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COWLEY COUNTY COURANT
[Beginning Thursday, June 8, 1882.]
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Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Eli Youngheim has a brand new clerk at his establishment.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Ed. Nelson shows up boss behind the counter of Mr. Baird's splendid store.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Large herds of cattle are now on their way from Southwestern Texas to Kansas.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
There is a band of wandering Gypsies camped on Island Park at present.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Mrs. W. M. Allison and children, of Wellington, are rusticating at Geuda Springs.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Tom Blanchard, Secretary of the Cowley County Fair Association, is busy preparing the premium list.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Dr. Wells has moved his office to the neat little rooms on the corner of Church street and Ninth avenue.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Miss Nona Young, of Oswego, and a relative of Mrs. Joe Conklin, is making her first visit to Winfield.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
W. J. Kennedy, the gentlemanly agent at the A., T. & S. F. depot, and wife, have returned from their eastern trip.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Miss Mattie Fabrique, daughter of Dr. Fabrique, of Wichita, is in the city, the guest of Mr. Frank Barkley's family.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
The Courier favors Mrs. Caton, Tom Rude, and A. H. Limerick for County Superintendent, with Gene Millard a good fourth.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
F. P. Wilson, of Maple City, called on us Thursday.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
A. B. Taylor has been appointed Deputy Sheriff by Mr. Shenneman, and entered upon the duties this morning. He will make a good one.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Yankee Baked Beans and Brown Bread. Dinner on Wednesday from 12 to 2 o'clock at the Opera House, for the benefit of the Presbyterian church.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
The teachers who will conduct the schools for the ensuing year have all been employed except two, at an average of forty dollars per month.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Rev. J. E. Platter has returned from Springfield, Illinois, where he has been a delegate to the Presbyterian General Assembly, from Kansas.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
O. H. Harrington has just finished one of the nicest gold leaf signs ever put up in the city, for Hackney's law office in his new quarters over the post office.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Considerable complaint comes to us about a hog pen, belonging to Mr. L. C. Harter. We don't know, but `tis said the pen omits a fearful stench, almost unbearable.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Billy Impson has just put in an elegant marble counter over which to spill lemonade during the summer months. It will be decorated in a few days with a handsome soda fountain.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
From a gentleman from Beaver township we learn that two brothers, William and Littleton Bonnewell, well known old residents of that township, engaged in a disgraceful fisticuff with each other last Tuesday night. It seems that bad blood has existed between the brothers for some time, which culminated over a fish trap. They are both said to be badly bruised. They ought to be ashamed of themselves.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
The city assessment rolls have been completed, and they show a very noticeable gain over those of last year, in both real and personal property. The figures are as follows.
Total value of real estate for 1882: $283,781.00.
Total value of personal property: $224,462.00.
Grand total: $508,243.00.
The grand total for the year 1881 was $454,544.00, thus it will be seen that our gain over last year is $53,699.00.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Dr. L. V. Polk, of Rock township, has been very sick for the past week. Some time ago one of his mules was bitten by a mad dog, and died. The Dr. opened the animal and claims that a sore on his hand received the poison. Dr. Emerson, who has been attending Dr. Polk, says that he really has an attack of fever, but that he insists himself that it is hydrophobia.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Our Methodist friends are in earnest now about refinishing the interior of their elegant church; the only thing now holding back the work, is the waiting for specifications. The contracting committee have decided to have some handsome work done on the ceiling and walls, and propose to finish the entire church in the most elegant manner.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
MARRIED. Married on the first day of June, 1882, at the residence of Mrs. Randall, the bride's mother, by Elder F. M. Rains, of the Christian Church, Dr. A. R. Wilson to Mrs. Alice Bullock, both of this city. After the ceremony, which was a quiet affair, the new husband and wife took the 3:30 o'clock train for Kansas City.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Hon. E. C. Manning, formerly of Cowley county, arrived in the city yesterday from Denver, and will leave today for Boston. He is accompanied by his wife, daughter, and son, and they expect to be absent all summer. Mr. Manning's health is very much improved.
Commonwealth.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Mrs. Della Hassell, formerly of Pike County, Illinois, made us a pleasant call last Satur- day. Mrs. Hassell is well pleased with Cowley County, and thinks it far superior to Illinois.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
DIED. Josephine Elsie, infant daughter of Lucien and Naomi McMaster, aged thirteen months. Funeral services were held at the house on Tuesday at ten o'clock.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Timme, the tailor, has received from a friend at Arkansas City a nice little girl grey- hound, about two months old. He has christened her Minerva.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
A man went into Ed. Weitzel's billiard hall sometime Wednesday, and to avoid the "concealed weapon" ordinance, gave Ed a revolver to keep for him, and went out. Soon he returned and asked Mr. Weitzel if he didn't want to buy a pair of horses. To the credit of Ed's shrewdness, be it said he took in the situation, and to better accomplish what passed in his mind told the man that he didn't want two little spotted horses, but would be pleased to purchase horses that would suit. The fellow hastened to assure him that these were not small spotted ponies but a pair of large bay mares. Ed then told him that he could do nothing until morning as his money was all in the bank. Thus he found time to apprise the Sheriff of his suspicion. The finding of a dead body with a terrible suspicion of foul play, or a big scandal in the background, is to the average reporter no more savory morsel than the smell of a horse thief is to Shenneman. Of course, he acted, and at once. The horses were found a short distance from town, on the grass, and the young man who was in town was promptly arrested. It also turns out that there was a pair of them and the other young man took a saddle and left for Hunnewell last night. He will probably be taken in too in a short time. The horses were stolen somewhere in Nebraska, and show hard usage. Ed Weitzel and Sheriff Shenne- man deserve credit for the shrewd manner in which the thing was accomplished.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
One of the best correspondents the Courier has, is "Granger" of Beaver Township. "Granger" is also a frequent and valued correspondent of THE COURANT. It so happened that he sent duplicate items to both papers this week, for which he receives a sharp rebuke in the Courier's worst vein. ARTICLE CONTINUES TO THE EFFECT THAT THE COURANT DOESN'T MIND THAT GRANGER SUBMITS THE SAME ARTICLE TO BOTH PAPERS, BUT THE COURIER DOES OBJECT!
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Walnut Township Special Order No. 1, Co. F, Cowley County Veterans: In accordance with general order No. 4, received from Regimental Headquarters, all members of Co. F, Cowley Co. Veteran soldiers who desire to attend the re-union at Topeka in September, will report at the hall near Mr. Frank Manny's on Saturday, June 3rd, 1882, at 2 o'clock P.M. Those desiring to go must report at once. By order of H. W. STUBBLEFIELD, Capt.
SAM'L BURGER, Orderly Sergeant.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Gregg Brown, banker, and Charley Clark, stock dealer, of Sigourney, Iowa, are in the city on the lookout for stock. They are friends of that bundle of energy, Mr. Dorley, Winfield carriage manufacturer.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
W. W. Green has been circulating a paper for a day or so asking the people of Winfield to subscribe to pay him a certain amount monthly to act as night watch. As our city, as a corporation, cannot employ such work, it becomes very necessary to every businessman and every property owner to do so at their own expense as a matter of safety. So far the amount subscribed is not sufficient to justify any man to give it his time. If our people who are interested in the matter will open their hearts and give from fifty cents to two dollars each per month, it will justify Mr. Green to do his work well, and we believe he would make a good watchman, and the money paid him will be well spent.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Henry Goldsmith has just purchased Captain Stevens' dwelling, lately occupied by Mr. Eastman. It is one of the most desirable residences in town, and at first blush it would appear as if Henry was securing a cage for some unknown bird; but in this case, we must relieve him from any such suspicion, as he made the purchase for a home for his aged mother, who will leave Germany next month. Until then, Henry and Jake will keep house alone.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
The Cowley County Normal will open July 5th, closing August 25th. In July classes will be formed in Orthography, Reading, Languages, Arithmetic, Geography, and Didactics. Also in Algebra and Bookkeeping, if desired. Fees: One dollar per month; County Association of teachers, August 28 and 29. Teachers' examination August 30 and 31. Exercises in Winfield High school building. R. C. STORY, Co. Supt.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
The United Workmen have learned a secret outside of their lodge room, and that is, never postpone a picnic to beat the weather. If the weather proves bad on the day set, adjourn sine die. The Winfield Lodge of United Workmen took every step needful to make their picnic a success. It was evident on Tuesday night that the skies would not be propitious on Thurs- day, the 25th, the day first named, whereupon the committee on arrangements concluded to postpone the picnic till Tuesday, and at once either wrote or telegraphed the postponement to every lodge that had been invited. The Workmen lodge at Leon and the Select Knights of Wellington failed to receive the notice, and sent delegations over for Thursday. They had no picnic, but took the opportunity to go over Winfield and take it in under an umbrella. Mon- day afternoon everything looked favorable, and Tuesday morning, the day last appointed, promised fine weather. All the committees were alive and put things in shape for a gala day at the Park. The stand was decorated with wreaths of flowers and emblems of the order. D. F. Best allowed the lodge to use one of his splendid organs, and that was taken to the stand. There were swings and croquet provided, and the Archery Club commenced to gather in their marksmen and women of the bow. The stands stood loaded with refreshments and the Park in its dress of green looked lovely enough for a section out of Paradise, and the Workmen were happy. At 11 o'clock a.m., the procession was formed on Main street under the leader- ship of W. J. Hodges, marshal of the day, and took up its line of march to the Park. Oxford and Arkansas City Lodges A. O. U. W. were in the ranks. The Good Templars of this city, with their band of hope, joined in. But soon after the Park was reached, black clouds began to darken the sky in the southwest, and low, threatening peals of thunder alarmed the gath- ered crowd, and it soon became evident that the picnic there must be given up. Announcement was then made that the program of exercises would be gone through with at the Opera House, and thither repaired all of the picnickers who did not go home. Baskets loaded full of good things were opened in the hall, strangers present invited to refresh the inner man, and the situation endured as well as possible. About half past 2 o'clock a broken program was carried out, while the rain was falling heavily outside. Rev. C. H. Canfield made the opening prayer. There was a song rendered in the usual excellent style by the Grace Church choir. Prof. Trimble addressed a few words in welcome to the visitors. The main features of the afternoon were the two fine addresses delivered, one by W. R. Sheen, of Lawrence, Kansas, Grand Master Workman of the order in the State, and the other by E. M. Forde, Grand Recorder. These we hope to give our readers soon in print.
A social and reception was called for in the evening and all Winfield invited to come, and that proved to be an enjoyable affair. From 8 o'clock to 12 o'clock crowds of young and old promenaded in the hall, partaking of ice cream, or of that even more delicious reflection, soft things whispered in contiguous ears, evolving rosy blushes and sparkling eyes. Between 9 and 10 o'clock the seats were put in place, and J. F. McMullen, Master Workman of the Lodge, and J. Wade McDonald entertained the audience with brief impromptu speeches. The audience resumed their promenading, flirting, chatting, etc. There was also some impromptu music and harp and banjo playing till a late hour when the affair broke up. Picnicking in an Opera House is much like skating on a parlor floora poor substitute for the real thing. Yet the Workmen did the best they could under the circumstances. An amphitheater or pavilion at Riverside Park would have been worth "millions" to them yesterday. When can we have it?
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
A few evenings ago a number of old soldiers met at Judge Soward's office for the purpose of organizing a post of the Grand Army of the Republic. After they were about all in the room, someone proposed that they all arise and repeat the Lord's Prayer in concert. Each looked at the other to begin the prayer. Finally Judge Soward, seeing that nobody else would commence, started in as follows: "The Star Spangled banner in triumph ..." when Mayor Troup hunched him and told him he was wrong. The Judge was a little mad, and told him to go ahead himself, if he thought he knew it all, and the Mayor started in "Now I lay me down to sleep." Senator Hackney, who was present, stopped Troup, and told him that was not it, when Troup told Hackney to speak. The Senator cleared his throat and commenced, "Rock of Ages cleft for me," when Dr. Wells pulled his coat and made him stop. Hackney quit, and told the doctor to work it up, and Wells began, "There's a land that is fairer than this," but they all told him to cheese it, and he quit, blushing like a school girl. Just at this point Charley Steuven became disgusted, said he was ashamed of the whole gang, and they told him to try to start it. Charles rolled his eyes up and started, "The Lord into the garden came." At this juncture General Green came in and asked what they were drilling on. He was informed of the condition of things, and relieved the suspense by starting, "Our Father who art in Heaven." They all joined in then, and after the prayer had been repeated, someone said that Green's associations with the ministry gave him a big advantage over the rest of them.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
We are requested to announce to the old soldiers of Tisdale township that a meeting will be held at New Salem on Saturday the 17th, inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., to make preparation for the Topeka reunion. We would urge all old soldiers who possibly can do so to meet with their comrades at that time, even if they can't go to Topeka.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Kansas Railroad Company, Office of the General Manager, Kansas City, May 23, 1882. Mr. C. C. Wheeler having been appointed General Manager of this Company, will assume the duties of that office on June 1st, next. On and after that date all officers and employees will report as directed by him.
GEO. H. NETTLETON, General Manager.
WM. B. STRONG, President.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Kansas Railroad Company, Office of the Superintendent, Lawrence, Kansas, June 1st, 1882. The following appointments have been made and will take effect this day: J. H. Hill, Superintendent of Telegraph, office at Lawrence, Kansas; J. D. Hildebrand, Road Master, office at Lawrence, Kansas; T. J. Whisenand, Chief Train Dispatcher, office at Ottawa, Kansas; T. D. Volk, Master Mechanic, office at Ottawa, Kansas. J. L. BARNES, Superintendent.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Kansas Railroad Company, General Manager's Office, Topeka, Kansas, June 1st, 1882. Mr. H. C. Whitehead is this day appointed Auditor of this Railroad, with headquarters at Lawrence, Kansas. Mr. Whitehead will have charge of all matters pertaining to the Accounting Department, and employees will respect his orders accordingly. C. C. WHEELER, General Manager.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
AT A BARGAIN. Stock and grain Farm 360 acres, 160 in valley, 200 acres pasture land, 2 good springs, well, 100 acres cultivated, 125 enclosed, orchard, etc., seven miles southeast of W. M. Tousley, Winfield Kan.
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Fred C. Hunt took his departure for Florida Sunday evening, where he will, perhaps, establish a metropolitan newspaper. We trust Fred may prove a success in Florida.
[COMMUNICATION FROM "MUNROE" - CHIMES FROM BETHEL.]
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
L. B. Bryant, the man of Beard, is home from Burden.
Oliver Decker, an old timer of Bethel, is visiting friends here.
A. Sipe, of Mount Carmel, is improving his home internally.
Miss Paddie Ross is visiting friends in Pleasant Valley township.
Miss Clista Goffemire, of your city, visited friends at Bethel Sunday.
Bryant Fowler, of Mount Carmel, lost a valuable horse last week. Botts the cause.
Mr. Horner, of Mount Carmel, disposed of a wagon load of hogs last week, at 6-1/2 cents.
J. A. Mountz has enclosed his garden with a pale fence. Mr. Mountz is an industrious farmer.
The late excessive rains have washed the last visage of our Sunday school down the raging Walnut.
Robt. Weakley has enclosed his front yard with a picket fence, which helps the looks of his place wonderfully.
I would respectfully call the attention of the road overseer to a miserable mud hole north of Mr. Sirey's, which is almost impassible and a dangerous place to cross.
During the thunder storm last Friday evening, the residence of Mr. Geo. Youle, of Olive, was struck by lightning, and the excitement ran high, so I am told by parties who were present.
[COMMUNICATION FROM "WILLIAM" - FAIRVIEW ITEMS.]
Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Charley Page is still holding the fort at Sorghum Bend.
The late rains are promoting the growth of Billy Baxter's mustache.
W. H. Grow has ordered a new self-binder to do his harvesting with.
W. B. Weimer wants to hire a lot of boys to keep the frogs off his corn.
C. D. Hanlen, of Kansas City, is here visiting his sister, Mrs. W. M. Palmer, and other relatives.
J. J. Tribbey is the happy owner of the celebrated horse, "Prince," formerly owned by John Stalter.
W. M. Palmer and J. B. Hanlen are getting a new steam thresher of the latest improvements. They propose to thresh helle all out of Walnut valley.
A. J. McCollim, J. P., has been trying to borrow a marriage ceremony. Mc., tell us who the couple is and we will teach you.
The teacher of the bald-headed class in the Sunday school has promised a wig to the one that gets the most head marks. I think it will be between W. B. Weimer and W. O. Baxter.
The social given by the ladies of the Walnut Valley Church at the residence of J. Q. Pember, Esq., was a success as far as the supper was concerned, but the weather being unsettled and roads muddy, prevented some from being present. Dr. Polk just across the road from where the supper was served, threw open the doors of his fine residence and told the young folks to go in and have a good time. The Dr. furnished the refreshments and you can just bet they improved the time. The ladies realized about fifteen dollars from the supper, while the young men realized out of pocket and a great many kisses.
Charley Baxter had the first cake there; made it himself. Girls, make a note of this.
WILLIAM.
Rock, Kansas, June 2nd, 1882.
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Cowley County Courant, June 8, 1882.
Cowley County has increased in population about 2,000 the past year. A most gratifying exhibit is made by the assessor's returns as to the increase in property valuation, and in every other particular. There is no better count than Cowley in Kansas. Leavenworth Times.
[EDITORIAL.]
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
One of the most important places visited by the editors on their turn around the state last week was the penitentiary. On their arrival they were received by a handsome address of welcome by the warden, Maj. Hopkins. At the close of his address, he furnished the following information, which will be of interest to many.
The first work done in erecting the prison was in 1864, and consisted only of the foundation walls of the north wing. Work was again resumed permanently in the late fall of 1866, and continued until the present. At the close of this fiscal year, buildings and furnish- ings will be all completed at a cost of $568,635.81. All other expenditures, $1,276,696.53, making a total expenditure from its commencement to the close of this fiscal year (June 30, 1882), of $1,845.332.34.
The prison was first occupied July 11, 1868. The prison yard, containing the shops and other buildings, contains ten acres, and is surrounded by a wall 20 feet high and 7-1/2 feet thick at base. The prison buildings consist of two cell houses 250 x 50 feet, containing each 344 cells 7 x 4 x 7 feet. The central building, occupying a position between the cell houses, is 60 x 83 feet, and the expenditures, including $9,170.00 for coal shaft, and $11,775.00 for building cells and other permanent improvements of the prison, will not exceed $120,000.00. The earnings of the prison for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1881, were $67,698.46 against $90,000 for the present year, an increase of $22,301.54. The coal mine must get the credit for any benefit from any increased earnings over previous years. The work of sinking the coal shaft commenced November 26, 1879, and coal was reached January 18, 1881. The total cost of sinking and cribbing the shaft, of boilers, engine, and shaft rooms, and putting in all machinery and fixtures necessary to operate the mine successfully was $34,501.95. We shall expend the present fiscal year for operating the mine $9,170.00 and have an appropriation for the coming fiscal year of $15,000.00, and for sinking and cribbing air shaft $12,018.00. We have realized in cash to June 1, 1882, on sale of coal, $246,608.40. We did not commence to take out coal until about July 1, 1881. There has been mined up to the first of the present month 544,255 bushels, disposed of as follows: 201,000 bushels supplied to State Institutions, and 343,255 bushels sold for cash. Add to the cash received the amount for the coal issued to the State Institutions at an average price of 7 cents per bushel, and the total cash value of the product to June 1, 1882, would be $38,678.40. The total cash outlay for producing this amount was $9,170.00. The average daily number of convicts employed in and about the mine since we commenced taking out coal was 79. The net earnings of the prison for March, 1882, exceeded all expenditures by $491.00, for the month of April, 1882, the excess of earnings over expenditures was $1,824.00, and for the month of May $1,329.00. The total number of persons who have been convicted and served sentence in the prison from January 1, 1867, to June 1, 1882, is 3,008. The number discharged, etc., during that period, 2,323, leaving in confinement June 1, 1882, 685. The total number of deaths in the prison from all causes during the period of fifteen and one-half years has been 57, or a little less than one and nine-tenths per cent.
[REPORT FROM H. J. SANDFORT, SECRETARY - RICHLAND TOWNSHIP.]
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
Richland Township.
QUEEN VILLAGE, May 26, 1882.
A meeting was called to order at the Queen Village school house for the purpose of making arrangements for holding an Anti-monopoly rally by W. L. Cottingham.
Mr. Wm. Daggett was chosen chairman and W. L. Heineken secretary.
Owing to indications of rain the meeting adjourned to meet on Wednesday, May 31, 1882, at 2 o'clock p.m.
QUEEN VILLAGE, MAY 31, 1882.
Pursuant to adjournment about forty persons assembled at 2 o'clock p.m., and C. W. Hogue, of Burden, was chosen chairman and H. J. Sandfort, of Floral, secretary.
On motion it was agreed that an Anti-monopoly rally be held on Thursday, July 20th, in R. W. Stevens' grove on Timber Creek.
On motion the following were appointed an executive committee.
H. J. Sandfort and W. L. Cottingham of Richland, and Fletch Teeter, C. W. Hogue and Wm. Daggett, of Silver creek.
R. W. Stephens was unanimously elected treasurer and H. J. Sandfort secretary of finance.
On motion the executive committee was authorized to appoint a committee on finance in each township in the county.
On motion it was ordered that the several committees on finance file with the secretary on finance a complete list of the names of the contributors and of the amount contributed by each, and that said lists be opened for inspection on the day of the rally.
The following were appointed a committee on grounds.
Jacob Coe and W. H. Sparr, of Silver Creek, and Theodore Heineken, of Richland.
C. C. Crow, of Tisdale, and W. L. Heineken, of Richland, were appointed a committee to procure speakers.
C. W. Hogue and W. L. Heineken were appointed a committee on vocal music.
The following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, Experience teaches that the capitalists of the country have through fraud, bribery, and corruption, manipulated legislation in order to bring about a condition whereby the rich are enabled to absorb the hard earnings of labor, and
WHEREAS, It is evident that the leaders of the two old parties are in the employ of monopoly and are constantly urging such legislation as will favor capital and oppress labor, thereby making the rich richer and the poor poorer, Therefore be it
Resolved, 1st. That it is necessary for farmers, laborers, and wealth producing classes generally to organize against the oppression of consolidated capital and monopoly, and that in order to facilitate such organization an Anti-monopoly rally be held at the time and place agreed upon at this meeting, and that we and each of us put forth all honorable efforts to make said rally a success.
2nd. That we request the cooperation of all whose motto is "equal rights to all and special favors to none," and that we extend a hearty invitation to the public.
3rd. That the Winfield papers and Burden Enterprise be requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting.
Adjourned to meet at the Queen Village school house on Saturday, June 17th, 1882, at 9 o'clock p.m. H. J. SANDFORT, Secy.
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Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
George Schroeter has been assigned city time keeper for the ensuing year.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
They have a "Cowley" restaurant in Robinson, the Black Range, New Mexico.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
Everybody is pleased to see J. L. Horning around again, after being laid up so long.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
The Hudson Brothers have a splendid walk laid down in front of their new building.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
General Shields now claims the care and attention of a physician, being very ill at his rooms over Lynn's store. We wish the General a speedy recovery.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
The long contested and much litigated case of Lena McNeil vs. G. H. Buckman and James Jordan, has been decided by our Supreme Court in favor of the latter.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
Winfield Lodge No. 18 of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, at the last regular session gave a vote of thanks to the proprietors of Riverside Park, and to the city newspapers, to the railroad companies, to J. H. Bullen & Co., and all who have extended favors and courtesies to the Order on the occasion of the Picnic, and requested the city press to publish this expression of thanks.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
How is this for wool? G. T. Stone of Vernon has just finished shearing thirty-five head of yearling sheep. The fleece averaging eleven pounds per head, one wether's fleece weigh- ing fifteen and a half pounds, and a ewe fourteen and a half.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
Monday evening, just one year to the hour from the time of the fatal Floral cyclone, which brought death and destruction to our neighbors a few miles northeast, Winfield was visited with one of the hardest blows ever witnessed here. A heavy cloud approached from the southwest and the dark green spurs of surging elements could be seen dashing in every direction. At about six o'clock the force of the storm reached our city, and for half an hour the entire heavens looked frightful, and the earth seemed to writhe in fear, as it were. Many were fearful that the town would be swept away, some going into their caves, and the number was small that remained indoors until after the first of the furious storm had passed. Much damage was done, considering the ugliness of the storm. So far we have heard of no damage being done in the country, but here in the city much damage was done to the trees, limbs being blown off in almost every orchard, and in many instances large trees were broken down.
The stables of David Frew and Mrs. Brennan, in the southeast part of town, were demolished, and the roof and cornice of J. B. Lynn's large store building was torn off from the rear of the building some fifty or sixty feet toward the front, causing an expense of perhaps $200.00 to put it back in good shape. Two cars were blown from the K. C., L. & S. track, but not damaged to amount to much. Taking into consideration the force of the storm and the weakness of many of the small buildings in the city, we think the damage done was miraculously small.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
M. H. Markcum, Esq., of Pleasant Valley, returned from Osawatomie last Saturday, where he had been visiting Hillary Holtby, who is in the asylum at that place. Mr. Markcum reports Holtby doing as well as could be expected, being in good health.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
DIED. "It is appointed unto man once to die," and from death there is no escape. One day we are full of hope, ambition, and health. The next, resting beneath the clods of the valley. Only a few days, it seems, since Mrs. F. M. Rains was in the enjoyment of health, full of spirit and hope for the future, cherished in the affections of a loving husband and dear friends; today she sleeps peacefully in the cemetery, with God's winds singing a mournful requiem over her lonely grave.
Mrs. Susie Rains was born December 21st, 1857. She was the daughter of Dr. Sam Field, of Columbia, Adam County, Kentucky. At the early age of fourteen she united with the Christian Church at Columbia. She graduated from the Columbia Christian college in June, 1877, with high honors, receiving the A. B. degree, when she was immediately called to the chair of natural science, which she filled acceptably until she married with Mr. F. M. Rains, on the 13th of June, 1878. She taught in the Corinth Academy three years, when she with her husband came to Winfield in June of last year, residing here until her death, which took place last Wednesday. Mrs. Rains was an affectionate, loving, considerate wife. A woman of rare accomplishments and high intellectual attainments; one of that class of women whose virtues are too rarely appreciated until they are gone. She was a true, practical Christian, conforming all her action to the promotion of His cause and the advancement of His kingdom. This, in brief, is the outlines of the life history of Mrs. Rains. It is hard for the finite mind to understand the reason for the (what seems to us) untimely removal of one so gifted. Let us hope that some day we shall know all, that when the time comes we shall be prepared, as she was, to enjoy heaven and the society of the loved ones gone before.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
The livery firm of Schofield & Keck seem to have their share of what is called bad luck, recently. Only a short time ago they had a new buggy smashed to pieces, and now it is one of their best horses killed. The circumstances are about as follows: A gentleman from Harper county by the name of Powell hired a team and buggy to drive a short distance in the country. On his return he by some means upset the buggy, when the team started and ran away, along the Riverside Park road. The nearside horse outran the other and drove him full against a tree to one side of the road, killing him instantly. The poor horse's chest and shoulders were crushed into his body. He was one of the very best horses in the town, and was valued at one hundred and twenty-five dollars, which Mr. Powell will pay. The team was a pair of matched sorrels, gentle and good drivers, and it will be difficult to replace the dead one.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
RECAP ONLY: LONG ARTICLE ABOUT PUTTING ON AN EXPOSITION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH...ABOUT $1,000 NEEDED TO MAKE EXTENSIVE REPAIRS TO CHURCH. LADIES OF THE M. E. CHURCH PUTTING ON EXPOSITION STARTING MONDAY, JULY 3, 1882, WHICH WOULD LAST ABOUT ONE WEEK. LEADING FEATURES OF THE EXHIBITION:
1. Indian Wigwam filled with novelties and curiosities made by the Indians, which will be for sale, presided over by a genuine Indian with squaw and papoose in full Indian costume.
2. A Chinese department with native Chinamen, Chinese curiosities and a refreshment stand at which will be served tea in Chinese style and eating a la celestial.
3. A Curiosity or Museum department, where will be exhibited rare and valuable curiosities from every source obtainable.
4. A Floral department at which will be for sale choice exotics.
5. An East India department which will be filled with a variety of rare curiosities brought from the orient by our Missionaries, and lent the exposition for the occasion.
6. An Art Gallery which will embrace paintings, pictures, stereoscope views, and other works of art.
7. A Persian and Turkish department presided over by young ladies of our city, habited in full Persian and Turkish costume.
8. Fancy Bazaar, at which will be sold a variety of useful and ornamental articles.
9. Eating department, at which dinners and suppers for the entire week can be procured.
One of the most interesting features of the American departments will be a variety of costumes embracing fashions of past periods. Different features every night. Admission $.25.
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Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
Monroe seems anxious to have "it on the straight," so send him around and we will show him men who have started with only sufficient capital to pay for a quarter section of prairie and team, made improvements to the extent of from fifty to seventy-five acres of breaking, stirred the same and have growing thereon several kinds of small fruits, fair sized orchards of apples, pears, plums, and cherries, and from six to eight thousand peach trees. And who have, from strawberries planted this year, realized a fair crop, and have a fine prospect for blackberries and grapes and have been on the land less than two years, and only in cultivation one year, and the poor, despised upland at that. Come up to Omnia, Monroe, and let your eyes convince you, that we have played h__l, for some of the men who settled on the rich bottoms ten years ago and haven't a fruit tree to their names except a few starved and bronzed-off peach trees, that have managed to survive all kinds of hardships and indignities, are the individuals who have played that hungry and impecunious game. That's the straight of it, Monroe. All things are possible to a gritty Omnia Granger.
Our church going, God fearing neighbors of upper timber get their dander up occasion- ally, and some mischievous stock was the cause of a little ill will the other day, of which George Harris and Will Rush can give you the particulars.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
The subject of roads also makes trouble up there. Mr. Hisey, on whose land the traveled road has for some time stretched its weary, jotting length, has forbidden his neighbors to travel that way, and a boy who was ignorant of that fact, drove a team across the line a few days since, and was seen by the old man and his worser half and ordered to back off, they forbidding him to turn the team around until off the premises. The boy succeed after much trouble in backing out, and now as he has no laid road to his place, his wicked neighbors dotted his line around with notices forbidding trespassers on their lands, and the coroner may as well come up in a few days and render a verdict: "Killed by a dose of his own medicine."
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
Mr. R. L. Adams had a fine mare killed by lightning, last week.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
Knox Adams has been building a house and has a new carriage, which being interpreted, means that the house was required previous to "proving up" and that he enjoys that method of locomotion better than a lumber wagon.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
Mr. Moss has picked a Crow, but she don't seem to want any moss in her nest, but appearances are sometimes deceitful.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
J. W. Johnson, of Hamilton, Greenwood county, shipped a car load of corn last week, from Timber Creek to Hamilton, that cereal being worth a dollar a bushel up there.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
We were about to nominate Bob Strother, of Harvey, for Representative, but hearing that Wash. Weimer was on the track, concluded not to, but if the race between the present candi- dates should be close enough to justify, Bob will make a dark horse that we can trust.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
William H. Gillard is again up and attending to business.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
The Clerk and Treasurer of District 120 seem to be running a school at their own expense and educating their neighbors' children.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
TO THE PUBLIC: Under an agreement with Wells, Fargo & Co., Adams Express Co. will on and after June 1st, 1882, discontinue its distinctive service on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, and after June 1st, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad will be operated by Wells, Fargo & Co., in the joint interest of itself and Adams Express Co. Rumors that Adams Express Co. are going to withdraw from K. C., L. & S. or Southern Kansas are entirely without foundation, and I would like to say to the public and especially to my friends, that we are still on Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern railroad and our rates to Kansas City, and all eastern points, are still as low if not lower than any competing line. Orders for goods of any kind will be promptly attended to. Order all your goods by Adams Express Co. J. W. McROREY, Agent.
[McRorey has proven himself an excellent man, and we doubt very much if the Adams folks have a better man anywhere. While he has only been in Winfield a year and a half, his fair dealing and gentlemanly manners have won for him a warm place in the hearts of all who have made his acquaintance. ED.]
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
Please give notice in THE COURANT of the camp meeting to be held by the Southwest Kansas Holiness Association, beginning the 26th of July, 1882, in Mr. I. Green's grove, on the Big Walnut river, twelve miles north of Winfield and four miles north of Seeley, a station on the Santa Fe railroad. Come to the camp meeting all lovers of Jesus. Come to do good in the name of Christ. Bro. M. L. Haney will have charge of the meeting, no providential hindrance. SARA GIFFORD, Secretary.
Cowley County Courant, June 15, 1882.
In the proper place today will be found the announcement of Mr. A. J. Werden, of Vernon township, as a candidate for the Republican nomination for County Superintendent. Mr. Werden is well known throughout the country as one of our best educators, and should he be honored with the nomination, he will no doubt make one of the best Superintendents Cowley County has ever had. [Announcement not found.]
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Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
On Saturday night a couple of officers from Cowley county came to Wellington and arrested a man who was registered at the Commercial House as John Cook, on the charge of stealing a horse. Cook claimed to live five miles north of Arkansas City. The horse was stolen in Cowley County. Wellington Press.
[EDITORIAL.]
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
The Black Range in New Mexico loudly complains of the lack of mail facilities in that section, and calls lustily upon Postmaster General Howe to remedy the evil. We have no doubt but many localities in New Mexico and other territories suffer for want of mail service. But the Range will bear in mind that it was for facilities and increasing facilities, mainly in the west, that the so-called "star routers" are now on trial at Washington, with the peniten- tiary, if not in plain view, at least in the dim distance. And if we mistake not the Range has had several flippant flings at the "star route robbers." The COURANT has no excuse for any of these gentlemen, if they defrauded the Government out of a single dollar. On the other hand, it has no patience with the fellows who get up and sign petitions, which they always do, for new routes, increased speed, and then denounce the Postmaster General for granting their prayer, and the contractor for giving them the service. We have carefully read and reread the charges preferred against General Brady and S. W. Dorsey, and have, so far, failed to see in them, as a lawyer would say, facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action. It may be our extreme obtuseness, but we think not. Had the Black Range been in existence, it probably would have joined in the eulogism of the then Postmaster General, James, for discontinuing route No. __ in Arizona, because it was one hundred and fifty miles long, and supplied but three settlements, in its entire length. Cowley county has several star routes, and they have been expedited from time to time, and always by petition of our own people, through our congressional delegation. Was General Brady to blame for giving just what he asked for, and paying the contracts or pro rata for the increase of speed? And yet we have those here who denounce these gentlemen as thieves and robbers, whose names may be found on every petition sent from Winfield, and they were neither few nor far between.
[LETTER FROM FRANK MANNY TO GOVERNOR ST. JOHN.]
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ!
Gather someone [St. John ??] stated:
"One of the buildings which was operated and owned by Frank Manny, of Winfield, is now a green house. What a grand revolution! In place of beer we find God's own roses and verbenas. I saw Mr. Manny lately and he said: "I sleep well nights now: there is no prohibi- tion law against roses and verbenas."
MANNY REALLY OBJECTED TO ALL OF THIS!
HE ENDS UP SAYING:
Having now given your excellency some facts, I trust that they will "prohibit you" from misrepresenting me in your public demonstrations in the future; and with the hope that you will not take the risk of being run over by one of the many beer wagons that constantly line the streets of our prohibition capital, I remain, Your humble servant, FRANK MANNY.
[PERSONALS.]
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
There are now 74 grand army posts in Kansas.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Messrs. R. and J. Lentz, of Loogootee, Indiana, have been in the city the past few days looking up a location.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
The first lodge of Knights of Pythias in this state was instituted at Lawrence, April 5th, 1872. There are now fifty-one lodges of the order in the state.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
We attended a drill of Captain Steuven's company the other night at Manning's Hall. The company is composed of young men just the right age for soldiering. The members range all the way from fifteen to twenty-five years of age. It is a fine body of young men and under the consummate skill of Captain Steuven, will soon take rank with the best in the state.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Another wedding is announced among the boys. Ad. Powers is shortly to promise to love, cherish, protect, and keep until divorced, his best gerl. Boys, get your last year's oyster cans and other musical instruments in tune. It has been some time since we have had a full grown charivari with tin can accompaniment.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
There is no question that our Fourth of July celebration will be a grand success, as Winfield never does things by halves. The finance committee say there can be no doubt of raising at least $800 with which to defray expenses, and it is the money that makes a celebra- tion go as well as anything else.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Mr. Geo. T. Wilson, who recently moved his store into the building just north of Lynn's, is out with a new and attractive advertisement. I GIVE UP! COULD NOT FIND IT!
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
In the proper place in this issue will be found the law card of our young friend, Sam E. Davis, who has opened an office in Winfield, and will pull out on his own hook in the future. Sam. is one of our brightest young men and we hope his business may soon be reckoned by the thousands, annually. COULD NOT FIND LAW CARD!
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Mrs. E. F. Widner of this city, and Mrs. A. B. Knight of Worth, Fairview township, called in today. Mrs. Widner left a sample of her gardening in the way of some of the largest potatoes we have seen grown in this country this season.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
DIED. Again we are called upon to record a distressing accident, with fatal result. Mr. L. F. Wellman, of Pleasant Valley, was driving to this city about 11 o'clock Wednesday, and just as he drove over the railroad crossing just beyond the south bridge, the wagon tongue became detached. The wagon ran uncontrollable to one side of the road, and with a sudden lurch, threw Mr. Wellman out upon his head and shoulders, breaking his neck. His two daughters, aged respectively twelve and sixteen years, were with him when the accident happened. Mr. Wellman was probably about fifty years of age and was rather helpless and clumsy in his movements. The Coroner, Dr. Wells, was notified, but after viewing the remains and the scene of the accident, didn't deem it necessary to hold an inquest. We understand that the unfortunate man was in poor circumstances, and leaves a wife and quite a family of children. Mr. Joseph Hill, Trustee of that township, has taken charge of the re- mains and will see that they have decent burial.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Fifteen of our states and territories produce salt: California, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Utah. In 1880 New York and Michigan furnished two thirds of all the salt produced in the United States. The production in both states was wholly from subterranean brines. Kansas Farmer.
We find the above in several of our exchanges, and deem it but proper to correct it. To the above list: add Kansas. Geuda Springs Salt Works, with the indifferent facilities for its manufacture, turns out with reasonable fair weather one thousand barrels of salt per week. And with proper machinery enough could be made to supply the entire state, with a first class article. Now don't forget this when you write about salt. Remember the place, "Geuda Springs, Cowley County, Kansas."
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
The Washington correspondent of the Commonwealth says:
"Col. E. C. Manning, a well known Kansan, is in the city with his family. He has sold out his interests in New Mexico. He has recently married a Boston lady and will probably buy a house here and engage in business. Manning is a money making fellow and can accu- mulate lucre anywhere, whether in Kansas, New Mexico, or Washington."
"And that is a fact."
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
The big feature of the procession on the 4th, will be the "Boy Brigade." Over one hundred boys, ranging in age from ten to fourteen years, neatly uniformed and armed with wooden guns, will head the procession. It is earnestly hoped that all parents, having boys of this age, will assist the committee. Give the boys a chance, and above all let them make the leading figure on our national birthday.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Some time ago our enterprising fellow citizen, J. B. Magill, of the South Western Machine Shop, of this city, put in the iron front in McLaughlin's new building at Arkansas City. Mr. Magill has just contracted to put in the iron front for A. A. Newman's new brick in that city. Evidently friend Magill's work gives entire satisfaction to our Arkansas City friends.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Allen Johnson's office now presents about the neatest appearance of any office in the city, he having just repainted, papered, and carpeted it throughout. Allen is getting in proper shape to lead the van in the grain trade this season.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Mr. John Hollenbeck, of Illinois, who has been visiting his son, Peter Hollenbeck, of this city, returned to his home today, after purchasing three farms in this county. Mr. Hollenbeck will be very liable to return to this place and locate.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
The Walnut river is out of its banks at Eldorado, and is higher than at any time since 1869. In some places the river is two miles wide, and nearly all the bottom lands are under water. The damage to crops can hardly be estimated. Wheat which has been harvested, has been swept away and a great deal of fencing is gone. A stranger was swept from his horse in going across Satchel creek, four miles north of Eldorado, and by great exercise caught on a tree from which he was rescued.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Jas. D. Brown, formerly of this city, who was reported to have been hung for horse stealing in New Mexico, is "alive and has not had a sign of a sore throat," as we learn by a letter from that gentleman himself. Mr. Brown says for them to bring their horses in his shop and he will show them as neat a job of shoeing as any blacksmith in the territory. There was a James Brown pulled the cord at Socorro, New Mexico, but our James is not that kind of a lad.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Public sentiment concerning lynch law is changing. A few years ago the lynching of three murderers at Lawrence would have been severely denounced. The press would have howled: "While the villains richly deserved hanging, the law should have been allowed to take its course." Now the press coolly says: "It served `em right."
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
A serious accident occurred at Independence Monday night. Mrs. Dr. Paul was driving to the depot to take the train for Colorado, where she expected to join her husband, when her buggy was run into by the bus, turned over, and she was seriously injured, her thigh bone being broken, and internal injuries being sustained. Dr. Paul was telegraphed and returned Tuesday evening. There is little hopes of the lady's recovery, and the negro who was driving the bus has been arrested under the charge of murder, and is now in jail. Dr. Paul and his estimable lady were residents of Winfield in an early day, and have many friends here who will be pained to learn of her injuries.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
DIED. Died Wednesday morning at 4:15 o'clock, Mrs. Elvira Buell, aged 61 years. Funeral services, by request of deceased, will be conducted by Rev. J. Cairns at the residence on 9th avenue at 10 o'clock tomorrow, the 22nd inst. Mrs. Buell was a sister to our esteemed townsman, the editor of the Courier, Hon. D. A. Millington, and Assistant Postmaster Roy Millington, Esq. She was first attacked with paralysis of the lower body some 21 years ago, but partially recovered. Twelve years ago she had a similar attack, from which she never recovered, and during that time has been almost wholly helpless. Mrs. Buell was a woman of more than average mental ability and culture, and had it not been for her unfortunate affliction, would have taken her place as one of the foremost women of the land. The deceased was married to S. W. Buell eighteen years ago, who should be mentioned in this connection as a kind and affectionate husband, who redeemed to the very letter, his vows to love and cherish in sickness and in health. He did his duty.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
DIED. Charley, a fourteen year old boy of C. D. Austin's, the painter, was drowned in the Walnut between Bliss & Wood's mill and the railroad bridge about half past three Tuesday, while in bathing. As is the daily custom of perhaps a hundred Winfield boys, Charley and Sam Aldridge, who carries THE DAILY COURANT, went in swimming just across from the mill, and the two swam over to the south side floating down with the current, perhaps a hundred yards. When about forty feet from shore, Charley called to Sam to come and take him out. Sam hurried to him, and was pulled under the water; then drifting into a tree top, Sam caught hold of the brush, took a stick from a drift and held it out, and Charley took hold of it, but he soon began to sink again and as he went down let go of the stick and Sam was left hanging to the tree top. Charley came up once or twice after that but he had been carried so far down the stream that Sam could not get to him. The sad news was at once telephoned uptown from the mill, and the father and brother of the poor boy notified of their loss, and in less than half an hour the streets were deserted, and nearly everyone was on the banks of the river looking upon the black, muddy waters beneath which the dead boy's body was still undiscovered. Boats, rakes, and nets were brought into use, and up to this writing dozens of men are searching for the lost boy. The horror stricken father and older brother are standing there, comforted only by the sympathy of hundreds of anxious friends. The mother of the boy, poor soul, we understand is in the country, and has not yet learned of the sad intelligence which is awaiting her. Words fail to express the sorrow we feel for her.
LATER: We learn by telephone that the body has been found. Frank Finch discovered the body about thirty feet below where it was seen sinking the last time.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
For a genuine systematic liar and sneak of the first water, commend us to the dirty, bald- headed, meddlesome, red-wigged idiot, who so shamefully disgraces the office of city clerk of Winfield, David C. Beach. It seems to us that it would be a sensible thing for the Mayor to put a man in his position who would conduct his business in such a manner as to make it a less hardship for a man to go to his office and register than to lose his vote. Reasons are unnecessary to those who are acquainted with the city clerk. The appellation "coon-hunter" is very appropriately bestowed upon this officious gent, and a large proportion of the respectable people of our city would rejoice to see him forced to follow his favorite avocation, and relieved from his official duties as an appointee in an office to which he could not be elected under any circumstances, were it an elective office.
An officer who will speculate on the scrip issued by himself as clerk, to poor laborers who are compelled to have all the money they can get, by discounting it at ruinous rates and then turning it into the city treasury in the place of cash received for licenses, as Beach is charged with doing, is not entitled to the respect of any community, much less their confi dence as an official.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Father Millington, of the Winfield Courier, loaded up for the campaign and last week he fired off a four column editorial. It is a splendid production, at least we hope so as we haven't read it and could not afford to employ a sub to wade through it. There seems to be something in it about the foolishness of a third party in politics. Wichita Times.
And we struck the place where he tells the anti-monopoly fellows that as soon as they prove to his satisfaction that they are in the majority in the county, then the Courier will kindly help them. That's fair, ain't it?
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Among those who especially exerted themselves in the boats and water for the recovery of the body of the drowned boy, Charlie Austin, we noticed Mr. Colgate, Frank Finch, Tom Myers, Charlie Hodges, Capt. Smith, Dr. Wells, Ben Cox, Sydal, Sid Majors, Hank Paris, Bert Freeland, and a number of others who were strangers to us. Those in the river were ably assisted by those on the banks. Horses and teams were freely tendered for conveying imple- ments to be used in the search for the body, everyone seeming desirous of doing their part.
Cowley County Courant, June 22, 1882.
Hank Paris is doing a good job of sprinkling the streets of our city, thereby furnishing much protection to goods and the health of the city. Every businessman in the city should contribute toward paying him for his valuable services.
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Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Thus far this year 2,503 miles of new railroad has been constructed in this countrymore than twice the mileage constructed during the corresponding time last year or any preceding year.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
The fact that the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad is not becoming a one-man power is shown by the increase in its stockholders from 1,700 in 1881 to 4,280 at present.
[EDITORIAL COLUMN.]
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
It seems that Governor St. John has been making some statements about Frank Manny and his brewery, in his addresses. Manny wrote him an open letter pointing out the fact that said statements were at variance with the truth, in any shape. Now comes the Courier and in effect says that the Governor ought not to be held responsible as he read that paper and got his information therefrom. For the truth of history, we can't see that it makes any difference whether it be St. John or the Courier that lies. The thought naturally suggests itself, are the Governor's speeches entirely based upon information derived from such sources as the Courier, and is it all as unreliable as that paper virtually admits it to be in this instance? The Courier should have more regard for the reputation of its candidate. There ought to be a law prohibiting political lying.
[PERSONALS.]
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
In the hurry last Saturday we omitted to state in the minutes that Captain H. C. McDorman of Dexter was elected Lieutenant Colonel of the old veteran regiment, and declined the honor. The Captain will excuse us, as he knows we were hurried. H. C. McDorman would rather stay with his company.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
It is always gratifying to have a lot of old soldiers meet at THE COURANT office and swap old time yarns. But isn't it funny that the genuine old soldier always tells about chicken stealing, hog killing, anything rather than how many rebels he killed by his own valor.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Will Ferguson, Fred Sherman, Jack Guiser, and Jack Ehrlinger have formed themselves into what might be called a Harmonic band. Ferguson and Guiser play the harmonica, while Sherman and Ehrlinger play the Guitar. And they make delicious music.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Doane and Kretsinger have a very strange pet. It is a little Texas pony they have just broken and it follows them all around through the building and outside, and is never satisfied without being petted by someone.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Whiting Bros. lost several head of cattle by breaking out of the corral.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Allen Johnson is the latest to put in a telephonic connection. He has now an instrument at his office on main street.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
J. S. Mann's beautiful residence on Millington Street is rapidly approaching completion. When done it will be an ornament to the city.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Capt. James McDermott, Judge Soward, and others will unfurl the flag of this free for all but Chinamen country, at Torrance on the 4th.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
STRAYED. A bay horse, suckling colt. Any information may be left at the livery stable of Schofield & Keck, Winfield, Kansas.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Captain Steuven's company with which he intends to take all the prizes offered are fast acquiring the proper gait to do it with. The boys had another drill at the Opera House last night.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
The Episcopal Sunday school under the management of their superintendent, Mr. Will Smith, had a picnic in Riverside Park last Friday. It was an enjoyable affair for both little and big.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Frank Manny's letter to the Governor is going the rounds of the press. It has been printed in almost every paper in the state except the Courier. That paper has sought to misrepresent it by quoting a portion of it.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
A splendid sample of oats was shown by J. W. Curns, raised on the farm of Dr. Rothrock south of this city. The stalks measured five feet, ten and one third inches. The Dr. has some forty acres of the oats, and they will undoubtedly make seventy-five bushels to the acre.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
The following charter was filed in the office of secretary of state yesterday: Geuda Spring Hotel Company, Capital stock $50,000. The following named persons are the directors for the first year: J. R. Musgrove, W. N. Hubbell, O. M. Bieles, C. R. Mitchell, S. L. Allen, F. L. Davis, and Geo. H. Cutler, all of Geuda Springs, Kansas.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Doctor Mendenhall now has a fine ranche on Beaver creek, near the state line. He has a herd of cattle embracing upwards of three hundred head, and all in fine condition. He, in company with Mr. Conklin, returned on Thursday from a four day's trip to the Osage Agency, where the Doctor was obliged to go to renew his permit. The council commenced on Tuesday and there were about two thousand Indians present.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
The Hudson Brothers store building is well nigh completed, and it will be an ornament to the city. The furniture is being made at the farm of Col. Samuel, by Ed Brining; the material is black walnut, and the style and finish will equal anything in the state. The enterprise of the Hudson Brothers is worthy of commendation, and we hope to see it emulated by other businesses during the season.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Winfield has a model city Government, and the Mayor and Council entitled to the credit. It is doubtful whether there is a city in the State whose municipal affairs are amiable and economically managed. There is only one department that languishes and that is the Police. Judge Soward in that office has a sinecure but the difficulty is there is not a dollar in it.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Mr. Samuel Lowe, formerly of Illinois, has purchased from W. M. Allison the dwelling in the northeast part of the City formerly owned by W. H. Maris. The consideration was two thousand dollars. Mr. Lowe is a gentleman in comfortable circumstances, and intends making Winfield his future home. We are glad to gain such citizens.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
We neglected yesterday to note the fact that T. J. Floyd, an old time resident and one of the best boys in the country, erstwhile editor and proprietor of the Burden Enterprise, but now of Redfield (Iowa) Courier, called to see us. Tom is here visiting his mother and numerous friends as well as attending to some unfinished business.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
H. Hahn has about completed his residence on Millington street, and he now has one of the most beautiful homes in the city. Dame Rumor (the very old jade) has it that his handsome young partner will occupy it with his bride on the third of July. We hope in this instance the old lady tells the truth.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Miss Lena Jackson, one of Winfield's fair young ladies, accompanied by her cousin, Miss Rosa Laughlin, of Montana Territory, were in the city on Monday last, and among many other calls, they favored our office with their presence. Arkansas City Traveler.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
ATTENTION, CO. "A."1st Vets, you are hereby ordered to meet at the Courthouse Thursday June 29th 7:30 p.m. Business of importance to transact. Electing a new set of officers, etc. Every member is expected to be present. By order of Samuel Bard, Capt. Commanding.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
We are in receipt of an invitation to attend the great Ball to be given at Burden, on the evening of the Fourth of July, under the auspices of A. O. U. W. Lodge No. 88. The committee on invitation presents the following names of S. S. Moore, H. W. Young, and Robert Phelps.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Mr. J. W. Pugsley, of Winfield, Kansas, has moved his household goods down here and stored them, and will follow as soon as he can find a vacant house to move into. Mr. Pugsley has a sheep ranche on the Walnut, northeast of town. Arkansas City Traveler.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
[MORE ON CHARLEY AUSTIN.]
Mr. and Mrs. Austin desire to express their gratitude to the many dear friends who stood by them in their sore bereavement, with words and deeds of sympathy. They served to lighten the heavy burden that weighed them down, and the recollections of them will last as long as the bitter occasion which produced them shall linger in the memories of the heart stricken father and mother. In this connection we desire to add that we were misinformed as to Charley Austin's age. We learn from his father that Charley was born at Mount Carrall, Illinois, on the 1st day of May 1866, and had but just passed his 16th birthday. He was more than usually tall for his age, but his rapid growth had developed an inherent weakness, which impaired his health. Kind and affectionate to his parents, a loving brother, and a good boy, whether at home or among his associates, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Winfield is going to have a band. Wednesday evening a number of young men met at THE COURANT office, and organized a cornet band, with the following members: Ed. Farringer, R. I. Mansfield, Frank Barclay, Ed. McMullen, Will Farringer, Will Hodges, Ad. Brown, Chas. Dever, and Will Ferguson. The boys are all young, active, and composed of the right kind of material to make an excellent band. All they need to do is to practice diligently, and we have no fears that the day is not far hence when Winfield can boast of one of the best bands in the state. In order to make the organization strong, it will be necessary for the businessmen of Winfield to do all in their power to help the boys along. By unani- mous vote of the members, it was decided to christen it THE COURANT BAND.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
DIED. Died at the residence of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Constant, in this city, of spinal affections, at 12:29 o'clock A.M., on the 24th inst., Frankie Mays, aged three years, two months, and twenty-three days.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Before we forget it, let us remind you that Cowley County sent the first car load of wheat to market in the state.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
A well developed able bodied lie can out travel any other one thing on earth. Here is a case in point. J. L. Berkey, a former citizen of this place but now of Kansas City, had a leaky gasoline lamp. The oil on the outside caught fire and made a blaze, but did no damage. Some enterprising fellow started the lie that a gasoline stove had exploded in Mr. Berkey's house. The newspapers got it, and then of course the case was hopeless. That unmitigated lie soon spread itself over Missouri and Kansas and at last accounts, was tearing like mad across the Rockies, and where it will stop nobody can foresee. In vain, Mr. Berkey publishes a card in the Kansas City papers, that he doesn't even own a gasoline stove.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
In obedience to the order issued from regimental headquarters Old Veteran regiment, of Cowley County, the following line officers were present: H. C. McDorman, Captain, Dexter company; A. A. Jackson, Captain, company at Seeley; Wm. White, Captain, company F. Rock; W. H. Bonnewell, first Lieutenant, Vernon company; Daniel Maher, representing company H; James Kelley, first Lieutenant company A. On motion Captain Wm. White was elected chairman and Lieutenant James Kelley Secretary. On motion Captain Charley Steuven was elected Colonel, T. H. Soward Lieutenant-Colonel, and Captain James Vanorsdal Major. After a harmonious talk the meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the Colonel commanding.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
NEW WHEAT. First boom for the crop of 1882. The first car of wheat from the crop of 1882 was loaded at the A. T. & S. F. depot today. This wheat was raised on the farm of Prof. Hikock, three miles south of this city on the Walnut by Beaumont Bros., is of the Little May variety, grade No. 2, and weighs 62 lbs. to the bushel. This car is from a crop of eighty acres and will average twenty-five bushels to the acre. Was purchased at one dollar per bushel, by Bartlett & Co., grain dealers of this city, and shipped to Messrs. H. Latshan & Co., Kansas City. This is the first car for Cowley County, and also the first for the state of Kansas. Tally one for Cowley County.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
It is possible, of course, that we are mistaken, once in a thousand times we are, no doubt, but we will tell it just as it was given to us, and as we ourselves saw it. He is an old horse, claimed by our J. B. Lynn, a gentleman formerly from New Jersey. When he (the horse) was fifteen years younger, he was said to be what was then called, a seven nine horse. Since that time, the horse had a leg broken; and of course, it can't make as good time as it once did. The old fellow is of so sad a turned style that he is sometimes used by the hotel men to haul the swill away on a sled, made out of a forked stick, and called a lizard by old timers. The poor old fellow has been rather down in the mouth for a year, until today. He had been fed two bites of new oats, and then the trouble began. The old fellow was detailed to the Brettun House to haul away the accumulated swill, and attached to his favorite lizard. But behold the oats had done the work. No sooner had that old horse been hitched up and the swill loaded, then he took to the woods, with lizard attachment trailing at his heels. He ran, of course he did, just as fast as he could. But before running more than six miles, Tony mounted his favorite goat, overtook the jaded steed, and brought him back.
[AFTER DEATH OF MRS. C. A. BLISS...]
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
RESOLUTIONS. Officers and comrades of Cowley Legion, No. 16, S. K. A. O. U. W. We your Committee appointed for the purpose, respectfully submit the following:
WHEREAS, We have heard of the death (after a long and severe illness) of Mrs. Julia Bliss, beloved wife of comrade C. A. Bliss, and although we recognize that the dissolution has long been expected and therefore does not fall with the overwhelming force of a sudden bereavement, we yet concede in the loss of a wife and counselor, an irreparable privation, and while we extend to our brother our consolations, we trust that his grief may be tempered by the peace and rest which has followed a long and wearied waiting.
Resolved, That we extend to comrade Bliss our paternal sympathies and condolence.
In token whereof Cowley Legion No. 16, S. K. A. O. U. W., will attend funeral in a body.
J. F. McMullen, J. Wade McDonald, C. C. Green, Committee.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Mr. Editor of COURANT. Permit us through the medium of your paper to return thanks to the many friends who gave us so pleasant a surprise last Friday evening, and for the many beautiful presents they left as souvenirs of our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
M. BOVEE. D. BOVEE.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
DIED. Died in Winfield, June 26th, 1882, Mrs. C. A. Bliss, aged 45 years, 23 days. Mrs. Bliss was born in northern Illinois near Beloit. This is where her family moved in her early life, and where she grew up to womanhood. Here Mr. Bliss and she were married Feb. 7th, 1855. In the spring of 1856, they were both converted and baptized by Rev. T. Holmes into the Baptist church. The following August they moved to Topeka, Kansas, where they became constituent members of the Topeka Baptist church, and shared in all the struggles of the early history of Kansas. They then went to Columbus, Kansas. There they resided for two years, and came to Winfield in 1870. In both the last places they were constituent members of the Baptist church. Sister Bliss was a deeply devoted woman in all the relations of life. To her church she was full of zeal and good work, both spiritually, and in relation to the material house. Eternity alone will reveal how much power she yielded behind the throne. Her pastor felt the power of her prayers and highly appreciated them. . . .
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
In another column will be found the announcement, with appropriate remarks by her pastor, of the death of Mrs. C. A. Bliss. And while, ordinarily, such notice would be suffi- cient, yet we cannot let the matter pass without contributing our tribute of respect, however slight it may be. We have been, as the world goes, intimately acquainted with Mrs. Bliss since the year 1870. She was one of the few that are altogether too rare, a woman that every- one loved. Kind, affectionate, and always considerate of others, she speedily found her way into the heart and affections of all who were in any manner worthy of such excellence. The history of Winfield or Cowley County could not be written without her name, and indeed that of her sorrowing sister, Mrs. Rigby. And it is only to be regretted that someone entirely capable of so doing, cannot be found to do justice to so noble a pair of pioneers. We are fast passing away. And those of us who erstwhile were young and bid fair for a long life are graying for the tomb. Mrs. C. A. Bliss will live in the memory of many of us when indeed she has been forgotten by those who knew her not. This writer is doubly tied to her dear memory. Always the same, always herself, always the true loving Christian, whether neigh- bor or friend. Some day we will meet the dear departed in heaven.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
The following correspondence explains itself. Headquarters 1st Reg. Cowley County Vets.
To the Rev. P. F. Jones. Dear Sir: The officers of the 1st Reg., Cowley County Veterans, appreciating yourself as a minister of the gospel, and a gentleman well qualified to fill the position, tender you the position of Chaplain of the Regiment. Hoping that you will com- municate to me such acceptance by bearer. Very respectfully,
C. E. Steuven, Col. Commanding. H. L. Wells, Adjt.
Officers 1st Regiment, Cowley County Veterans.
Gentlemen, I am in receipt of your kind communication requesting me to accept the position of Chaplain of your Regiment. I hereby thank you for the honor, and most gladly accept the same. Yours respectfully. P. F. JONES.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
SPECIAL ORDER. Headquarters 1st Regt. C. C. vets. Attention old soldiers. All old soldiers in the city that wish to go to Topeka to the Reunion in Sept., and have not already joined the 1st Regt., will have to report at the meeting at the Courthouse on the 29th inst., 1882. Company organizations will have to be completed and Rolls sent in to these Headquarters at Topeka, to procure tents and transportation.
By order of C. E. Steuven Col Comd. Regt. H. L. Wells, Adjut.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
While the city will not have a big celebration on the Fourth, yet Winfield will be an attractive place to spend the day. Riverside Park is in fine condition and will be a resort for hundreds. The omnibuses will run during the day and there will be plenty of amusement, but the principle source of attraction will be the exposition of the Methodist church, the prepara tion for which is being rapidly made.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Headquarters 1st Reg., Cowley County Vets. Special order No. 2. H. L. Wells is hereby reappointed Adjutant to rank as Captain. Rev. P. F. Jones Chaplain, to rank as Captain, 1st Lieut. James Kelly as Quartermaster, J. B. Magill, reappointed Sergeant Major and will be respected accordingly. By order, H. L. Wells, Adjt. C. E. Steuven Col. Commanding.
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
The big carload of big wheat, the first of the year, that was sent from Winfield to Kansas City, was sold in Atchison as a premium car load for one dollar and fifty cents per bushel.
[COMMUNICATION FROM "MONROE" - CHIMES FROM BETHEL.]
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
Anybody seen any chinch bugs?
We are needing rain bad.
Some sickness in this neighborhood.
Harry Bivens, of Shelbyville, Illinois, is visiting old friends at Bethel.
An interesting sermon was preached by Rev. Darrah [?] last Sunday morning.
The adopted son of Grandma Burger's is quite sick.
Wheat is all in the shock and threshing is now the order of the day.
A. and J. H. Anderson cut their wheat with a new twine binder.
Harvest wages in this neighborhood are $1.50 per day.
The much needed repairs have been made on the road, and it is now in a passable condition.
Four cents per bushel is the thrasher's price this year.
Uncle John Small, of Grouse Creek, is visiting his sister, Mrs. R. Weakley, of Bethel. He is en route to Shelby Co., Illinois, to see some old friends.
Farmers should hang on and settle for $1.60 a bushel for their wheat.
The Walnut river has been on a bender the past week, washing away wood and fences, and doing considerable damage to lowland crops.
Corn is doing splendid these warm days, but needs rain very badly. The farmers have laid up their cultivators for this season.
Oats were never better and if nothing happens to them, this will be the largest crop ever harvested in Southern Kansas. In many places they are five feet high, and 75 bushels to the acre will be the probable yield.
The Lindy Boys of Rock township have pulled their new steam thresher into this bottom. These boys have threshed in this neighborhood the past nine years, and generally give complete satisfaction.
Albert Menist of Olive had his hand mashed while lacing a rent chair in its proper place one day last week, which will lay him up for some time.
The half breeds of Walnut township will run the political machine of the same township. Will the stalwarts note the fact.
MARRIED. In the course of human events it becomes natural for a fellow to take unto himself a wife, and this is the way it should read: Married by Rev. H. D. Gans, Mr. C. F. Wilson of Bethel, to Calista Goffelmire of Winfield. The happy couple have the best wishes of a host of friends, and Monroe congratulates the happy pair. Mrs. Wilson has gone to Arkansas, to visit friends, and Charles will follow in a week or two.
Dr. George Smith, of Shelbyville, Illinois, is visiting friends at Bethel. Mr. Smith is here looking up a business location.
Mrs. Polcer Boggs, of Elmore, Ohio, suddenly dropped in on her father, Nathaniel Wilson, Friday the 9th inst., and a host of friends and relatives assembled the following Sunday to pay her a visit. There were present Mr. and Mrs. Noah Wilson, of Crooked Creek; Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wilson; Mr. and Mrs. Alberdine of Pleasant View; Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Wilson, and Milford Wilson, and several townships to hear from. The period of eighteen years has elapsed since Mrs. Boggs has seen her father, and she was greatly astonished at his healthy condition. He is now in his 78th year, and apparently as stout as when at 20. She left for her home in Ohio yesterday by the way of the K. C. L. & S. railroad. She was much pleased with her trip to southern Kansas.
Peter Sipes of Mount Carmel had an attack of cholera morbus last week, and now Pete is led around by a cane, and resembles a newly married man.
[PERSONALS.]
Cowley County Courant, June 29, 1882.
The first car of new wheat was received in this market yesterday by Messrs. H. J. Latshaw & Co., and was shipped by Messrs. Bartlett & Co., of Winfield, Kansas. It was unloaded at the Union elevator and graded No. 2, and weighed sixty pounds to the bushel. It was sold to Messrs. Moore & McKinzie at $1.18-1/2. This is the first sample and is said to be a very fair one of the crop now being harvested in Kansas. With fair weather Kansas will have an unprecedented crop both in quantity and quality. Kansas City Journal.
And that ain't all. The wheat will make nearly if not quite forty bushels to the acre.
[MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: EDITORIAL PAGE.]
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
In obedience to the order issued from regimental headquarters, Old Veteran regiment, of Cowley County, the following line officers were present.
H. C. McDorman, Captain, Dexter company, A. A. Jackson, Captain, company at Seeley; Wm. White, Captain, company F, Rock; W. H. Bonnewell, first Lieutenant, Vernon com- pany; Daniel Maher, representing company H; James Kelley, first Lieutenant company A. On motion Captain Wm. White was elected chairman and Lieutenant James Kelley Secretary. On motion Captain Charley Steuven was elected Colonel, T. H. Soward Lieutenant-Colonel, and Captain James Vanorsdal Major. After a harmonious talk the meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the Colonel commanding.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Edwards' Historical Atlas of Cowley County ready for press in a few days. Those desir- ing copies should order at once. Published for subscribers only. Advertising columns of great value. Circulation 500. List contains leading businessmen and farmers of county. Will be used as a work of reference for years. Compiled from official surveys, and personal examina tions. A. W. Skinners will make a short re-canvass of the city. Would be pleased to add more names to list of enterprising men.
[PERSONALS.]
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
A snug little house to rent to a good tenant. F. M. Friend.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
FOR RENT: Furnished rooms without or with board. Mrs. M. C. Tucker.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
G. W. Miller, our Winfield stockman, shipped from Hunnewell via K. C. L. & S. on Sunday, sixty car loads of Texas cattle.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Mrs. Friend will offer summer styles in millinery very low, and close out pattern bonnets and hats at less than cost.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Tom Wright has a herd of fine ponies at his stable and lots on Ninth avenue and is offering some good bargains to those who are in want of ponies.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Seven full trains, of twenty cars each, of Texas cattle, equal to 4,000 head, were shipped from Hunnewell to Kansas City Sunday over the K. C. L. & S. railroad.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Allen Johnson and Bartlett & Co. loaded and shipped out on Saturday via K. C. L. & S. seven cars of new wheat and it was not much of a day for wheat either.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Judge Gans has succeeded in gaining admission for Mrs. Carrie Rennick to the Topeka Insane Asylum, and she will be taken thence as soon as her physical condition will permit. She has a babe but three weeks old.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Uncle Joe Lekowski brought us a bean, sent to him by his son Ed., who is now in Florida. It is a product of the sear merlin and grows in a low, salt marsh only. Ed. is well pleased with the situation and Uncle Joe thinks of going there sometime.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Headquarters 1st Reg. C. C. Vets. Special order No. 4. All officers of the Regiment are requested to meet at the COURANT office, in Winfield, on the 10th day of July at 3 o'clock p.m. to transact business pertaining to the reunion. A full attendance is expected. C. E. Steuven, Col. Commanding. H. L. Wells, Adjt.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
From Arkansas City we received the following items.
Business is very quiet here today.
Election on the bridge bonds of $2,000 to repair the Arkansas river bridge will be carried.
Ed Fenlou, great beef contractor, was here last night. He's gone to Texas.
Hack is loaded every day for Geuda.
Wheat yield will be greater than ever before.
Work on the Opera House begins in 30 days. C. M.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Mr. Schofield has just completed one of the finest offices in the city and has very much improved his residence and grounds on the property he purchased of J. P. Baden.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
MR. EDITOR: When the Angel of Death had drawn his curtain around the form of one of the "Old Pioneers" of this city, I felt that I must pay some tribute or respect to one of the first ladies who came to Cowley County; and not thinking my actions would be misconstrued, I did the best I could by sprinkling the roadway in front of my houseplacing the flag of her own loved country at half-mast, and that of my own nativity beneath it, ere the procession passed by place yesterday. But I was aggrieved this morning to learn that some parties were reporting that I had acted disrespectfully toward the dead, and wounded the feelings of the friends. Such was not my purpose, nor does a single act of mine point to any such intention. Because some of the ignorant must talk, others must suffer; but I trust they will learn, in time, some of the common and proper courtesies that may be extended on such occasions. FRANK MANNY.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
The Old Soldiers met at the courthouse last night and reorganized the old Winfield company. They elected John A. McGuire, Captain; Jake Nixon, 1st Lieutenant; and H. L. Barker, 2nd Lieutenant. Here are three of the best old soldiers that could be had. John A. McGuire was a sergeant in Company H, 10th Illinois, infantry, and served with it in all the battles of the Tennessee and Cumberland during the war. Jake Nixon was a member of an Iowa regiment and the scar he carries in his mouth and jaw testify to Jake's efficiency. Henry L. Barker served in a Kansas regiment as Captain of one of its companies, and was in com- mand of the post of Mound City at one time, and time only will wear out Henry Barker's loyalty and fidelity. The company is well officered.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
DIED. Sarah E., wife of T. J. Jones of this city, died at Neodesha Wednesday morning of last week, June 28th, at the age of 27 years. Mrs. Jones left here about two months ago in company with Mrs. Benning, her sister, to spend a few weeks away from home, but never returned. She has been an invalid for several months. She leaves three little children, one aged two years, and one 3 months, by Mr. Jones, and one child who is eight years old, by a former husband.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Pursuant to the call issued, members of the Winfield company of old soldiers met at the Courthouse last evening, to fill vacancies. On motion, Jacob Nixon was elected chairman and James Kelly secretary. John A. McGuire was elected Captain, vice Bard transferred. Jacob Nixon was elected 1st Lieutenant, vice James Kelly, promoted. Henry L. Barker was elected 2nd Lieutenant, vice A. T. Shenneman, resigned. On motion the captain was requested to call a meeting of the company for Monday evening July 3rd, at the Opera House. The following appointments were made by Captain J. A. McGuire. Marquis Quarles to be Orderly Sergeant. On motion the meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the commanding officer. James Kelly secretary, Jacob Nixon chairman. In accordance with the foregoing the members of the Winfield Company of veteran soldiers will meet at the Opera House Monday evening July 3rd, for the transaction of business, preparatory to the soldiers' reunion at Topeka in September, and any other business that may come before us. Any honorably discharged soldier of the late war, who has not done so, can meet at that time and sign the roll. It is imperative that we know at once how many will go to Topeka in order that transportation be secured. J. A. McGUIRE, Capt. Commanding.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
The Cowley County normal opened Wednesday, Superintendent Story and Professor E. T. Trimble in charge of the classes.
The following teachers have enrolled.
Miss Kate A. Martin, Udall.
Philend M. Leach, Burden.
Clara Green, Akron.
Fannie Harden, Winfield.
Maggie C. Seabridge, Winfield.
Rora Frederick, Winfield.
Rora Rounds, Winfield.
Mary E. Curfman, Winfield.
Emma L. McKee, Winfield.
Maggie Stansbury, Winfield.
Anna Kuhn, Winfield.
Mary Orr, Winfield.
Mary Berkey, Winfield.
Ella S. Kelley, Winfield.
Lydia L. Hornor, Winfield.
L. M. Page, Winfield.
Will Tremor, Winfield.
Harry B. Bullene, Winfield.
George C. Whitson, Winfield.
Anson Gridley, Jr., Winfield.
Porter Wilson, Udall.
George Wright, Burden.
Grant Wilkins, Cambridge.
Mrs. Ella Kephart, Tisdale.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Notwithstanding the failure of the committee on the 4th of July celebration, and now that the thing is over, we will say they were wholly and utterly inexcusable. A large crowd gathered at Riverside Park, to enjoy themselves in exercises peculiar to the day. The first thing on the program was singing by the Glee club, composed of Messrs. Buckman, Snow, and Blair, and Misses Bard and Tresize, with Miss Nettie McCoy as organist, which of course insured the best of music. After prayer by Rev. J. Cairns, the declamation of Indepen- dence was read by W. C. Robinson, in a clear, forcible manner. Then came the oration by Samuel Davis, Esq., this being his first effort, or as it is generally written, "maiden speech." Sam astonished everybody except those who knew him best. Few young men are born with so much ability, and fewer still put it to so good account. Mr. Davis comes of pure Kentucky stock, and closely related to some of the greatest orators that state ever produced, which is saying a great deal when we remember that Clay, Murhall, Breckinridge, and Crittenden were natives of Kentucky. Sam will yet make his mark.
After more music an eloquent speech was made by Judge J. Wade McDonald, followed by Judge Tipton. We will not stop here to particularize, for it is not only expected, but understood, that these gentlemen always acquit themselves with distinguished credit.
The main feature of the day was the baby show. The meeting appointed three of the very best men that could be found for judges, namely: Will C. Robinson, Henry Goldsmith, and Hon. S. C. Smith. Mr. Robinson took his appointment as he should, of course, philosophically, and stood his ground like a man. But Smith and Goldsmith, terrorized by the array, not of the babies, but of the babies' mothers, weakened at the last moment, and took to the woods. But the irrepressible W. J. Hodges followed and brought them back. The committee was then duly organized and then the baby show proceeded.
The first little cherub shown was the child of David and Mrs. Wilson. This was handed to Mr. Robinson, who took it more or less gingerly in his arms and acted to all outward appearances as if he had never held one before. The next one came to Henry Goldsmith, who exhibited all the signs of being perfectly familiar with the whole baby subject. But when it came the turn of our worthy County Commissioner to hold the third one, he evinced every symptom of baby phobia. He took it on his right arm, then on his left, then on his knees, then with both hands he held it to his bosom, and with a smile, too ghastly to last any time at all, made believe to kiss it. Only one premium being offered, it soon became painfully evident that the judges were lost. The first premium was however awarded to the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, but just what for the judges themselves couldn't say. What to do with the others now became a very serious question. Will had shown his good sense and judgment in getting the first premiums for the one he held, for then he could get it off his hands, literally and metaphorically, with a good grace. Then Mr. Hodges came to the rescue, offered to pay the second premium out of his own pocket. That disposed of Mr. Goldsmith's baby.
Now came the overtowering climax of the entire show. S. C. couldn't return his little responsibility, olive branch of affection, for, in his consternation and confusion, he had lost track of its mother, and the mother, presumably mad because her darling failed to receive a prize, repudiated the little angel. Here was confusion worse confounded for our friend. At last, in his anguish, he pulled out a brand new silver dollar and offered it as a third premium. Now if S. C. had ever in his life understood this baby business, or had any experience whatever, or had his wife about him, he would have known that the lady he offered the premium and the baby to, was not its mother, never had been, and to all appearances never would or could be.
What was the man to do. There he was with a six months old baby on his hands, before the assembled wit and beauty of Winfield, and he an old bachelor. Do you wonder that the cold clammy sweat of outraged innocence and bashfulness coursed down his back? That was two o'clock in the afternoon, on the 4th day of July, the thermometer just 106 in the shade. He tried several motherly looking females but to no avail. When W. J. Hodges, always on hand, came to the rescue, and relieved him of both the baby and the dollar, and in his facetious way said, "Here is Smith with a baby on his hands, and willing to give a dollar to any lady who will mother it," the effect was electrical. We may not be just accurate in our exact notings of the performance, but in the main are correct. The day was one of unalloyed enjoyment to those who participated and will be long remembered in the hearts, minds, and thoughts of our people.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
SPECIAL ORDER. Headquarters 1st Reg. C. C. vets. Attention old soldiers. All old soldiers in the city that wish to go to Topeka to the Reunion in September, and have not already joined the 1st Regt., will have to report at the meeting at the Courthouse on the 29th inst., 1882. Company organizations will have to be completed and Rolls sent in to these Headquarters by July 10th, 1882, to enable the Adjutant to make his report to Headquarters at Topeka, to secure tents and transportation. By order of C. E. Steuven, Col. Comd. Reg. H. L. Wells, Adjut.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Hereafter the South Western Stage Co. will run a hack to and from Salt City at least twice a week and as much oftener as the public convenience demands. Parties wishing Geuda Springs water or transportation can leave orders at either of the express offices or at the Brettun House, which will be promptly attended to. A. C. BANGS, Agent.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Mrs. H. W. Hall and daughter, Edith, of Burlington, Iowa, are spending a few weeks in our city visiting at M. L. Robinson's. Mrs. Hall is a sister of Mrs. M. L. Robinson. They express themselves as delighted with our country and much pleased with the appearance of our city.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
Mr. and Mrs. Cairns will leave Winfield for Europe July 6th, and will sail from New York at 5:30 July 15th, in the steamship Bolivia, anchor line of steamers. They procure their tickets from M. Charlie Fulton, Winfield.
[CORRESPONDENCE FROM "GRANGER" - TANNAHILL.]
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
TANNAHILL, June 27, 1882.
EDITOR, COWLEY COUNTY COURANT.
I have been in the habit heretofore of corresponding and giving the items of Beaver Township for both the county papers published at Winfield. But the genteel wise editor of the Courier saw fit in his wisdom to take some exceptions to my last correspondence with him, from the fact I wrote items for the COURANT, with the same date and corresponding verbatim with those written for the Courier. I can't tell why he did it, unless the editor of THE COURANT happened to publish the items in the daily, and coming out one day before the weekly Courier was published, which the editor of THE COURANT had a perfect right to do.
The editor of the Courier warned the writer if anymore such proceedings were indulged, that our future items would find a place in the wastepaper man's hands. We have no apology to make, but would simply say if some of his worthy editorials would find a place in the same situation that his readers would not lose much information. We felt ourselves a little insulted on the impulse of the moment, but upon second thought, we considered the source and concluded we would hereafter not trouble him with any more items from Beaver. And if the Courier will make out a reasonable bill for pencil and paper hereto furnished, Granger will call and settle the same.
The Golden grain of Beaver Township has about all yielded to the click of the sickle and mostly in shock and stacks. The farmers had considerable difficulty last week with heavy Machinery on account of soft bottom, but our farmers have grit and work on the principal of try, try again, and have stuck to it until but very little wheat will eventually be lost, the crop is a heavy one, the grain all good, and about the same size, and of beautiful color. The corn is now booming although some of it did not get so much work as it needed on account of the wet weather.
Mr. K. J. Wright is now finishing up his wheat harvest, having been kept out of it two weeks on account of wet weather, the land being low, and the heavy rains made it impossible for machinery, but in a few more dry days he will have the job completed.
Mr. Geizer and Scott have a boss self binder. They have cut over one hundred acres of heavy wheat having but very little trouble.
Mrs. Lester has 50 acres of wheat that is estimated to make thirty bushels per acre; it is no doubt the heaviest field of wheat in the township. Early and deep plowing is what did it.
Mr. Greaves has 40 acres of wheat that was sown on second years sod, he commenced plowing the stubble last year in July, plowing about three fourths of it in July and the forepart of August, the remaining ten acres was deferred till September, and only yielded one half as much as the other, all being in the same field and same quality of land and sowed at the same time. This undoubtedly proved early plowing the best.
Oliver Spruens has the largest corn and the straightest rows in the neighborhood. Ol. surely deserves a wife.
Uncle Alex Fuller says he is 21 years of age and will buy his machinery where he pleases. And so is Granger, and will write the items of his township whenever it suits him, though threatened by the Courier's wastebasket.
Mr. B. W. Jenkins has purchased Mr. William Tannehill's farm of 50 acres at the snug little sum of one thousand dollars. Mr. Jenkins now has a farm of 120 acres, which is hard to beat in Beaver township. Mr. Tannehill intends to go to Sumner county, where he can buy more and cheaper land.
Our old friend, R. S. Tannehill, will leave today for a visit to his old native state, Indiana, to see his children who are living in that state. We hope Uncle Dick may have a pleasant visit and safe return.
The Steam Threshing machines will soon be heard in our neighborhood. Mr. Horn will start his tomorrow. Mr. Coulter is also about ready to commence, and we learn that the Davis Brothers have already commenced with theirs. Threshing will undoubtedly be a lively business the present season if we can judge by the amount of the stacks and ricks of wheat that is now going up in our vicinity.
Mr. A. Clearwaters has done a good business with his twine binding harvester, which he purchased at Winfield, having cut nearly 100 acres of wheat without any trouble. He was the last purchaser of the binding machine in the neighborhood, which only cost him $260. Mr. Clearwater is a good machinist, and careful managing farmer and is making it pay.
Mr. R. S. Lester on Saturday last went to Mr. Williams, a distance of three miles, and cut with his twine binder ten acres of wheat in good order and was through by 4 o'clock, and cut the balance of the day for Mr. Watts, some 4 acres or more.
The items of Beaver township, written by Granger, will hereafter appear in THE COURANT exclusively as the Courier has become a little fine haired for hay seed.
Miss Francis Scott will leave on Monday for Wichita, to remain a while with relatives there. She is a sister of Mr. Wallace Scott; her parents live in Illinois. She came to Kansas for the benefit of her health, being afflicted with asthma for a number of years. She tells us that she has received great benefit by coming to this climate.
Mr. Rogers did good work with his Wallet [?] and Wood twine binder, cutting all his own crop, and for several of his neighbors, having no trouble of consequence. The self binders will surely be the leading machine hereafter.
Dr. Marsh is still successful in the Sabbath school work. He is also having considerable practice as a physician in the country.
Our friend, Charley Rambo, was confined to his room last week with sciatic Rheumatism, but under the treatment of Dr. Marsh, we learn is much better now.
The weather is now dry and warm, and the chinch bugs have made their appearance in the corn fields. It is hoped however that they will not do much damage as they are not very numerous yet. GRANGER.
[PERSONALS.]
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
ATTENTION, OLD SOLDIERS: The old soldiers of Fairview township will meet at the Little Dutch school house on Wednesday, July 13th, at 3 o'clock p.m. All are urgently requested to be present, as the field officers of the regiment will be in attendance.
WILLIAM WHITE, Capt.
Cowley County Courant, July 4, 1882.
We received this afternoon a very pleasant call from Miss Sarah and Ashlie Hudson, and Miss Josie Haines. Call again ladies.
[END OF COWLEY COUNTY COURANT. BEGAN 11/17/81.]
