probate Judge as Sim. S. Moore.

Winfield Courier, October 29, 1874.

Leland J. Webb has had 107 cases in the district court; 96 civil and 11 criminal. He won 85 out of the 96 civil and the entire 11 criminal. Can your "reform" candidate or any other Lawyer in the district best that? Webb was nominated because of his well known ability. And if the people of Cowley want a man who knows how, and will take care of their interests, they should vote for L. J. Webb for County Attorney.

Winfield Courier, October 29, 1874.

Judge Moore, L. J. Webb, and T. A. Wilkinson paid our village a short visit last week. The notices of the coming of these gentlemen were not received and the crowd was small which met with them here. But they thus got better acquainted with the citizens whom they did meet.

On Thursday morning the Independent candidates met at the schoolhouse and entertained a number of our people with speeches. Mr. Manly Hemenway, our postmaster, presided, and speeches were made by Messrs. Walton, Williams, and Gans, and Ben Clover, Julius Woollen, and R. C. Story responded to some toasts furnished by the preceding speakers.

A movement is on foot to put the parsonage in better and more comfortable condition, and our citizens without regard to church, are supporting the movement.

On the 22nd, Mr. John Cunningham brought suit before H. D. Gans against Eugene Millard for the sum of five dollars, money loaned the defendant by the plaintiff. Judgment for plaintiff.

Mr. Manly Hemenway has received his second lot of new goods for fall and winter trade.

Many wagons pass and repass daily, going to, or coming from the corn fields of Elk River, where corn is held at from fifty to sixty cents per bushel.

The public schools along the valley are reported to be in a flourishing condition.

On the 24th, the Grouse Creek Teachers' Association was permanently organized. The officers elected are as follows: President, R. C. Story; Vice President, Miss Ida Daggett; Secretary, Julius Woollen; Assistant Secretary, Miss Belle Dudley; Critic, Miss Kate Fitzgerald. In the afternoon Mr. Story delivered an address on the subject of English words, and their etymology. Miss Daggett read an essay on the aims and ends of our association. Mr. Woollen gave an address on the true basis of teaching. The meeting was pleasant and profitable. The next session will be held November 14th.

The chicken cholera is rapidly thinning out our hen roosts. In times of trouble and calamity, deeds of heroism and self-sacrifice shine out all the more brilliantly from the darkness of their surroundings. One of our citizens had a hen whose devotion to duty was her "ruling passion strong in death," for she was found dead in her nest with two eggs under her. Comments are unnecessary.

L. J. Webb defeated...

Winfield Courier, November 5, 1874.

The election in this county last Tuesday passed off quietly. No disturbance of any kind marred the good feeling which has prevailed during the election campaign. Owing to the fact that a great many voters stayed away from the polls a very light vote was cast, probably not over fourteen hundred in all.

The State Congressional and Senatorial tickets received handsome majorities.

The Republican Congressional and Senatorial tickets received handsome majorities.

The Republican county ticket was elected with two exceptions, by majorities ranging all the way from 100 to 225.

What we consider an infamous combination defeated Webb and Moore. Creswell and Bolton Townships, voted almost solid for their own man Pyburn against Webb and the Democratic Gans against Moore. Surely neither Webb nor Moore has cause to be ashamed of their home vote. And notwithstanding the miserable stories set afloat concerning them just before the election each ran ahead of his ticket in their respective townships. Especially may L. J. Webb be proud of the vote given him here. His own home vindicates him from the foul charges of his enemies by seventy-five majority, while the reform candidates with that exception run ahead by small majorities. Never was a campaign conducted fairer than Mr. Webb conducted the one just closed and he has the consciousness that while he has lost the position to which he aspired he yet retains his honor.

Take it all in all, the Republican party of Cowley County have reason to be proud of that day's work.

Winfield Courier, November 5, 1874.

The reformers in Creswell and Bolton townships went solid against Webb for county attorney because they said Pyburn is a better man, while at Winfield the reformers voted for Webb because they say he is a better man than Pyburn. Alas, we have lost faith in these reformers.

Winfield Courier, November 5, 1874.

A good girl who can do general housework, and take care of children, can find a good situation by applying at once at the residence of L. J. Webb.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "REPUBLICAN" - TISDALE.]

Winfield Courier, November 19, 1874.

In the Traveler of the 11th inst., the editor speaking of the result of our county election, says:

"It has taught there is a power that effectually holds the balance of power, and speaks through the ballot box rather than through party politics. That power lies in the sense and judgment of intelligent reasoning men, who cherish principles rather than politics."

Mr. Scott infers by this, the city in which he resides, alone of all our county contains intelligent reasoning men, and men who cherish principles. Now as Mr. Scott holds out to the people the idea that he is one of that number, let us notice briefly some of the principles which he cherishes.

When the Independent convention met at Tisdale on the 12th of October, Mr. Scott was there, endeavoring with might and main to secure the nomination of C. R. Mitchell as a candidate for the office of County Attorney on the Independent ticket, saying to members of that convention that Mr. Mitchell was a straight out independent man. Failing to force his man upon the Independent ticket, he had the impudence to attempt to secure his nomination on the Republican ticket, claiming that his man was a straight Republican, and that he would not have accepted the nomination of the Independents if he had received it. But Mr. Scott's pet was too well known to be acceptable to the republicans, and he failed there. After this failure Mr. Scott was one of the first to congratulate the successful candidate, Mr. Webb, and say, "I have been trying to beat you, but now I will help elect you." In the next issue of his paper, he says that Webb is the best criminal lawyer in Southern Kansas, and yet he failed to support him.

In a former issue he said he would support the best man regardless of petty spite, local prejudice, or personal ill-will. Let us see.

The Creswell delegation claimed to favor the nomination of S. S. Moore for the office of Probate Judge, and attempted to secure the support of the Tisdale delegates to C. R. Mitchell thereby, but when they failed to get the Tisdaleites to support a man whom they deemed unworthy, the support of the Republican party, or the people, Scott bolted the ticket and claimed that Moore was incompetent. If Moore was incompetent after the convention, why wasn't he incompetent before the convention? Why? Simply because he could not be induced by a political trickster to vote in a Republican convention contrary to the wishes of his constituents.

Mr. Moore has certainly reason to be proud of the vote he received outside of the immediate vicinity of the Traveler. In his own township, which gave a majority of 46 last fall against one of the best men in the county, at the late election gave Moore a majority of 21. a gain of 67 votes over Mr. Troup's vote of last fall. Again, which I dare say, no other man could have obtained.

Then take for example the two precincts laying between him and his opponent, where both candidates were well known, and let them decide whether or not Scott's support was "regardless of petty spite or personal ill-will." It is a fact well known to every delegate in the Republican convention that the Traveler's disaffection was caused wholly--as far as C. M. Scott was concerned--by local prejudice and personal ill-will. If these principles are the principles that "intelligent reasoning men" cherish, God deliver us from such principles.

Leland J. Webb's sister...

Winfield Courier, November 19, 1874.

Miss Sadie Webb started this morning for Topeka, where she expects to reside.

Winfield Courier, November 26, 1874.

In Cowley County District Court 13th Judicial District, State of Kansas.

John A. Mimebaugh, Plaintiff, vs. Amos E. Mahaney, Martin L. Read, and Lizzie M. Martin, Defendants.

The defendant Amos E. Mahaney, will take notice that on Monday, the 25th day of January, A. D. 1875, the plaintiff above named will take the depositions of sundry witnesses to be used as evidence on the trial of the above cause at the office of Irving Howbert, at Colorado Springs, El Paso county, in the Territory of Colorado, between the hours of eight o'clock a.m. and six o'clock p.m. of said day, and that the taking of the same will be adjourned from day to day between the said hours until said depositions are completed.

Winfield Courier, December 3, 1874.

The third Quarterly meeting of the M. E. church will be held at Winfield December 12th and 13th. Preaching at 2 o'clock, on Saturday evening. Quarterly Conference service on Saturday night. J. McQUISTON.

Winfield Courier, December 3, 1874.

At a stated communication of Adelphi Lodge No. 110, held last Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:

Leland J. Webb, W. M.

W. G. Graham, S. W.

J. E. Saint, J. W.

J. C. Fuller, Treas.

M. G. Troup, Sec.

J. Newman, Chaplain.

Perry Hill, S. D.

J. D. Cochran, J. D.

I. L. Comfort, Tyler.

Winfield Courier, December 17, 1874.

The Adelphi Lodge No. 110 will not hold a public installation Christmas day but will have a private one at their hall. A cordial invitation is extended to the fraternity.

L. J. WEBB, Sec.

[LOST OR STOLEN: two pointer bird dogs...L. J. WEBB.]

Winfield Courier, January 14, 1875.

On or about the 10th or 11th day of January, 1875, two pointer bird dogs, one about 3 years old, white with several large cinnamon colored spots; also "double nose." Had on a leather collar with an iron ring in it, and a round brass tax tag for 1874. The other, a pup about six months old, same color and spots, with single nose, no collar. Old dog answers to the name of "Jack" and young one "Dick." Anyone giving information leading to the recovery of one or both of the dogs will be suitably rewarded. Call on or address

Winfield Courier, January 21, 1875.

L. J. Webb and Mr. Bernard went hunting on Timber Creek Tuesday and slaughtered 49 rabbits.

Winfield Courier, February 11, 1875.

From Mr. L. J. Webb, who has recently returned from Topeka, where he has been attending to some suits in the Supreme Court, we learn that the bill for funding the indebted-ness of Cowley County has been introduced in the house.

It provides for issuing bonds to take up the indebtedness of the county, said bonds to be sold dollar for dollar. Representative Bryan is industrious and keeps track of Legislation, always voting right, but saying little. Capt. Folks, as Secretary of the Senate, is very popular, and has great influence.

The bill to divide Howard County, having passed the House, has been reported favorably upon by the committee on counties and county lines in the Senate.

The bill allowing counties to issue relief bonds has passed both branches of the legislature.

The bill authorizing the issue of $95,000 in state bonds to purchase wood and food for the destitute has passed the House and is likely to pass the Senate. Senator Peters from Marion County is the champion of the measure in the Senate. The democrats and opposition in the Senate are fighting the bill on political grounds, hoping to defeat it and then charge that a republican legislature refused aid to the needy.

Winfield Courier, February 11, 1875.

L. J. Webb has returned from Topeka.

Winfield Courier, February 11, 1875.

On the 19th day of January, E. S. Torrance was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of this state, and on the 8th inst., L. J. Webb was admitted.

Winfield Courier, February 18, 1875.

On Tuesday last, Charlie Black shot and killed a very large beaver. On examination, it was found to have but three legs, one of the fore ones being off at the first joint. The knowing ones say that some time or other this dam builder had been caught in a trap, and to secure freedom, had cut its own leg off. Charlie was accompanied by Capt. Hunt, Reuben Rogers, Jasper Cochran, and L. J. Webb. The party killed 51 rabbits and several ducks.

Winfield Courier, February 25, 1875.

In the Probate Court in and for said county.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of administration have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Joseph Foos, late of said county, deceased, by the honorable the Probate court of the county and state aforesaid, dated the 25th day of February A. D. 1875. Now all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate, and that if such claims be not exhibited within three years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred.

Administratrix of the Estate of Joseph Foos, Deceased.

BY WEBB & MILLINGTON, her Attorneys, Winfield, Kansas, February 25, 1875.

Winfield Courier, March 4, 1875.

The dwelling house standing east of L. J. Webb's, occupied by Mr. Fortner and owned by Mrs. Flint, caught fire this morning, but was put out without its doing much damage.

Winfield Courier, March 11, 1875.

The members of Adelphi Lodge No. 110, A. F. and A. M., are hereby notified that there will be a special communication of said Lodge Tuesday evening March 16, 1875, at half past seven o'clock sharp, at which time the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas will be present. L. J. WEBB, W. M.

Winfield Courier, March 18, 1875.

The following is a list of cases that will stand for trial at the March term, A. D., 1875, of the District Court of Cowley County, to be holden on and from the 22nd day, and have been placed on the Trial Docket in the following order.

Civil Docket, Sixth Day, No. 512. Jonathan Newman vs. L. J. Webb.

Winfield Courier, March 25, 1875.

The District Court is in full blast, Hon. W. P. Campbell presiding. The following attorneys are in attendance: Webb & Millington, Hackney & McDonald, E. C. Manning, J. B. Fairbank, Pryor & Kager, T. H. Suits, John E. Allen, A. H. Green, Alexander & Saffold, T. H. Johnson, M. S. Adams of Wichita, C. R. Mitchell and L. B. Kellogg of Arkansas City, James McDermott of Dexter, and A. J. Pyburn, County Attorney.

[BILL UNPAID: T. B. MURDOCK, ELDORADO, KANSAS.]

Winfield Courier, March 25, 1875.

ED. COURIER. Dear Sir: On the 9th of August, 1870, I printed and sent to your county 1,500 personal property statements (Assessors blanks) on the order of your county clerk. I sent down the bill with the blanks ($17.50). I have repeatedly made out my bill, sworn to it, and sent it to your county clerk, but your commissioners have never allowed the bill. Last year I sent the account to L. J. Webb, and asked him to see to it for me. He wrote back to me that it was outlawed, and that the commissioners refused to pay it.

I wish to ask your people a question or two through your columns:

In the first place, I printed the blanks in good faith for your county before you had a printing office to do it for you in your own county.

I have made no fuss about the bill, believing your commissioners would pay it.

I write to ask some gentleman in the county to appear before the commissioners at their next meeting and ask them if they will pay it, and inform me through your columns what they say.

The bill is just and right, and ought to be paid. I cannot afford to lose it.

My bill, $17.50, with interest at ten percent for four and a half years, will be $26.85.

The question arises, does your county pay its honest debts, or does it take advantage of the statute of limitations, and stand its creditors off from time to eternity? Will Mr. Kelly, Col. Manning, D. A. Millington, Mr. Webb, or some other gentleman present my claim to the commissioners? Yours for Justice. T. B. MURDOCK.

The bill mentioned in the above letter ought to have been paid long ago. Surely our county has no intention of pleading the statutes of limitations, the baby act, or anything else to avoid paying its honest debts. It strikes us that the bill is a reasonable one, at least, for those early days, and our county, instead of taking advantage of the lapse of time, ought to be thankful to Mr. Murdock for his leniency. Cowley County can't afford to defraud her creditors in such a way.

[WINFIELD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION.]

Winfield Courier, March 25, 1875.

There will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Winfield Cemetery Association on Wednesday, March 31, 1875, at W. H. H. Maris' store. All persons owning a lot in the Winfield Cemetery are stockholders, and entitled to vote at the meeting. A full attendance is requested. The following is a list of the said stockholders.

John Lowrey, C. A. Bliss, Mrs. Clara Flint, Robert Hudson, W. L. Fortner, W. H. Dunn, Mallard, Dr. D. N. Egbert, J. H. Land, W. M. Boyer, A. Menor, S. J. Swanson, Mrs. Eliza Davis, M. L. Read. S. C. Smith, Kenton, Marshall, Henry Martin, W. H. H. Maris, Mrs. K. Maris, E. Maris, J. Newman, L. J. Webb, J. W. Smiley, George W. Brown, John Rhoads, H. H. Lacy, L. T. Michner, George Gray, N. H. Holmes, John Mentch, M. Steward, J. J. Barrett, J. W. Johnson, J. Evans, Cutting, W. G. Graham, S. W. Greer, Dr. W. Q. Mansfield, J. D. Cochran, C. C. Stephens, W. H. South, J. C. Weathers, Mrs. Joseph Foos, G. S. Manser, Mrs. Southworth, A. A. Jackson, J. F. Graham, Mrs. H. McMasters, S. H. Myton, S. H. Darrah, M. L. Robinson, D. H. Rodocker, R. H. Tucker, James Kelly, W. Dibble, D. F. Best, Z. T. Swigart, R. Rogers.

Winfield Courier, April 15, 1875.

In the case of the State of Kansas vs. Sridler, for forgery, the jury failed to agree on a verdict. County Attorney Pyburn entered a nolle prosequi and the defendant went free. In the conduct of the suit for the defense, L. J. Webb, Esq., added new laurels to his already good reputation as a lawyer. His argument on the close was perhaps one of the best ever made to a jury in Cowley County, eliciting the highest encomiums from everyone present, and Sridler may thank his stars that L. J. Webb was his attorney.

[BAR MEETING: HONORING W. P. HACKNEY, WHO IS LEAVING.]

Winfield Courier, April 22, 1875.

At a meeting of the Cowley County Bar held at the office of J. E. Allen, in the city of Winfield, April 26th, 1875, Judge R. B. Saffold was called to the chair and J. E. Allen appointed Secretary. The following were appointed a committee on resolutions: L. J. Webb, A. J. Pyburn, Amos Walton, and W. M. Boyer, who reported the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted.

WHEREAS, The Hon. W. P. Hackney is about to remove from our midst, therefore it

Resolved, That we, the members of the bar of Cowley County, do most sincerely regret the loss we sustain in his removal.

Resolved, That in Mr. Hackney we recognize a true lawyer, and one who graces the profession to which he belongs.

Resolved, That we recommend him as one in whom the people wherever he may locate may repose implicit confidence, not only as a lawyer, but as a citizen and neighbor.

Resolved, That the Secretary furnish a copy of these resolutions to Mr. Hackney, and a copy to each of the county papers for publication. R. B. SAFFOLD, Chairman.

J. B. ALLEN, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, May 27, 1875.

L. J. Webb, Burt Covert, A. D. Speed, and Will Doty started last Monday for Kansas City to attend a trial of Speed's in regard to some Texas cattle. They went in a spring wagon across the country, emigrant style.

Winfield Courier, June 24, 1875.

Frank Gallotti wants another Indian war since he is Quartermaster Sergeant of company "G."

At the meeting held by Company "G," last Saturday night, A. T. Shenneman was elected Captain, W. M. Boyer, 1st Lieut.; and J. E. Saint, 1st Sergeant. 2nd Lieut. Webb gave notice of his intention to resign, and Wirt W. Walton was recommended to fill the vacancy.

Winfield Courier, August 19, 1875.

At a special Communication held on the 13th inst., the following was adopted.

WHEREAS, In the dispensation of an All-wise and Overruling Providence, the families of our worthy brothers, M. G. Troup and Perry Hill, have been afflicted by the death of each of their eldest children since our last Communication; and while we submit with becoming christian resignation to the decree of an All-wise God; yet had it been agreeable to His Divine Will, we would that they could have been spared this great trial.

Resolved, That we tender to the bereaved brethren and their families our sincere, christian and brotherly sympathy, and our humble and fervent prayers to God that they may be sustained in this, their hour of trial.

ATTEST: L. J. WEBB, W. M.

Note: A similar resolution was done by Lodge August 13, 1875, for Jonathan Newman, brother (and chaplain). They resolved to wea