Newman Family. A. A. Newman. (2024)

SOURCE: HISTORY OF KANSAS STATE AND PEOPLE,WRITTEN AND COMPILED BY WILLIAM E. CONNELLEY, SECRETARY OF THE KANSAS STATEHISTORICAL SOCIETY, TOPEKA, 1928.

FIVE VOLUMES...VOLUME V, PAGES 2229-2231...EXCERPTS.

ALBERT AUGUSTUS NEWMAN. Arkansas City, thelargest municipality in Cowley County, was laid out in the spring of 1870,a few weeks after the county government was organized, and the town wasincorporated in 1872.The Santa Fe Railroad reached the town in 1879, andwith the development of water power and other facilities the place enjoyeda steady and consecutive growth. These facts are briefly stated at the beginningof the sketch of Albert Augustus Newman because he was, after the initialevent of the layout out of the townsite, the most dominant figure in thegrowing destiny of the city for a period of half a century.

Mr. Newman, who was attracted to ArkansasCity in 1870, was born at Weld, Maine, January 19, 1843, and died July 31,1922, when in his eightieth year. He was of English and New England Colonialancestry. His grandfather, Ebenezer Newman, was born at Billerica, Massachusetts,in 1791, son of a Revolutionary soldier, and spent the greater part of hislife on his farm in Maine. He died in 1857. His wife, Judith Dowse, wasborn at Billerica, and also died at Weld. Augustus G. Newman, father ofAlbert Augustus, was born at Weld in 1821, was a merchant, and died in 1893.Several times he came to Kansas as a visitor. He was a Republican and heldlocal offices in Maine, and was an active member of the Free Will BaptistChurch. He married Caroline Beedy, who was born in Maine in 1821 and diedin 1895. All three of their sons became prominent in Kansas: Albert A.;George W. Newman, who developed a large dry goods house at Emporia; andFred C. Newman, who became president of the Citizens National Bank of Emporia.

Albert Augustus Newman was educated in commonschools and high school in Maine, attended the Maine State Seminary at Lewiston,and at the age of nineteen enlisted, in 1862, in the Tenth Maine Infantry.He was transferred to the Twenty-ninth Maine Infantry and served in manybattles of the war, including Antietam and Chancellorsville, and was withSheridan in the Shenandoah Valley campaign. After the war he was a dry goodsmerchant at Fayetteville, Tennessee, three years, and in 1868 came to Kansas,locating in the new town of Emporia, where he was a general merchant untilhe moved to Arkansas City, where he established a pioneer mercantile business.This business from a small beginning developed with the growth of the townto one of the largest department stores in the Southwest. For many yearsit has been known as the Newman Dry Goods Company, and his two sons succeededhim in its management and control.

Giving Arkansas City a store consistentwith the importance of the town as a gateway to the Southwest was only oneof Mr. Newman's many enterprises fraught with public interest. He helpedorganize the Cowley County Bank, the second bank in Arkansas City, and thefirst organized under state laws, and was its president from 1874 for anumber of years. He was one of the founders of the Home National Bank. Heand associates developed the water power of the Arkansas River by meansof a canal into the Walnut River. He and associates built the first flourmill in southern Kansas on Walnut River, and the mill furnished all theflour used by the Indians in Indian Territory. Mr. Newman was engaged infreighting flour to Fort Sill and to other army posts during 1876-77. Hesold his mill in 1879. Later he was director and president of the ArkansasCity Milling Company. He was one of the founders of the Arkansas City WaterCompany and the Arkansas City Gas & Electric Light Company, and waspresident of both corporations for a number of years. These public utilitieswere sold to the Kansas Gas & Electric Light Company in 1915. Mr. Newmanwas president of the Newman Investment Company, president of the Land &Power Company of Arkansas City, and was president of the Three K CattleCompany, owning and operating an extensive cattle business in old IndianTerritory. He was for two terms mayor of Arkansas City. The capital forthe building of a great many homes and business structures in Arkansas Citycame from him. He was a trustee of the Presbyterian Church, and in Masonrywas affiliated with Crescent Lodge No. 133, A. F. And A. M.; Bennett ChapterNo. 41, Royal Arch Masons; Arkansas City Commandery No. 30, Knights Templar,Wichita Consistory of the Scottish Rite, and Salina Temple of the MysticShrine.

He married at Weld, Maine, in 1869, MissMary M. Houghton, and on September 6, 1919, they celebrated their goldenwedding anniversary. Mrs. Newman at the age of eighty-one still occupiesthe old home at 301 North B Street, a substantial house which Mr. Newmanbuilt in 1873. She was the mother of three children.

The son, Earl Granville Newman, was bornin Arkansas City, October 23, 1879, and exemplified many of the able businessqualities of his father. He was educated in public schools and at the ageof sixteen went into his father's store, growing up in the business, andthe credit for its later expansion and development is largely due to thisyoung business man. He became manager of the store and vice president, andafter his father's death was made president of the company. The Newman DryGoods Company in 1917 occupied its new home, one of the best equipped departmentstore buildings in the entire state. Earl G. Newman was president of thecompany at the time of his death on October 31, 1926, at the age of forty-seven.He was a Knight Templar and thirty-second degree Scottish Rite Mason, memberof Midian Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Wichita, a member of the ArkansasCity Rotary Club, Country Club, Chamber of Commerce, Retailers Association,and was also president of the Newman Investment Company and vice presidentof the Land & Power Company.

Earl G. Newman married June 16, 1908, MissGertrude T. Waterhouse, of Quincy, Massachusetts. She occupies a beautifulhome at 303 North B Street, adjoining the old Newman homestead, and hastaken a prominent part in the social life of the city, being a member ofthe Daughters of the American Revolution and the Christian Science Church.Mrs. Earl G. Newman has five children: Adeline, born April 21, 1909, andKatherine, born January 25, 1911, both students in the Senior High Schoolof Arkansas City; Earl Granville, Jr., born October 14, 1913, attendingthe Junior High School; Caroline, born October 6, 1915; and Alice Gertrude,born February 9, 1918.

The present executive head of the NewmanDry Goods Company and of a number of other interests created and developedby the late Albert Augustus Newman is his second son, Albert L. Newman,who was born in Arkansas City, September 9, 1881. He graduated from highschool in 1900 and for two and a half years was a student in Kansas University.He then became associated with his father's dry goods business for two years,but afterwards was made manager of the Land & Power Company, the holdingcompany which owned and operated the electric light and water power untilthe utilities were sold to the Kansas Gas & Electric Company in 1915,and the Land & Power Company then retained the real estate. Albert L.Newman had executive charge of the Kansas Gas & Electric Company atArkansas City from 1915 to 1921, For two years following he was in the automobilebusiness, and in 1923 he returned to enact his part in the management ofthe Newman Dry Goods Company and became its president after his brotherdied in October, 1926. In addition he is secretary-treasurer of the NewmanInvestment Company and treasurer of the Land & Power Company. AlbertL. Newman is a thirty-second degree Scottish Rite Mason, member of MidianTemple of the Mystic Shrine and the Masonic Grotto, is a member of the RotaryClub, Arkansas City County Club, Chamber of Commerce, and during the Worldwar was chairman of several committees having in charge the patriotic program.He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. On February 19, 1908, he marriedMiss Mate McMillen, of Arkansas City, where she was born. She attended schoolthere and graduated from high school at Logansport, Indiana, and from theState Teachers College at Pittsburg, Kansas. Mrs. Albert L. Newman is amember of the Shakespeare Club and active in the social life of her homecity. They have four children: Albert W., born in Arkansas City, December2, 1908, a graduate of the local high school, spent two years in KansasUniversity, and is a member of the Phi Delta Theta college fraternity, ofwhich his father is also a member; George Frederick, born May 20, 1911,attending high school; Harry E., born July 8, 1912, a student in JuniorHigh School; and Rodney Lee, born June 28, 1923.

The daughter of the late A. A. Newman isPearl N., now the wife of Col. William F. Hase, an officer of the UnitedStates Army, formerly chief-of-staff under General Summerall in the HawaiianIslands and now in command of Fort Winfield Scott at San Francisco. Coloneland Mrs. Hase have two children: Mary Elizabeth and Hilda Houghton.

Albert Augustus Newman was of English andNew England Colonial ancestry. His grandfather, Ebenezer Newman, was bornat Billerica, Massachusetts, in 1791, son of a Revolutionary soldier, andspent the greater part of his life on his farm in Maine. He died in 1857.His wife, Judith Dowse, was born at Billerica, and also died at Weld, Maine.Augustus G. Newman, father of Albert Augustus, was born at Weld, Maine,in 1821, was a merchant, and died in 1893. Several times he came to Kansasas a visitor. He was a Republican and held local offices in Maine, and wasan active member of the Free Will Baptist Church. He married Caroline Beedy,who was born in Maine in 1821 and died in 1895. All three of their sonsbecame prominent in Kansas: Albert A.; George W. Newman, who developed alarge dry goods house at Emporia; and Fred C. Newman, who became presidentof the Citizens National Bank of Emporia. His sisters were Mary (Newman)Haywood and Hattie (Newman) Purington.

Albert Augustus Newman was educated in commonschools and high school in Maine, attended the Maine State Seminary at Lewiston,and at the age of nineteen enlisted, in 1862, in the Tenth Maine Infantry.He was transferred to the Twenty-ninth Maine Infantry and served in manybattles of the war, including Antietam and Chancellorsville, and was withSheridan in the Shenandoah Valley campaign. Albert A. Newman married atWeld, Maine, in 1869, Miss Mary M. Houghton, and on September 6, 1919, theycelebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mrs. Newman at the age of 81still occupied the old home at 301 North B Street, a substantial house whichMr. Newman built in 1873. They had three children: Earl Granville; AlbertL.; and Pearl N. (Hase).

Ebenezer Newman, Sr. (1767/1839) marriedSarah Dowse (1762/1855) m-1782

Lucretia Newman (1780/1861) married IsaacStorer

Ebenezer Newman, Jr. (1791/1857) marriedJudith Dowse (M-1814) 1796/1879

Sally Newman, b-2/1/1815 d-1816

Prescott Newman, b-10/11/1816

Sally Newman b 4/10/1817

Ebenezer Newman, 3rd 1829/1910 married Marinda?,

married 2nd, Polly Dyer.

Eva Newman married Charles A. Toothaker

Augustus G. Newman 1821- 1893 married CarolineBeedy, 1821 - 1895.

Albert Augustus Newman (1-19-1843/7-31-1922)married Mary M.

Houghton.

Earl Granville Newman married Gertrude T.Waterhouse

Adeline Newman

Katherine Newman

Earl Granville Newman, Jr.

Caroline Newman

Alice Gertrude Newman

Albert L. Newman married Mate McMillen

Albert W. Newman

George Frederick Newman

Harry E. Newman

Rodney Lee Newman

Pearl N. Newman married William F. Hase

Mary Elizabeth Hase

Hilda Houghton Hase

May (Mary) C. Newman married Rufus C. Haywood

Frederick C. Newman

George Washington Newman

Weld, Maine is on the western border ofthe state, about 100 miles from Portland, Maine. It was first settled about1782.

Ebenezer Newman, Sr., came from Andover,New Hampshire. He was a soldier of the Revolution and received a wound inhis leg at the battle of Long Island, which was the cause of his death.He married Sarah Dowse of Billerica, Massachusetts, and soon settled inDearing, New Hampshire, where they remained until 1799, when they removedto Andover, Maine, and lived there until 1805, when they came to Weld, Maine.

Benjamin Dowse, (who married Hannah FrostMears in 1749) the father of Sarah and grandfather of Judith, was at theLexington Alarm, turned out in Col. Ebenezer Bridge's regiment. He was acorporal at White Plains, and marched to reinforce the Northern Army atBennington under Col. Jonathan Reed.

Benjamin Dowse m1749, Hannah Frost Mears,b1728

Sarah m 1782, Ebenezer Newman, Sr.

Ebenezer Newman, Jr., m 1814, Judith Dowse,1796-1879.

Abigail m1782, Josiah Newman

Josiah Newman, Jr., 1783-1865, m 2nd, NancyHolland

Arabella Rarren Newman, 1818-1887

A. A. Newman was the son of Augustus G.Newman and Caroline (Beedy) Newman of Weld, Maine. Had two younger brothersnamed George Washington (G. W.) and Fred (F. C.) Newman. Sisters were Mary(Newman) Haywood and Hattie (Newman) Purington. Daniel Beedy is thoughtto have been a close maternal relative.

Volume One of the books BETWEENTHE RIVERS, copyrighted in 1969 by Ruth Norris Berger and Bess RileyOldroyd, pages 65 through 68, had an article about A. A. Newman contributedby Mrs. Albert L. Newman.

ALBERT AUGUSTUS NEWMAN, a Yankeeof considerable vision came out of the Civil War convinced that the MiddleWest had great potential. As a consequence, he spent the next fifty yearsliving in and working for Arkansas City.

In 1862 when he was nineteen yearsold he withdrew from Maine State Seminary at Lewiston and enlisted in theUnion Army. He came under fire in some of the great battles, and even onhis first day of service was ordered to go gather his equipment from oneof the dead Union soldiers in a nearby filed. He marched up the ShenandoahValley with Sherman's gallant men. He tells in his war diary while winteringin Vicksburg of scouting the district for apples and selling them to theother soldiers. He thus manifested early his merchant instinct.

After coming out of the Army, Mr.Newman and his foster brother, T. H. McLaughlin, went to Fayetteville, Tennessee,and operated a dry-goods store. But when it became known in the villagethat they were "Damn Yankees," they were ordered to leave. Mr.Newman, who was a Mason, was allowed to leave in an orderly manner, buthis partner was not. When McLaughlin heard he was to be "tarred andfeathered" and ridden out of town on a rail, he climbed out a backwindow of their living quarters over the store and escaped in the middleof the night.

Major Sleeth (no relation to Newman)was born in Cambridge, Ohio, and served four years in the Civil War, wherehe rose to the rank of major in the Seventeenth Army Corps of the 78^thOhio Volunteers. After the war he taught school for four years, after whichhe spent three years in the lumber business in Fayetteville, Tennessee.It was there that he met A. A. Newman and T. H. McLaughlin, who were inbusiness there. In the year 1869 Sleeth came to Emporia, Kansas, later locatingin El Dorado. He came to Arkansas City in March 1870. He was a member ofthe Arkansas City Town Company and was its secretary. He made the firstplat of the town.

[Note: Much of the following that was gatheredabout people from Maine must be taken with a "grain of salt" asit has many inaccuracies. MAW August 7, 2000.]

Volume One of BETWEEN THE RIVERShad an article written by Walter Hutchison in 1945 on page 113, that mentionspeople coming from Maine.

In the early 1870s there was a groupof citizens in Arkansas City known as the "Franklin County Maine Colony,"all of whom came from the same town, Phillips, in that state.

The pioneers of the Maine group cast theirlot in southern Kansas and saw a future in Arkansas City, investing heavilyin real estate and business ventures.

The "Maine Colony" threw a partyat the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Farrar. Attending this affair was a groupof 25 or 30 persons, all former residents of Maine, accompanied by theirchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Worthley were the last to survive. They werethe parents of Mrs. Edna Worthley Underwood.

H. P. Farrar, early day banker, came toArkansas City in 1870. His brother, Fred, came a few years later.

Someone tried to recall group who attendedthe Farrar party. They came up with the following:

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Farrar.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Farrar.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Worthley.

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newman.

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gooch.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howard.

Mr. and Mrs. George Howard.

Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Prescott.

Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Lambert.

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Haywood.

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Beal.

Mr. and Mrs. T. H. McLaughlin.

Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Houghton.

Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Houghton.

Some of the descendants:

A. A. Newman: Albert and Earl Newman.

T. K. Houghton: Mrs. Charles Sills.

Charles Howard: Mrs. Frank Vogel.

George B. Howard: Harry V. Howard.

Harry Farrar: Mrs. Lester Mitchell and FossFarrar.

Granddaughter: Frances Farrar Guyot.

[Note: Research of Census for CreswellTownship reveals that Farrar came later than 1871. Mr. Hutchison did notdo his "home work" in compiling this article.]

In 1868 Mr. Newman made his way to Emporia,Kansas, to open another general store. That store still operates there underthe Newman name. A brother, George W. Newman, 21 years old, took over thestore in 1870 when "A. A." was attracted to the Indian lands ofsouthern Kansas, and the Indian Territory. These were being opened up fortrade and Mr. Newman secured a contract with the government to grind grainfor the Indians near the infant town of Arkansas City.

Emporia News,August 21, 1868.

Two gentlemen were here this week from Maine,looking up a business location. They were much pleased with the town andcountry and will probably locate.

Emporia News,September 4, 1868.

As will be seen by their advertisem*nt intoday's paper, Messrs. Newman & Houghton have purchased the store formerlyowned by Mr. Pyle, in Jones' new building. These gentlemen are lately fromMaine, and have had a long experience in the mercantile business. They advertisewhat they can and will do. All they ask is a fair trial. We hope they maymeet with encouragement and have a fair share of the patronage of the public.They go to work as though they understood their business, and as thoughthey intend to do a fair legitimate trade with those who may favor themwith their custom. We wish them abundant success.

Emporia News,September 4, 1868.

The undersigned having bought out the stockof W. A. Pyle at a greatly reduced price, would respectfully call the attentionof the citizens of Emporia and surrounding country to the fact that theycan and will sell

GROCERIES, BOOTS AND SHOES, CLOTHING, Notions& Queensware, Cheaper than they can be bought elsewhere in SOUTHERNKANSAS.

We buy our Goods at first hand in New Yorkand Boston, and save second profits paid by merchants buying in Chicago,St. Louis, or Leavenworth.

All Goods Warranted as Represented or MONEYREFUNDED.

Emporia News,September 25, 1868.

We are glad to know the new firm of Newman& Houghton are doing a lively business. One of the firm is now absentafter new goods. They intend to bring on a stock that will not be excelledin quantity or quality.

Emporia News,October 16, 1868.

The attraction for a few days has been atthe new store of Newman & Houghton, in Jones' building, next door northof Fraker & Peyton's. On Monday night they commenced receiving theirnew goods direct from New York, and their store is now one of the best stockedin the place. Their goods must be cheap as they are shipped direct fromNew York, and they save the profits of western wholesale merchants. Theirstock embraces everything in the line of ladies' dress goods, clothing,groceries, etc. These gentlemen are determined not to be out-done in anyrespect. They are newcomers, and we hope our people will call and examinetheir stock and prices before making their purchases, as they hope, by closeapplication to business and fair dealing to merit their share of the publicpatronage.

[LOCAL NOTICES.]

Emporia News,October 16, 1868.

Best Green Teas at $1.50 per pound.

Choice Black Ties at $1.25 per pound.

Emporia News,October 16, 1868.

A large stock of fancy cassimeres, satinets,jeans, tweeds, repellants, ladies' cloth, flannels and linseys, which wewill sell at lower prices than the same quality of goods were ever soldin this market. Call and see

Emporia News,October 16, 1868.

Choice styles of ladies and gents shawls;also a splendid assortment of balmorals, the cheapest in the market.

ADS.]

Emporia News,November 13, 1868.

The new stock of clothing, boots, and shoes,at 180 Commercial street.

Latest styles of gents hats and caps, ladies'furs and fur trimmed hoods, breakfast shawls, sontags, nubias, and scarfs;also children's and misses hoods.

Emporia News,December 18, 1868.

Newman & Houghton have just receiveda large stock of new goods.

Emporia News,January 1, 1869.

Goods have arrived, and he is now readyfor professional business. His office is over Newman & Houghton's store.The Doctor prepares a specific remedy for the cure of Fever and Ague, whichis never known to fail; also Anti-Bilious Pills, a sure preventative ofthe Ague by correcting the stomach and liver. Mixture and Pills $2.00.

Emporia News,January 8, 1869.

AD. Latest Styles in Caps. Fur, fur-boundand all grades cloth caps for Men and Boys, at NEWMAN & HOUGHTON'S.

Emporia News,February 5, 1869.

Emporia News,February 5, 1869.

The new crop of tea is now on the market,and some of the choicest brands have just been received by NEWMAN& HOUGHTON.

Emporia News,February 5, 1869.

A fine lot of prints and muslins just receivedby NEWMAN & HOUGHTON.

Emporia News,February 5, 1869.

Shawls, nubias, scarfs, sontags, balmoralskirts, and hosiery are now selling at a great sacrifice at 181 Commercialstreet. They must be sold in thirty days.

Emporia News,March 19, 1869.

Mr. Newman started to Boston and New Yorkon Monday morning to lay in a spring and summer stock for the store of Newman& Houghton.

Emporia News,March 19, 1869.

We are informed that the brother of ourtownsman, Mr. Newman, of the firm of Newman & Houghton, who arrivedhere from Maine on Wednesday morning, reports that there was seven feetof snow, on the level, in that State when he left. So badly were the railroadsblockaded that he was three days in making fifty miles. Think of that, yegrumblers at the cold weather of Kansas.

Houghton begins to start own business...

Emporia News,April 16, 1869.

Mr. Houghton, of the firm of Newman &Houghton, has let the contract for putting up a business house, 25 x 60feet, on Commercial street, near B. T. Wright's hardware store. Messrs.Newman & Houghton have been in business here about a year, and havesucceeded in building up a large trade. They are both young men of excellentbusiness qualifications, and possess the energy and perseverance that willsucceed anywhere.

Emporia News,April 23, 1869.

Newman & Houghton are receiving theirextensive stock of goods this week, and those desiring first choice shouldcall early. Their prices are very low. They bought in New York and Bostonand shipped direct; therefore, you will not have to pay the profits of theSt.. Louis and Leavenworth merchants. Their hats are of the latest styles,in endless variety, and cheap, too. Their Boots and Shoes have to be seento be appreciated. They can beat the world on ladies' dress goods. It isuseless for us to attempt to enumerate what they have for sale, but willadvise all go and see their large stock. All goods guaranteed or money refunded.No trouble to show goods.

Emporia News,April 23, 1869.

We have just received direct from New Yorkand Boston a large and choice stock of Domestic & Fancy Dry Goods, BOOTSAND SHOES, HATS, CLOTHING, NOTIONS, AND CARPETINGS.

We wish it distinctly understood that webuy at first hand of the Manufacturers and Importers, and will sell at pricesto defy competition.

Best Prints--Merrimac, Cocheco, Spragues,Pacifics, Arnolds, Amoskeng, and Denonels at 12 ½ cents per yard.

Ladies' Hoop Skirts, 75 cents.

Ladies' Cotton Hose at $1.50 per dozen.

Boys' Wool Hats, 50 cents each.

Mens' Wool Hats, 75 cents each.

Best Imperial Tea, $1.50 per pound.

Best Hyson Tea, $1.50 per pound.

Best Japan Tea, $1.50 per pound.

Best Oolong Tea, $1.25 per pound.

Emporia News,April 30, 1869.

Newman & Houghton have a set of croquet.

Houghton's store almost completed...

Emporia News,May 14, 1869.

Mr. Houghton's new business house, nextdoor south of Wright's hardware store, is nearly completed, and will soonbe occupied by McMillan & Fox. It will be one of the largest businessrooms in the place.

Emporia News,May 14, 1869.

Emporia News,June 4, 1869.

Messrs. Newman & Houghton have secureda lot on the corner of Mechanics street and Sixth avenue, just east of Gilmore& Hirth's furniture rooms, and will put up immediately a business house,26 x 70 feet, two stories high, to be built of brick with iron and glassfront, and to be in all respects a first class business house. Businesshas heretofore been confined almost exclusively to Commercial street, butlots are held at such high figures that men are forced to branch off onthe avenues where property is cheaper. We learn that another firm contemplatesputting up a business house in the vicinity of this contemplated building.

Emporia News,June 11, 1869.

Newman & Houghton have received directfrom New York a choice assortment of fine brown and bleached muslins--[?can'tread first word?], lawns, nansooks, and jaconets. Also, a large assortmentof ladies' hose, gloves, corsets, hoop-skirts, damask piano and table covers,marsailes and star quilts, lace curtains, oil carpetings, etc., which theyare selling at extremely low prices.

Emporia News, August6, 1869.

Mr. Newman, of the firm of Newman &Houghton, has gone East after a large stock of goods.

Emporia News, August13, 1869.

Newman & Houghton are now selling offtheir present stock of goods very cheap, to make room for a large and completestock which their Mr. Newman is now purchasing in New York and Boston.

Emporia News, August20, 1869.

Various rumors of bank failures, suspensionof work on the railroad, and other exciting stories have been afloat inour community for some days past; but the most startling intelligencehas just reached us. It has just been ascertained, for a certainty, thatNewman & Houghton's new goods, direct from New York, have reachedTopeka, and next week there will be offered at the old stand of Newman &Houghton the largest and finest stock of dry goods, carpets, hats and caps,boots and shoes, etc., ever seen or heard of in Southern Kansas, which willbe sold so low as to astonish all the world and the rest of mankind. Comeand see for yourselves.

Emporia News, September3, 1869.

In this age of improvement and progress,almost every day brings something new. Among other new things Newman &Houghton have just received from New York a splendid stock of carpetings,mattings, oil cloths, table covers, etc., which the ladies of Emporia andvicinity are particularly invited to call and examine. A full line of domestics,dress, and fancy goods will be opened in a few days. Also a large and carefullyselected stock of hats, caps, boots, shoes, and clothing. Please call andsee our goods and prices.

Houghton starts his own store...

Emporia News, September3, 1869.

O. P. Houghton has bought out the interestof I. D. Fox in the late store of McMillan & Fox. The new firm may befound in the old room near the courthouse, with a heavy stock, and alwaysready for business.

Emporia News, September3, 1869.

O. P. HOUGHTON, of the firm of Newman &Houghton, would respectfully inform his old customers and friends, and thepublic generally, that he has purchased the interest of I. D. Fox in theestablishment of McMillan & Fox, No. 128 Commercial street. I shalltake equally as much pleasure in selling groceries and woolen goods at mynew place of business as I did in measuring calico at my former place.

I have decided, after deliberate consideration,that a city life in Emporia, surrounded by so many congenial spirits, ispreferable to herding Texas cattle on the frontier.

Emporia News, September10, 1869.

AD. WOOL! WOOL! WOOL!

New Store, below Wright's, near the CourtHouse, EMPORIA, KANSAS.

The motto of this firm shall be "Smallprofits and quick returns." We are paying the highest market pricefor WOOL, either in cash or goods.

Our stock of woolen goods is complete. ItCannot be Equaled West of the JACKSONVILLE (ILL.) FACTORIES. To our stockof Woolen Goods we have added a LARGE & COMPLETE STOCK -OF- GROCERIES.

Emporia News, September10, 1869.

NEW ADVERTIsem*nTS. McMillan & Houghton.Newman & Houghton.

Emporia News, September10, 1869.

[Under Local Notices.]

Just Received. Large stock of Groceriesat McMillan & Houghton's.

Now is the time, and Newman & Houghton'sis the place to select new dresses.

If you want a Blanket that will stand therub, go to McMillan & Houghton's.

A splendid stock of Flannels, plain andfancy, just received at Newman & Houghton's.

Cheap Balmorals and Coverlets, at McMillan& Houghton's.

For Ladies' and Gent's underwear, go toNewman & Houghton's.

Woolen Blankets. A large stock just receivedat Newman & Houghton's.

If you wish to see something new and tastyfor table covers, call at Newman & Houghton's.

First word on the notorious Danford,who became a banker...

Emporia News, September10, 1869.

NEW AGENCY. Hanna & Danford have openedan office in Jones' building, over Newman & Houghton's store, in theroom lately occupied as a Presbyterian church, where they will do a generalagency business. They will buy and sell lands, furnish abstracts of titles,pay taxes, do conveyancing, insurance, etc. . . .

Emporia News, September10, 1869.

The Presbyterian Church has leased the upperstory of the new building of Truworthy & Tandy, on Commercial street,and will occupy it for a place of worship till they can build. It is a verycommodious room, much larger, better ventilated, and in every way more suitablefor a growing congregation than the one they have been occupying. It willbe ready for use by Sabbath week. Services next Sabbath at the hall overNewman & Houghton's store, morning and evening. Sabbath school at 9o'clock a.m.

Both Houghton and Newman are married:Houghton gets married in Emporia. Newman goes back to Maine to get married.

Emporia News, September24, 1869.

MARRIED. At the residence of W. R. Bradford,Esq., corner of State street and Fifth avenue, September 18th, by Rev. M.L. S. Noyes, Mr. ORRIN P. HOUGHTON, of this city, to Miss MARIA BISBEE,of Sumner, Maine.

MARRIED. At the residence of the bride'sfather, in Weld, Maine, September 6th, 1869, by Rev. A. Maxwell, A. A. NEWMAN,of Emporia, and MARY M. HOUGHTON, of Weld.

Newman gets tied up with brother.Houghton joins with McMillan.

Emporia News, September24, 1869.

McMillan & Houghton are receiving thelargest and best stock of Cassimeres and Jeans ever brought to Emporia.

Emporia News, September24, 1869.

As will be seen in a new advertisem*nt,G. W. Newman supersedes O. P. Houghton in the dry-goods business. YoungMr. Newman has been in the store some months as a clerk, and has alreadymade many friends by his urbane and gentlemanly deportment. We wish thenew firm a rush of customers and drawers full of greenbacks.

Emporia News, September24, 1869.

RETURNED. Our fellow townsman, A. A. Newman,has returned from Maine, where he had been spending several weeks, a fewdays ago. As will be seen in the proper place, he brought with him a wife.The lady of O. P. Houghton also accompanied Mr. Newman here. We welcomethese gentlemen among the Benedicts of the town, and wish them and theirbrides a long, happy, and prosperous residence with us.

[ADS: McMILLAN & HOUGHTON.]

Emporia News, September24, 1869.

McMillan & Houghton still have someof that choice corn meal so much praised.

A large stock of home-knit socks, at 60cents per pair, at McMillan & Houghton's.

If the ladies want any kind of HEAVY SHOES,all they will have to pay for them will be $1.25 to $2.00, at McMillan &Houghton's.

Coverlets, Balmorals, and Blankets; anyprice, color, or quality at McMillan & Houghton's.

Emporia News, September24, 1869.

Ad. T. MORRIS, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,EMPORIA, KANSAS. . . .

Office over Newman & Houghton's store.

[ADS. NEWMAN & BRO.]

Emporia News, October2, 1869.

Newman & Bro. are out with a fine displayof business locals. They have the goods, and are bound to sell.

Fine Bleached and brown Table Linens, atremarkably low prices, at NEWMAN & BRO'S.

Carpetings. Best Hartford three ply, Ingraintwo ply, Venetian Stair carpet Coir, Matting, Hemp, Oil and Rag Carpetings,at NEWMAN & BRO'S.

Call and see our new plaid dress flannels,shirtings, and Huseys. NEWMAN & BRO.

Woolen and Cotton Yarns, at NEWMAN &BRO'S.

Nice Lot of Zephyrs, at NEWMAN & BRO'S.

New Styles in Ladies' Shawls. A full lineof high colored plaids, at NEWMAN & BRO'S.

Best Goods at lowest prices, at NEWMAN &BRO'S.

A full assortment, best buck and gauntletGloves, at NEWMAN & BRO'S.

Kid Gloves, black, white, and fancy colors,at NEWMAN & BRO'S.

Complete Stock of ladies', gents', and children'shosiery, at NEWMAN & BRO'S.

Cotton Bolts and Wadding, at NEWMAN &BRO'S.

Cloakings and ladies' cloth, at NEWMAN &BRO'S.

Dress Goods and Trimmings, at NEWMAN &BRO'S.

Ladies' Silk Vests, at NEWMAN & BRO'S.

Best Green Teas @ $1.50 per pound.

Best Black Teas @ $1.25 per pound. at NEWMAN& BRO'S.

McLaughlin arrives on the scenein Emporia...

Emporia News, October8, 1869.

Messrs. Newman & McLaughlin have commencedthe construction of a new business house, 26 x 70, 35 feet high, on thecorner of Mechanics Street and Sixth Avenue. The building is to be of stone,with brick front supported by cut stone columns. It is to be finished andready for occupancy by next May.

Emporia News, October22, 1869.

AD. LATEST STYLES IN LADIES' FURS. RussianFitch, Astracan, River Mink, Siberian Squirrel, French Sable, and Cony Furs,in new styles at prices as low as they can be bought at St. Louis, or anyeastern city. Call and examine for yourselves. NEWMAN & BRO.

LADIES TRAVELING BASKETS and Morocco Bags.NEWMAN & BRO.

A FINE ASSORTMENT Ladies Silk and MoroccoVests. NEWMAN & BRO.

LADIES AND GENTS' Rubber Overshoes at NEWMAN& BRO.'S.

[There were more that I skipped.]

Emporia News, October22, 1869.

McMillan & Houghton ran their usualads plus a few new ones. I skipped.

Emporia News, November12, 1869.

Work on the new business house of Newman& McLaughlin is progressing rapidly. The basem*nt is completed, andthe cut stone front for the first story is being put in. This will be, whenfinished, one of the best buildings in town.

Emporia News, November19, 1869.

E. T. Sprague has the contract for the woodwork on Newman & McLaughlin's new business house on Sixth Avenue. Mr.Sprague has been here all summer, and has the reputation of being a goodworkman.

Emporia News, December3, 1869.

Committee member Temperance program givenat Methodist Church: G. W. Newman.

Newman becomes a Stockholder ininsurance firm...

Note: Jacob Stotler was the editorof the Emporia newspaper. He later became a member of the town company thatsettled Arkansas City.

Emporia News, December10, 1869.

Requisite stock of $10,00 taken on December7, 1869. Stockholders met in the Real Estate and Insurance office of Dawson& Havenhill, and organized the Emporia branch.

Manager, E. B. Peyton; Local Directors,Jacob Stotler, J. C. Fraker.

Emporia News, December17, 1869.

Newman & Bro. have received the largeststock of Dry Goods now in Emporia, all bought since the decline in gold.They can and will sell them at prices so low as to astonish everyone. Calland examine.

Emporia News, December17, 1869.

Cash paid for Eggs, Butter, Lard, and Potatoesat McMILLAN & HOUGHTON's.

[AD.]

Emporia News, December24, 1869.

Our large stock of Ladies' Furs will beclosed out this month regardless of cost. What more appropriate Christmaspresent than a nice set of Furs. Look at the prices.

Astrakhan Furs: $15.00

Siberian Fitch: $23.00

French Sable: $8.00

French Coney: $5.00

NEWMAN & BRO.

Emporia News, January7, 1870.

The principal houses are Bancroft and McCarter,Newman and Bro., T. G. Wibley, Hall and Bro., J. C. Fraker, and P. G. Hallburg.The first named firm commenced business in October, and has sold at therate of from eight to ten thousand dollars per month.

Newman Brothers (late Newman and Houghton)have sold during the year in the neighborhood of fifty thousand dollarsworth of goods.

Most of the stores above (dry goods) keepgroceries, but we have some large establishments exclusively in the groceryand provision business. Bailey and Painter, Gillett and Hadley, McMillanand Houghton, and Wicks and Mayse are the principal firms in this line oftrade. They are all doing a splendid business. The houses of McMillan andHoughton and Bailey and Painter have been established during the past year.Wicks and Mayse bought out G. W. Frederick. Bay and Hall, an old house inthis trade, went out of business. Besides these houses, J. L. Dalton, Fergusonand Harvey, and John W. Morris do a very considerable grocery trade. Estimatefor grocery trade of the town during 1869: $200,000.

P. J. Lehnhard, Topliff and French, andWilliam Clapp are the firms in this trade. Messrs. Lehnhard and Clapp havemanufactories in connection with their trade, and manufacture extensively.Many of the dry goods establishments keep these articles. No estimate givenfor sales during 1869.

Skipped Clothing, Hardware Stores, etc.None of the names seemed familiar.

Emporia News, January7, 1870.

The stone work, after some delay, is resumedon Newman & McLaughlin's new building, on Sixth Avenue. The walls ofthe second story are rapidly going up under the hammers of numerous masons.

Emporia News, January7, 1870.

A LARGE STORE. Newman Bro.'s have one ofthe largest stocks of dry goods, groceries, and other goods, in town, andare doing an extensive business. We are gratified to note their prosperity.They have a large country trade, and are generally able to furnish theircity customers with fresh butter and eggs.

Emporia News, March4, 1870.

Newman Bros., the young, enterprising andgenial men who keep the general store three doors north of this office,have received a lot of muslins and other domestics this week, and a supplyof ready-made clothing also, which they will sell low. This is only a shadowof the stock they will receive in a week or two. They are doing a livelybusiness and merit much more.

Emporia News, March11, 1870.

Groceries at reduced rates at McMILLAN &HOUGHTON'S.

Best Hartford three ply carpets at NEWMAN& BRO.'s.

Walnut Valley Times, Friday, March 11, 1870.

A. A. NEWMAN, FATHER AND BROTHER, togetherwith a number of others, passed down the Valley on a prospecting tour thisweek. They admired Eldorado, of course.

[Newman's father, Augustus Newman, returnedto his home in Weld, Maine after this trip. Daniel Beedy was probably apart of the group. The Arkansas City Republican of April 18, 1885, reportsthat I. L. Newman was part of that party. We do not know what his relationshipto "A. A." was. RKW]

Walnut Valley Times, March 18, 1870.

We understand that the Newman outfit tooka claim near Creswell whereon to build a mill. Milling is a big thing inthe Walnut valley.

Emporia News, April1, 1870.

A. A. Newman, of the firm of Newman Bros.,has gone east after goods, which, upon their arrival, will be received intheir new storeroom, on the corner of Sixth avenue and Market street. Thisis a magnificent room, and will be filled with a magnificent stock of goods.The front room above will be occupied as a millinery store, and the basem*ntas a restaurant. Newman Bros. will themselves occupy a portion of the upperstory.

Emporia News, April8, 1870.

NEW GOODS. Newman Brothers will receivein a few days, their large and well-selected stock of spring goods, whichthe senior member of the firm is now ordering in New York. They are purchasingmore heavily than ever before, to satisfy the demands of their extensiveand rapidly increasing trade. They expect to be ready to open them on orabout the 15th, in their new building on Sixth avenue.

In connection with the above, Mr. Newmanwill bring on a heavy stock of millinery goods, the largest and finest everbrought to Emporia, which will be opened about the same time, in the spaciousand elegant front room above. An excellent milliner from Boston, a ladyof ten years' experience in the East, will return with Mr. Newman. We advisethe ladies to delay their purchase of millinery until they have examinedtheir stock.

Emporia News, April15, 1870.

A. C. Armstrong is fitting up a restaurantin Newman Bros.' new building. He will have it ready for business next week.Mr. Armstrong has had experience in this line, and will conduct a first-classrestaurant in every respect. Boarders will be accommodated by both day andweek board.

Emporia News, April15, 1870.

The plastering of the new storeroom of Newmanand McLaughlin, on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Mechanics Street, is probablythe best job of the kind in town. We do not know the artists who smearedthe mud.

Emporia News, April15, 1870.

The Social Club will give a social hop inNewman's new building, corner of Sixth Avenue and Mechanics Street thisevening.

Emporia News, April22, 1870.

Newman & Bro. will move into their newstoreroom on the corner of Sixth avenue and Mechanics street the latterpart of next week. They are receiving and will continue to receive manynew goods. If the ladies wish to see something fine in the way of dressgoods, they should go to this store. We will not enter into details untilafter they move. They speak for themselves in another column.

Emporia News, April22, 1870.

NEWMAN & BRO. are receiving their mammothstock of spring goods. They have a fine and complete assortment of DressGoods, White Goods, Hosiery, Dress Trimmings, Clothing, Carpeting, Hats,Boots and Shoes. They bought in New York and Boston, at lower prices thangoods have reached since 1881, and will sell at great bargains. They willmove into their new store on Sixth avenue next week. All who wish good goodsat low prices, will do well to give them a call.

Emporia News, April29, 1870.

Newman & Bro.'s double-column advertisem*ntwill appear next week. It was expected that they would move into their newbuilding the latter part of this week, but the carpenters have disappointedthem, and it will not be ready for occupation until week after next. Inthe meantime, they are prepared to accommodate everybody with everythingin the mercantile line. They are doing an immense trade. We called severaltimes without finding them at leisure.

Emporia News, April29, 1870.

AD. NEW RESTAURANT. A. C. Armstrong

Would announce that he has fitted up infirst-class style a RESTAURANT, Which he proposes to conduct in a first-classmanner, in the basem*nt of the new STONE BUILDING OF NEWMAN & BRO.,Corner Mechanics Street & Sixth Avenue. He would respectfully invitethe patronage of the public.

Emporia News, May6, 1870.

AD. NEW GOODS!! NEW GOODS!!

The LARGEST STOCK and LOWEST PRICES at

TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS' WORTH OF DRY GOODS,MILLINERY, CARPETS, CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, AND SHOES. Bought in NEWYORK and BOSTON since the great decline in gold, and will be sold at RUINOUSLYLOW PRICES.

We have a large stock and attractive stylesof Dress Goods, Black Silks, Japanese Silks, Irish and French Poplins, whiteand figured Piquet, white, figured, and buff Brilliants, checked and stripedNainsooks, Organdy, Swiss, Book and Mull Muslin, white and colored Tarletons,checked and plain Challiss, French, Scotch, and American Ginghams, Chambrays,etc.

The celebrated brand of PRIZE MEDAL BLACKALPACAS.

Shawls, Arab Mantles, Paisley, Ristori,and several other beautiful and popular styles.

Ladies' Skirts, White and Colored, Embroideredand Plain; together with the latest novelties in Hoop Skirts.

Ladies' Baskets, Morocco Bags and Satchels,and a great variety of the best Gloves and Hosiery.

BAJOU KID GLOVES. Best in the market. EveryPair WARRANTED.

CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, Satinets, Jeans, Cottonades,Linen Drills, CLOAKINGS AND SACKINGS.

We especially request inspection of ourassortment of Bleached, Brown, Dice-checked, and Turkey Red TABLE LINENSAND NAPKINS.

The largest and most attractive stock everbrought to Emporia. Ladies are respectfully requested to call and examineit. Mrs. C. Kidder, an experienced Milliner, late of Boston, will have chargeof this department.

Country Merchants will do well to examineour stock and prices before going East, as we will sell at Leavenworth,Kansas City, or St. Louis Prices.

Emporia News, May6, 1870.

Newman & Bro. are going to move intotheir new store next week. They will have the neatest storeroom in town.They have an immense stock of beautiful and cheap goods to move into it.The millinery department, in charge of Mrs. C. Kidder, just from Boston,was opened yesterday, upstairs in the new building. We visited this departmentyesterday, and we assure the ladies that they will find many bonnets therethat they will at sight call sweet, etc.

Emporia News, June3, 1870.

Newman & Bro. are selling more goodsper week since they moved into their new store than they ever did before,a fact that we were very much gratified to learn, and which we are pleasedto tell to our readers. Let all who are glad to hear it give them a call,and we are sure their sales will still be enlarged.

Emporia News, June10, 1870.

The above is the name of a new town locatedon the site lately occupied by the Creswell town company.

It is located near the junction of the Arkansasand Walnut Rivers, and is surrounded by extensive and rich valleys of land,and plenty of timber. It is at the point where a railroad down the WalnutValley will form a junction with one up the Arkansas Valley, both of whichwill be built at no distant day.

It possesses a splendid water power, whichMessrs. Beedy & Newman are under contract to improve by the erectionof a water flouring and saw mill at an early day.

It now has a splendid steam mill in successfuloperation, owned by Major Sleeth, late of El Dorado. A shingle manufactorywill be in running order in a very few days.

Twelve buildings are up and in process ofconstruction, among which is Woolsey's hotel, which has a front of fiftyfeet on the street, and is thirty-two feet deep. There are in the town atpresent four stores, one hardware, one grocery store, and two that keepa general stock.

Twenty-six buildings are under contractto be put up just as soon as the lumber can be obtained. Among these wemay mention buildings for lumber yard and carpenter shop, bakery, restaurant,boot and shoe store, drug store, clothing store, dry goods and clothingstore, meat market, stage and express office, book store, cabinet shop,residences, etc.

The Southern Kansas Stage Company will commencerunning a tri-weekly line of hacks to Arkansas City in about ten days, carryingmail twice a week from El Dorado. They have become interested in the town,and will immediately put up large stables, and make this their headquartersfor the stage and express business in Southwestern Kansas.

Many of the new business houses to be putup are large two-story buildings. Among these is a town hall, 25 x 40 feet.A schoolhouse will be erected during the summer.

A ferry will be put in running order acrossthe Arkansas at this point, at an early day, and it is thought much of theTexas cattle business will be done at Arkansas City this summer.

Native lumber is furnished cheaper thanat any point in Southern Kansas. Stone is plenty.

A newspaper will be established here duringthe season. For this object the company offer liberal inducements.

The town company offer great inducementsto settlers. No lots are sold, but they are given away to those who willbuild business houses and residences.

There are plenty of good claims within twoto five miles of the town.

The people are enterprising, wide awake,and will do all in their power to assist newcomers.

One or more churches will probably be builtthis season.

The Arkansas and Walnut Valleys are unsurpassedin the West for fertility of soil, and plentiful supply of timber.

Water has been obtained in Arkansas Cityat a depth of sixteen feet.

Now is the time to settle in that portionof the country if newcomers want first choice.

Emporia News, July29, 1870.

Mr. A. A. Newman is having a two-story housebuilt on Sixth Avenue, near Market Street, for Mr. A. N. Harlin, of Boston,Massachusetts. It will be for rent when completed. The first floor willmake a good business room, for which it is designed.

Emporia News, August5, 1870.

A. A. Newman has gone East after new goods.

Emporia News, August19, 1870.

A. A. Newman is in New York buying goods.The first installment, consisting of a mammoth stock of blankets, flannels,hosiery, coverlets, crash and table linens, etc., has arrived, and theyare looking for the arrival of a general assortment of other goods in afew days. [Yes, they used the word "crash"...???]

Item put in by RKW...

The Arkansas City Traveler of August24, 1870, made this announcement.

"We in the Walnut Valley have heretoforesuffered great inconvenience for lack of a flouring mill. There is no gristmillsouth of Cottonwood. The price of flour has been high in consequence. Butour farmers generally preferred to pay it, rather than haul grain fiftyor a hundred miles to a mill.

"Now however a change is at hand. Awealthy and enterprising firm has fully contracted to begin work on a sawmilland gristmill at this point. The water power on the Walnut River is oneof the very best in Kansas--sufficient to run four stones the year round.The contract provides that the mill be completed October 1871."

Emporia News, August26, 1870.

Newman Bros. are still receiving goods,notwithstanding their shelves are full, their counters loaded, and everycorner heaped with everything imaginable.

Emporia News, September9, 1870.

A. A. Newman returned last week from NewYork. Their large storeroom will hardly contain the goods he bought, andwhich are being received daily.

Emporia News, September16, 1870.

Millinery! Millinery!! at Wholesale andRetail. They have a large and beautiful stock at Newman & Bro's, 109Sixth Avenue, just received from New York, consisting of the latest styleof Hats, Bonnets, Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, Velvets, Laces, and everythingin the line of Millinery, together with a splendid assortment of fancy articlesfor ladies' wear. Elegant Roman Sashes, the first ever brought to Emporia.Also plain and fancy ribbons for sashes; collars of thread and print lace,Valenciennes, Cluny, etc., of the newest styles; Guipure and thread lacefor trimming; Swiss, Cambric, and Hamburg edgings in great variety.

Emporia News, September23, 1870.

For Sale. One five acre lot in Goodrich'saddition to the town of Emporia. Lot fenced and broke, and one hundred appletrees set out last spring. A splendid chance for Market Gardening. Willbe sold cheap, partly on time if desired. Inquire of T. H. McLaughlin, atNewman & Bros. store.

Emporia News, September23, 1870.

It was our pleasure to spend a few minutesin the handsome millinery establishment of Mrs. Newman the other day, examiningthe wonderful works of art in that line. The perfection to which the manufacturerof artificial flowers has been brought is one of the wonders of the age.The delicate tints, brilliancy, and harmonious blending of colors, the imitationof nature in all the minutiae that attached to the natural growth and evenaccident in the lives of the tender ornaments of the natural world, areso skillfully and tastefully portrayed as to surpass in beauty and formeven the flowers they were made to represent. Only the fragrance and microscopicpeculiarities of the natural are wanting in the artificial to render themequal in value and attractiveness. The skill of human hands, as demonstratedby the exhibitions of Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Kidder, is not confined to theirflowers. We were shown a "perfect love of a bonnet," which ourknowledge of terms peculiar to the world of women and fashion is too limitedto attempt to describe. Suffice it to say that it cost sixty dollars,and is the prettiest object of the kind we ever beheld. The point lacecollars, gorgeous sashes, etc., with which the fair sex adorn their persons,shown to us on this occasion, excited alike our wonder and admiration. Themore substantial necessities of domestic economy are to be found in profusionin the store below. A visit to this establishment, reader, will recompenseyou for coming miles to see.

Emporia News, October7, 1870.

Newman Bros. are disposing of their immensestock in a lively manner. We stepped into the store the other day, justas they were sending out an order of over $1,200 worth of goods, and asthey did not seem to think it a big thing, of course we had to concludeit was nothing unusual.

Walnut Valley Times, December 9, 1870.

From the Arkansas City Travelerof November the 30 we take the following.

Mr. Beedy is here, and has commenced workupon his water-power. We shall soon have running at this point the bestsaw-mill and grist-mill in Kansas. Mr. Beedy is a mill-wright of extensivemeans, and of many years experience. He has built mills on many rivers,from Maine to Oregon. Our people need not entertain the slightest doubtabout the matter. Beedy & Newman mean business.

RKW also inserted the followinginformation:

"Mrs. Albert (Mate) Newman said thatthe mill was built with the grain-receiving bin higher up on the bank ofthe river. The grain slid by gravity down chutes to the grinder. The milltherefore was built on the east side of the Walnut River where Kansas Avenueintersects the river. The dam extended to the west."

Emporia News, December 9, 1870.

This new town, located at the junction ofWalnut and Arkansas Rivers, is building up rapidly. We glean a few itemsin relation to the town from the report of the President--Prof. H. B. Norton--andExecutive Committee of the town company, made at a meeting of said Companyheld in this place last Monday.

The first building was completed in Aprillast, and by a liberal policy in donating lots to those who would buildthereon, fifty-six buildings are now up and occupied; twenty more are inprocess of construction, and will be completed within the next twenty days;twenty-five others are under contract to be built as soon as the materialscan be had. It is believed that over 100 buildings will be completed bythe 15th of January. This is now the largest town in the Walnut Valley,leaving out El Dorado.

The buildings now occupied include someof good dimensions, such as the City Hotel, just erected by the Town Company,which has a basem*nt and two stories, and the main part being 25 x 30 feet.Many of the business houses are 25 x 40 and two stories high. The Woolseyhouse, which is in running order, is 22 x 34, with a two-story wing nearlyas large.

Among the branches of business now beingcarried on is the following: Carpenters, dry goods, harness shop, boardinghouses, millinery and dress making, land office, bakery, grocery, restaurant,paint shop, blacksmithing, livery stable, wagon making, billiard hall, hotels,hardware and stoves, tin ship, drug store, printing office, clothing store,candle factory, meat market, jewelry store, shoe shop, feed store, soapfactory, etc.

Trade is good in the town, and as the Walnutand Arkansas valleys are rich and arable for miles, the country will bethickly settled, and business will steadily grow better. It is so situated,also, as to command the trade of several tribes of Indians, in their newhomes in the Indian Territory.

Parties are erecting a large building forthe sale and manufacture of agricultural implements; also, for a town hall25 x 60 feet. Another hotel is underway to be 30 x 50 feet in size, twostories high.

The Southern Kansas Italian ImmigrationSociety has made Arkansas City its headquarters, and has already erecteda building for an office. Two hundred families will be located in the vicinity,by the agent, who is already making arrangements for them, early in theSpring. They will engage in silk and grape culture.

The total number of lots donated, so far,for the benefit of the town, by the Company, 253. A large number more areyet to be donated.

A ferry is now running over the Walnut Riverat the town, and one will soon be running over the Arkansas, and arrangementsare being made to cross Texas cattle at this place next season. A road hasbeen laid out south to intersect the well known Chisholm trail, and traderspronounce the route via Arkansas City superior in every respect to the Westerntrail.

Two of the best saw mills in Southern Kansasare running day and night at Arkansas City, and they cannot supply the demandfor lumber. Two shingle machines are also in operation, and to one of themills is being added a lath mill and gig-saw.

Beedy & Newman who entered into contractlast season to improve the water-power near the place, are already at workon a large water mill, which will be running next summer.

The flow of immigration to the town andcountry is steadily increasing, and the demand for town lots on the liberalterms offered by the company, was never so great as now.

The company will obtain title for theirsite at an early day, and the town will have a growth next season whichwill be rapid and permanent. Few towns in Southern Kansas have a betterlocation.

Emporia News, December 30, 1870.

The officers of Emporia Chapter No. 12 andEmporia Lodge No. 12, A. F. and A. M., were installed on Friday eveninglast. The officers of the chapter are:

[AD.]

Emporia News, January20, 1871.

GREAT SLAUGHTER OF DRY GOODS, FURS, DRESSGOODS, FLANNELS, SHAWLS, QUILTS, AND ALL WINTER GOODS! WILL BE SOLD FORTHE NEXT SIXTY DAYS AT AN IMMENSE SACRIFICE!! To Give Room for Our SpringStock.

Emporia News, January20, 1871.

There is not a handsomer or better keptstock of dry goods in anybody's town than can be seen in Newman Bros.' establishment,this city.

Emporia News, February17, 1871.

Thirteen singers met Wednesday night atthe residence of Mr. A. A. Newman, to rehearse the cantata of "TheHaymakers," with a view of giving a concert some evening.

Emporia News, March10, 1871.

Newman's Bro.'s sidewalk was piled highwith boxes, the other day, from which people said they had received newgoods. They keep the neatest store in Kansas, and if they do not have thebest of goods, good taste goes for naught in purchasing, and everybody!--well,everybody says they do keep good goods.

Emporia News, April14, 1871.

Read the splendid large advertisem*nt ofMessrs. Newman & Bro. They have just received as fine a stock of drygoods as has ever been brought to this market. Silks and poplins, printsand ginghams, broadcloths and cassimeres, doeskins and tweeds, boots andshoes, hats and caps, and carpets of all kinds and qualities fill theirfine storeroom on Sixth avenue as it has never been filled before. Theirstock of millinery is also unsurpassed. It would take all the fine wordsin the dictionary to appropriately describe the beautiful things Mrs. Newmancan show you if you will drop in to see them. Their prices are most reasonable.

[AD.]

Emporia News, April21, 1871.

Wholesale and Retail.

Have just received from the Importers andManufacturers the largest line of Spring and Summer DRESS GOODS Ever broughtto Emporia, and will sell at LOWER PRICES than ever.

Black Silks, All Qualities.

Japanese Silks and Poplins, Striped andChecked.

Plain and Fancy SILKS.

Silk Warp Pongees,

Silk Warp Diagonals,

Silk Warp SERGES,

Silk Warp Epinglines,

French Figured Grenadines,

BLACK HERNANI,

Swiss Mulls,

JACONETS,

STRIPES,

NANSOOKS,

French Welts, White and Buff.

French and English Prints, French Lawns,Buff Linen Lawns, Buff Linen for suits.

Percales, Marsailes, Piques, French, Scotch,and Chambray Ginghams.

MARL POPLINS, MOHAIR MISTINES, MILLINERY,At Wholesale and Retail,

BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, Broadcloths, Cassimeres,Diagonals, Doeskins, Tweeds, Cottonades, Denims, Etc.

Prints and Muslin by the case, bolt or yard.

Emporia News, April28, 1871.

Read the card of Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Kidderin another column, and then go and examine their stock of millinery.

Emporia News, May5, 1871.

A. A. Newman

T. H. McLaughlin.

O. P. Houghton.

[STATE NEWS.]

Emporia News, May12, 1871.

Without any noise or ostentation, a greatwork is going on in our midst. Mr. Beedy, with a strong force, is steadilypushing ahead. The dam is almost completed; the machinery for the sawmillhas been ordered; the whole establishment will be in running order by October1st.

A careful estimate gives, at the loweststage of water, an available force of 270 horse power. Three powerful turbineswill at once be put in position; a grist mill, having three run of stones,a sawmill, a lath and shingle mill, will all be speedily running at thispoint.

The sawmill is about ready to raise. Itis thirty-five by fifty-five feet. The flouring mill is 35 x 40 feet, fourstories high.

The water power is amply sufficient to runthe above mentioned machinery, leaving a large power available for otherpurposes; of which, more anon.

We cannot too strongly thank, or highlycompliment, the business energy which has thus dared to push out into thewilderness, and rear such costly buildings in advance of all productiveindustry. It will bring its own reward. The people of Cowley County willcertainly owe much to Messrs. Beedy and Newman for the good work in whichthey are engaged. Arkansas City Traveler.

Emporia News, July7, 1871.

Col. J. M. Steele declining to serve asan appraiser of the lots fronting on Commercial street between 3rd and 7thavenue for the purpose of assessing against them the curbing, guttering,and macadamizing of the street, Mr. A. A. Newman was appointed instead.

Emporia News, July21, 1871.

Eliza J. Bell vs. J. B. Bell; judgment againstA. A. Newman, garnishee for $21.39, and accruing costs.

Emporia News, July28, 1871.

A. A. Newman and wife left for the eastMonday, where they will spend several weeks.

Emporia News, August18, 1871.

Newman & Bro. opened a huge pile ofboxes yesterday, and "new goods" is their battle cry. They areselling at prices low enough to draw money out of anybody's pocket, evenin these tight times.

Emporia News, August25, 1871.

We [Stotler] spent a few days in this beautifuland thriving young town, which sets upon an elevation at the junction ofthe Arkansas and Walnut Rivers. We were perfectly delighted with the townand surrounding country. If we were going to change our location in thisState, we would go to Arkansas City as quick as we could get there. Itslocation is good for at least two railroads, one down the Walnut and onethrough the Arkansas valley. The Arkansas valley is much broader and morefertile than we had expected to find it. We firmly believe the ArkansasValley soil will excel every section in the State in corn and vegetablecrops.

In Cowley and Sumner Counties nearly everyquarter section has upon it a bona fide settler. Fortunately thespeculators were not allowed to get their clutches on an acre of it. Onaccount of this heavy settlement, Arkansas City is bound to have a goodtrade. She will also receive a share of the Texas trade.

This town has over 100 buildings. Amongthe rest, and about the largest and best, is the city hotel, kept by ourfriend, H. O. Meigs. It is the best kept hotel in the Walnut Valley. Thetable is supplied with good, substantial food, and what is not the casewith all tables, it is clean and well cooked; altogether, this is the cleanest,best ventilated, and most homelike public house we have found in our travelslately.

We found here a large number of old Emporiamen in business, among whom we may mention O. P. Houghton, Judge McIntireand sons, the Mortons, Charley Sipes, Mr. Page, Mr. Beck, and others. Theyare all doing well, and have unlimited faith in their town and county.

Beedy & Newman are building a largewater mill near the town. They have already expended $8,000 in the enterprise,and will soon be ready for sawing.

Close to the town we found Max Fawcett upona beautiful piece of land amid grape vines, trees, shrubs, and flowers.He is testing the capabilities of the soil for all kinds of fruits, andhas so far the best encouragement. Wherever he is, Max. will be a publicbenefactor.

We shall go to Arkansas City again in twoor three years on the cars. We shall ride up to Meigs' hotel in a comfortablebus from the depot, and see a town of two thousand inhabitants. You seeif we don't. Cowley is the prettiest, healthiest, and most fertile countywe have seen in the State.

Emporia News, September22, 1871.

We neglected last week to note the returnof our popular and wide awake merchant, A. A. Newman, who had been in theeast for several weeks, where he bought an immense stock of goods, partof which has already arrived, and the balance will be opened this week.Mrs. Newman accompanied Mr. Newman and purchased heavily for the millineryestablishment connected with the store. These goods were expected last evening.This will undoubtedly be good news for the ladies of Emporia.

Emporia News, September22, 1871.

We learn that the farmers hereabouts aremaking preparations to sow winter wheat largely this fall. It is the rightthing to do. No one should neglect it.

Beedy and Newman will be ready to grindit as soon as harvested. By next fall there will be a heavy demand for flourcoming up from the new settlers in the Indian country.

Arkansas City Traveler.

Winfield Messenger, November 1, 1872.

AD: GRINDING. The Arkansas CityWater Mill, on the Walnut, is now in successful operation. Custom grindingat all hours. Shelling and bolting without extra charge. BEEDY & NEWMAN,Proprietors.

[BOARD OF COWLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

The following bills were presented and rejected.

Newman & Houghton, laid over endorsingthe County Attorney's decision.

L. M. McLaughlin, laid over with same actionas Newman & Houghton.

Bills allowed:

Newman & Houghton, goods for pauper:$7.45

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Action on bills against the county as follows:

L. M. McLaughlin, for coffin furnished pauperin Pleasant Valley Township: Claimed: $12.00. Allowed: $10.00

Bills laid over and rejected as follows:

Bill of Newman, H & Sherburne, not itemized.

Winfield Courier, September 25, 1874.

Since the raise of the Arkansas, large shoalsof cat and buffalo fish can be seen on the rocks near, and under, Newman'smill. We never saw so many before. The boys amuse themselves by trying todrop large stones on them as they swim by.

[DISTRICT COURT DOCKET: MARCH TERM.]

Winfield Courier, March 18, 1875.

[ITEMS FROM ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER.]

Winfield Courier, July 1, 1875.

New Flour. J. P. Woodyard purchased 300bushels of wheat of A. A. Newman last week, at ninety cents per bushel,and will grind it this week.

[EXCERPTS FROM LEAVENWORTH TIMES.]

Winfield Courier, September 2, 1875.

Cowley County, away down here on the Indianborder, is running over with peace and plenty. Her crops were so abundant,the days so delightful, the nights so delicious, her people happy and contented,that indeed:

"If there's peace to be found in theworld,

A heart that was humble, might hope forit here!"

Arkansas City has the most enterprise, thewealthier merchants, and one newspaper well supported by her businessmen.Her merchants advertise extensively, and are drawing a large trade whichnaturally belongs to Winfield. One of her firms, A. A. Newman & Co.,have the government contract to furnish Pawnee Agency with 750,000 poundsof flour, delivered at the Agency. This, besides aiding our wheat market,will furnish employment for a large number of teams. The distance is ninetymiles.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, January 6, 1876.

is located upon a beautiful rise of groundcommanding an enchanting view of the Arkansas and Walnut valleys. It isabout four miles North of the South and six miles East of the West lineof the county. The Arkansas passes about one-half mile West, and the Walnutabout one-half mile East of the town site and form a junction about twomiles and a half to the southeast.

In 1870 the following enterprises were establishedand were the first of the kind in the city: C. R. Sipes' hardware store;Sleeth & Bro. saw mill; Richard Woolsey, hotel; Newman & Houghtonclothing house (first in the county); Paul Beck, blacksmith shop; E. D.Bowen grocery store; Keith & Eddy drug store; J. I. Mitchell Harnessshop; T. A. Wilkinson, restaurant and boarding house; Wm. Speers, firstferry across Arkansas River.

About one year after the organization ofAdelphi, a dispensation was granted to the craft at Arkansas City, and indue time they received a charter under the name of Crescent Lodge, No. 133,with O. S. Smith, W. M.; E. B. Kager, S. W. Dexter Lodge is spoken of elsewhere.

On the 15th of March, 1875, a dispensationwas granted M. L. Read, H. P.; M. C. Baker, K.; John D. Pryor, Scribe; W.C. Robinson, C. H.; A. Howland, P. S.; W. G. Graham, R. A. C.; J. W. Johnston,M. 3rd V.; P. Hill, M. 1st V.; A. A. Newman, member. October 19th, a charterwas issued to them under the name Winfield Chapter, R. A. M., No. 31; andon the 26th of the same month the Chapter was instituted by J. C. Bennett,of Emporia. A list of the officers for this year was published last week.This branch of Masonry here is in good working order and in a healthy conditionfinancially.

Haywood a relative of Newman...

Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1876.

More goods given away for less money thanat any store in Cowley Co. Groceries, Stoneware, and Woodenware, Shelf andHeavy Hardware, Grainite Water. Agricultural implements of every kind! Acarload of Studebaker Wagons just received. 150 Gang and Sulky Plows, andCommon Breaking and Stirring Plows, will be in by January 1st, 1876.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1876.

Our Fall Purchase of Dry Goods, Clothing,etc., has arrived, and we now offer, at challenging prices, the best lineof Dry Goods, Clothing, Carpets, Silks, Hats, Caps, Boots, and Shoes everput on the market in Southern Kansas.

Our trade is not confined to Arkansas Cityalone: we are willing to compete with or duplicate the prices of Wichita,Leavenworth, or Kansas City. If you don't believe it, come and see. Ourstock of Dry Goods embraces all the latest patterns in prints, and the verybest Dress Goods. We have a fine assortment of Farmers, Boys, and GirlsBoots, Shoes, and Rubbers. Also, Ladies' and Gents' Sewed Boots and Slippers.In Hats and Caps we have every variety, from the Cheapest to the Finestand Most Fashionable Styles. Buck Gloves, Mittens, Muffs, and Comforts.

White and Colored Shirts and Underwear.

Flannels, Muslins, Sheetings, Jeans, etc.

Prints Seven Cents per Yard!

Every variety of Gents' and Boys' Clothing,with prices to suit any. WE CAN GIVE YOU A FULL SUIT FROM $5 TO $50.

Sherburne also was a relative ofNewman.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1876.

Don't Fail to be Benefitted By it! $10,000.000worth of Dry Goods at Cost!

We have on hand a large stock of fall andwinter goods purchased in New York and Boston. This Fall, when Goods wereLower than they have been for fifteen years, and we Are Bound to Sell ThemTo Make Room For Our Spring Stock! Consequently, we will, as stated above,sell at cost for the time mentioned--namely, 30 days. Come and See for Yourselves!We will sell you more goods for less money than you ever bought before.Respectfully,

Newman and some of his relativeswere involved in the "Cowley County Bank."

Note by RKW: This was the northeastcorner of Fifth Avenue and Summit Street. The location is now a portionof the Home National Bank in Arkansas City.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1876.

Does a General Banking Business. InterestAllowed on Time Deposits. Domestic and Foreign Exchange Bought and Sold.School Bonds a Specialty.

Collections promptly attended to.

DIRECTORS: A. A. NEWMAN, WM. M. SLEETH,T. H. McLAUGHLIN, H. O. MEIGS, R. C HAYWOOD.

In this issue "Observer"was C. M. Scott...

[A LETTER FROM "OBSERVER"TO LAWRENCE STANDARD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1876. Front Page.

In my last letter I informed you that Newman& Co. were building a fine brick store room 25 by 100 feet. The fineweather or some other cause has struck S. P. Channell & Co. with thesame fever, so that they are now at work digging out the basem*nt, to erecta new brick store room alongside of Newman's, 25 by 100 feet, same styleand finish; and from the way that Houghton & McLaughlin look acrossthe street and see those two splendid brick stores going up, I shouldn'tbe astonished if they caught the fever also, and by spring another new brickstore will go up on the opposite corner. "Example is a wonderful teacher."

Pitch in gentlemen, the investment is asafe one, in the opinion of a casual

Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1876.

The Beethoven Singing Society met at theframe church last Friday evening, and elected the following officers.

President, E. D. Bowen.

Vice President, C. R. Sipes.

Treasurer, Miss Eva Swarts.

Secretary, Mrs. A. A. Newman.

Organist, Mrs. R. C. Haywood.

Director, Prof. E. W. Hulse.

A concert will be given within three weeks.

The following gives an indicationthat Newman relatives, Houghton and McLaughlin were now living in ArkansasCity. O. P. Houghton was mayor at this time.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1876.

Have the largest stock of Dry Goods, Hats,Caps, Boots, Shoes, Clothing! And Notions, in the Walnut Valley, which theywill sell for the next Sixty Days! Cheaper than any House in the Valleyfor Ready Pay. We will trade for Cash, Wheat, Oats, Corn, Furs, and Hides,Cattle, Horses, or Mules. We are going to sell!

Our stock of groceries, as usual, is complete,fresh, and cheap!

[PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SUIT BY ALBERTA. NEWMAN.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1876.

RECAP: Albert A. Newman, plaintiff, vs.Edwin L. Chesney and Lewis H. Gardner, defendants. Sum: $1,096.35. Orderfor the sale of lots one and two and the south half of the northeast quarterof section two in township thirty-four south of range three east, in CowleyCounty, to satisfy said judgment, attorney's fees, taxes, and costs, accordingto the three promissory notes and the mortgage given by Edwin L. Chesneyto Lewis H. Gardner.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 2, 1876.

Mr. Newman and J. L. Stubbs returned fromthe Pawnee Agency, last Monday, well pleased with their visit.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 2, 1876.

SOLD OUT. R. A. Houghton has sold his half-interestin the dry goods store to A. A. Newman. Rube says it don't pay to sell goodson close figures, and then have a man run off every now and then owing hima hundred dollars.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 2, 1876.

A Union Social will be given by Mrs. Newmanand Mrs. C. R. Mitchell at Pearson's Hall, on Wednesday evening, Feb. 9.A cordial invitation is extended to all, and a good time will doubtlessbe had.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "J. L.S." RE PAWNEE INDIANS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 9, 1876. Front Page.

Editor Traveler:

In company with A. A. Newman, we recentlypaid a visit to the Pawnee Agency, and at your request, will give you afew items.

We left Arkansas City on Thursday. Owingto the rains of late, and the heavy freights that have passed over the road,it was very much cut up; but it is a natural route, and with a few days'work, would make the best road in this section. Would it not be a wise movefor the citizens of this place to take measures to have some improvementsmade on it?

We arrived at the Agency Friday afternoon;found Agent Burgess and family comfortably located in their new quarters,and to whom we are under obligations for their hospitality, and for muchinformation relative to the progress of the Indians, their management, etc.

The tribe numbers about 2,400 persons. TheirReservation as contemplated embraces near 600,000 acres of land. While thereis sufficient good land for all farming purposes, the proportion of goodland is not so great as that between here and there; but it is adapted tostock growing, being well watered and timbered.

A portion of the tribe moved on their Reservationin June last, since which time they have broken 400 acres of prairie, 90of which is in fall wheat, and looks fine. Thirty buildings have been erected,principally for the use of employees. This includes a large frame barn,with stabling capacity for fifty horses, granaries, etc. A saw mill hasalso been erected, at a cost of about $5,000, with which they have cut near200,000 feet of lumber. An office of cut stone is under process of construction,and when completed, will be a very handsome structure. A very superior qualityof building stone is found within easy reach of the Agency--mostly sandstone,but there is a sufficiency of limestone for all purposes.

Indian labor is employed as far as practicable,and they manifest considerable of skill in the use of tools, etc. Quitea number of full blood Indians are serving apprenticeships at the differenttrades, and we were informed by those over them that they take quite aninterest in their work, and seem anxious to learn.

A day school is in progress, conducted byMiss Burgess and Mrs. Longshore, with an average attendance of 90 scholars,an equal number of boys and girls--something unusual for Indians, as theyare almost universally opposed to the education of their girls, and theirprejudices can only be overcome by time and an unlimited amount of patience.It being Saturday, we did not have an opportunity of visiting the school,but were informed that they are easily governed, and learn quite readily,several of them being able to read quite intelligently, having only beenin school a little over a year.

A portion of their tribe are on their annualhunt, but meeting with poor success. They draw an annuity of $30,000, $15,000of which they receive in annuity goods. The balance is paid them in cash,semi-annually.

We were shown Indians, who, two years ago,were the wildest of their tribe, but who are now wearing citizens' clothes,and are evidently anxious to settle down to farming pursuits and followthe "white man's road."

The health of the tribe is not so good ason their old Reservation, owing probably to the change of climate. Theirsanitary interests are cared for by Dr. Lamb, a very pleasant gentlemanand a thorough practitioner.

Agent Burgess has had charge of the tribefor three years, and under his efficient management it is evident the Indiansare making rapid strides toward civilization, which is nothing more thana just recompense for his efforts, as he is heartily engaged in his work,and certainly has a very rational method of dealing with his "children,"and if permitted to continue his administration a few years, we may expectto see them become self-sustaining.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 9, 1876.

At the annual meeting of the stockholdersof the Cowley County Bank yesterday W. M. Sleeth, T. H. McLaughlin, R. C.Haywood, H. O. Meigs, and A. A. Newman were elected Directors for the year:A. A. Newman, President; W. M. Sleeth, Vice President; H. P. Farrar, Cashierand Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 16, 1876.

NEW HOUSE. James Allen has the frame erectedfor a neat residence on First East street, near Mr. Newman's. The site isone of the most desirable in town, and was given him by the City, underpromise he would build.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 23, 1876.

MR. NEWMAN has a $225 pony team--the prettiestto be found in this vicinity.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 1, 1876.

The rut between this place and Newman'smill has a culvert built over it.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 1, 1876.

Work continues on Newman's and Haywood'sblock; it will cost near $7,000 when completed.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "OBSERVER"--COWLEYCOUNTY.]

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

As another evidence of our growth and prosperityas a five-year-old county, I will state what I believe to be true, fromthe best information I can get--that for the past five months there havebeen shipped from Cowley County, on an average, twenty wagon loads of wheatper day, averaging thirty-five bushels to the load--making in all over 107,000bushels of wheat. I have counted as many as sixty loads per day betweenthis place and Wichita. Some 2,000 bushels of wheat were shipped from ourtown in one day by Houghton & McLaughlin.

As another evidence of the prosperity ofour farmers along the line, one firm in this city--Channell & Haywood(and they are not Grange agents, either)--sold during the past summer andfall 25 wagons, 85 plows, 42 reapers and mowers, 45 cultivators, 3 threshingmachines, 10 wheat drills, 6 seeders, 15 sulky rakes, 2 sorghum mills, 10fanning mills, besides a large number of small farming implements. It isno uncommon sight to see forty or fifty farm wagons in our town in a day.

And every once in awhile, our merchantssend large amounts of flour into the Indian Nation to feed the noble redman and his interesting family. In one week, Channell & Haywood, thefirm above alluded to, sent over 20,000 pounds of flour to the Sac &Foxes. Newman & Co., the same week sent 25,000 pounds on an 800,000pound contract with the Osages.

But, notwithstanding these large exportsof wheat and flour, our people are not happy. They want a railroad, andat the least mention of the words "railroad meeting," the peopleflock together to see and hear what is going on.

A few weeks ago we had one of the most enthusiasticrailroad meetings at Winfield I have ever attended. There must have been1,500 people on the ground. This city sent a delegation of about 100 ofher best citizens, accompanied by our famous silver cornet band.

The usual events of dying, marrying, andbeing born are still going on, and our city has its quota of each. As thetwo latter are gaining on the former, it necessitates the building of morehouses, both public and private.

I notice preparations for quite a numberof new dwellings to be put up this spring. O. P. Houghton, one of our leadingmerchants, has commenced hauling the brick and putting in the sills of hisnew residence. The Rev. S. B. Fleming is having a neat brick parsonage builtthat will be ready for occupation in a couple of months. Our grocery merchants,Page & Godehard, each contemplate building this spring. We hear of otherswho will need a house soon. Our Methodist brethren have contracted for anew church to be completed by the first of June.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 22, 1876.

A. A. NEWMAN purchased the entire stockof Sherburne & Stubbs last week, and moved all but the groceries tohis store room. We learn that R. A. Houghton purchased the groceries ofMr. Newman and intends keeping a grocery store. He has engaged Mr. S. J.Mantor to take charge of the groceries.

[CENTENNIAL CONCERT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 22, 1876.

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

The characters represented were as follows.

Winfield Courier, March 23, 1876.

The following is a list of cases that willstand for trial at the April term A. D. 1876, of the District Court of Cowley,and have been placed on the Trial Docket in the following order.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1876.

Mr. Newman and Silas Parker visited thenoble nomads of the far West, at the Kaw Agency, this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1876.

MR. A. A. NEWMAN left this morning for NewYork and Boston, where he will purchase his spring and summer stock of DryGoods. His present stock is a very large one, and when the new one comeson, it will evidently be the largest in Cowley County. Mr. Newman is a merchantof many years experience, and knows when and where to meet a good market.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1876.

The dam at Newman's mill has been in dangerfor several days past.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 12, 1876.

J. L. STUBBS is at present clerking in GeorgeNewman's store in Emporia.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1876.

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

Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1876.

NEW GOODS this week at Houghton & McLaughlin'sand A. A. Newman's.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1876.

The Ladies' Society of the PresbyterianChurch will meet at Mr. A. A. Newman's this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Have never been able to find outif Channell was related to Newman family...MAW

Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1876.

MR. AND MRS. CHANNELL will rusticate thissummer in the East. Also, Mrs. Newman.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1876.

The store room of A. A. Newman is crowdedto overflowing with his new stock of goods, and the tongues and heels ofthe proprietor and three clerks are almost constantly in motion. They haveeverything in the dry goods line, at prices lower than ever, new hats, newshoes, new dress patterns, new clothing, and all the new spring and summergoods are piled up to the ceiling. Call in before the goods are put on theshelves or stowed under the counter if you want to see a model stock.

Cowley County Democrat, May 18, 1876.

Newman, Channell, and Haywood's brick buildingsswarm with workmen and are rising every day.

Houghton & McLaughlin, and Newman arerolling in a big stock of goods, and the people are taking them off rightalong. They propose to duplicate Wichita or any other prices.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1876.

NEWMAN & CO. sold $500 dollars worthof goods last Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1876.

THE DAM AT NEWMAN'S MILL has been washedaround on the west side so that the whole current of the river passes throughthe break. They are at work on it, and expect to have it repaired soon.With the bridge being gone, things look desolate about the mill at present.

[BOLTON TOWNSHIP: BANNER WHEAT RAISINGDISTRICT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1876.

What Cowley County is to the State, BoltonTownship is to Cowley County, the banner wheat raising district. Unlessa farmer has over sixty acres of wheat in his field, it is called a "patch."A. A. Newman & Co. will harvest 200 acres; Reuben Bowers, 187; HenryPruden, 165; Frank Lorry, 150; E. B. Kager, 150; Oscar Palmer, 150; theBeard Bros., 100; and we don't know how many farmers 50 and 75 acre fieldsof the best wheat in the State. The majority of the farmers will use "Headers,"thus saving the expense of binding and shocking the grain. Of course, Boltonwants a railroad. We were told by one of her leading citizens that the townshipwould not cast three dissenting votes to any railroad bond propositionthat the Commissioners might submit, whether east, west, north, or south,it matters not to them, they all want a railroad. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1876.

A ferry across the Walnut at Newman's Millor Harmon's ford would pay.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1876.

A crib has been put in at Newman's mill,and they will grind soon.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1876.

The crossing is bad and dangerous at theford at Newman's mill. We know it.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1876.

GONE EAST. Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Haywood, andS. P. Channell and wife left for oriental quarters this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1876.

A wagon load of fish was left on dry landwhen the bank washed out from the dam at Newman's mill, last Sunday.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1876.

MR. NEWMAN has charge of the Water Millson the Walnut once more, and will see that all who come with grists areaccommodated.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1876.

The marriage ceremony of Mr. Kennedy andMiss Norton was performed by Rev. J. E. Platter, last Wednesday evening,at the residence of Mr. L. C. Norton, and was highly complimented by thecompetent judges who were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Haywood, Mr. and Mrs.Loomis, E. D. Eddy, Miss Sherburne, Mr. Kennedy's brother, J. H. Sherburne,Mr. and Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Sherburne, and Mr. Burgess, constituted the party,with the parents and members of the family of the bride.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 5, 1876.

CHANNELL & HAYWOOD's new store roomwill be completed, and the goods moved in within the next two weeks. Mr.Newman expects to move in his new room this fall.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1876.

NEWMAN'S mill is grinding again.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1876.

AT LAST! The Arkansas City Water Mills arenow prepared to do custom grinding. All work done in short order, and satisfactionguaranteed. Bring in your grists. A. A. NEWMAN.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 9, 1876.

MR. JOHN GRIMES has sold his wagon shopto Mr. Cline, lately located here, who will conduct the business at theold stand, in the rear of Franklin's blacksmith shop. Mr. Grimes is workingat Newman's mill.

[A. A. NEWMAN: OFFER TO BUILD THEPIERS OF OLD BRIDGE HIGHER.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 9, 1876.

We are informed that Mr. A. A. Newman hasoffered to build the piers of the old bridge four or five feet higher ifthe township will bear the expense of putting a new bridge across. Thisis an offer our people cannot afford to ignore, as the expense on theirpart will be slight--a mere song, in fact--compared with that of buildinga new one entire. Considerable of the iron and other material of the formerstructure can be utilized with little work, thus throwing a large portionof the cost on Mr. Newman. Our businessmen should not remain blind to theirinterests any longer, but see to it that the bridge is built, either throughthe voting of bonds or private subscriptions, as its absence only servesto drive trade to Winfield. It can hardly be called policy to save at thespigot and lose at the bung.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 16, 1876.

NEWMAN received thirty ponies from the Territorylast week.

[FLOUR CONTRACT WITH PAWNEE INDIANS:MR. A. A. NEWMAN.]

Arkansas City Traveler, September 6, 1876.

MR. A. A. NEWMAN has been awarded anothercontract to supply the Pawnee Indians with 30,000 pounds of flour. The contractis not so large this time, but more are expected.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 13, 1876.

We learn by letter that the bids of A. A.Newman, Haywood (of Channell & Haywood), and McLaughlin (of Houghton& McLaughlin), for flour and transportation to the different Agenciessouth of us have been accepted as follows.

For Sac and Fox Agency, deliveredthere in indefinite quantities, at $2.48 per 100 lbs., and the followingquantities to be delivered at the respective agencies:

For the Kiowa, 220,000 lbs. at $3.29.

For the Wichita, 80,000 lbs. at$3.29.

For the Pawnees, 200,000 lbs. at$2.23.

For the Cheyennes and Arapahos,260,000 lbs. at $2.97.

For the Osages, indefinite quantity,at $2.19 per 100 lbs.

This will give a cash market for wheat atour very doors, freighting for a number of teams, and employment to manymen, and build up for the town a business greater than known before.

Mr. Thomas Lannigan, of Fort Smith, Arkansas,has the contract for beef, and will purchase largely in Cowley and Sumnercounties. His contract is for beef on the hoof, at $3.73½ for Kiowaand Comanche, 2,650,000 lbs.; for Cheyenne and Arapaho, 3,000,000 lbs.;Wichita, 550,000 lbs.; Osage, 500,000 lbs.; Pawnee, 1,500,000 lbs., at $3.56.

With the prospect of the Walnut Valley Railroad,the steamboat that is now on its way, and the general prospects for goodcrops, we look forward to a bright dawn of the future.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 13, 1876.

There is some talk of organizing a Chapterof the Masonic Lodge at this place. Newman's hall will make a good room.

[INDIAN COMMISSIONERS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, September 20, 1876.

St. Louis, Sept. 8. The Board of IndianCommissioners completed their labors here today, and most of them left forhome tonight. They will go to New York, where the proposals for clothing,etc., will be received and contracts awarded.

Contracts were awarded here to the followingparties.

Beef on the hoof: Thomas Lanigan, Arkansas;Mr. Rosenthal, Santa Fe; Messrs. Park, Armour & Co., Chicago; Castner& Spencer, St. Paul; James E. Page, Sioux City.

Bacon: W. E. Richardson & Co., St. Louis;Armour & Co., Chicago.

Corn: F. H. Davis, Omaha.

Flour: C. E. Hodges, Sioux City; Castner& Spencer, St. Paul; N. P. Clark, St. Cloud; N. W. Welles, Schuyler,Neb.; J. G. McGannon, Seneca; Messrs. Newman, Haywood & McLaughlin,Arkansas City; W. S. Spleidgelberry, Santa Fe; and Newman, St. Louis.

Hardbread: James Gameau & Co., St. Louis.

Soap: Goodwin, Beher & Co., St. Louis.

Transportation: Northern Pacific Railroad;D. I. McCann, Omaha; John A. Charles, Sioux City; M. Brunswick, Chicago;A. Staab, Pueblo; Col. Enagle, Cheyenne; Ed. Fenlon, Leavenworth; D. H.Nichols, Cheyenne; O. Hecht, Cheyenne.

[COURT DOCKET: OCTOBER TERM.]

Arkansas City Traveler, September 27, 1876.

The following is a list of cases that willstand for trial at the October term, A. D., 1876, of the District Court,and have been placed on the trial docket in the following order.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 27, 1876.

COTTON. Those who have never seen cottongrowing can gratify their curiosity at Mr. Johnson's, near Newman's mill.He has a small patch in bloom.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 4, 1876.

WORK continues on Newman's upper story ofthe brick building.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

A. A. NEWMAN returned with his family lastSaturday evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

Newman, Haywood, and McLaughlin want 20,000bushels of No. 3 and 4 wheat at once, for which they will pay the cash.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

MR. NEWMAN has purchased an immense stockof goods this fall, that he expects to trade for wheat. He says he has asuit of clothes for every man in town.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1876.

J. M. JORDON started for Fort Sill lastFriday with a load of flour to deliver on Newman's contract. Silas Wardwent with him. He expects to remain in the Territory to work.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

NEWMAN has blocked the sidewalks and halfthe streets with his new goods.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

HOUGHTON & MC. have goods, trunks, groceries,and everything piled sky high in and about their store.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1876.

NEWMAN, McLAUGHLIN, and HAYWOOD have fiftyteams freighting between this place and the Indian Agencies in the Territory.Two or three trips pays for a new Kansas wagon.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

PERSONS with teams, wanting employment,can find it by calling on Newman, Haywood & McLaughlin at this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

The crowd at Newman's store is astonishing.They have worn a hole through the floor where they go in and out, and itis so crowded that goods have to be handed out to customers.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1876.

The largest sale of merchandise ever madein this place was on last Saturday. Newman, and Houghton & McLaughlinretailed $500 worth each, and in the evening Mr. Newman sold $1,000 worthat wholesale.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

A. A. NEWMAN bought 1,700 bushels of wheatlast Friday, and paid the cash for it. 1,500 bushels he purchased of J.G. Titus, who is to haul it from Winfield.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 8, 1876.

A gentleman asked A. A. Newman what he wouldtake for his house the other day. He said $800. "Make out your deed,"he remarked. "Well, but, ah, are you in a hurry?" "Yes.""I guess I don't want to sell."

Arkansas City Traveler, November 22, 1876.

The crossing at Newman's mill is very bad,and should be made better.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 22, 1876.

From the top of Newman's building, someof the finest scenery in the west can be viewed. Go up and take a look.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 22, 1876.

THE BAND BOYS are estimating the practicabilityof a social dance in Newman's new building as soon as the floor is laid.Anything for a little amusem*nt is the general exclamation among the youngfolks.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 6, 1876.

WHY is the boy who rode a bareback horsefrom Newman's mill to town in ten minutes like the locomotive on a fastmail train? If you can't guess it, ask our devil.

[COMMITTEE FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREEAND FESTIVAL.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 13, 1876.

Mrs. A. A. Newman, Mrs. C. R. Sipes. Mrs.J. I. Mitchell, Mrs. Wm. Newton, Mrs. Wm. Benedict.

Mrs. C. R. Sipes, Mrs. Dr. Shepard, Mrs.J. Breene, Mrs. R. A. Houghton, Mrs. T. Mantor, Miss M. Thompson, Mrs. L.McLaughlin, Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. T. R. Houghton, Miss F. Skinner, Mrs. S.P. Channell, W. H. Gray, Mrs. T. H. McLaughlin, Al Mowry, Mrs. James Benedict,L. C. Norton, I. H. Bonsall.

Mrs. Wm. Benedict, Mrs. C. R. Sipes, Mrs.J. I. Mitchell, Mrs. Dr. Shepard, Mrs. L. McLaughlin, Mrs. Wm. Newton.

Mrs. Mary Baker, Mrs. L. C. Norton, Mrs.I. H. Bonsall, Miss M. Houghton, Mr. T. H. McLaughlin, O. P. Houghton, MissBowers, Kate Hawkins, Miss Lizzie Ela, J. H. Sherburne, T. R. Houghton,Mr. Ela, J. C. Topliff.

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

Mrs. J. Alexander, Mrs. V. Hawkins.

Mrs. E. D. Eddy, Mrs. Wm. Newton, Miss M.Greene, Miss A. Mantor, Miss Delia DeMott.

Mrs. W. J. Mowry, Mrs. Wm. Coombs, Mrs.J. W. Hutchinson, Mrs. L. Theaker, Mrs. W. Packard, Mr. A. A. Newman, Mrs.R. L. Marshall, Dr. Shepard.

Mrs. H. P. Farrar, Prof. Bacon, Mrs. A.A. Newman, W. D. Mowry.

Ed Thompson, Mrs. R. C. Haywood.

Miss M. Mitchell, Miss A. Norton, Miss MayBenedict, F. Hutchinson.

J. W. Hutchinson, J. J. Breene, A. O. Porter.

R. C. Haywood, R. A. Houghton, E. D. Eddy.

Mrs. Dr. Hughes, O. C. Skinner, E. D. Eddy.

J. D. Guthrie, Wyard Gooch.

C. M. Scott, H. P. Standley, E. G. Gray.

Admission fee one pound or ten cents.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 13, 1876.

MR. NEWMAN started for Cheyenne Agency andFort Sill this morning, in a carriage. He will be absent about two weeks.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 13, 1876.

The average market price of wheat at thisplace is from 55 to 75 cents per bushel, Newman, Haywood, and McLaughlinare buying.

[EDITORIAL: THE BRIDGE PROPOSITION--BRIDGEOVER WALNUT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Next Saturday the people of Creswell Townshipwill be called on to determine whether the Township shall issue $2,000 inbonds to rebuild the bridge across the Walnut River, at or near Newman'sMill. The petition presented to the Township officers shows one hundredand fifty-four voters in favor of the project, and anxious for the bridge.

There is no doubt but that the bridge isalmost an actual necessity, and would not only benefit the farmers botheast and west of us, but would add materially to the interests of the town,and the only question to be decided is whether the people of the Townshipare willing to pay for it. We have experience; the drawbacks of a toll bridge,and those who denounced the ferry. The majority seem to oppose both, moreespecially since responsible parties have agreed to replace it, in a substantialmanner, for $2,000.

[CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL: AT NEWMAN'SNEW BUILDING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 20, 1876.

Festival to be held at Newman's new building,on Christmas night, Monday, December 25, 1876. Everybody and his wife areexpected, and cordially invited to come. Besides the Christmas tree, therewill be a charade acted by the ladies and gentlemen of Arkansas City; aYankee kitchen in "ye olden style" with pumpkin pies and bakedbeans one hundred years old, fresh and nice, and a supper of modern times,with all the luxuries of the season. Fresh fish from the fish pond, caughton the spot, to order, and oysters from the Walnut. Now, young ladies, rememberleap year is drawing to a close, and only a few days are left, and you shouldnot lose the last chance you may have for four years to come. Who knowswhat fate may have in store for you, or what the fish pond may produce?And everybody should remember that but few of us will be on hand to attendthe next Centennial festival, and make the most of this opportunity.

Come, everybody, and have a good time. TheChristmas tree will be decorated in the afternoon, and persons wishing tohave gifts put on the tree will please hand them to someone of the committeebefore 4 p.m., as there will be too much to attend to in decorating thehall to receive packages after that hour.

The committee appointed to decorate thetree is as follows:

Ladies--Mrs. Sipes, Mrs. Breene, Mrs. T.Mantor, Mrs. T. H. McLaughlin, Mrs. T. R. Houghton, Mrs. Dr. Hughes, Mrs.Dr. Shepard, Mrs. R. A. Houghton, Miss Mattie Thompson, Miss Kennedy, MissF. Skinner.

Gentlemen--S. P. Channell, W. H. Gray, JamesBenedict, I. H. Bonsall, L. McLaughlin, Al. Mowry, L. C. Norton.

Anything left at Bonsall's photograph gallerybefore the 25th will be taken care of and put on the tree by the committee.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

The Masonic supper and entertainment, heldin Newman's new building on St. John's Day, was generally acknowledged tobe one of the best social gatherings that has been held within the pasttwo years. The installation of officers took place at the church, and theladies were conveyed to the hall while the members of the order marchedthereto. After a few minutes, a bountiful supper was placed upon a tableseated by more than 70 persons, and for an hour the feast continued untilno one cried for more. Then followed the dance, and different games, participatedin by all. For those who did not wish to dance, tables with cards, checkers,and dominoes were provided, so that all could be entertained.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

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

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

The Methodist Festival held on last Mondayevening at Newman's hall was largely attended by the citizens of town, andresidents of the country. Many feared on account of the entertainment thathad preceded it, that it would not be patronized as it should be, but theirfears were soon at rest when they saw the numbers gathered at the hall.Everything passed off pleasantly and satisfactory, and a general good timewas participated in. The oyster supper was attended by enterprising waiters,and the bivalvular mollusks served in good condition. The supper table,consisting of turkey, cakes, and numerous good things was well displayedwith delicate eatables, and was generally well seated. In one corner wasthe Art Gallery, conducted by ladies, and in another, the Post Office, whereletters could be had by paying ten cents each. The net receipts of the entertainmentis estimated at $90, and besides being a paying institution, it was alsosocially a success.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

The amounts of the receipts of the M. E.Festival, as handed in by one of the committee, was as follows.

Amount received for supper: $54.45.

Amount received for apples: $.90.

Amount received from Post Office: $2.53.

Amount received from cake sold at auction:$1.10.

Amount received from cake voted to oldestresident: $13.20.

Amount received from butter duck sold tohighest bidder: $4.00.

Amount received from grab bag: $4.61.

Amount received from art gallery: $9.20.

TOTAL RECEIPTS: $89.99.

A picture was sold for $2.40, and otherminor articles, making in all the whole amount of receipts, $92.99. The$13.20 cake was voted to Mrs. Lucy Endicott (oldest resident), and MarshallFelton received the $1.10 cake, as it was sold to the highest bidder. Mr.Dupey bid off the duck.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

After the entertainment at Newman's building,on last Wednesday evening, several persons lost some knives and forks. Ifthey are found by any to whom they do not belong, please return them tothe post office.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

A. A. NEWMAN sold his entire stock of drygoods to the old reliable firm of Houghton & McLaughlin, last week,and the goods are being moved to the latter's store until Newman's buildingis completed, when Houghton & McLaughlin will occupy the new room andcontinue as before (in spite of Indian raids, grasshoppers, or Nick himself),to be the "Old Reliable" green front store, known all over SouthernKansas as the cheapest place to buy any and all kinds of dress goods, drygoods, clothing, groceries, queensware, notions, furs, carpets, etc. Theyhave been here from the first, and will remain to the last. Mr. Newman willnow devote his whole time to his mill and Indian contracts.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

GREAT CREDIT IS DUE MRS. A. A. NEWMAN andother members of the managing committee of the festival on Christmas nightfor the faithfulness with which they discharged their duties, and for theirdiligence in striving to make it pleasant and entertaining for the greatcrowd present. The proceeds of the Presbyterian Festival, after all expenseswere paid, amounted to a fraction over $100.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

We learn that Mr. Newman gave a bond agreeingto complete the Walnut River Bridge for $2,000. He expects it to cost him$2,500, but is willing to pay the additional $500 rather than not have abridge.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1877.

R. A. HOUGHTON will remove his grocery storeto the room formerly occupied by A. A. Newman, and open up another freshlot of the best brands of sugar, coffee, tea, tobacco, flour, and all kindsof eatables.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

The large stock of goods of A. A. Newman& Co., some $10,000 worth, recently purchased by Houghton & McLaughlin,is now being removed to the Green Front, until the New Brick Store is readyfor them on the opposite corner.

This, with their own stock of goods, hasso crowded their store as to make it almost impossible to get around, andin order to dispose of them before spring, they offer better bargains thanany other house this side of Emporia, notice of which will be seen in theirnew advertisem*nt. This firm was well named "Old Reliable," havingcommenced here at the first settlement of the town six years ago, occupyinga small room in the building now owned by L. C. Wood, and doing mostly theirown hauling.

Business began to increase on their handsso rapidly that they were obliged to have an addition to the building, inall 50 feet long. This store was occupied three years, when, their businessstill further increasing, they were obliged to build the present large businesshouse, known as the "Green Front," with several store-houses tohold their immense stock of goods, and now for the fourth time they arecompelled to look for larger quarters.

We believe this firm has built up its presentvery large trade by straightforward dealing, treating all alike, and givingeveryone the worth of his or her money. In spite of hard times, grasshopper,and Indian raids, and while nearly every house has changed hands one ormore times during the past six years, the "Old Reliable" stillholds together, and will continue to hold on to the last--giving all themost goods for the least money of any house in Cowley County.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1877.

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

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

The band boys' entertainment will be givenas soon as Newman's building is plastered.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

REXFORD and ADAMS had their ears slightlyfrozen while coming from Newman's mill last Monday.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1877.

A. A. NEWMAN has the entire contract forfurnishing flour to the Pawnees, Cheyennes, etc., having purchased Houghton& McLaughlin's, and R. C. Haywood's interests.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1877.

Next week the Band boys will give theirexhibition in Newman's building. The exercises will consist of vocal andinstrumental music, farces, Ethiopian delineations, and everything thathas any fun in it. If you want a good laugh and to hear fine music, makeit convenient to be on hand.

[NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS: BRIDGE,NEWMAN'S MILL.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1877.

Sealed proposals will be received by theBoard of Township Officers at the office of T. McIntire, until Thursday,March 1st, 1877, at 12 o'clock m., for the purpose of building the superstructureof a bridge, of either iron or wood, across the Walnut River, at or nearNewman's mill: the bridge consisting of two spans, one ninety-four feetand six inches; and the other forty-five feet and six inches in length.Plans and specifications, with bonds for the completion of the bridge, mustaccompany each and every bid. The Board reserving the privilege of rejectingany and all bids.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1877.

75,000 pounds of flour left this place forFort Sill last week, to supply the hungry Cheyennes and Arapahos.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1877.

The concert to be given by the A. C. S.C. Band, conducted by Prof. E. J. Hoyt, has been definitely fixed for Fridayevening, February 9th, at which time Newman's new store-room, in which itis to be held, will be thoroughly completed and fit for occupancy. The entertainmentwill be interesting and unique, embracing music both vocal and instrumental,comic speeches, burlesques, Ethiopian komicalities, and other side-splittingspecialties. The concert will be a first-class affair, and such as the mostrefined need not fear to attend. The band will be ready to furnish goodmusic for a dance after the concert, if it is so desired. Further particularswill be given in our next issue--"and don't you forget it."

Arkansas City Traveler, February 7, 1877.

During the past month it has been generallyknown that the members of the Arkansas City Silver Cornet Band purposedgiving an entertainment, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, charactersketches, etc., as soon as Newman's new building was ready to accommodatethem. Their uniform success heretofore has had the one drawback: insufficientstage room and seating capacity. This being remedied, the boys will undoubtedlydo themselves greater justice, while the audience can be comfortably seated.They have been fully six weeks preparing themselves. Our brass band is confessedlythe best one in the State, outside of Topeka and Leavenworth. Should thisconcert prove a financial success, the boys contemplate a trip to Wellington,where the performance will be repeated. The price of admission has beenfixed at 25 cents, reserved seats 50 cents, and children under ten, 15 cents.No charge for children in arms. Tickets for sale at both the drug stores.

Winfield Courier, February 8, 1877.

On account of the rise in wheat, Newmanis losing money on his Indian flour contract.

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

TRAVELER, FEBRUARY 21, 1877. - FRONT PAGE.

TRAVELER, FEBRUARY 28, 1877. - FRONT PAGE.

At Wichita Agency thirty head of cattleper week, and 2,205 pounds of flour are issued weekly, being only half rations.Captain Leach and Major Lannigan have the beef contract, and A. A. Newmanis the contractor for flour.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1877.

Houghton & McLaughlin will continuethe grocery trade in their old store building after they remove to Newman'sbrick.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1877.

Some thief or thieves stole a rope fromTheo. Houghton's oxen, and appropriated two of A. A. Newman's poorest ponieslast week.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1877.

Last week two ponies were stolen from A.A. Newman's pasture, and a bridle taken from E. B. Kager. Monday eveningCharles Roseberry's mules were loosened rather suspiciously, and a saddleand bridle was found near the rock ford of the Arkansas. Parties have beenseen loitering about, with no apparent business, and a few evenings since,someone tried to break into Journey Breene's house. Dr. Jones took up apony that was wandering about his place, lately, which had evidently escapedfrom the rider as the bridle and saddle found near the ford indicate. Itis rather early for horse stealing yet, but as soon as the grass is sufficientto afford feed, it will be well enough to keep a look out.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 14, 1877.

One of Godfrey's horses fell from the littlebridge near Newman's Mill last week. The harness was cut and the animaldropped into the creek, and it made its way out.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 21, 1877.

Five carpenters all busy finishing Newman'sstore room.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 21, 1877.

MRS. NEWMAN is visiting friends in Emporia.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1877.

Notice is hereby given that the Board ofCreswell Township will issue to the Missouri Valley Bridge Co. on the 1stday of May, A. D. 1877, bonds to the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000),for the purpose of building a bridge over the Walnut River near Newman'sMill. T. McIntire, Trustee; Wyard E. Gooch, Treasurer; W. D. Mowry, Clerk.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1877.

NEWMAN wants all the wheat he can buy.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1877.

The election of city officers took placelast Monday, quietly and peaceably, with the following result.

Mayor: Dr. Kellogg.

Police Judge: Jas. Christian.

Councilmen: James Benedict, H. P. Farrar,James I. Mitchell, H. Godehard, I. H. Bonsall.

There was another ticket in the field, composedof Wm. Sleeth for Mayor, Judge Christian for Police Judge, and A. A. Newman,O. P. Houghton, E. D. Eddy, J. A. Loomis, and J. T. Shepard, for Councilmen;but as one was composed of, or was generally understood to be "license"men, the issue was made "license" and "anti-license,"and the vote stood 70 for the former and 41 for the latter. Both ticketswere composed of the best men of the community.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1877.

In the race for Mayor last Monday, H. D.Kellogg received 72 votes, Major Sleeth 40, and Rev. Thompson 1.

For Police Judge, James Christian received112 votes, and Rev. David Thompson 1.

For Councilmen, Jas. Benedict received 72,E. P. Farrar 72, Jas. I. Mitchell 72, H. Godehard 71, I. H. Bonsall 71,A. A. Newman 40, O. P. Houghton 40, E. D. Eddy 40, J. A. Loomis 40, Dr.J. T. Shepard 40, Rev. Wingar 1, Rev. Swarts 1, Rev. Will York 1, L. C.Norton 1, J. C. Topliff 3, Sherb Hunt 1.

[BRIDGE NOTICE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1877.

NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that theBoard of Creswell Township will issue to the Missouri Valley Bridge Co.on the 1st day of May, A. D. 1877, bonds to the amount of two thousand dollars($2,000), for the purpose of building a bridge over the Walnut River nearNewman's mill.

Signed, T. McINTIRE, Trustee, WYARD E. GOOCH,Treasurer, W. D. MOWRY, Clerk.

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

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

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

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

Arkansas City Traveler, April 18, 1877.

GEORGE NEWMAN wrote the locals for the EmporiaNews last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 9, 1877.

Mr. Newman has wheat that has headed.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 9, 1877.

The work on the countering and shelvingof Newman's store room, now occupied by Houghton & McLaughlin, displaysworkmanship equal to any we have seen in the State. The counters are madewith black walnut tops, of one board two feet in width, with oak and pecanfinish, giving it a rich appearance and finish.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1877. Front Page.

Arkansas City, Kans., April 18. The tripfrom Wellington to this place is accomplished by "buck board"and stage, via Winfield, in eight hours.

The ride is recommended to dyspeptics.

This town is keeping pace with the spiritof improvement apparent all over Kansas. Good times are continually at herdoors. The brick blocks of Newman and Haywood, and the Methodist church,are among the new buildings. The former is one hundred feet in depth, andtwo stories in height, with a handsome iron front. The finishing touchesare being put upon it, and the goods for its shelves are arriving.

Mr. Haywood is already occupying his blockwith an immense hardware store. The church is nearly enclosed. One of thelatest accessions to the business facilities of the town is the arrivalof Mr. Wilson from Leavenworth, with a large stock of dry goods, etc. Mr.Wilson has been well known among a large circle of people in Kansas forthe past twelve years, as one of the leading merchants of the State, andhas enjoyed to an enviable extent their confidence and respect. His removalto Arkansas City will be a surprise to many who considered him one of the"institutions" of Leavenworth's commercial and social circles.

He considers the name of this town unfortunate,and suggests that it be changed to "Twin Rivers," but BrotherScott of the Traveler objects to any new "turn of the tune."I was about to suggest

This is a grand country. As one stands hereand gazes upon its rivers and forests and boundless sea of prairie beyond,he comprehends something of its possibilities. Here are millions of acresawaiting the plow. Here are forests to supply lumber and fuel. Here areinexhaustible quarries of magnesian limestone, that can be dressed witha saw and the plane.

Here are rivers and springs, whose limpidwaters will yet turn myriads of spindles. Here is a soil and climate adaptedto all the products of the temperate zone.

The rigors of winter never reach this latitude,and the hot sun rays of summer are tempered by a perpetual breeze. Sicknessis almost unknown. There are no stagnant pools, no alkali, no miasmaticvapor.

With all the conditions for man's happinessso admirably prepared, it is no wonder that thousands are flocking to occupythe land.

Here is the wealth of an empire, with resourcesbut hinted at by what has been accomplished.

In 1875, with but one eighth of its areain cultivation, the cash value of the wheat, oats, corn, and potatoes, raisedin Cowley County, was $900,000.

This is an unfavorable season, and withthe most superficial tillage in many instances, was a good showing.

Arkansas City has a very favorable location,which will be more apparent upon the advent of a railroad. Its natural advantagesfor commanding the grain and produce trade are equal to any town south ofWichita, while as the entry port for Texas cattle it is bound to excel anyof its predecessors in their palmiest days. It is particularly fortunatein this respect. East of this the Indians have placed an embargo upon thetraffic, and the routes west of this are obstructed by high water in spring,and parched with drouth in summer.

From this point good roads, with streamsbridged, lead through the Territory to the forts upon the north and westfrontiers of Texas, and directly through the great grazing region of thecountry.

The supplies for the various Agencies arehauled over these routes. The single item of flour manufactured here lastyear for the Indians amounted to more than one million pounds.

With these routes well established, withwood and water at convenient intervals for camping purposes, and with noprohibition from herding a million head of cattle on the boundless naturalpastures that spread away to the south of the town, it takes no gift ofprophecy to see what this point is destined to become in commercial importance.

Its isolation from railroads is the onlyunpleasant feature about it, and this will exist for only a short time longer.

The "Kansas City, Emporia and Southern"narrow gauge, of which I wrote you from Emporia, is certain to be built,the citizens of this part of the county being determined to have it at anycost.

A road of standard gauge is also being agitatedfrom Independence west through Montgomery, Chautauqua, Cowley, and Sumnercounties. Whether the route finally decided upon will be through Sedan tothis point and hence to Caldwell, or striking further north through Longton,Elk Falls, Lazette, and Winfield, will terminate at Wellington, is to bedetermined somewhat by typography of the county, but more by the local aidit receives.

At any rate, the era of railroadsis drawing upon this county, and "there's millions in it." G.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1877.

GEORGE NEWMAN, OF EMPORIA, retails moredry goods than any other house in Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1877.

THE SAW FRAME OF LIPPMANN'S MILL was lostin the river while crossing in a boat at Newman's mill last Wednesday.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1877.

BRIDGE. Now that the Walnut is down, wepresume that no time will be lost in getting the bridge up at Newman's mill.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1877.

WORK UPON THE BRIDGE PIERS AT NEWMAN'S MILLhas been resumed and will be pushed forward to completion as rapidly aspossible. If everything progresses favorably, we may expect to have thebridge in position by the middle of July.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 11, 1877.

Newman paid $1.57 cash for 86 bushels ofold wheat lately.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 11, 1877.

Fifty grists of new wheat were ground atNewman's mill last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 11, 1877.

The work on the bridge across the Walnutis delayed for want of lime.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 18, 1877.

MR. GRIMES has a fish pen at the mouth ofthe cave near Newman's mill, where he keeps his fish alive until he is readyto butcher one.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1877.

The bridge pier on the Walnut washed outlast week. It will be rebuilt by Mr. Newman.

[FROM THE EMPORIA NEWS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1877.

Everybody shakes hands with Geo. W. Newmanand inquires after the health of little Miss Newman.

Excerpt which pertains to WalnutBridge only...

Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1877.

Work on the pier of the Walnut River bridgehas been going steadily on for the past week. Mr. Buzzi has the contractand is doing good work. Stones two feet wide by four feet long and one footthick are frequently put in the pier. The abutment on the east bank is alsobeing rebuilt, and both piers being rip-rapped and built four feet higher.Mr. Gooch is overseeing the work during Mr. Newman's absence.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1877.

MR. NEWMAN and HAYWOOD have been at Lawrence,looking after the letting of Indian contracts. We have not yet learned ifthey secured the award, but hope it will be let to someone that will buythe wheat in Cowley County. This year will be a risky one for wheat speculators.If the war continues in Europe, wheat will be high priced; if the war lagsor ceases, it will be moderate. Parties bidding should figure on large margins.

[CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR INDIAN SUPPLIES.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1877.

Bids for supplies for the Indians were openedat the Central Superintendency, Monday and contracts were awarded as follows.

SKIPPING ALL BUT WHAT INTERESTS US!

Berry Bros. & Finney, ArkansasCity, 2,700 bushels corn, 58 cents.

A. A. Newman, of Arkansas City,Kansas, 130,000 pounds at Pawnee Agency, Indian Territory, $3.15; 40,000pounds at Kaw Agency, Indian Territory, $2.40.

Lawrence Journal.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1877.

It will be seen by an article copied fromthe Lawrence Journal, that Berry Brothers & Finney, of thisplace have been awarded the contract for furnishing 2,700 bushels of corn,and A. A. Newman 130,000 pounds of flour, to be furnished at Pawnee Agency,and 40,000 pounds of flour at Kaw Agency.

[BEGINNINGS OF THE TRAVELER IN ARKANSASCITY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1877.

Seven years ago last Wednesday, we sentforth the first number of the Arkansas City TRAVELER from the roofless shantyon the corner where Newman's two story brick now stands.

There were few men on the border then comparedto those here now, yet every day we look from our door, we can see someof the old residents walking the street. The change is wonderful, and makesit seem as though we had lived a half century.

No farming country in the world ever settledmore rapidly, and none ever accomplished more in the same length of time.While we have enjoyed, in the settlement of one new country, we do not havethe desire to experience another. The future of Cowley County is almostdecided, and that future is one of promised wealth and glory.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1877.

The following is the score of the game ofbase ball played August 23rd, between the east and west sides of SummitStreet.

AM LISTING NAMES ONLY ACCORDINGTO EAST AND WEST SIDES.

EAST SIDE.

R. HOUGHTON, C. CLINE, J. SHERBURNE, A.NEWMAN, GEO. ALLEN, J. LEONARD, F. SWARTS, J. CLARK, A. M. JOHNSON.

WEST SIDE.

J. KROENERT, A. DAVIS, WILL MOWRY, H. WARD,H. BACON, W. ALEXANDER, ED. HORN, WILL PEED, P. WOODYARD.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1877.

250 head of stock hogs for sale, or willtrade for wheat. A. A. Newman.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1877.

BASE BALL. An enthusiastic meeting was heldMonday afternoon at Pearson's Hall, for the purpose of organizing a baseball association.

The following officers were elected.

Manager: J. H. Sherburne.

Secretary and Treasurer: H. M. Bacon.

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

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

A lively game is anticipated, and a generalattendance desired. At the close of the game, the association will meetfor the transaction of important business, when an opportunity for joiningthe same will be offered.

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

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

Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1877.

BORN. To Mr. and Mrs. Newman, on Tuesdaymorning, a son, which accounts for the unusual happiness of Mr. Newman.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 31, 1877.

MRS. T. H. McLAUGHLIN, who has been visitingrelatives in Texas for several weeks, returned Friday evening, accompaniedby Miss Hattie Newman, sister of Mrs. Haywood and A. A. Newman, of thisplace.

NOTE: R. C. HAYWOOD AND A. A. NEWMAN--BROTHERS-IN-LAW.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 14, 1877.

FRED. NEWMAN, brother of A. A. Newman, isvisiting his relatives at this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1877.

Grown on the farm of J. M. Felton, fivemiles east of Newman's mill; was planted the 4th day of June, and yields50 bushels to the acre; ripens in 90 days from planting. Those wishing toprocure this corn for seed can get it at my residence. J. M. FELTON.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1877.

A heavy grist was turned out at Newman'smill this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1877.

A BUILDING ASSOCIATION WAS FORMED A FEWWEEKS AGO, and entered into by twelve parties, agreeing to build a houseeach. Since then fourteen more have declared their intention to build. Theoriginal twelve were:

S. P. Channell; W. M. Sleeth; A. A. Newman;L. H. Gardner; O. P. Houghton; Gardner Mott; H. P. Farrar; Silas Parker;J. L. Huey; C. R. Sipes; R. C. Haywood; James Wilson.

The additional fourteen are: J. C. McMullen;Thomas Baird; J. Dodwell; Mrs. Dean; C. C. Wolf; E. J. Fitch; Mr. Ray; Wm.Speers; T. A. Gaskill; D. Logan; J. T. Shepard; Kendall Smith; Jas. Benedict;David Finney.

Mr. Gaskill has his house almost enclosed,and the foundations and preparations are being made for several others.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1877.

The following persons were elected officersfor the ensuing year, of Crescent Lodge No. 133, A. F. and A. M., at theirhall in Newman's block, on Saturday evening, Dec. 15.

Worshipful Master: Clinton Robert Mitchell.

Senior Warden: Orin C. Smith.

Junior Warden: Sewell Peasley Channell.

Treasurer: Charles R. Sipes.

Secretary: Isaac H. Bonsall.

Tyler: Steven C. Wintin.

The following officers were appointed bythe Worshipful Master, on Tuesday evening following.

Senior Deacon: James Benedict.

Junior Deacon: Harry Pearce Farrar.

Senior Stewart: Henry Bear Pruden.

Junior Stewart: William J. Stewart.

[MRS. HAYWOOD GIVES MASK PARTY FORSISTER, HATTIE NEWMAN.]

Arkansas City Traveler, December 19, 1877.

One of the pleasantest affairs ever witnessedin Arkansas City was the mask party given by Mrs. Haywood last Friday evening,in honor of her sister, Miss Hattie Newman. The house was filled with gentlemenand ladies dressed in every conceivable manner, some wearing the most ridiculousand mirth-provoking costumes imaginable, and with one or two exceptions,they were so completely disguised as to be utterly unrecognizable by theirmost intimate friends. After unmasking, which was an occasion for considerablemerriment, the company amused themselves with music, parlor croquet, andother games for an hour or two, when they were served with an excellentsupper. It would be useless to attempt a description of the costumes, manyof them baffling the descriptive powers of Dickens; but it is sufficientto say the party was a complete success, and the thanks of the participantsare extended to Mr. and Mrs. Haywood for their efforts to make it such.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 2, 1878.

The father and mother of A. A. Newman cameall the way from Maine to visit their children.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 9, 1878.

The bridge across the Walnut at Newman'sMill is complete, but the approach on the west side has not been made yet.The piers are about four feet higher than they originally were, and seemhigh enough to be out of danger, but the structure of the bridge is verylight and should be well tested before accepting it.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 16, 1878.

The wives of members of the Masonic Orderare requested to meet at the hall in Newman's brick tomorrow afternoon atone o'clock. Come prepared to sew carpet.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 16, 1878.

One of the most pleasant parties of thewinter was held at Newman's hall on Monday evening, under the directionof two or three good citizens of this place. Music was furnished by C. R.Sipes, James Steiner, and Ret Berkey, and the floor managed by I. H. Bonsalland S. P. Channell. A good number were present, and the company enjoyedthemselves exceedingly. It was the best selected audience we have seen inArkansas City since the good old days of long ago, and the secret of itwas there was no distinction made on account of surrounding circ*mstances.A similar party once every two weeks would add greatly to the social enjoymentof the place.

[TRAVELER ADMITS MISTAKE RE DAMBROKEN AT NEWMAN'S MILL.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 30, 1878.

ALL RIGHT. In a few numbers of last week'sissue we mentioned that about ten feet of the dam at Newman's mill had broken.It looked so while the water was up, but it was a mistake. It is all rightand the mill is grinding every day, making the best flour of any mill inthe Southwest. The bridge across the Walnut is finished, a wide road hasbeen made in front of the mill, and it is easy of access from every direction.Bring in your grists if you want good flour.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 20, 1878.

A. A. NEWMAN was awarded the contract atthe Pawnee Agency for 65 head of cows, twelve yoke of oxen, 525 bushelsof corn, 375 bushels of oats, some pine lumber, and 200,000 shingles. SCHIFFBAUERBROS. were awarded the contract for salt and brooms.

A Leavenworth firm received the contractfor the balance, being oil, putty, glass, etc.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 27, 1878.

A. A. NEWMAN sold 8,000 pounds of bonelessshoulders and smoked hams to James Boice, of Lake City, Colorado, last weekfor eight cents per pound, and Schiffbauer Brothers furnished him a largequantity of eggs at five cents per dozen. These hams will go up the mountainson pack mules.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 27, 1878.

ON SUNDAY MORNING about one-third of thewest pier of the Walnut River bridge was discovered to have been washedout. Mr. Newman and James Huey, the Township Trustee, immediately engagedfour teams and had them work all day Sunday hauling rock to throw in abovethe pier to save it. It does not interfere with crossing, and will be permanentlyrepaired when the water lowers.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 13, 1878.

Are Running on Full Time. CustomGrinding a Specialty.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1878.

With two setts of burrs running all dayand nearly all night, Newman can hardly keep up to the rush he has for hisfour X flour, and yet he manages to accommodate all who come with griststo grind.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1878.

There are no vacant rooms in Newman's brickblock on the corner, and had there been a half dozen more, they would havebeen all occupied. It is well planned, well built, and guarded against fireby a fire wall and iron roof on the top. Newman understands erecting buildings.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 3, 1878.

The election of city officers took placelast Monday with the following result.

MAYOR: JAMES BENEDICT, 61; W. M. SLEETH,37.

COUNCILMEN: J. T. SHEPARD, 63; WM. SPEERS,59; THOS. BERRY, 63; C. R. SIPES, 58; I. H. BONSALL, 61; S. P. CHANNELL,40; A. A. NEWMAN, 37; H. P. FARRAR, 37; E. D. EDDY, 37; T. H. McLAUGHLIN,40.

POLICE JUDGE: JAMES CHRISTIAN, 84; TIMOTHYMcINTIRE, 12.

It is generally supposed that the officerselected will favor granting a saloon license on a proper petition.

Winfield Courier, April 4, 1878.

A. G. Newman and wife to A. A. Newman, 197lots in Arkansas City, $4,500.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 10, 1878.

WANTED. 50 domestic cows with calves bytheir sides. Cash will be paid for the same.

Winfield Courier, April 11, 1878. Front Page.

With two sets of burrs running all day andnearly all night, Newman can hardly keep up to the rush he has for his XXXXflour, and yet he manages to accommodate all who come with grists to grind.

Winfield Courier, April 11, 1878.

A. A. Newman and wife to Mahlon Hunter,part of nw 21 34 4, 40 acres, $325.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 8, 1878.

The young folks had a May picnic in Sleeth'swoods last Saturday, and a merry time was had. Swings were fixed for thosewho delighted in such sport, and the boys were ready to swing the fairerones; a croquet set was on the ground, and the mallets and balls were inconstant use--added to which, and of far greater importance, was the bountifuldinner prepared by the young ladies, washed down with lemonade. Though "yelocal" did not reach the grounds until long after the dinner hour,he and his friend were left in undisputed possession of the "scraps"in the baskets, and they managed to make out a meal. We would again solemnlydeclare, however, that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, neitherone of the gentlemen swallowed that apron.

P. S. We have been told that there was afishing party, on the same day, further up the river, near Newman's mill.They succeeded in catching a bob-tailed fish and shooting a small snake,after six hours of steady application, and are inclined to think the averagefishing party a snare and a delusion.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 22, 1878.

Our town at this time faithfully illustratesthe lines of the Irish poet:

"The rich may ride in chaises,

But the poor must stay at home, be J____s."

During the past week some ten of our leadingbusinessmen's wives have gone east and north to spend the summer: Mrs. O.P. Houghton, Mrs. J. L. Huey, Mrs. R. C. Haywood, Mrs. A. A. Newman, Mrs.H. P. Farrar, Mrs. M. Rexford, Mrs. David Thompson, Mrs. Ed. Thompson, Mrs.Wm. Sleeth, Mrs. S. P. Channell.

In about a month from now, what a rich harvestit would be for a traveling show to come along that had attractive femaleperformers. The poor women that are left will have to confine themselvesto such home pleasures as picnics and yachting up and down the river onSpeers & Walton's elegant little steamer, while their more favored sistersare inhaling the cool breezes of Lake George and the St. Lawrence River,and feasting on codfish and New England herring.

MRS. JUDGE CHRISTIAN has gone north (toWinfield), also, for a few days, on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. A. W.Berkey.

Mrs. Cramer has got married and gone Eastalso (across the Walnut).

Winfield Courier, May 23, 1878.

Arkansas City takes a holiday trip today.Maj. Sleeth and wife go to Ohio, Mrs. Channell, Mrs. Thompson, and DavidThompson go to Canada, Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Haywood go to New England, CharlesGallert and others to California, S. P. Channell goes to Oregon, Dr. Shepardand wife go to Missouri.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 5, 1878.

A number of teams started for Pawnee Agencyyesterday, loaded with flour from Newman's mill.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 5, 1878.

Arkansas City takes a holiday trip today.Maj. Sleeth and wife go to Ohio; Mrs. Channell, Mrs. Thompson, and DavidThompson go to Canada; Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Haywood go to New England; CharlesGallert and others go to California; S. P. Channell goes to Oregon; andDr. Shepard and wife go to Missouri. Courier.

What a lonesome time Scott will have nowhe is left are all alone. Eldorado Times.

We don't propose to be left. We'llexcurt and visit the sunny clime of the Lone Star State. You had bettercome along, Mr. Times. We'll sleep you in the open air and shareour grubs with you, for the sake of your company.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 5, 1878.

THERE were twenty-seven persons on the steamboatlast Tuesday week. They were conveyed to the river in a wagon, and fromthe ford at Harmon's went to the large island about three miles below themouth of the Walnut. The trip was enjoyed by all. A. A. Newman and R. A.Houghton unfortunately were tipped from the small row boat into the riverwhile attempting to get on the boat.

[LIST OF ADVERTISING BUSINESS HOUSES:ARKANSAS CITY & WINFIELD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 12, 1878.

Houghton & McLaughlin, Dry Goods, etc.

James Wilson, Dry Goods, etc.

M. S. Faris, Dry Goods, etc.

Boyer & Wallis, Winfield, Clothing.

Schiffbauer Brothers, Groceries, Queensware.

Hermann Godehard, Groceries, Queensware.

Hoyt & Speers, Groceries, Queensware.

Houghton & Mantor, Groceries and Clothing.

E. D. Eddy, Drugs, Oils, Medicines.

J. A. Loomis, Drugs, Oils, Medicines.

L. H. Gardner, Drugs, Oils, Medicines.

Peter Pearson, Furniture, Picture Frames.

Benedict & Brother, Hardware, Machines.

Schiffbauer Bros. & Co., Hardware, Machines.

C. R. Sipes, Stoves and Tinware.

Finney, Stanton & Hopkins, Livery.

W. H. Walker, Livery.

Harter & Hill, Winfield, Livery.

Albert Horn, Boots and Shoes.

A. A. Newman, Water Mills, Flour and feed.

Grimes & Woolyard, Steam Flour and SawMill.

E. Birnbaum, Winfield, Cigar Manufacturer.

T. A. Wilkinson, Winfield, Lumber Dealer.

Cowley County Bank: W. M. Sleeth, President;H. P. Farrar, Cashier.

Citizens's Bank, Winfield: J. C. McMullen,Pres.

F. N. Earl, Blacksmith and wagon maker.

Sifford & Hutchins, Blacksmith and wagonmaker.

Kendall Smith, Blacksmith and wagon maker.

Sheppard & Reed, Physicians.

Dr. J. H. Griffith, Physician.

Dr. A. Trim, Physician.

John A. Alexander, Physician.

Mrs. D. B. Hartsock, Millinery Goods.

Mrs. E. Watson, Millinery, dress making.

J. D. Pryor, Winfield, Loan Agent.

Curns & Manser, Winfield, Loan Agent.

A. J. Mosley, Winfield, Loan Agent.

Huey & Mitchell, Loan Agents.

J. A. Loomis, Loan Agent.

C. R. Mitchell, Attorney and Counselor.

James Christian, Attorney and Counselor.

Amos Walton, Attorney and Counselor.

Central Avenue, Newton Cox, Proprietor.

Arkansas City House, Williams & Maricle,Proprietors.

Williams House, Winfield.

Central House, Winfield.

Tremont House, Wichita.

Richey House, Wichita.

Valley House, Wellington.

James Ridenour, Jeweler and Engraver.

E. E. Bacon, Winfield, Jeweler and Engraver.

L. H. Hope, Winfield, Jeweler and Engraver.

William Wolfe, Builder and Contractor.

W. W. Alexander, Builder and Contractor.

Will. J. Peed, Saddles and Harness.

I. H. Bonsall, Photographer.

George D. Allen, Painter and Glazier.

A. C. Wells, Plasterer and Bricklayer.

John A. Alexander, Dentist.

[COMMUNICATION FROM "RAMBLER"--WICHITA.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 19, 1878.

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

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

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

[RAIN AND FLOOD: TWO CHILDREN ANDONE MAN DROWNED.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 19, 1878.

Last Tuesday and Wednesday a very heavyrain fell, swelling the streams to an impassable extent, and carrying offsaw logs, wood, wheat, and growing corn along their banks. The abutmentof the bridge across the Walnut, south of Winfield, is said to be so badlywashed that the bridge will fall, and water surrounded the approach of thebridge at Newman's mill for more than a day. Mr. Bell, the owner of somesheep, near Park's schoolhouse, was drowned in Badger Creek while attemptingto cross, and the house of Mr. Frew, on Beaver Creek, was washed away andtwo children drowned, while he was making every effort to save his wife.Dr. Holland's house was surrounded by water, and the occupants compelledto remain in it twenty-four hours before they were rescued. The ArkansasRiver rose four feet above the bridge pilings at this place, and carriedhundreds of bushels of wheat, in the shock, down the stream. From all partsof the county we learn of its destruction to men, beasts, and the grainin the fields. In Pleasant Valley Township a horse belonging to Mr. Lucaswas struck dead by lightning, and hundreds of hogs, young chickens, andducks drowned. The damage to the county will be severely felt.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 26, 1878.

At the recent opening of bids for Indiansupplies, in New York City, A. A. NEWMAN obtained the contract for 1,000,000pounds of flour, and R. C. HAYWOOD has the contract for furnishing wheatand corn, to be delivered at the several agencies. This will make a goodmarket for wheat and corn at home.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 26, 1878.

NEWMAN's mill is grinding again and runningon full time. They have been held back by back-water from the Arkansas.

Winfield Courier, July 4, 1878.

C. A. Bliss, G. S. Manser, A. B. Lemmon,E. P. Kinne, J. C. Fuller, M. L. Read, T. R. Bryan, W. M. Allison, J. W.Curns, C. C. Black, D. A. Millington, E. S. Bliss, E. S. Torrance, A. E.Baird, J. B. Lynn, M. G. Troup, M. L. Robinson, J. C. McMullen, E. C. Manning,and probably many others, all with their wives, will make a raid upon ArkansasCity, the steam boats, and Newman's dam on the Fourth. They will seize allthe provisions they can find in the city, capture both the "Aunt Sally"and the--the--well, Amos' steamship, will rip out Newman's dam, and steamup the Walnut to Winfield, driving a large herd of catfish. Bliss and Harter& Harris will load the steamers with flour at their mills. The partywill start at about 9 o'clock a.m.

[JAMES CHRISTIAN TELLS "MURDOCK"ABOUT AUNT SALLY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 10, 1878.

FRIEND MURDOCK: The steamer "Aunt Sally,"from Little Rock, arrived this morning. Our town is mad with excitement.Men, women, and children, some on foot, some on horseback, others in buggiesand wagons, rushed "pell mell" for Harmon's Ford on the Walnut,to witness a sight that our people have thought of, dreamed of, and prayedfor the last six or seven years: a real, living, breathing steamboat; asthe children sometimes say, "a sure enough steamboat."

There she was, puffing and blowing likea thing of life. Some two hundred people rushed on board and examined herall over, from deck to Texas--cabin, engine, boiler, water wheel--all werescrutinized. They were in her and all over her.

Steam being up, the captain invited allhands to a ride up the Walnut as far as Newman's mill and back. The bankwas lined with people and the yells and cheers of those on deck and thoseon shore made the welkin ring. It was hip!--rip!--huzzah!--one after another.A general good time was had.

In the afternoon three hundred persons wentaboard by invitation, for a ride down the river. Our cornet band did theirbest tooting on the occasion. Everything was hilarity and joy.

Little preaching was heard in Arkansas Citytoday, you may depend. "Aunt Sally" was in everybody's mouth.

She will stay until after the 4th, and willtry to get up and see Wichita, if possible. The boat is owned by CaptainsBurke and Lewis, of Little Rock; is 85 feet long, 18 feet wide, and draws14 inches light, and about two feet when fully loaded; carries 40 tons;made the run from Ft. Smith to this place in six days; met with no difficultyor obstructions on the way; the pilot thinks the river even better abovethan below Ft. Smith.

At this stage of water a railroad is nowherealongside of a steamboat. Hurrah for the navigation of the Arkansas! Itis no longer a matter of speculation, but is now a fixed fact--a reality.The "Aunt Sally," the pioneer steamer of this great Southwesternriver, has proved it. JAMES CHRISTIAN.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 10, 1878.

Bushels of wheat wanted at Newman'sMill. No wheat bought unless in good condition.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 10, 1878.

MR. NEWMAN's family will return as soonas we are favored with cooler weather, as will also the family of Mr. Haywood.They will be welcomed by a large circle of friends.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 10, 1878.

MR. A. A. NEWMAN returned from the Eastlast Friday night, where he has been for the past six weeks looking afterhis flour contracts for the several agencies in the Territory. He reportsthat times are not much better there than here, and complaints of the stringencyof the money market are as loud and frequent there as in the West. Mr. Newman'scontracts call for 1,216,500 pounds of flour, as follows.

Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency: 600,000 lbs.

Wichita Agency: 100,000 lbs.

. Kiowa and Comanche Agency: 300,000 lbs.

Ponca Agency: 150,000 lbs.

Sac and Fox Agency: 66,500 lbs.

He also has the contract for freightingIndian supplies from Wichita to the Ponca Agency, a distance, probably,of eighty-five or ninety miles.

The awarding of the above contracts to Mr.Newman will create a good home market for a large portion of the wheat raisedin Cowley and Sumner counties, and he says he will pay cash for what hebuys and for the freighting also. This is business, and we guarantee ourfarmers a better market here than they can get by hauling their grain sixtyor seventy miles to Wichita, or by paying twenty or twenty-five cents perbushel to have it hauled.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 17, 1878.

OUR ARKANSAS CITY FRIENDS desired us tovisit their "seaport" and the "Aunt Sally," to see forourselves that the Arkansas River was navigable. Well, we went down, andthey took us a-riding on the Walnut River, and not on the Arkansas at all.So we did not learn anything new, for we always knew the Walnut was navigable.Courier.

NOT ABOVE NEWMAN'S MILL, IT ISN'T.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 7, 1878.

MR. C. E. UDELL, of St. Louis, has beenin town for the past week. He is sent by the Government to inspect the flourfurnished by Mr. Newman to the agencies below. The flour is to be deliveredin monthly installments, and Mr. Udell, or some other gentlemen, will makemonthly trips to inspect the flour.

Winfield Courier, August 8, 1878.

Our reporter had the pleasure of meetingMr. and Mrs. Udell of St. Louis, Missouri, at Arkansas City on Thursdaylast. Mr. Udell is the government flour inspector and was looking afterthe Indian contract recently taken by A. A. Newman, of that place.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 14, 1878.

A. A. NEWMAN has been confined to his homewith fever for several days past.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 14, 1878.

The string from Newman's block to Benedict'supper story is the conductor of the telephone. You can put your ear at oneend and your mouth at the other and hear everything that is said.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 21, 1878.

Owing to the fact that Mr. Newman has avery large Indian contract to fill, and already has every available spacefilled with grain, no custom grinding will be done for a few days. Noticewill be given when they begin to grind again. Grimes & Woodyard willhave their steam mill ready before many days, and can accommodate a greatmany customers.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 4, 1878.

Given by an old timer, who challenges competitionin all of his undertakings. He will give, free of charge to the public,a tight-rope performance that will astonish the aborigines, if not the moreenlightened race. Old "Buffalo Joe" is well known far and wideas a "high-flyer" and a good one generally, and will give a Blondinrope walk on a rope 1-1/2 inch in diameter, stretched from the top of Newman'shigh brick to the top of the old green front. The brass band will play apolka, which will be danced by Joe on the rope. He will also run a wheelbarrowacross, free for any boy to ride, and will walk blindfolded in a sack. Hewill give his sensational act on the flying bars and ropes below, fall offand break his neck, etc. So you see you shall not be disappointed.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 11, 1878.

New machinery and new bolts are being putin at Newman's mill.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 11, 1878.

Custom grinding will be resumed at Newman'smill as soon as there is sufficient water.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 11, 1878.

Lippmann's mill will be moved in about threeweeks to a new body of timber on Grouse Creek, where he will be able toturn out a large quantity of first class lumber to supply as many new onesas may come.

As Lippmann's log team with six yoke ofoxen attached was crossing the log bridge near Newman's mill, yesterday,the bridge gave way, and upset the wagon in the creek, and pulled one steerin with it. The boys cut the bow of the one that was hanging by the neck,and saved the rest from being pulled in. Mr. Lippmann thinks he will suethe township for damages.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 11, 1878.

While James Ernuf and James Coffee weresawing logs in the woods down at Lippmann's mill, two wild cats attackedthem, and the boys found it difficult to keep out of the way; but by throwingrocks and clubs at them, they managed to get to the mill, when the catsreturned to the woods.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 25, 1878.

The small bridge near Newman's mill hasbeen repaired so that teams can cross with safety.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 25, 1878.

An accident of quite a serious nature happenedto Mr. A. A. Newman, last Monday morning, at his flouring mill on the Walnut.It would appear that Mr. Newman was superintending the loading of some teams.While standing with his back to the pile of 100 lb. sacks of flour fromwhich the loads were being taken, the stack toppled over upon him, crushinghim to the ground. He was quickly rescued from his perilous position andwas laid upon the mill floor. An examination was made and very luckily nothingmore serious was discovered than several bad bruises and a severely sprainedankle. He was, however, so badly shaken as to be unable to stand for severalhours and could not be brought to his home until late in the afternoon.At this writing he is progressing favorably.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 2, 1878.

LOST. Saturday, September 28, between ArkansasCity and South Bend, on the road by Newman's mill, the novel, "Souci,"with the owner's name written on the fly leaf. The finder will confer afavor by leaving the same at this office.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 16, 1878.

Al. Newman gets about on crutches sincehis ankle was strained by the flour sacks falling on him.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 16, 1878.

RETURNED. Mrs. Newman, with her two children,Pearl and Earl, returned from a protracted visit to Maine last week, accompaniedby her sister, Miss Hattie Houghton, who is gladly welcomed back by themany friends she made on her former visit to this place.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1878.

Those flour sacks fell over again last weekat Newman's mill, and broke a man's ribs. They are now piled up for anotherlocal.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 31, 1878.

In a few weeks the TRAVELER office willbe moved to the basem*nt of Newman's brick on the corner.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 27, 1878.

An ox train of twelve wagons passed throughtown on Friday evening, on their way to Ft. Sill. They were loaded withflour that our enterprising townsman, A. A. Newman, had contracted to supplythe Indian service. After taking on a quantity of groceries at Schiffbauer's,they camped on the south side of town. Now is the time to strike for theSanta Fe railroad.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 4, 1878.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 4, 1878.

We have moved the TRAVELER office into newquarters in the Newman block. We think our office will compare favorablywith most others in the Southwest, and we extend a welcome to the friendsof the TRAVELER.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 25, 1878.

We are informed by the farmers that A. A.Newman is paying better prices for wheat than they can realize at Wichita,after deducting expense of delivery.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 8, 1879.

The ice at the Rock Ford is over one footin thickness. The farmers are crossing there with loaded sleighs, whilemany are hauling their wheat to Newman's Mill.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 29, 1879.

A. A. Newman has put up a fine awning infront of his new brick.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 19, 1879.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1879.

A. A. Newman has been awarded the contractto furnish the Poncas cows with young calves at $27.45 per head.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.

A thief lifted the $125 premium harnessfrom the stable of Geo. Newman, at Emporia, last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1879.

Joseph Sherburne informs us that the contractto furnish the Ponca's with cows and calves was awarded to him, and notto A. A. Newman, as published in last week's TRAVELER.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1879.

110,000 pounds of flour inspected and startedoff from Newman's Mill. Freight teams roll out lively.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.

Work on the new bank building opposite Newman'sbrick is progressing finely. Our bank will soon have new quarters fittedup in the latest style.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1879.

The reunion of the Amateur Club will longbe remembered as a most delightful evening. Thanks are due to Mrs. Haywoodand Newman for the beautiful table spread for the exhausted troops.

[TISDALE ITEMS.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, April 17, 1879. Front Page.

John A. McGuire and one of his hired menwent down to Newman's mill to catch fish. They succeeded in catching onepoor little bass. John is much elated with his success and talks of goingagain, maybe. John McGuire starts a team to Wichita after goods this morning.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1879.

Now that the fishing season has commenced,and we watch the earnest but weary fisherman returning with a few sun-fishand occasionally a bass or small cat; we are firmer in the opinion thatNewman's dam at the mouth of the Walnut should be supplied with a fishway.While our river and creeks are almost destitute of fish, and the lover ofthe sport must content himself with a few hard-earned finny specimens, andthe lover of the fish go hungry, the river below the dam at Arkansas Cityfairly swarms with fish every summer. With a clear run from the Mississippi,the number that enters the Walnut must be great; and this was evidencedlast summer when Arkansas City turned out over a big fish excitement andfound the waters below the dam so full of fish that they rushed into theriver and caught them in their arms. Our streets were graced with fishmongersfrom Arkansas City every day, and we could only gaze in wonder and pay tencents a pound for glorious fish that should, according to all equity, havewaved their tails in our own waters. We like fish, but do not like the ideaof paying ten cents a pound for what rightfully belongs to us, or risk immediatedeath munching the bony bodies of little sun-fish. This is a subject thatinterests not only the people of this place, but the state at large. Nobetter way could be found in which to stock our river and creeks with finefish than by the opening of this dam at the mouth of the Walnut. Mr. Newmanis violating the law and laying himself liable by not furnishing his damwith a proper fish way, and we think if he has any interest in the matterof stocking our streams with fish, he will do the necessary work. We spokeof this last summer, and we are of more opinion than ever that this is amatter of some importance.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 30, 1879.

We are informed that Mr. A. A. Newman hasreceived another flour contract of about one and a half million pounds,to be delivered in the Territory.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 7, 1879.

A. A. Newman returned from the East lastThursday.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 28, 1879.

A. A. Newman and wife to J. M. Holloway,lts. 9 and 21, blk. 132, Ark. City.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 28, 1879.

On Thursday last a large party of grangersgathered on the banks of the Walnut, southeast of the city, and passed theday in fishing. As A. A. Newman has placed in his dam a fish race, the finnytribe came down the river in shoals, and it looked as though the last fishin the Walnut had come to the angling. About two barrels of fish were caughtwhen the party returned to their homes satisfied with their days work.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 4, 1879.

A. A. Newman is loading a wagon train forFt. Sill and Wichita Agency.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1879.

Mr. Bohle, flour inspector, is here inspectingthe flour on A. A. Newman's contract.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1879.

Mr. Matlack has sold his large supply ofwheat that he purchased of the farmers to A. A. Newman.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 18, 1879.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 2, 1879.

The Telegram feels sad at the thoughtof our city sending people to Winfield to rent buildings. Well, we regretit too; but the fact is, every room is full in this town, while partiesare hard at work hauling down here some of those empty houses that you folksbuilt, but failed to rent. They are much cheaper than to purchase the lumber.Why, man, your slur at the noble Arkansas is ungenerous. She bore the AuntSally upon her bosom last year, and when the boat reached here, you weremean enough to compel Newman to put in a fish race, to let her up to Winfield!Shame on you, can't our town have anything unless you feel like stealingit?

Arkansas City Traveler, July 16, 1879.

This evening Mr. Fred. Newman, brother ofour townsman, A. A. Newman, and interested in the dry goods House of GeorgeNewman, of Emporia, will lead to the hymeneal altar Miss Hood, daughterof Major Hood, one of the wealthiest cattlemen in the State. The affairpromises to be decidedly recherche. The fortunate young couplewill leave immediately for the East, and their many friends join in wishingthem all the happiness obtainable on this earth.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 16, 1879.

Mrs. Haywood is at Emporia attending thewedding of her brother, Fred Newman.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1879.

CHARLES H. SEARING purchased A. A. NEWMAN'SMILL last Saturday, and will hereafter run the same. He will supply theflour necessary to complete Mr. Newman's contract for the Indian Agencies.

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[ARTICLE RE ARKANSAS CITY FROM CHICAGOPAPER.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879 - Front Page.

In the Chicago Commercial Advertiserof July 31, we find the following account of our thriving city. While thecorrespondent speaks in glowing terms, he says nothing more than the truth,of which anyone can be convinced by paying us a visit. After commentingupon other points of interest, he says:

They have not only an elegant high-schoolbuilding, but one of the best city schools in Southern Kansas. They havea new model brick church that would honor a city of the first class. Theyhave some fine commercial buildings, notably the Newman block, 22 x 100feet, with O. P. Houghton's heavy general stock below and the elegantlyfinished and furnished Masonic hall, jointly occupied by the Blue Lodgeand Chapter, above.

O. P. Houghton has an immense stock of generalmerchandise, completely filling the lower floors of the Newman block, andhas a trade of unusually large volume, reaching well into the Indian Territory.

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[CRESWELL TOWNSHIP INDEBTEDNESS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1879.

1st series--Date, Nov. 26, 1872; due Nov.26, 1882; amount, $4,500, in nine bonds of $500 each; interest 10 percent,payable annually; for bridge near Newman's mill.

2nd series--Date, Sept. 20, 1873; due Sept.1, 1883; amount, $7,500, in seven bonds of $1,000 each and one of $500;interest 10 percent, payable semi-annually; for purchase of Arkansas Riverbridge.

3rd series--Date, May 1, 1877; one bondof $500; due May 1, 1877; interest 10 percent, payable semi-annually; forWalnut River bridge.

This is a statement of the indebtednessof the township, with the exception of a few unpaid orders of this year.Next week we will attempt to show how this amount has been expended. A.WALTON, Trustee.

R. E. MAXWELL, Clerk.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1879.

Yesterday Hackney & McDonald perfectedthe sale of their Salt Springs land. The farm consisted of 159 acres ofland, on which are situated the famous mineral springs, and was sold toC. R. Mitchell, of Arkansas City, for the sum of $4,000. Messrs. Hackney& McDonald have held the lands some eighteen months, and make a clearprofit of $3,500 on the sale. We congratulate them upon their good fortune.Telegram.

These famous springs are now ownedin partnership by C. R. Mitchell and A. A. Newman, of this place. They areboth shrewd businessmen, have plenty of capital at their command, and ifthey don't make three or four times $3,500 out of this venture, you mayhave our hat. Bob and Al. seldom make much noise, but they know a good thingwhen they see it.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1879.

Messrs. Newman and Mitchell, the gentlemenwho lately purchased the mineral springs at Salt City, were at that placelast Wednesday, looking out a location for their new hotel, which is tobe completed this season. It is stated that the hotel when finished willcost ten thousand dollars, and will have every convenience, bath-rooms,etc., and all modern improvements. Wellington Vidette.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 3, 1879.

Fred Newman and his wife returned to Emporiafrom their Eastern trip last Friday.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 3, 1879.

A. A. Newman has purchased the buildingformerly occupied by the Arkansas City Bank.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 17, 1879.

Messrs. Newman, Channell, and Searing, ofArkansas City, were in Wellington on Wednesday. While here Messrs. Newmanand Searing made arrangements with Messrs. Hickman and Hunter, of this city,for 100,000 pounds of flour, to fulfill their flour contract at the WichitaAgency, Indian Territory. The water in the Walnut River is so low at presentthat Mr. Searing has partly shut down his mill near Arkansas City and isnow making some needed repairs. Wellington Vidette.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 17, 1879.

There have been more bona fidereal estate transfers in Arkansas City during the past two weeks than inany other town in Southern Kansas. The main transfer was that of Mr. VanHolmes' lots to Messrs. Newman, Channell, and McLaughlin, each of thesegentlemen purchasing a third, the entire number realizing the neat sum ofseven thousand dollars. As a result of this transaction nearly all the lotsin Arkansas City are owned by residents of the town--not for speculationmerely, but for sale to parties wishing to build and improve the town. Messrs.Channell & McLaughlin will sell desirable lots on time to responsibleparties, provided they will put up good, substantial buildings.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 17, 1879.

Mr. Nelson, the painter, has a dog "asis a dog." Some few weeks ago Mrs. Newman lost a parasol, and the dogcoming across it picked it up and carried it home, where he takes everythinghe can find. Mr. Nelson now has a muff which the dog has found somewhereand brought home for safekeeping. If Mr. Nelson will only train the purpto bring home a few purses, filled with money, we would like to buy him.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 24, 1879.

We are informed that the town lots recentlyowned by Finley, of Emporia, have been purchased by A. A. Newman, Channell& McLaughlin.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 1, 1879.

Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Matlack have been spendinga few days at the Mineral Springs.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 1, 1879.

Dr. Minthorn has rented the office in Mr.Newman's brick, across the hall from C. R. Mitchell's. He expects to locatehere in a few days.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 8, 1879.

Dr. Minthorn has purchased a tract of groundof Robert Mitchell, Esq., northwest of town, and is building a residence.The Dr.'s card appears in this issue of the TRAVELER.

AD: DR. H. J. MINTHORN.

Office in A. A. Newman's brick building.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 8, 1879.

J. M. Wilson, of Douglas, has leased ofA. A. Newman, the stone building formerly occupied by Col. McMullen, andwill put in a good stock of dry goods.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1879.

Wheat wanted by A. A. Newman.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.

A. A. Newman paid one dollar per bushelfor wheat last Monday morning.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.

Mr. George Newman, of Emporia, is in thecity visiting A. A. Newman's family. Mr. Newman has many friends here whowill always welcome him.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1879.

Newman and Mitchell are erecting a handsomebath house at their mineral springs in Salt City, and in another year therewill be a grand rush to that favorite resort.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.

The first social event of the season wasgiven last night at the residence of A. A. Newman, in honor of Mrs. GeorgeNewman, of Emporia. At 8 o'clock the elite of the city began togather, and soon the cottage on the corner was filled with the gay and social,who passed the evening as one of the delightful events of their lives. Mrs.George Newman is an accomplished pianist and the sweet music that filledthe midnight hour not only charmed the ear but bore testimony of her talent.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1879.

Strayed from the premises of James Felton,five miles east of Newman's mill, on Thursday night, October 23, 1879, onesorrel mare, with white face, white legs, and branded on the left thigh,"U," six years old, and about 14 hands and 3 inches high. Anyperson finding or giving any information of the same to W. H. Walker, ArkansasCity, or W. B. Smith, Falls township, Sumner county, will be suitably rewarded.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1879.

The team belonging to A. A. Newman was leftwith a man to hold a few moments one day last week, and as the man forgotthere was a team in his care, it dashed away on a run, and made a completewreck of his handsome family carriage.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1879.

Thanks to Mrs. Hawkins for a bushel of thefinest Irish potatoes we have yet seen in Cowley County. They were raisedon Maj. Hawkins' farm near Newman's mill on the Walnut, and will favorablycompare with the best that are grown in any latitude.

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Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 10, 1879.

In 1878 A. A. Newman took the contract forthe following.

100,000 lbs. of flour at Wichita Agency

300,000 lbs. of flour at Kiowa Agency

600,000 lbs. of flour at Cheyenne Agency

150,000 lbs. of flour at Ponca Agency

66,000 lbs. of flour at Sac & Fox Agency

In all, 1,216,000 pounds, besides the hauling.

A. A. Newman took the contract to delivergoods from Wichita to Ponca Agency at 83 cents per 100 pounds.

NOTE: What Mr. Haywood hauled for $1.98per hundred, Mr. Fenlon wanted $2.10; and what Mr. Newman hauled for 83cents, Mr. Fenlon wanted $1.00.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 10, 1879.

RECAP: LADIES INVOLVED WITH THE LADIES'SOCIAL SOCIETY, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FESTIVAL ON CHRISTMAS EVE.

COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS: Mrs. N. B. Hughes,Mrs. Huey, Mrs. A. A. Newman, Mrs. McClung, Mrs. James Benedict.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 17, 1879.

Mrs. Newman was on Monday evening the recipientof Webber's best piano: a Christmas present from her husband.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 24, 1879.

Bennett Chapter of Royal Arch Masons electedthe following officers at their last regular meeting:

High Priest: S. P. Channell.

King: A. A. Newman.

Scribe: C. R. Mitchell.

Treasurer: O. P. Houghton.

Secretary: J. L. Huey.

Captain of the Host: J. I. Mitchell.

Principal Sojourner: Jas. Benedict.

Royal Arch Captain: K. Smith.

Master of 3rd Veil: Jas. Ridenour.

Master of 2nd Veil: C. M. Scott.

Master of 1st Veil: L. McLaughlin.

Tyler: George Russell.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 14, 1880.

Last Friday evening an ox train came infrom the Territory to load with flour for some of the Agencies, and campednear Newman's mill. As the wagon boss was not around, the boys came intotown to have a little spree, and by the time the saloons were closed upthey were felling pretty good and started for camp singing, swearing, andboasting that no city marshal could take them.

They awakened all the citizens in the northeastpart of town by singing low, vulgar songs as loud as they could, and nextmorning complaint was made to the marshal, who procured a warrant and undertookto arrest them.

All gave themselves up except one man, whor*sisted and proposed to fight it out; but after a little scuffling, hewas secured and lodged in the calaboose. The other four were taken beforethe Police Judge and fined $10 and costs each, making $19 for each man.They paid their fines and the train moved on across the river and camped,leaving the man that resisted the officer to board it out at the expenseof the city, as he told the wagon boss that was what he intended to do.In the afternoon they took him before the Judge for two offenses: disturbingthe peace and resisting an officer. He was found guilty of both, and fined$15 and costs, the costs being $9, making $24, and was committed to thecalaboose until it was paid. In about three hours the wagon boss came backand paid the fine, and the whole outfit started for the Territory.

[REPORT FROM "RUDY" INSALT CITY.]

Winfield Courier,January 15, 1880.

Mitchell & Newman still continue tobring forward material for the improvement of the springs, and wheneverthe weather will permit, are at work.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1880

Mrs. Kidder, of Emporia, is visiting thefamily of Al. Newman.

WEDDING BELLS: GOOCH - HOUGHTON.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

GOOCH - HOUGHTON. Married on Wednesday evening,February 4th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Arkansas City, Mr. WyattGooch and Miss Hattie Houghton, by Rev. McClung.

The groom and bride have resided in thiscity for several years, and have a large circle of friends. Mrs. A. A. Newmanheld a reception at her residence from 9:30 to 11:30, receiving a largenumber of friends from this city, Wichita, and Emporia. An elegant repastwas served during the evening, and friends were coming and going until aftermidnight. This was one of the largest receptions ever held in this city,and was enjoyed by all.

The bride was beautifully attired in silverbrocade, white satin, point lace, customary veil of Tulle, orange blossoms,and crepon roses, six button kids, jewelry, and orange buds.

Groom: Customary black, button-hole bouquet,white kids.

First Bridesmaid: Miss Angie Mantor, pinksilk and combined with Tarleton and Breton lace, six-button kids.

Second Bridesmaid: Miss Clara Finley, bluesilk combined with white Tarleton and Breton lace, six-button kids.

Groomsmen: Will Mowry and Mr. C. Swarts,customary black, white kids.

Ushers: Mr. Sylvester and Mr. F. Farrar.

Father and mother of the bride, Weld, Maine,a dozen silver knives and forks, 1 dozen teaspoons, 1 dozen tablespoons,1 dozen dessert spoons, and butter knife.

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Newman, Weld, Maine,2 silver dessert spoons.

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newman, elegant familyBible.

Mr. and Mrs. George Newman, Emporia, silvercake basket.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newman, Emporia, silverpickle castor.

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Haywood, beautiful cutglass and silver berry dish.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Houghton, silver service.

Mrs. Kidder and Miss Nellie Jones, Emporia,silver pickle castor.

John Gooch, oil painting, clock, bracket.

Pearl and Earl Newman, 1 dozen solid silverteaspoons.

Miss Nellie Jones, Emporia, a set of glove,handkerchief, and jewel box, velvet and stain hand painted, hand paintedlocket.

Mrs. Storts, Emporia, Gypsy kettle.

Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Houghton, pair chromos.

Mr. and Mrs. T. McLaughlin, castor.

Mr. and Mrs. Eddy, pearl card case, bottlecologne, silver nut cracker. Bridesmaid and Groomsmen chromo.

Dr. and Mrs. Hughes, chess table.

J. C. Topliff, hanging lamp.

Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Channell, plant stand.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Benedict, satin lined casewith pickle fork, butter knife, and sugar shell.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Benedict, silver picklecastor.

Dr. and Mrs. Kellogg and Mr. and Mrs. Sipes,silver cake and pie knife.

Dr. and Mrs. Shepard and Maj. Sleeth andwife, willow chair.

Mr. and Mrs. Huey, willow work basket.

Mrs. Farrar, hand painted necklace.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, bronze vases.

Miss Deming, Wichita, bronze bracket, 2vases.

Mr. and Mrs. T. Mantor, hanging book case.

Mr. and Mrs. Bonsall, beautiful cut flowers.

From the Ushers, silver card case.

Mrs. Watson, bracket.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard, server.

Mrs. L. Finley, spatter-work tidies.

Miss Chamberlain, Kansas City, vases.

W. Mowry, carving knife and fork.

Miss Kate Hawkins, toilet mat.

Mrs. Campbell, real Irish lace. Dust pan,with this inscription, "Cleanliness is akin to Godliness."

A whip, an unknown friend.

Broom, with this inscription:

"And I hold, when on the land,

That a broomstick in the hand,

A remarkable conciliating tone implants,

And so do his sisters and his kuss-ins andhis aunts."

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Mr. A. A. Newman designs to bring to ArkansasCity this spring the largest stock of dry goods that has yet been broughtinto the Southwest. The brick store now occupied by Mr. Houghton will becrowded with goods by Mr. Newman and the rooms in the basem*nt in the rearof the TRAVELER office will be the sales room for carpets.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

Mr. George Newman, the Merchant Prince ofEmporia, and family arrived on last Tuesday morning's train to attend thewedding of Mr. W. Gooch and Miss Hattie Houghton.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1880.

The TRAVELER office was made the recipientof a bountiful supply of wedding cake from Mrs. A. A. Newman, and the officeboys would like to see a wedding every evening.

[ACTIVITIES OF CRESWELL TOWNSHIPIN THE YEAR 1879.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1880. Editorial Page.

To the Citizens of CreswellTownship:

Your township officers having completedtheir duties for the past year, and having been relieved from further servicedeem it their duty to make a full and complete report of the state of yourtownship at the time they entered upon the duties assigned them, and alsothe status at the expiration of their term of office.

The debt of the township at the time weentered the office was in bonds as follows:

Bonds for building Walnut River bridge,$5,000.

Bonds for building Arkansas River bridge,$7,500.

In scrip as follows:

Issue of Chamberlain: $ 171.00

Issue of T. McIntire: 1,724.00

Issue of Jas. L. Huey: 406.71

Total: $2,301.71

Having published a statement of the indebtednessof Creswell Township after our first meeting, we had reason to expect thatthe public would want to know in what manner the debts were contracted,and whether public officers had a right to create debts to such an amount,and involve the township for years to come.

The debts were created in the usual mannerfor the requirements of the township up to the election of Mr. T. McIntire.We give the following figures in regard to the amount of debt created duringthat administration.

$1,955 was issued for building a bridgeacross the Walnut River at Newman's mill, and on the approaches theretoas follows:

To the Missouri Valley Bridge Company, 4orders, $50 each, 200; 4 orders, $125 each, $500, due in one year; 4 orders,$700, due in two years.

Same company, payable out of delinquentroad tax fund, 3 orders, amount $100.

Same company, payable out of same fund,7 orders, amount $275.

To A. A. Newman, for extra work on WalnutRiver pier, 7 orders, $100.

To Cap. Nipp for filling approach on theeast to the Walnut River bridge, $50.

To A. A. Newman, extra work on the WalnutRiver bridge, $5.

To Cap. Nipp, filling approach to WalnutRiver bridge, $25.

In regard to the building of the WalnutRiver bridge, the facts are that a vote was taken for the purpose of issuingbonds to build a bridge over the Walnut River, at Newman's mill. The votecarried, but it was discovered by the parties interested that the townshipcould not legally issue over $500 in bonds. The contract which had beenpreviously made to build a bridge was then changed so as to pay $500 inbonds and the balance in township orders, and said change recorded in townshipbooks. The township board taking the vote on bonds as authority to themto build a bridge, certain parties agreeing to take part of the orders atpar for cash of the Bridge Company.

The present board finding these transactionson the books deemed the last contract entirely illegal; that the townshipboard had no right whatever to make such a contract, or to bind the citizensin payment of such contract, or to issue any township orders in paymentof such a debt so contracted, and believing that the parties knew such acontract and payment in orders to be illegal from the fact that they madea previous legal contract in the manner prescribed by law for the purposenamed.

In view of these facts the present boardconsidered it their duty to refuse payment of this scrip until it was madea legal debt under a decision of law.

In view of these facts the present boardconsidered it their duty to refuse payment of this scrip until it was madea legal debt under a decision of law.

It having been confidently asserted thatour action was repudiation, and morally wrong, we are perfectly willingto leave it with the citizens of the township to say whether the partieswho knowingly, and because it suited their own purpose, entered into anillegal contract, or the parties who have sworn to do their duty and topay only legal debts, are most in the wrong.

Report for the past year as follows:

Amount of scrip issued by board, A. Walton,trustee, $864.32.

Scrip paid off as follows:

Issue of A. W. Berkey, Principal $4.15;Interest $.80. Total: $4.95.

Issue of Chamberlain, Principal $170.00,Interest $35.55. Total: $205.55.

Issue of T. McIntire, Principal $404.20,Interest $38.11. Total: $442.31.

Issue of Jas. L. Huey, Principal $387.21,Interest $21.03. Total: $408.24.

Issue of Amos Walton, $864.32, all paid.

There was a portion of indebtedness, acquiredunder Chamberlain, not fully shown in the books and interest on bonds notfigured. With these exceptions we have made a fair exhibit of the bookspaying every dollar of indebtedness created by ourselves and $1,060.95,made by others. By order of the board. A. WALTON, Trustee. R. J. MAXWELL,Clerk.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 25, 1880.

Mr. A. A. Newman is in the east purchasinga mammoth stock of goods and will be absent several days.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 3, 1880.

The ladies' society of the First Presbyterianchurch will meet at Mrs. Newman's Friday afternoon at three o'clock.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 10, 1880.

The store room in the Newman building hasbeen undergoing repairs and a thorough cleaning up, preparatory to the arrivalof a new stock of goods which are being purchased in the East by Mr. Newman.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 10, 1880.

Salt City is expecting the boom in the nearfuture. Considerable improvements are underway, among which is the new hotelbuilding of Messrs. Mitchell & Newman, of this city. These gentlemenare making extensive preparations for the accommodation of a large numberof guests who annually visit the mineral springs at that place to partakeof the health restoring qualities of those wonderful waters.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 24, 1880

A nice bulletin board adorns the cornerof the Newman building over the old TRAVELER office.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 24, 1880

LOST. Monday, March 15th, 1880, betweenParker's schoolhouse and Newman's mill, two ladies' shawls. Finder willplease leave them at this office.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 24, 1880.

Dr. Anderson, formerly a practicing physicianof Decatur County, Indiana, has formed a business partnership, in this city,with Dr. J. H. Griffith. See their card elsewhere.

Professional calls promptly attended toat all hours day and night. Dr. Griffith gives special attention to thetreatment of diseases peculiar to women and children. Dr. Anderson givesspecial attention to surgical disease and surgical operations.

Excerpts from long article...

[CASH ACCOUNT: ARKANSAS CITY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 24, 1880.

Amount of cash received by the CityClerk since March 15th, 1879, to March 14th, 1880, both inclusive.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 31, 1880.

Mr. A. A. Newman, after an absence of severalweeks spent in the east purchasing a new stock of goods, was expected toarrive home on the one o'clock train this morning.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 21, 1880.

Carpenters are at work replacing the awningin front of Newman's building.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 21, 1880.

Last Sunday was a day long to be rememberedby the citizens of Arkansas City. The morning promised a nice day, but soonthe wind began to blow at a lively rate from the south and by noon had almostreached a gale, changing to the west. Its fury did not abate until nearsundown, when it changed around to the north and became more calm.

In looking over the damage done, we findit extends pretty well over the City. During the entire day the air wasdense with flying sand and dust.

The awning in front of the Newman buildingand Schiffbauer Bros. store was blown to pieces; and in falling, broke fiveof the large plate glass in the front, which cost $15 each, beside the glassin the door.

A dwelling in the northeast of town wasunroofed. A shed in the rear of Brooks livery barn was lifted over intothe street and demolished. A flying board came in contact with a windowin the City Hotel, which was crushed to atoms. The rafters on Lafe McLaughlin'snew residence at the west end of Fourth Avenue, were badly careened. A shadetree on north Summit street was twisted off and landed out in the street.The loose lumber at the lumber yards was picked up by the wind and promiscuouslyscattered around. Numerous outbuildings were decapitated, upset, or otherwisemore or less damaged. Many of the buildings in town were shaken to sucha degree as to seriously alarm the occupants, and not a few were hastilypropped against impending danger.

Take it all in all, Sunday can be put downas a windy day, and one it is to be hoped the like of which may not againsoon visit Southern Kansas.

[REAL ESTATE FOR SALE: WM. COOMBS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 21, 1880.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. The following propertywill be for sale till Saturday evening the 24th inst.

My home place 3/4 of a mile northwest ofArkansas City, consisting of ten acres. Good brick dwelling, Stable, Hennery,Carriage House, etc. Five hundred bearing peach trees, 80 apple trees, andevery variety of small fruits in abundance. Also ten acres of cultivatedland adjoining the above. Also 40 acres of timber land on the Walnut nearNewman's mill. A bargain is offered in the above property. Inquire at myresidence. WM. COOMBS.

[EDITORIAL PAGE.]

THE TRAVELER, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28,1880

STANDLEY & GRAY, PUBLISHERS.

As stated last week, this issue of the TRAVELERappears under new management, and in this connection a few remarks withreference to the causes which led to this change will not be out of place.At the request of a large number of the citizens of Arkansas City, we hadresolved to commence the publication of a new paper, to be called the ArkansasCity Republican, and for that purpose purchased and set up a pressand other material in the room now occupied by the TRAVELER.

The late publisher of the TRAVELER havingsignified his willingness to dispose of that property, and we, from ourold-time connection therewith, deeming that as publishers of the TRAVELERwe could do better and more work, both for our patrons and ourselves, thanby commencing the publication of a third paper in the city, entertainedhis proposition and negotiations were commenced which resulted in our givingup the Republican enterprise and purchasing the Arkansas City TRAVELER,which will hereafter be published by us at the old office in the basem*ntof Newman's brick.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 28, 1880.

We would respectfully announce to the citizensof Arkansas City and vicinity that we have now opened and are receivingthe largest and most complete stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes,Hats, Caps, and Notions ever brought to this market. It is our hope that,by strict attention to business, fair dealing and lowest prices, we shallmerit and obtain a liberal share of your patronage.

Kansas City, St. Louis, and Chicago pricesduplicated.

Thanking you for past favors, we are, veryrespectfully, yours, A. A. NEWMAN & CO.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 28, 1880.

Rudolph Hoffmaster has rented the Star Restaurantto Mrs. Finney, who will carry on the business henceforth. Mr. Hoffmasterand family have removed to the Salt Springs and are now in charge of theNewman & Mitchell bath rooms at that place.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 28, 1880.

Life's chequered path is full of woe

'And perils beset us wherever we go.

The above is apropos of an adventurewhich befell a party of ladies and gentlemen from this city who were enjoyinga picnic in the immediate vicinity of the sanatorium and baths recentlybuilt by Newman & Mitchell on the borders of that modern Siloam--SaltSprings. The dramatis personae at this matinee were Mrs. Hutchins,of Iowa, Mrs. Bonsall, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Bird, and several visitors fromOhio, who one and all did themselves very much proud by the manner in whichthey rendered their respective parts of this serio-comic escapade.

All were comfortably seated around the orthodoxpicnic board and reveling in the natural beauties of this classic spot,yet not so absorbed as to prevent them enjoying the goodly comestibles,which were rapidly disappearing before appetites sharpened by a three hours'ride in a Kansas zephyr.

Suddenly their affrighted gaze beheld acloud of inky blackness, here and there rent by forked tongues of flame,which rushing forward with frightful velocity seemed to hiss and cracklein anticipation of the holocaust about to be offered up. The wildest confusionensued; gentlemen rushed frantically to the rescue of their teams, whilethe ladies grabbed promiscuously for queensware and rent the air with shrieksof dire distress. 'Tis always darkest just before dawn, and so in this case,when hope had almost fled and the inevitable was about to be accepted, theraging element sprang towards its prey, but the grass gave out and it sankto rise no more.

Lunch was resumed and each one admittedthat collectively there had been somewhat of a scare but insisted that individuallyit required something more than an ordinary prairie fire to make them start.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 5, 1880.

"TRAVELER Office," basem*nt ofA. A. Newman's block. Don't forget it.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 5, 1880.

It is with much pleasure that we call attentionto the "ad" of the new firm of A. A. Newman & Co., which appearsin this issue. Their magnificent store and show rooms occupy the basem*ntand first floor in the corner brick on East Summit street and Fifth avenue.An investigation of their establishment discloses the fact that they haveon hand one of the largest and best selected stocks of dry goods, notions,clothing, hats and caps, boots and shoes, ladies' and gents' underwear,etc., that has ever been brought to this city. Among the many noveltieswe specially noticed some choice silk dolmans and fichus, superb gros grainand other silks; satins in all colors, and an inimitable assortment of buntings,momie cloths, brocades, and brocatels. Pacific and figured lattice lawns,printed cambrics, etc. An elegant and recherche line of two- tosix-button kid gloves in all colors, parasols, ribbons, lace fichus, ties,hosiery, handkerchiefs, and other fancy articles too numerous to mention.The members of the firm, Messrs. A. A. Newman and W. E. Gooch, need no recommendationat our hands, they having been severally identified with the business interestsof our town for many years; have earned a reputation for courtesy and squaredealing and as businessmen are sans reproche.

AD: SAME AD THAT APPEARED IN PREVIOUS EDITIONOF TRAVELER.

[REPORT FROM "MY WIFE AND I"RE SALT CITY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, May 12, 1880.

Ed. Traveler:In order to be in the style, I must report a goodly quantity of dry weather,much to the detriment of our wheat. A rain anyway soon, however, will guaranteeus something over half a crop. Our farmers look somewhat blue, as they arenot used to drouths. I would take this occasion to advise the farmers toplant more corn, and not confine themselves so exclusively to wheat. A diversityof crops pays better every time.

Eight or ten couples from your city visitedour moral village last Wednesday. They passed through town on their wayto the bath house, horses prancing, girls driving, and all looking as ifthey felt their oats. After taking a good bath and gouging the sand outof their eyes, they repaired to McLay's grove, in which "boundlesscontiguity of shade" allowed them to enjoy a hearty picnic dinner.The dinner looked tempting, and reminded us of the "aid" days,only we didn't get some.

Salt City has improved wonderfully duringthe last six months. Several new buildings have been erected in that time.Berkey's large stone is nearing completion, and Newman & Mitchell'sbath house would be an ornament to Saratoga. New people are seen on ourstreets daily, some investing, and others rusticating in the suburbs, whereMr. Hoffmaster, formerly of your city, ministers to their comfort.

Horse races are of frequent occurrence inthis place. There were three last Saturday, when several of the boys droppedthe dollar they should have invested in a shirt.

With love for all the afflicted, which includesthe newspapermen, we are,

Arkansas City Traveler, May 12, 1880.

Newman is bound that Winfield shall notbeat Arkansas City in the way of cheap goods.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 19, 1880.

If you want to see something that discountsanything of its kind ever brought to Arkansas City, step into A. A. Newman& Co.'s store and take a peep at that handsome glove case. Al. saysthere is no use in half-way doing things, hence he has gone to the expenseof a small farm to procure the above case and its complete assortment ofgloves.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 9, 1880.

During the storm of last Monday morning,Mahlon Hunter, living just east of Newman's mill, lost two horses by lightning.The stable and other outbuildings were set on fire by the electric fluidand both horses were instantly killed. No other damage was done.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 16, 1880.

A. A. Newman has returned from New York,where he has been the past week, during which time he secured Governmentcontracts for supplying some 1,400,000 pounds of flour for Territorial consumption.The flour is deliverable here, and will be distributed as follows: 700,000pounds to Cheyenne, 500,000 pounds to Wichita, and 200,000 pounds to otherAgencies. We understand Mr. Searing will manufacture the flour at his millon the Walnut.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 30, 1880.

A. A. Newman & Co. are again to thefront with an entirely new stock of summer and fall goods and notions ofevery description, which constitute a stock that for choice of selectionand excellence of quality is seldom seen in the Southwest. Mr. Newman hasjust returned from the East, where he has been purchasing the same, andhaving bought them himself under circ*mstances that enabled him to takeevery advantage of the markets, we can safely say that this firm will sustainthe reputation they have already gained for selling the best goods for thelowest prices.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 30, 1880.

HURRAY FOR THE FOURTH. Just think of it.Lawns 12-1/2 cents a yard at A. A. Newman & Co.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 30, 1880.

Prints 5 cents a yard at A. A. Newman &Co.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 7, 1880.

Mr. Newman, of Arkansas City, received theflour contract for this Agency.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 7, 1880.

Al. Newman holds the money for a nobby hatfor either Cap. Nipp or W. Wentworth, to be decided when the ides of Novembertell us which man got the most electoral votes for President. Nipp is safefor a new hat.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 7, 1880.

Newman heard the census returns from hisnative town, Weld, Maine, the other day, and says that ten years ago thepopulation was 1,140; but that its increase had been such that at the presenttime it numbers some 1,050 souls--a falling off of ninety in ten years.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 14, 1880.

Mrs. Wheeler, of Boston, cousin of Mrs.A. A. Newman, is paying her relatives of this place a visit this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 14, 1880.

The good folks of the Presbyterian churchwill give one of their old-time socials at the residence of Mr. Newman tomorrowevening. All are cordially invited, and we guarantee an enjoyable time.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 14, 1880.

A number of the elite, among whomwere Mr. and Mrs. Newman, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. O.P. Houghton, Mrs. Matlack, Mrs. Gooch, and Mrs. Wheeler, went to Ponca Agencyyesterday. The trip was in honor of Mrs. Wheeler, now visiting in this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 14, 1880.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 14, 1880.

CORSETS JUST RECEIVED. A very large assortmentof corsets in various styles and at unprecedentedly low prices at

Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880. Front Page.

Geuda is a Ponca word, meaning healing waters.The springs, eight in number, and all different, are near Salt City, inSumner County, Kansas. The nearest railroad is Arkansas City, about eightmiles southeast of the Springs, although they are within a circle formedthrough Arkansas City, Winfield, Oxford, Wellington, and Hunnewell, allrailroad towns. The proprietors, Messrs. Newman and Mitchell, of ArkansasCity, have erected a commodious and tasteful bath house at the Springs,and the place is beginning to be quite a resort for the ailing. Some remarkablecures of catarrh, rheumatism, and cutaneous diseases are related. Thereare always camps of invalids in the vicinity. When the analysis is completed,the Commonwealth will probably have more to relate. Enough now,the place is certain to become famous and fashionable. Commonwealth.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 28, 1880.

DENTISTRY. M. B. VAWTER, of Louisville,Kentucky, has located in Arkansas City, and solicits the patronage of thepublic. Satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Office in Matlack'sbrick. References: A. A. Newman and S. Matlack.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 4, 1880.

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newman and family tooktheir departure, last Monday, for Minneapolis, where they will make a shortstay, visiting relations and friends, and then proceed to their former homein Weld, Maine, to spend two or three months of the heated term. Beforereturning, Mr. Newman will visit New York, Boston, and other eastern markets,for the purpose of buying in a full stock of fall goods for this market.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 11, 1880.

Mr. A. A. Newman and family, of ArkansasCity, and his brother, G. W. Newman, of this city, and family, started Wednesdayfor New York, by way of the lakes, a trip that will combine business andpleasure. Emporia Journal.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 18, 1880.

A stone sidewalk is being laid on the southside of A. A. Newman & So.'s store on Fifth Avenue.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 13, 1880.

An incident of a distressing nature happenedon our streets, yesterday, about noon, to a stranger as he was coming fromthe depot. As he approached the store of A. A. Newman & Co., he wasobserved to become excited, conducting himself very peculiarly, wildly clutchingat the air, and finally with a deep groan sank to the earth. Several passers-byran to his assistance, but for some time he remained unconscious, only openinghis eyes for a moment to close them in another spasm. Finally he recoveredwith a gasp, and as he looked at the pile of boot and shoe boxes in frontof A. A. Newman's store, he shuddered and exclaimed: "Do my eyes deceivemy ear sight?" He desired to be conducted before a notary public, thathe might swear to the fact that A. A. Newman & Co. have the largest,best, and cheapest stock of boots and shoes ever brought to this city. Dotish so!

Arkansas City Traveler, October 27, 1880.

The largest stock of general dry goods everbrought to the city is now being opened at A. A. Newman & Co.'s wherebargains of all kinds are daily presented to the hosts of customers whothrough their store rooms from early morn till dewy eve.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 10, 1880.

Mrs. Al Newman and Mrs. Theoron Houghtonreturned to Arkansas City last Friday, after an extended visit in the EasternStates.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 1, 1880.

Miss Delia Newman, of East Wilton, Maine,arrived in this city yesterday, and proposes making an extended visit withher relatives, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newman.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 1, 1880.

Mr. Pratt and wife, of Minneapolis, arevisiting the family of A. A. Newman. They contemplate remaining throughoutthe winter months, Mr. Pratt's health necessitating a change from the coldclimate of Minneapolis.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 8, 1880.

Earl Newman is all boots and overcoat now.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 5, 1881.

Mr. F. C. Newman, of Emporia, is spendinga few days with his relatives in this city. It has been three years sinceFred was among us, and he now brings a handsome wife and child to sharethe welcomes of his friends.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 12, 1881.

A mass meeting of our citizens was heldin the schoolhouse last Thursday night for the purpose of discussing themerits and demerits of constructing a canal from the Arkansas to the Walnutriver. Despite the stinging cold weather, the house was crowded, showingthe interest manifested by our people in this import project.

The meeting was called to order by Dr. Chapel,and on motion of A. A. Newman, he was elected chairman. J. C. Topliff waschosen as secretary, and the business of the evening commenced.

I. H. Bonsall was first called for, whoprefaced his remarks with the statement that he had no interest in thismatter other than as a taxpayer in common with hundreds of our citizens;but he had been requested to lay before the meeting the modus operandiof this canal project that the voters might act intelligently thereon.

For the benefit of all interested we herebygive as clear a statement of the proposition as possible.

It has been several years since the questionof a race or canal between the two rivers was first talked of--it beingquite apparent that there was considerable fall, and consequently a goodwater power, to be obtained by so doing. But, while all were satisfied thatthe fall was there, and were agreed upon the great advantages its successfuldevelopment would give to our city, it was equally clear that they lackedone essential agent in such an undertaking--the wherewith or cash.

Last spring Mr. James Hill, a gentlemanof considerable wealth, came to Arkansas City, and at once purchased propertywith the intention of making his home here. He is a civil engineer, andhas had large experience in railroad building and projects similar to theone now before the people. It was not long ere his attention was calledto these two rivers, but until less than two months ago, he had not madea definite proposition to our citizens. After some talk with the leadingbusinessmen, he went before the council with a proposition for the cityto furnish aid in the sum of $20,000 and he would guarantee the constructionof a canal giving a 500-horsepower, his estimated cost of which was from$40,000 to $50,000. An election being ordered to determine whether the cityshould vote bonds to further this enterprise, competent and disinterestedengineers were sent for, that a survey could be made; and by their reportand estimates, the people could be governed. Messrs. Knight & Bontecou,of Kansas City, spent several days at this business, and make the followingreport.

Fall between the two rivers, 21.8 ft. Lengthof canal, about three miles. Two estimates were made on the cost of construction.

1. A canal 34 feet wide on surface of water,6 feet deep, and 10 feet wide on the bottom, will require about 294,000yards of excavation, at a cost of $44,100; gates for 700-horsepower, $14,000.Total: $58,100.

2. For a canal 32 feet wide on surface ofwater, 5.5 feet deep, and ten feet wide on bottom, 244,000 cubic yards ofexcavation, $36,600; gates for 500-horsepower, $13,000.

Total: $49,600.

These estimates do not include the usual10 percent margin claimed by all engineers in giving estimates of cost.

Mr. Hill's plan is to secure the aid askedfor from the city, in which case he guarantees the construction of the canal,let it cost forty, fifty, or sixty thousand dollars.

As soon as the election is held, if favorable,the books of the company will be open for the sale of stock to any desiringto purchase. Shares are to cost $25 each, and each share is to have onevote. The city, by its agent (whomsoever may be chosen to act as such),will be entitled to 800 votes at all meetings and on all questions bearingon the disposition of stock, and the city's stock shall not be sold or disposedof without consent of a majority of the legal voters in the city.

These books will be open thirty days, atthe expiration of which time Mr. Hill will take all stock unsold. Mr. Hillis to give bond for the faithful performance of his contract, bond to beapproved by the city's agents.

Mr. Bonsall dwelt at some length on theadvantages offered by this scheme in the way of furnishing employment tothe idle ones among us, besides bringing many more people to our city.

Mr. Hill was next called for, and said thatas the gentleman preceding him had stated the case very clearly, it nowremained for the people to determine whether it was worthy of their support.That it would pay, he did not doubt, as he had no idea of coming here andsinking his money between two rivers. He was confident capitalists wouldcome as soon as the power was obtained, as that was the greatest obstacle.It was not necessary to wait for outsiders to come in and build mills. Ourown businessmen could make a big thing in building and running flour mills.As proof of this he cited that in 1879 Cowley County raised 700,000 bushelsof wheat, and in the coming year it was fair to presume this amount wouldbe increased to 1,000,000 bushels, which could be ground by the mills placedon this canal instead of shipping it away. He for one would put up a millbefore waiting on Eastern capital.

A. C. Williams was called up and opposedthe project because he thought it cost too much, and he wanted the canalto run on the town site. He was of the opinion that a canal answering allthe purposes of the one proposed could be built for $3,000 or $4,000, uponwhich Mr. Newman promptly guaranteed him a bonus of $2,000 in case he wouldgive bond for the completion of such a canal for $5,000.

C. M. Scott also thought it cost too muchmoney, and while admiring the spirit and grit of the town, suggested thatit was too heavy a burden to saddle on a small community.

Mr. Newman believed we had a fair and squareproposition before us, and thought every effort of this kind helped to buildup our town. Mr. Newman has had large experience with water power, and isstrongly in favor of this scheme, believing it will insure lasting successto our city, and that if we are wide awake, we can induce Eastern capitaliststo come in.

Many others followed with their opinionsfor and against, after which Mr. Hill was recalled to answer some pointsin dispute, and at the close of the meeting the general sentiment was stronglyin favor of the canal. The main opposers at the start are now in favor ofvoting the aid asked, and the bonds will be carried "by a large majority."

The meeting adjourned to last night, everybodyfeeling better for having attended.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 12, 1881.

The patrons of livery stables are requestedto notice the new advertisem*nt of D. A. McIntire in this issue. He hasa good stable and will make it to your interests to patronize him.

AD: PARLOR LIVERY, D. A. McINTIRE, Proprietor.

An omnibus is kept for the benefit of excursionparties and meets all trains.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 26, 1881.

Miss Nellie Jones, of Emporia, is visitingMrs. Newman of this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 2, 1881.

We take pleasure in calling attention tothe professional card of Dr. Loomis in this issue. The doctor has removedhis office into the room over A. A. Newman's store, where he will be pleasedto see all who may desire his services. Dr. Loomis has had fifteen years'experience in dentistry, and we can confidently recommend him as a first-classdentist.

CARD: J. A. LOOMIS, DENTIST.

Office, first door to the right, over Newman'sstore, in Arkansas City, Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 23, 1881.

Mrs. Ben Haywood, Miss Delia Newman, andMiss Nellie Jones left on Monday, the former lady for Topeka and the othersfor Emporia.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 23, 1881.

Mr. A. A. Newman, one of our most enterprisingmerchants, left for New York last week, in order to lay in a large and completestock of dry goods, etc., for the coming spring. The first arrival willbe here in about two weeks' time, when we predict quite a treat in the wayof bargains and novelties.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 13, 1881.

A. A. Newman returned from the East Saturday,where he has been purchasing his spring stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, etc.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 20, 1881.

A prairie fire in the northwest part oftown last Thursday was, with difficulty, prevented from doing a great amountof damage. By dint of hard work it was overpowered, but at one time it seemedprobable that Mr. Norton's house would burn, as well as several others inthe neighborhood. Mr. Norton lost his grape vines, and Mr. Newman had aboutone hundred nice young fruit trees destroyed by this fire.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 27, 1881.

A. A. Newman has gone to New York.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 11, 1881.

A. A. Newman returned to the city yesterdayfrom a trip East, where he has been looking up government contracts.

A. A. Newman has been awarded the contractfor supplying several of the Indian agencies with flour the coming year.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 18, 1881.

Cowley County has again carried away morethan her share of the contracts for government Indian supplies recentlylet at Washington. Our well known and enterprising citizen, A. A. Newman,has been awarded the flour contract for the coming year, which will be somewherein the neighborhood of 2,000,000 pounds. This has to be hauled to the severalagencies by the Indians themselves, which will make "Lo" anythingbut scarce on our streets for some time to come.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.

Our old friend, F. Bohle, U. S. Inspectorof Indian supplies, was in town last week, and examined and passed some200,000 pounds of flour for the agencies in the Territory. Not a singlepound of flour was rejected during this inspection, which augurs well forthe first-class flour turned out by Messrs. Searing & Mead, at the WalnutMills. This is the last inspection but one under the old contract. One moreinspection will fulfill the contract granted in 1880, and work will at oncebe commenced upon the flour contracts awarded to A. A. Newman, a few weeksago, for the coming year's supplies.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.

That the stocks of Dry Goods, Clothing,etc., to be found at the store of A. A. Newman & Co., Houghton &Speers, O. P. Houghton, and Stacy Matlack cannot be equaled elsewhere inthe county.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 25, 1881.

Silk Girdles, new styles, at A. A. NEWMAN& CO.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.

A. A. Newman & Co.'s store is adornedwith a new awning.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 1, 1881.

On Tuesday of last week Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Haywood returned to their home in this city, from a visit to friendsin the East. They were accompanied by Mrs. F. C. Newman, of Emporia, whowill probably spend several weeks with her friends and relatives in thiscity.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Rogers, of New York, arein town visiting the family of A. A. Newman.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.

Mrs. F. C. Newman, Mr. and Mrs. F. Rogers,accompanied by A. A. Newman, are now doing the Territory in the vicinityof Ponca Agency.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.

New Brussels carpets, with border to match,at A. A. NEWMAN & CO.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 8, 1881.

All Wool Lace Bunting, at 15 cents per yard,at A. A. NEWMAN & CO.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 15, 1881.

Mrs. F. C. Newman returned to Emporia onMonday last.

[GEUDA MINERAL SPRINGS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 3, 1881.

The people of Cowley, Sumner, and adjoiningcounties are just wakening up to the fact that the "Geuda Mineral Springs,"near Salt City, Kansas, are fast becoming quite a popular health resort.The history of these springs is, that the s. w. 1/4 of Sec. 6, R. 34, Tp.3, on the west line of Cowley County, was purchased of the government bya Mr. Walpole when the Osage lands first came into market, supposing itto be quite valuable on account of a large salt marsh and some very clearwater springs that were on the land, since which time the land has passedthrough several hands.

The quarter section opposite this tractwas at about the same time purchased by other parties for the famous saltspring on that tract, and for over two years salt was manufactured there,but on account of the vats being constructed of inferior lumber, and becausethere was no transportation for the salt produced, the manufacture was abandoneduntil this summer, when James Hill & Co. got a ten year's lease of theland and have commenced to manufacture again, and the salt produced is ofthe very best quality, equal to any salt we have ever seen, and it is claimedthat the water produces 1-3/4 pounds to the gallon, being equal to the greatSyracuse salt well, at Syracuse, New York, heretofore claimed to be thestrongest salt water in the world.

Messrs. Hill & Co. are under contractto manufacture 500,000 pounds of this salt the coming year, and at least1,000,000 per year for the balance of the term of their lease.

As the water is almost inexhaustible, theprospects for an extensive salt manufactory appears to be good.

The clear water springs on the other tractwere, for several years, supposed to be of no particular value, as the waterin most of the springs had a very strong taste of mineral, and, to a personunaccustomed to drinking mineral water, was very disagreeable to taste.

Robert Mills, Esq., however, an old residentof Salt City, was seriously afflicted with the rheumatism, and, having triedabout everything else, concluded to try the water of these springs, andin a short time all symptoms of rheumatism disappeared.

At about the same time, or soon after, othersbegan to use the water for different diseases, and almost invariably foundrelief. The people in the near neighborhood soon had a great deal of faithin the curative properties of the water, but it was not publicly known orgenerally used until Messrs. Hackney & McDonald, of Winfield, Kansas,purchased the land, and Judge McDonald, who was very seriously afflictedwith eruptions on his face, which he had been unable to get cured, concludedto try the use of his own medicine, and to his surprise, he was cured upby using the waters for a very short time by bathing his face.

Then Dr. James Allen, who had been at mostof the watering places in the United States for his health and finding norelief (he being afflicted very badly with diabetes, and also catarrh--somuch so, in fact, that he was unable to even walk), came to try the benefitsof these waters, and in a few month's time was entirely cured.

The news spread until the people generallyin the counties of Cowley, Sumner, and some of the adjoining counties, wouldafterward, when afflicted, go to Salt City for their health; and there beingno accommodations whatever at the springs, they were compelled to camp out.

During the summer and fall of 1879 therewere often 8 or 10 tents to be seen near the springs, occupied by personsin search of health.

Messrs. Hackney & McDonald, being attorneyswith a very lucrative practice, were not in a situation to improve the springsand sold the same to Messrs. Newman & Mitchell, of our town, for $4,000cash, and in a short time, probably the best bath house in the State waserected near the springs, and during the summer and fall of 1880, on Saturdaysand Sundays, from one to three hundred persons would visit the springs;generally going out of curiosity, but now it has become so popular a placefor health that it is impossible to accommodate all who go.

The springs, so far as we are able to learn,have never yet failed to cure ulcerations and other diseases of the uterus,rheumatism, skin and blood diseases, dyspepsia, diabetes, catarrh, and diseasesof the liver, kidneys, and digestive organs in general, and are especiallyeffective in female diseases, rheumatism, and affections of the skin andblood.

We have, heretofore, always been skepticalabout cures of such magnitude as claimed here, "but seeing is believing,"and we have personally known of at least fifty persons who have been undoubtedlycured by the use of these waters, and we are told that at least five hundredpersons have been cured, and we do not doubt it in the least.

Most of our people who have been talkingof an expensive trip to Hot Springs, Saratoga, or Colorado, are now goingto Geuda Springs. The springs themselves are a natural curiosity. Thereare seven of them, and they each contain a different kind of mineral, andare within a circle of twenty-five feet in diameter, and it does not requirea chemical analysis to detect the difference, as it is readily distinguishedby the taste. There are two of these within eight feet of each other thattaste as different as does common rainwater and vinegar. It is well wortha trip to anyone who has never seen them to make the trip for that purposealone.

The ancients supposed that such springsthat were of a healing nature, were manipulated by spirits of ghosts--Bethesda,Siloam, and others are instances of such belief. Modern scientists, however,have, by chemical analyses, discovered that the curative properties of suchsprings consists in the different kinds of minerals contained in the waters,and the minerals found in this state are undoubtedly natures purest remedies.

A qualitative analysis of the Geuda Springsshows that they contain the bicarbonates of iron, soda, magnesia, and calcium;sulphates of ammonia and magnesia; chlorides of sodium and potassium; iodideof sodium, bromide of potassium, sulphur and silica, and are strongly chargedwith carbonic gas.

The name "Geuda" is taken fromthe Indian name "Ge-u-da," meaning healing, and, although noteuphonious, is very appropriate. We say this because we have personallytested many of the mineral springs of this country and Europe, and havenever known any, in our opinion, to equal their healing and curative properties.The letter "G" in this name has the hard sound, as in the word"get."

We are informed that a joint stock companyis about to be formed, called "Geuda Springs Co.," and that itis the intention to build a new hotel, and make other improvements whichare greatly needed, as not more than half the people, who now want to gothere, can be accommodated with boarding. If we mistake not, by the timenext spring opens, Salt City and Geuda Springs will experience a boom, suchas it never before thought of, and all she will need is a railroad, connectingher with the commercial world, which in time will be built. A narrow gaugeroad connecting it with our town can easily be built if taken hold of right,and thus be a great benefit to both places.

There is also a large quantity of excellentsalt water, or more properly brine, there running to waste, which, if here,might just as well as not be manufactured into salt. We see no good reasonwhy pipes should not be laid and this water conveyed here in the near future.By this means it could be utilized not only to the benefit of our town,but to Cowley County, and the adjacent counties. We believe there is somehostility to this enterprise, but if the people in the neighborhood of thesesprings cannot manufacture it themselves, it is certainly a dog in the mangerpolicy to object to others doing so, especially when they would be equallybenefitted by the undertaking.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 3, 1881.

A. A. Newman is in the East preparing forthe fall trade in dry goods.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 3, 1881.

Mrs. Haywood, Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Gooch, andMrs. Searing started yesterday for Geuda Springs, where they will probablyremain one week, and perhaps longer.

Inserts showing people from ArkansasCity to Geuda Springs...

Arkansas City Traveler, August 10, 1881.

The following is a list of the visitorsat the Geuda Springs Bath House for the week ending August 7, 1881: [FromArkansas City]

B. C. Swarts, M. Stanton, C. R. Mitchell,Mrs. E. H. Matlack, Miss Mary Matlack, Miss Lucy Walton, Mrs. A. A. Newman,Mrs. W. Gooch, Mrs. R. C. Haywood, Mrs. J. H. Searing, Mrs. Parmenter, H.Endicott and wife, P. Endicott, Mrs. Tyner, J. Kelly, Mrs. H. P. Farrar,Mrs. C. A. Howard.

[OPINIONS RELATIVE TO THE CANALIN ARKANSAS CITY.]

Winfield Courier,August 11, 1881.

For a few days there has been "musicin the air" and charges flying thick about that the Arkansas City WaterPower Company was making an attempt to freeze out the city's interest andget full control of the canal property. The feeling seemed to be that therewas a swindle out somewhere and for the past week we have been receivingcommunications and questions from subscribers at Arkansas City asking forinformation on the subject. We resolved at once to investigate and publishthe facts.

Monday morning a reporter examined the recordsrelating to the different transfers between the city, the canal company,and the stockholders.

We found that the principal instrumentson file were: First, a deed from the City to the Arkansas City Water PowerCompany covering the right of way for the canal. The consideration namedis $327.25 in cash, and 800 shares of $25 each, of stock in the company.

Second, a trust deed, executed in favorof Calvin Hood and Geo. A. Newman, of Emporia, covering the canal, rightof way, and all the property pertaining thereto and improvements made inthe future thereon.

The trust deed is executed for the purposeof securing fifty $1,000 first mortgage bonds, drawing seven percent interestand payable in twenty years. The deed also pledges the revenues derivedfrom the property first to the payment of interest, and the residue to thecreation of a sinking fund for the redemption of the bonds.

This trust deed, executed as it is, annihilatesthe stock, as it takes the dividend from the stock and applies it to thepayment of, and interest on, the mortgage bonds. It is, in effect, collectingthe revenue for years to come in advance.

After an examination of the records, itlooked very much as if the city held $20,000 of worthless stock, which couldin no event bring any revenue. At noon we took the train for the city tointerview the parties interested and gather such facts as might be learnedof the condition of affairs.

Upon arrival there we found much uneasinessamong the people, and the city government and canal company at swords points.Every citizen we met had a different theory as to the "intentions anddesigns" of the canal company. One asserted that the company had builtthe canal with the citizens money and had enough left to pay handsomelyfor their trouble, and that now they had mortgaged the concern for $50,000and pocketed the proceeds. The opinion of this calculating citizen was thatthe five members of the canal company had cleared about $10,500 each onthe transaction. Another, a very vehement gentleman, who looked wise andtalked "around the corner" told us, with a "wink and twonods," that the "scheme" was to let the interest paymentsgo by default, the property be sold, and the company would buy it in fora song and thereby wipe out the city's interest.

We then approached Mr. Matlack, a memberof the canal company. We found him to be a very pleasant gentleman. He referredus to Mr. Hill, the contractor, for any information we might wish, and statedthat, although a member of the company, he knew little of the "innerworkings" of the concern, and had taken hold of it purely as a publicenterprise calculated to benefit the town and community.

was the next person approached. We foundhim alone in his drug store, introduced ourself, stated the object of ourvisit, and asked for such information as he might desire to give us forthe benefit of the people. The gentleman surveyed us from head to foot fora moment, his lower jaw began to droop like the muzzle of a prize bull-dog,and while our eyes wandered toward the door, his euphonious voice came swellingacross the counter like the low gurgling of a festive jackass, demandingby what right we presumed to interview him, and what business we had tointerfere in a matter which should be settled by themselves.

We politely informed him that we were seekinginformation for the four hundred subscribers in the vicinity, part of whomhad helped to elect him to the exalted position he now occupied, for thepurpose of looking after their interests, and who look to us for informationas to whether he was doing his duty or not.

That we were there to get his story, andthat if he hadn't any, we would make one for him. That the people demandedto know something of this matter and had a perfect right and privilege todo so. We talked to him like a preacher; and like a converted sinner, hebegan to see light in the distance, his heart and mouth opened, and he impartedto us the astounding information that "The canal was being built!"

We thanked him for this. He then said hethought the city's interests in the enterprise were safe enough, and whenwe asked him what in thunder he was howling about then, he grew restlessand intimated that he wasn't quite so certain about the city's interests,as a "Winfield lawyer" had told him they were all right. We cameto the conclusion that about all he knew about the "city's interests"was what someone else had told him, and our conclusions were confirmed bysubsequent discoveries. One impression we received from the Mayor's discoursewas that he fancied he had made a grand mistake, and allowed the city tobe swindled, and that he would like to choke off the newspapers until hecould get the matter in shape to go before the people. In fact, he toldus that he thought the newspapers had no business "interfering"(as he called it) in the matter until it was settled, as it would excitethe people and "set everyone to talking." He dwelt particularlyon the point of "interference," and like Jeff Davis with secession:"All he wanted was to be let alone."

Another of the canal company, was foundin his office. He greeted us cordially and talked frankly, fairly, and earnestlyabout the matter. He said that he had taken hold of the matter because hefelt that it would be a benefit to the city; and that he had, aside frominvesting money of his own in the enterprise, entered into bonds and contractsfor the creation of the water power. That he and other members of the companywere perhaps as large property holders as any in the city, that a largeshare of the burden of taxation would fall upon them, and that they hadevery interest of the city as well as the enterprise at heart. He furthersaid that he regretted the feeling of distrust existing in the community,that the canal must be made a success or everything would be lost,as the string of public credit and private subscription has been drawn toits fullest tension, and a recoil would snap it asunder. That under suchcirc*mstances, it behooved every citizen to put his shoulder to the wheeland help push, instead of throwing cold water on those who did. The major'stalk was forcible and logical and convinced us that he, at least, was trueto the public cause, which, if successful, will of lasting benefit to thecity.

In the afternoon we drove with Mr. Sleethto the works, and found Mr. Hill hard at work by the dam site, superintendingthe repairs being made on the structure. An appointment for the eveningwas made to talk over the situation.

Mr. Hill was on hand promptly at the appointedhour, and in a clear and vivid manner gave us a complete history of thescheme from the beginning. He said that he came to Arkansas City, not towork, but to rest. When he came the possible existence of water power wasbeing talked of. Knowing that he had experience in such work, he was askedto take the water level. He did so, and reported about a twenty feet fallfrom the Arkansas to the Walnut. An engineer was then brought from KansasCity, who again took the level, with the same result.

Mr. Hill, the engineer, thought a canalwould be practicable and that 500 horse power could be secured. He thentold the city that if they would issue $20,000 bonds, he would take them,furnish the balance of the funds needed, and enter into a contract, securedby a $20,000 bond to be approved by the city officers, to furnish 500 horsepower. The bonds were voted, he took them, and commenced operations.

He approached the leading men of the townto take interest with him and they did so; a stock company was organized,the city receiving $20,000, and the company retaining $30,000, or a controllinginterest.

Regarding the cost of the work, Mr. Hillsaid that the total cost up to this time was about $40,000; $18,000 of whichhad been realized from the city's bonds.

The matter of the trust deed was then mentioned,when Mr. Hill said: "Herein lies the whole difficulty with the city.Although I have talked to the council for hours, I have failed to make themunderstand the necessity of issuing mortgage bonds.

"In the first place, we have yet tomake a tail race before the power is available, which was not contemplatedby the contract with the city. In the next place, mills must be got hereto utilize the power or no revenue can be derived from it. Many of theseenterprises will need assistance, and as the city is in no condition todo so, we must either do it ourselves and carry the city's stock, or letthe enterprise go, with the revenue which might be derived from it.

"To get out of this difficulty, weresolved to issue mortgage bonds and hold them in the treasury to be usedfor this purpose. The mortgage would cover the city's interest in the canalas well as ours, and all would bear the burden alike. We have the bonds,all signed up, in the treasury, ready to be used whenever, and wherever,the interests of the project demands. Now this is all there is in this trustdeed. It was certainly the best and only policy to pursue.

"The city's interests are as fullyprotected as those of any other stockholder. Twenty thousand of the fiftythousand bonds now in our safe belong, in a certain sense, to it, to beused for the purposes specified in this trust deed: namely, the improvementand embetterment of the property.

"The only trouble with the city officersand the people is, that they do not understand it. They seem to think thatthis mortgage business is a scheme to wipe out the city's interest in thecanal; and this is about all the thanks we get for pushing the matter through.

"We have contracted to furnish 500horse power, and we propose to do it. Already we have leased power to twomills for $3,100 per annum, and have 400 horse power left to be used asfast as we can get mills to use it. If we succeed in disposing of the fullpower, at say, fifty horse power to the mill, it will give us ten millsand an annual revenue of $15,000. This will pay interest on the bonds, providefor the sinking fund, and leave a handsome dividend on the stock. This isall there is of it. If the city acts fairly in this matter, all will bewell. If it does not, I shall not answer for the consequences."

Mr. Hill's narrative throughout was fair,told in a straight forward manner, and is what we believe to be a plainstatement of the case: with a few reservations.

In the first place, we find Mr. Hill tobe a gentleman of shrewd business ability and farsightedness, an excellentjudge of men and measures, and one whose personal magnetism and manner ofexpression is such as to convince a person in spite of himself. We realizedall these things during his conversation, and wondered that he would givehis talents, a summer's work, and the experience of years solely for thepleasure of building this canal. We believe that Mr. Hill is not doing thiswork for his health, nor because of any patriotic feeling that might arisewithin him for the over burdened tax-payers of Arkansas City--nor shouldany sensible man expect he would. We believe he has his own way of workingthe scheme in order to secure pecuniary benefit to himself. Whether it isby salary from the company, or by manipulating the stock and bonds, we haveno means at present of knowing. According to his own statement, the moneyinvested by the five persons who compose the company, is not in excess of$30,000, or $6,000 each. A man of his experience and ability should certainlybe able to earn more during the summer without assuming any of the responsibility,than the dividends on $6,000, even though they be 300 percent. Mr. Hillhas not spent six months time and hard work to create a profitable investmentfor $6,000 of his surplus cash. The city, by holding a minority of the stockis, in a business view, at the mercy of the company; and it is only thegood faith of the gentlemen composing it, or the careful management of thecity authorities, that will preserve such interest.

We believe that the power is there, andthat the enterprise will be a success. That mills will be built and operatedsuccessfully, and that the projectors and the people will realize all thatthe most sanguine have hoped for.

The only difficulty now in the way seemsto be the maintenance of a dam across the river. It has already proved a"white elephant" on the hands of the company. Mr. Hill says hecan do it, and is doing it. As he knows more about dams than we do, we haveput this down as settled. Otherwise, we see no obstacle in the way thatthe engineers have not fully provided for.

A fine dam is now being enclosed, the foundationsare laid for another. They give employment for laborers, cause the expenditureof large sums of money for building materials, and the business of the cityis already beginning to feel the impetus of the new life. With a friendlyunderstanding between the company, the city, and the people, all will bewell and success will at last crown their efforts. Without it the successof the enterprise cannot be very great, and it will simply be a bone ofcontention in the community.

Even should the city never receive a centin return for the bonds voted, the investment is a good one.

We shall have more to say on the subjecthereafter.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 24, 1881.

Just received a nice assortment of Printsat A. A. Newman & Co.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 31, 1881.

Mr. A. A. Newman returned from the Eastlast Sunday wither he has been absent for several weeks laying in an extensivestock of fall dry goods, hats, caps, boots, and shoes to supply the rapidlygrowing demands of his business. Mr. Newman is one of our most enterprisingmerchants, and all, the ladies especially, look forward with pleasure tothe opening of the fall goods.

[GEUDA SPRINGS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, September 14, 1881.

The Geuda mineral springs, which are justcoming into prominent notoriety, are situated in the southwestern part ofCowley County, near Salt City. They were known by the Osage and other Indians,and used by them as a medicine before any white people had settled there,and their traditions are that big medicines, or in common parlance, theirpow-wows, were held there every third moon far back in the dim past. Theytake their name from the Indian word Ge-u-da, which means healing. Thereare seven of the springs, all very near together, and each of them appearto have a different taste.

They were not known by white people as mineralsprings until about 1870, when by accident, they were tried by Robert Mills,who was cured of scrofula and rheumatism. There being but few settlers inthat section at the time, no particular attention was called to it for sometime afterward.

The water being very bright and sparkling,however, and a road passing close by, many persons, of course, took a drinkof them, and pronounced them almost invariably, unfit to drink, as the tastewas not agreeable, and they had the effect of a cathartic.

Hackney and McDonald, of our town, purchasedthe land in 1878. The springs were soon afterward tried by many personsfor skin diseases, and we believe invariably with success. They were soonafter purchased by Newman & Mitchell, of Arkansas City, Kansas, whopaid $4,000 for them, and in the spring of 1881 built a large bath house,and they have since been tried for all the diseases imaginable, almost,and prove to have remarkable effects in most uterine troubles, liver, kidney,and skin diseases as well as rheumatism. Up to the present time only a qualitativeanalysis of the waters has been made.

Since March, 1881, the bath house has beencrowded, and there being but meager hotel accommodations, many who wouldhave tried the waters could not be accommodated there. They have, however,gained an excellent reputation for curative properties. Several personsof our town have been benefitted by use of the waters, notably T. H. Stivers,L. B. Thomas, J. E. Searle, and Judge J. Wade McDonald, and we now understandJacob Kearsh, who formerly was a baker for Mr. Dever here and whom everybodythought was going to die with dropsy, is improving very rapidly by use ofthe waters.

C. R. Mitchell has lately bought out theinterest of A. A. Newman, and is now making arrangements to build a sanitarium.A gentleman from Illinois is in Chicago purchasing the material for tencottages; other parties are making arrangements to put up a good hotel,and several parties in Winfield and Arkansas City have engaged to put upsummer residences at the Springs.

Parties going to the Springs now and intendingto stay any length of time should go prepared with tents as the houses arefull most of the time, but it is expected that good accommodations willbe made for all within the next sixty days. Kansas never furnishes anythingby halves, and we believe we have the best mineral springs in existence.

Winfield Daily Telegram.

[GEUDA SPRINGS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, September 7, 1881.

NOTE: A PHOTOGRAPH APPEARS WITHCAPTION ABOVE IT STATING "GEUDA SPRINGS"; ABOVE BUILDING "INSUNNY SOUTHERN KANSAS".

BELOW PICTURE: "VIEW OF BATHHOUSE AS NOW COMPLETED."

ARTICLE:

These springs are situated in the south-westernpart of Cowley County, Kansas, seven and one-half miles north-west of ArkansasCity, are 7 in number, and contain 7 different kinds of Mineral Water; andneither does it require a chemical analysis to detect the difference, asit is readily distinguished by the taste. They are a sure cure for ULCERATIONSOF THE UTERUS AND FEMALE WEAKNESS, generally. Also RHEUMATISM, Diabetes,Sciatica, Catarrh, Diseases of the Skin, LIVER and KIDNEYS; Erysipelas andDyspepsia, and are the best known remedy to tone up the digestive organs.

We have a first-class Bath House--bathsare better than any Turkish Bath.

To prove that we mean just what we say,we will enter into a WRITTEN CONTRACT TO CURE any of the diseases abovenamed; no cure no pay, and will pay the board of invalids besides, in casethey are not benefitted by using the waters.

The springs, themselves, are a NATURAL CURIOSITY,well worth a trip to see them.

We have an elegant SALT LAKE for boating,excellent roads for buggy-riding; splendid waters for fishing; plenty ofgame within a few hours ride, for hunting; the most beautiful climate inAmerica, and the most beautiful country "God ever made." We haveimplicit faith in this "Bonanza." Come and see us.

The following named persons have been curedof the ailments mentioned:

L. B. Thomas, Winfield, Ks., Rheumatism.

J. E. Searle, Winfield, Ks., Scrofuloussores.

J. Allen, Salt City, Ks., Diabetes and Catarrh.

H. T. Shivvers, Win., Ks., Rheumatism andNeu.

E. Mills, Salt City, Ks., Scrofulous andRheu.

Mrs. L. Parmenter, Topeka, Ks. Rheumaticenlargement of joints.

Mrs. Day, Wellington, Ks. Ulcerated Stomachand Uterus.

We refer to the above persons by permission.We also refer to the following persons, some of who are now using thesewaters:

J. Kearsh, Winfield, Ks., Dropsy.

H. Vigus, Wichita, Ks., Sciatica.

Miss Annie Arnspiger, Cleardale, Ks.

Bettie Berkey, Salt City, Ks., Erysipelas.

W. C. Crawford, Wellington, Ks., Paralysis.

J. M. Mahan, Wellington, Ks., InflammatoryRheu.

Judge T. F. Blodgett, Wellington, Ks., LiverDisease.

G. Darlington, Winfield, Ks., Blood andSkin Dis.

We have never yet failed to cure any ofthe diseases mentioned in this circular, no matter of how long standing,and have effected at least 500 cures, 200 of which were of ladies afflictedwith ulcerations, falling or weakness generally, 100 with Rheumatism, 100with Skin and Blood Diseases, and 100 with the other diseases mentioned.That such are the facts, we refer to the persons above named, and also thepeople of Cowley and Sumner counties generally, most of whom are acquaintedwith these Springs. Write and see what they say. The Springs are named fromthe Indian word Ge-u-da, meaning healing.

A qualitative analysis of these waters showsthat they contain the

Bi-carbonate of Soda,

" Iron,

" Calcium,

Sulphates of Ammonia,

Sulphates of Magnesia,

Chlorides of Sodium,

Chlorides of Potassium,

Iodide of Sodium,

Bromide of Potassium,

Sulphur and Silica, and are charged stronglywith Carbonic acid gas.

The Express Companies have extended theirlines from Winfield to Salt City, and will ship the waters to any pointdesired. Parties desiring waters address H. A. Newcomb, Winfield, Kansas.For further particulars address the GEUDA SPRINGS CO., Arkansas City, CowleyCo., Kansas, or: Salt City, Sumner Co., Kansas.

NEXT COMES ANOTHER PHOTOGRAPH WITH CAPTIONUNDER IT STATING "VIEW OF SALT LAKE TAKEN FROM PHOTO."

Arkansas City Traveler, September 14, 1881.

Miss Hattie Newman, of Maine, is in thecity upon a visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newman.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 14, 1881.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newman, of ArkansasCity, September 9th, a son.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 12, 1881.

We will sell you Good, all wool Jeans cheaperthan any house in the State of Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 26, 1881.

Rev. Fleming has rented the room in theNewman block formerly occupied by Dr. Loomis, and has fitted the same upfor a study.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 2, 1881.

B. F. Peaco*ck, who for some time ran theNewman Mill, in years gone by, dropped upon us unexpectedly last week inhis accustomed jolly manner. He is representing the Minneapolis HarvesterWorks and is prospering finely. Call again.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 9, 1881.

A. A. Newman has had the inside of his storewindows fitted with sash, which will materially assist in showing off thegoods, as well as protect them from injury by dust, etc. Beecher & Sondid the job.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 7, 1881.

The following were neither absent nor tardyduring the last school month.

Silva Rogers, Etta Wilson, Lillie Rarick,Pearl Newman, Mattie Sipes, Rena Grubbs, Morse Hutchison, Dean McIntire.SUSIE HUNT, Teacher.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 14, 1881.

A. A. Newman & Co. have a nicely arrangedshow window artistically decorated with Holiday Goods.

[OUR CANAL.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 21, 1881.

Last week witnessed the completion of anundertaking that will exert an unbounded influence on the future of ArkansasCity, and raise her to a pinnacle of commercial prosperity far beyond whateven the most sanguine of our citizens dared to hope for but one short yearago.

It is now nearly a year since the canalproject, now so successfully completed, was broached, and the accomplishedfact of today, at that time, was deemed by many, a dream of Utopia. Theundertaking of a scheme of such engineering and financial magnitude by sosmall a corporation is almost without a precedent, and the canal today isa living witness to the pluck, energy, and skill of the citizens of ArkansasCity, which is now fairly launched on the sea of commerce that will eventuallymake her a

A description of this undertaking we thinkwill be of interest to all our readers, and we, therefore, present, in asconcise a form as possible, the facts in connection therewith. As was saidbefore, the project was inaugurated by the procuring of a charter, bearingdate of

with Messrs. James Hill, R. C. Haywood,W. M. Sleeth, A. A. Newman, and S. Matlack, all citizens of this city, asthe charter members. The capital stock of the company was

that being the estimate, and the sequelhas proved the actual cost of the enterprise.

The direction of the canal is from a pointon the Arkansas River, northwest of town, bearing in a southeasterly course,across the southwest corner of the town site, to a point on the Walnut river,near the Endicott farm, the total length of the canal being about two anda half miles, with a water section of about one hundred cubic feet, witha center current of about four miles per hour. The actual fall obtainedin that distance being twenty-two feet, giving

as it now stands, but an unlimited poweris within easy reach, and will be further utilized as occasion demands.The head of water was obtained by constructing a dam 900 feet in lengthand a backwater of five feet across the Arkansas River, and the flow ofwater into the canal is regulated by a set of four sluices set into thehead gates, which are of masonry, of the most solid description and constructedwith the utmost care. The course of the canal is almost exclusively throughsoils favorable to its construction, one half mile being in solid rock,thus tending materially to enhance its success at a nominal outlay. At thepoint where the canal reaches the Walnut, another set of sluices and gateshave been constructed, which allows the surplus water to enter a racewayrunning to the Walnut River.

At the present stage of the Arkansas, thecanal when filled will furnish the force of 700 horsepower, receiving waterfrom the Arkansas River as fast as it is used and run into the Walnut. TheCompany have already leased two water privileges of 60 horsepower each tothe new flouring mills, now almost completed at the east end of the canal.Several other mill owners are negotiating with the Company for power andit is only a question of a short time before Arkansas City will become awheat and manufacturing center of the first importance.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 21, 1881.

Mr. & Mrs. A. G. Newman, of Weld, Maine,arrived in the city, last Friday, to pay a visit to their son, A. A. Newman,and other relatives and friends in this vicinity. They were accompaniedby Miss Annie Haywood, of Fredonia, New York, a sister of our townsman,R. C. Haywood.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 4, 1882.

We desire to call attention to the advertisem*ntof A. A. Newman & Co., which appears in this issue. This firm is oneof the best and most enterprising of our business houses in the dry goodsand notion line, as is evidenced by the throng of patrons constantly tobe seen around the counters of the establishment.

The motto, "Good Goods and Fair Prices,"has proved in their case a glorious success and the course that has securedprosperity in the past will be adhered to in the future so that all andeveryone needing supplies in their line of goods will but subserve theirown interests by giving A. A. Newman & Co. a call.

AD:

ITEMS MENTIONED: Dry Goods, Notions, Hatsand Caps, Boots and Shoes, Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods, Carpets, IndiaMatting, Oil Cloth, Oiled Clothing, Rubber Coats, Rubber boots, Arctics,Alaskas, Patent Velvets, Fringes, Passem*nteries, Gloves, Hosiery, LaceTies, Silk and Lace Scarves, Nubias, Wool Jackets, Hoods, Ginghams, Prints,Alpacas, Cashmeres, Sandals, Ladies Rubber Newports, Ladies and Gents Scarletand White Merino Underwear, Ladies Cloaks, Dolmans, Ulsters, and Circulars,Trimming, Silks, Satins, Surah Satins, Silk Velvets, Bingaro Suitings, Puraine[?] Sun rings [?], Plaids, Linseys, Flannels, Ladies Waterproofs, LadiesCloth, Muslins, Sheetings, Ducks, Denims, Jeans, Wagon Sheets, etc. ARKANSASCITY, KAS.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 4, 1882.

A little social gathering was held at theresidence of W. E. Gooch, Saturday evening, Dec. 24th, the prominent featureof course, being a Christmas Tree, which was generously loaded with costlyand elegant, as well as worthless, yet comical, presents for the assembledguests. Wyard E. Gooch received a handsome gold watch, as also did Tom Mantor.Miss Alma Dixon packed an elegant celluloid toilet set home, while SaraReed rejoiced in a beautiful Atlas, and John Gooch in an unabridged Webster'sdictionary, all of which were the Christmas gifts of A. A. Newman, by hisagent, Santa Claus, Esq. Through the same medium Mrs. R. C. Haywood receiveda very elegant pair of diamond set earrings, and Mrs. A. A. Newman a beautifullyset diamond ring and brooch. Mr. A. A. Newman was jubilant in the acquisitionof a neatly packed parcel, which, upon examination, revealed the well pickedback bone of a turkey, an evident recognition of his love for the bird.His exuberant joy, however, was somewhat modified upon Santa Claus handinghim an elegant walnut paper and magazine stand. Many other choice presentswere donated by Santa Claus, who being present, had the pleasure of presidingat one of the most eminently social gatherings of the Holiday season.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 4, 1882.

The social event of the Holiday week wasthe masquerade party held at the residence of Mr. James L. Huey on Fridayevening, December 30th. A large number of invitations had been sent out,which were almost universally responded to, thus making the party a glorioussuccess. The residence of Mr. Huey is one of the largest, and most commodious,in town; and as the merry throng of maskers promenaded the handsomely appointedsalons of the mansion their costumes showed, to perfection, inthe brilliant light of the glittering chandeliers. The guests were receivedby Mrs. James L. Huey, the hostess, assisted by her sister, Mrs. Fred Farrar,and it is needless to say, that under their hospitable care, every attentionwas shown "the motley crew" that claimed their cares. Refreshmentsin the shape of many tempting kinds of cake, sandwiches, teas, and coffeewere liberally provided. Music lent its aid to the other enjoyments whichcoupled with the many unique costumes, and the cheering hum of voices lenta charm never to be forgotten by those who were fortunate enough to takepart in the festivities.

The following is a partial list of the guestswith the characters they represented.

Mrs. Cunningham, Flower Girl; Mr. Cunningham,Imp; Mrs. Howard, Miss Prim; Mrs. Farrar, City Belle; Mrs. Searing, "Boss"Flour; Mrs. Matlack, "Straight" Flour; T. R. Houghton, Blazes;Alma Easterday, Bridget; Mrs. Grubbs, A Lady; Mrs. Nellie Houghton, Dreadnaught;J. Kroenert, "Lo"; C. M. Swarts, Chapeau; R. E. Grubbs, WidowPudge; Miss Haywood, Queen Elizabeth; Mrs. Norton, Widow Bedott; Miss Guthrie,Incognita; Angie Mantor, Fat Woman; Jerry Adams, Bashful Maid; R. A. Houghton,Judge; I. H. Bonsall, Minister; Mrs. R. A. Houghton, A Bride; Mrs. Ingersoll,Quakeress; Mrs. Sipes, Quakeress; C. U. France, Uncle Toby; W. Thompson,Father Time; A. D. Ayres, Irishman; Mrs. A. D. Ayres, Anonyma; Mrs. Mead,Languedoc; Mr. Mead, Ghost; Mrs. T. Mantor, Mask; T. Mantor, Mask; J. G.Shelden, Cow Boy; Mrs. Watson, Old Maid; Mrs. Chandler, Night; C. R. Sipes,Uncle Tom; Miss A. Norton, Sunflower; Miss S. Hunt, Sunflower; Miss M. Parker,Sunflower; Miss Peterson, Nun; Miss A. Dickson, Sister of Mercy; Miss L.Wyckoff, Sister of Mercy; J. T. Shepard, Guiteau; J. H. Walker & wife,German Couple; C. H. Searing, XXXX Flour; J. Gooch, Private U. S. A.; C.Hutchins, Private, U. S. A.; Mrs. Haywood, Dinah; Mrs. Newman, Topsy; Dr.J. Vawter, Prohibition; C. L. Swarts, Post no bills; W. D. Mowry, A Bottle;Clara Finley, A Lone Star; R. C. Haywood, Fat Dutch Boy; Ben Matlack, MayFisk; M. B. Vawter, Fireman; O. Ingersoll, Big Mynheer; Mrs. Shepard, JapaneseLady; Miss Cassell, Red Riding Hood; Mrs. L. McLaughlin, Mrs. J. Smith;Mr. Matlack, "Pat" bedad; Mrs. Gooch, Equestrienne; R. J. Maxwell,Priest.

Among the ladies and gentlemen who werepresent, unmasked, were Rev. Fleming and wife, W. E. Gooch, H. P. Farrar,Mr. Chandler, Mr. and Mrs. Bonsall, Mrs. Mowry, and many others whose namesour reporter failed to receive.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 11, 1882.

HEGIRA. The A. V. Democrat to thesecond story of Newman's brick on Monday last.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 11, 1882.

To Stockmen and Others. The Celebrated "FishBrand" Oil Coats for sale at A. A. Newman & Co.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 11, 1882.

A large lot of Bed Quilts at astonishinglylow prices at A. A. Newman & Co.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

A party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. A. A.Newman, Miss Annie Haywood, and R. C. Haywood started to take in the Ponca& Nez Perce Agencies on Saturday last, and returned on Monday afterhaving spent a very pleasant time in the Nation.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 25, 1882.

Mr. A. A. Newman was the recipient of avery handsome birthday present last Thursday, consisting of an elegant silvermounted dressing case, replete with every article that the most fastidiousexquisite could desire in making his toilet. The gift was presented to Mr.Newman by Messrs. W. E. Gooch, T. L. Mantor, John Gooch, and Sam Reed, asa token of respect and esteem.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 8, 1882.

A. A. Newman is slightly under the weatherwith a cold.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 22, 1882.

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Newman, of Weld, Maine,and Mrs. Skidder, of Emporia, left on the cars last Thursday for the latterplace. They have been visiting relatives and friends in this city for severalweeks past.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 1, 1882.

Miss Alma Dixon has returned to town, andwill shortly resume her position with A. A. Newman & Co.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 1, 1882.

A. A. Newman & Co. have fixed up a neatcash room in their store, and we understand Miss Gardiner will soon takecharge of the books of that firm.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 8, 1882.

Mr. A. A. Newman starts for New York, today,to lay in his spring stock of goods.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 8, 1882.

The Free Methodist Church will be builtnear the Foundry on Block 127. C. M. Scott and A. A. Newman donate the lots.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 15, 1882.

The many friends of Miss Alma Dixon willbe pleased to hear she has resumed her position in the establishment ofA. A. Newman & Co.

Next entry is most puzzling...maynot be related to Newman family. MAW

Arkansas City Traveler, March 15, 1882.

Mr. A. G. Newman came in on Monday's train.He was accompanied by Mr. Foster, of Minneapolis. Both gentlemen are friendsof Mr. C. C. Pratt, now in this city, whom, they hearing of his sickness,came to visit.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 15, 1882.

Last Thursday witnessed the departure ofMessrs. Newman and Matlack for the East. Both gentlemen will purchase theirspring stocks before returning, and the advent of their purchases will beanxiously looked for by their fair patrons.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 29, 1882.

A. A. Newman returned from the East yesterday.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 5, 1882.

At the election of the city officers heldin this city last Monday, the following named gentlemen were elected.

For Mayor: A. A. Newman.

Councilmen: H. D. Kellogg, James Benedict,O. S. Rarick, V. M. Ayres, John Ware.

Police Judge, I. H. Bonsall.

The total number of votes cast was 200 andalthough several tickets were in the field, the main contest was on theMayor and Police Judge. The following table shows the two principal ticketswith the vote received by each candidate.

MAYOR. A. A. Newman, 146; H. D. Kellogg,56.

COUNCILMEN. O. S. Rarick, 204; John M. Ware,203; V. M. Ayres, 108; Jas. Benedict, 206; H. D. Kellogg, 141; Ira Barnett,103; J. B. Nipp, 64.

POLICE JUDGE. I. H. Bonsall, 139; T. McIntire,66.

NOTE: 200 VOTES DOES NOT COMPUTE FOR SOMEOF THE OFFICES.

Winfield Courier, April 6, 1882.

The election for city officers at ArkansasCity was held Monday and passed off smoothly. A. A. Newman was elected Mayor,and I. H. Bonsall, Police Judge.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

Do you like cake and coffee? If so, don'tfail to attend the social at Mrs. A. A. Newman's this evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 19, 1882.

The ladies of the Presbyterian Society willhold one of their eminently social and particularly enjoyable gatheringsat the residence of Mrs. A. A. Newman, this Wednesday evening. A cordialinvitation is extended to all, and a good time will undoubtedly be had.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 26, 1882.

Whereas: It being reported that severaldogs, running at large, have run mad, in and near the city limits. All ownersof dogs are hereby notified to tie up or muzzle their dogs, at once, for60 days from date.

The City Marshal is hereby instructed andordered to kill all dogs found running at large without being muzzled, withinthe city limits, after April 29th, A. D., 1882. By order of the council.A. A. NEWMAN, Mayor.

Attest, I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.

[ORDINANCE NO. 102: CONSTRUCTIONOF STONE SIDEWALKS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, May 10, 1882.

Entitled an ordinance providingfor the constructing of sidewalks, and condemning certain wooden sidewalks,herein named, and replacing said sidewalks with stone.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmenof the city of Arkansas City.

SECTION 1st. There shall be constructed,within the corporate limits, of the city of Arkansas City, certain sidewalks,to be laid on the streets of the course and length herein provided, thatis to say, First commencing at the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue andSixth Street, thence north on the west side of Sixth Street to Seventh Avenue,on the east side of blocks sixty-six (66) and sixty-seven (67).

SECTION 2nd. Said sidewalks shall be constructedof stone flagging, as provided in ordinance No. 79, and ordinance No. 82of said city.

SECTION 3rd. That all wooden sidewalks onthe west side of Summit Street, between Central Avenue and Fourth Avenue,and on the east side of Summit Street between Central Avenue and FourthAvenue, are hereby condemned, and said sidewalks shall be replaced withstone flagging not less than three inches thick, and size as provided inordinance No. 79 and 82; said sidewalks to be twelve (12) feet wide, tooutside of curb stone; and curb stone to be not less than two (2) feet longby eighteen (18) inches in width.

SECTION 4th. The owners of lots abuttingupon the line of any of the sidewalks for the construction of which, provisionis herein made, are allowed sixty (60) days, from and after the publicationof this ordinance. And if any of them shall make default, then the Cityof Arkansas City shall contract for the construction of any portion of saidsidewalks that shall not have been constructed, and the expense shall bedefrayed by assessment upon the lots abutting upon the sidewalks so constructedby said city according to the frontage of said lots.

SECTION 5th. All ordinances, and parts ofordinances, in conflict with this ordinance, are hereby repealed.

SECTION 6th. This ordinance No. 102, shalltake effect and be in force from and after its publication once in the ArkansasCity TRAVELER. A. A. NEWMAN, Mayor.

Attest. I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.

[ORDINANCE NO. 103: AMENDING ORDINANCESRE SIDEWALKS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, May 17, 1882. Editorial Page.

An ordinance to amend an ordinanceentitled an ordinance for the construction of sidewalks, and condemningcertain sidewalks, herein named, and replacing said sidewalks with stone.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmenof the City of Arkansas City:

SECTION 1st. That the words Central Avenuebe, and the same are hereby substituted, for the words Fifth Avenue, inthe seventh and eighth lines of section first of said ordinance.

SECTION 2nd. That this ordinance shall takeeffect and be in force on and after its publication once in the ArkansasCity TRAVELER. A. A. NEWMAN, Mayor.

Attest, I. H. BONSALL, City Clerk.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.

A. A. Newman is now in New York.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.

Mrs. A. A. Newman will spend the summermonths at her former home, Weld, Maine.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 24, 1882.

Frank Speers had a valuable horse severelyinjured last Monday morning by running foul of the barbed wire that surroundsNewman's pasture, in which it was loose. All barbed wire fences should haveat least one board on top, to prevent such casualties.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 31, 1882.

A. A. Newman returned from the East yesterday.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.

A. A. Newman was awarded the contract ofsupplying the Sac & Fox and Otoe Agencies with flour for the comingyear.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.

R. C. Haywood received the contract forthe transportation of Indian supplies again this year, but Newman &Co. were underbid only about two cents on flour, thus losing it.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 7, 1882.

We understand arrangements have been completedby Mr. Newman to put up a brick store building on the lot just south ofthe old bakery, work to be commenced right away. This is one more cog inour city's wheel of fortune.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 14, 1882.

The A. A. Davis building is being moved,to make room for A. A. Newman's building.

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 theiron front in McLaughlin's new building at Arkansas City. Mr. Magill hasjust contracted to put in the iron front for A. A. Newman's new brick inthat city. Evidently friend Magill's work gives entire satisfaction to ourArkansas City friends.

[BIG WEDDING HELD AT RESIDENCE OFDR. J. T. SHEPARD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 28, 1882.

Wednesday evening, June 21st, at the residenceof Dr. J. T. Shepard, by the Rev. S. B. Fleming, Mr. M. B. Vawter and MissAlma Dixon.

The wedding was decidedly a grand success.The pleasant and orderly manner in which everything was conducted was thesubject of general remark. The spacious parlors of Dr. Shepard were filledto overflowing with the admiring friends of the young couple. Great creditis due Messrs. Maxwell and Kroenert for the gentlemanly and gallant mannerwith which they waited upon the invited guests. Acknowledgments are dueMrs. Bonsall, Mrs. Searing, Mrs. Chapel, Mrs. Ingersoll, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs.Alexander, and Mrs. Wilson for flowers. The decorations were beautifullyand tastefully arranged. On the south wall of the parlor was a large festoonof evergreen, with the letters V. and D. skillfully worked in the center.From the ceiling hung a large marriage bell made of evergreen, sprinkledwith white flowers, with a large white calla lily suspended from the center.Shortly before 10 o'clock a grand wedding march pealed forth from the organso ably presided over by Miss Bell Cassell. At a given signal the attendants,Miss Clara Finley and J. O. Campbell, Miss Maggie Gardiner and Mr. J. C.Topliff, followed by the Bride and Groom, marched to the music down thebroad stairway and into the parlor. When the last notes died away from theorgan, Rev. Fleming performed the ceremony in solemn, touching simplicity,and pronounced them man and wife. After the usual hearty salutations andgood wishes, a sumptuous feast was served in fine style; Mrs. Dr. Shepardpresiding with her usual grace and affability. Quite an enjoyable time washad in cutting and serving the very handsome bride's cake, to see who wouldbe fortunate enough to secure the ring it contained. Mr. E. O. Stevensonproved to be the lucky fellow. After an hour or so spent in social enjoyment,everyone departed, wishing the happy pair as happy and cheerful a life astheir wedding seemed to promise.

The presents were numerous and handsome.

Marble Top Center Table. The Father andBrother of the bride.

Silver Coffee Pot. Dr. and Mrs. Shepard.

Silver Tea Service. H. H. Davidson and wife.

Handsome Center Table. Mr. W. J. Stewartand wife.

A beautiful Horseshoe made of Colorado Minerals.Ben Dixon.

Elegant Silver Water Service. A. A. Newmanand wife, W. E. Gooch and wife, T. Mantor and wife, Jerry Adams, and SamReed.

A Lovely Basket with artistic design ofsea weed and sea shell in the center. Mrs. L. McLaughlin.

A Lady's elegant Dressing Case. J. C. Topliff.

Lace Scarf. Miss Etta Maxwell, Council Bluffs,Iowa.

Silver Butter Knife. Willie and Jamie Fleming.

Silver Call Bell. Freddie McLaughlin.

A very handsome Sofa upholstered in rawsilk, with Patent Rockers to match, together with a large Rattan Easy Chair.By the many young friends of the Bride and Groom.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 12, 1882.

We understand that P. Pearson has securedthe contract for furnishing the new hotel now in course of erection on SummitSt. by A. A. Newman.

[OLD SOLDIERS' REUNION.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.

A meeting of Old Soldiers was called forJuly 18, 1882, at the office of I. H. Bonsall to talk up a Soldiers Re-union.

J. B. Nipp was elected chairman and I. H.Bonsall, secretary, of said meeting.

Motion made by J. C. Pickering, "thatwe have a re-union of all old soldiers if the late war, residing in CowleyCounty and vicinity. Motion received a second and was carried by the unanimousvote of all present.

Motion made that the chair appoint a committeeto raise funds to cover the expense of said re-union. Motion carried.

The following committee was appointed tocollect provisions, fodder, and funds for said re-union: A. A. Newman, chairman,and James Ridenour of Arkansas City; F. M. Vaughan, N. W. Kimmel, and JohnA. Smalley, of Creswell; August Lorry, J. H. Penton, and M. J. Rice, ofBolton; with instructions to report prog4ess to the executive committeeor Secretary as soon as possible.

The following executive committee was appointedby the committee: J. B. Nipp, chairman, M. N. Sinnott, J. W. Gamel, andO. S. Rarick.

Motion made "requesting the papersof Cowley County to publish the proceedings of this meeting, and inviteall the townships of Cowley County by their committees or secretaries toopen up correspondence in regard to time and manner of holding said re-union."

On motion J. B. Nipp was elected permanentchairman and I. H. Bonsall permanent secretary of the "Old SoldiersRe-union organization of Creswell Township."

All township organizations of Cowley Countyare requested to correspond with said chairman or secretary of ArkansasCity.

On motion all soldiers of the late war ofCowley County and adjunct counties are most cordially invited to attendthe re-union.

On motion meeting adjourned subject to thecall of chairman. J. B. NIPP, Chairman.

I. H. BONSALL, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 19, 1882.

A. A. Newman goes East next week.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 26, 1882.

Mrs. R. A. Houghton, Mrs. W. E. Gooch, Mr.and Mrs. Sherburne, Mrs. Eddy, and Mrs. A. A. Newman will leave tomorrowfor the East.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.

Mr. A. A. Newman left for the East lastFriday.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 2, 1882.

Major Haworth, U. S. Inspector of Indianschools, was in the city last week, and in company with Messrs. A. A. Newmanand Sleeth, drove into the Territory south of town, to spy out the countrywith a view to the selection of a 1,280 tract of good farming land for thelocation of the Indian Industrial School, for which the necessary appropriationof $25,000 has been made.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 30, 1882.

A. A. Newman returned on last Tuesday fromhis yearly trip East. While away Mr. Newman, by way of recreation, visitedConey Island, washed from his hide the long accumulated Kansas dust at LongBranch and other fashionable resorts. His arrival home was preceded forseveral days by goods in big boxes, little boxes, bales, bundles, and bags,and they still continue to follow him in undiminished quantities.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 30, 1882.

The Arkansas City House has been closedand the furniture, etc., will be sold at auction on Saturday next. See noticeelsewhere in this issue. Mr. John E. Williams, the late proprietor, hassold out the building to Mr. A. A. Newman, who we understand will put ahandsome business block on the site.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 30, 1882.

Public Sale. I will sell at public auctionon Saturday, Sept. 2nd, at 1 o'clock p.m., at the Arkansas City House, inArkansas City, all my household furniture, consisting of cook stoves, heatingstoves, kitchen furniture, parlor furniture, bedding, bedsteads, chairs,one parlor organ, two hogs, and other things too numerous to mention. Termsof sale: All sums of $5 and under, cash; over $5, 4 months time. J. E. WILLIAMS.

A. BAILY, Auctioneer.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 6, 1882.

Newman & Co. continues to unload carloadsof goods received from the East.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 4, 1882.

Miss Maggie Gardener assumed her positionin Newman's store last Saturday after a vacation of two weeks spent in KansasCity visiting friends.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 4, 1882.

Messrs. Powers and Murdock have opened upa roller skating rink in the Newman building on south Summit Street, andwe predict a glorious time for the young folks who feel inclined to go skatingin warm weather.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1882.

Mrs. A. A. Newman and children and Mrs.W. E. Gooch returned to their respective homes in this city after a lengthenedvisit to their relatives and friends in Maine and other eastern States.We congratulate the happy husbands upon their release from the evils ofbachelorhood.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 11, 1882.

Black and colored silk Fringes, black BeadedGimps, Black and colored Silk, Satin, Surah Satin, Moire Pekin Stripes,and other Dress Trimmings at A. A. Newman & Co.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 18, 1882.

At the last election for city officers atArkansas City, A. A. Newman received 146 votes, and H. D. Kellogg, 56. Fromthis one would be led to think the Dr. isn't as popular at home as he mightbe. The fact is, since he ran away without paying his subscription to thebridge, as he pledged himself he would, the people down that way don't thinkso much of him. Yet he is foolish enough to think he can get into the KansasLegislature. Cor. of the Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1882.

If you want to have a good time, and surrounda dish of good fresh oysters, go to the M. E. social, in the Newman building,on South Summit St., this evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 25, 1882.

The Ladies of the M. E. Church will givean Oyster Supper this evening in Newman's new building on South Summit St.As the proceeds of this supper is to be expended for an excellent purpose--thecompletion of the M. E. Church tower--we predict for them a large patronage.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 6, 1882.

Last Saturday was quite a busy day withour merchants. A. A. Newman & Co. made retail sales to the amount ofover $700.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 6, 1882.

On last Thursday evening, while the airwas filled with glorious music, the young folks of this vicinity were trippingthe light fantastic in the Newman Hall. The party, after dancing to a latehour, repaired to their homes rejoicing, and hoping that a likewise pleasanttime may be had in the near future.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 27, 1882.

Bennett Chapter No. 41, R. A. M., at itsmeeting last Tuesday evening, elected the following gentlemen as officersfor the ensuing year.

ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ NAMES LET ALONETITLES.

WILL TRY FOR NAMES ONLY: J. L. Huey, A.A. Newman, L. McLaughlin, O. P. Houghton, W. D. Mowry, Jas. Benedict, J.Ridenour, C. Hutchins, H. P. Farrar. W. M. Sleeth, A. T. Shepard, N. W.Kimmel.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

Once more we come to the front to make atally in the city's onward march. L. McLaughlin's fine stone store roomand hall is near completed, and now the old reliable, Al Newman, comes tothe front and signs the contract for another large two story building justabove McLaughlin's, to be completed as fast as stone and mortar can be laid.But better yet, the Highland Hall Company have the money deposited for adouble store room, and a hall 50 x 100, 18-foot story. Lots to be locatedand contract let as soon as the company can do the business. It is withpleasure we chronicle this as the commencement of the building season. Nowlet the city come to the front.

We have ample water facilities, and we musthave a reservoir that will hold more water in proportion to the city's needs.Before fall we are going to chronicle the investment of fifty thousand dollarsin a woolen mill. We know it. The dam has stood the test of the biggestflood in five years and came out, as it will for all time, all right. Newdwelling houses are appearing every day, and best of all there never wasso good a prospect for wheat, and the farmers are going to come into townafter the golden sheaves have been gathered, and make that addition to theold farm house, and fix it up a little. That's it. When his hard hands receivea reward for his labor, then we all prosper. Yes, we are on the boom, anddon't forget it. We like it, and are going to say something about it everyweek, and always tell the truth, as all good locals do.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

We are glad to state that the little sonof Mr. A. A. Newman, who has been dangerously sick for some days past, isnow recovering.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Republican Caucus. The Republicans of CreswellTownship will meet at C. L. Swarts' law office, over Newman's store, inArkansas City, at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 3rd, 1883, for the nominationof a township ticket. J. B. NIPP, Chairman, Township Committee.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

To Cattle Men and others. We have on handa full line of Wool Lined Duck suits and Overcoats. Cattlemen's Hats inthe J. B. Stetson and other standard brands, Blankets, etc. A. A. Newman& Co's.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 7, 1883.

WHAT WE HAVE TO SELL. DRY GOODS. We carrythe largest, cheapest, and best assorted stock in Cowley County. Boots &Shoes. A very large stock of ladies', gents', boy's, misses', youth's, andchildren's ware in all grades and styles. A nice line of Hurt Bros. Shoes,ladies' fine Philadelphia made shoes in Curacoa [?], Berlin, French &Kid, Pebble Goat, etc. CLOTHING. Men's, boy's, youth's, and children's suitsand overcoats, at astonishingly low prices, wool lined suits, and overcoatslower than any other house in the Southwest. Hats & Caps. A very largeline in all the new and nobby shapes for men, boys, youths, and children,at extremely low prices. Cloaks, Dolmans & Ulsters. We invite specialattention to our new stock in this line, which, for elegance of fit, durability,style, and price, surpasses anything to be found in this or any other townin the South-west. Carpets. A handsome line of extra super ingrain, tapestry,and other makes, at very low figures. Also a nice line in Floor Oil Cloth.A. A. NEWMAN & CO.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Haywood and son, of Emporia,arrived in our city last week upon a visit to relatives here. Mr. Haywoodreturned home Saturday, while Mrs. Haywood and son will remain several daysvisiting her brother, Mr. A. A. Newman.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 21, 1883.

SURPRISE PARTY. Mrs. R. C. Haywood was tendereda surprise party at the residence of Mrs. A. A. Newman on Monday eveninglast which was attended by many of the lady's old-time friends. Though theaffair was totally unexpected, the ladies were in no way disconcerted butrose to the occasion and made their guests heartily welcome. The eveningwas passed very agreeably with music, charades, and other pleasantries tillnear midnight when the company sought their homes by the light of the silverymoon.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 7, 1883.

Mrs. A. A. Newman is now visiting friendsin Emporia, and will probably return to this city in about two weeks.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 7, 1883.

Mr. A. A. Newman started for the East lastSaturday, where he goes to purchase his usual mammoth spring stock.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 7, 1883.

The Latest. The following extracts fromthe proceedings of the City Council of Arkansas City will explain to ourreaders the modus operandi of the transaction by which the cityis relieved of the last of its Canal stock.

On February 26th, 1883, at a meeting ofthe Council, with A. A. Newman, Mayor, and Councilmen James Benedict, H.D. Kellogg, and John M. Ware in attendance, the following petition was presented.

To the Hon. A. A. Newman, Mayor of the Cityof Arkansas City. We the undersigned members of the Council of the saidcity most respectfully petition you to call a meeting of the Council toconsider a proposition to aid the construction of a Flour Mill on the canal.Said meeting to be called for this evening at 7 o'clock p.m., Feb. 26th,1883.

The meeting was called in accordance withthe above petition, and Mr. Hill made a proposition to have the city transfer$6,000 of the city's claim against the Arkansas City Water Power Companyto said company, in consideration of the company putting up a flouring millon said canal. No action taken, and an adjournment to meet at 4 o'clockp.m., February 27th, 1883, was had.

Council met as adjourned. Present: A. A.Newman, Mayor, H. D. Kellogg, James Benedict, John M. Ware. V. M. Ayres,and O. S. Rarick, Councilmen. No action taken, and the Council adjournedto meet at 4 o'clock p.m. of March 1st, 1883.

A. A. Newman, Mayor, James Benedict, O.S. Rarick, and John M. Ware, councilmen, present. H. D. Kellogg and V. M.Ayres absent.

Motion by James Benedict that the Clerkbe instructed to draw up an ordinance in compliance with a contract madethis day with James Hill, President of the Arkansas City Water Power Co.,to expend $2,000 in transmitting power from their canal to the pump at thespring now used by said city with water, and said company agree to furnishsufficient power at the wheel to be equal to ten horsepower at the pump,for the exclusive use of said city, free of expense, for the term of ninety-nineyears, and in consideration of the above covenants and agreements beingperformed by said company, said city agrees to transfer and assign all itsinterest and title and right to its stock in said water power company. Secondedby O. S. Rarick.

Motion carried by unanimous vote of allpresent.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 21, 1883.

A. A. Newman and S. Matlack are expectedhome from the East the end of this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 21, 1883.

Kid Glove is the latest improvement. Theylace without hooks to catch or strain the kid. They are instantly lacedor unlaced, by the simple pulling of the cords. They fit the hand and wristperfectly, and excel all others for durability and simplicity of construction,care, and quickness in operation.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1883.

A. A. Newman left for New York Friday lastto look up Indian contracts.

[LEGAL NOTICE: NEWMAN AND GOOCH.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, May 9, 1883.

NOTICE IN ATTACHMENT. Albert A. Newman andWyard E. Gooch, partners, doing business under the firm name of A. A. Newman& Co., Plaintiffs, versus W. H. Brown, Jr., Defendant. Before I. H.Bonsall, Justice of the Peace, of Creswell Township in Cowley County, Kansas.

Said Defendant is hereby notified that onthe 4th day of May, A. D. 1883, an order of attachment for the sum of Nineand sixty-three one hundredths dollars ($9.63-100) was issued by the abovenamed Justice of the Peace against his goods, in the above entitled action;and that said cause will be heard on the 7th day of June, 1883, at 9 o'clocka.m.

[RAILROAD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, May 9, 1883.

In accordance with notice duly given a numberof our citizens gathered at McLaughlin's Hall last Monday evening to talkover railroad matters in general, and to take the necessary steps towardssecuring an east and west railroad to this point in particular. The meetingwas called to order and T. H. McLaughlin was called to take the Chair, andN. T. Snyder to act as Secretary of the meeting. About the first thing broughtbefore the attention of the meeting was a proposition from Winfield statingwhat they desired in order to enable them to work with us in securing countybonds in aid of an eastern road. The proposition, which was signed by severalleading citizens of Winfield, was in substance as follows.

"That Winfield would do all in herpower to aid us in working for said road and in securing county bonds inaid of the enterprise, provided that said road should enter the county inthe vicinity of Cedarvale, then running on the most practicable route toWINFIELD from there to GEUDA SPRINGS and then to Arkansas City."

This proposition was received with tremendouscheers, but after quite a lengthy talk, failing to elicit whether it wassubmitted as a joke or in sober earnest, it was unanimously resolved bythe meeting that it be tabled. Mr. A. A. Newman then submitted a resolutionin substance as follows.

Resolved. Thatthe citizens of Arkansas City would pledge themselves to do all in theirpower to secure county aid in bonds to a railroad which would enter thecounty from the east in the vicinity of Cedarvale, thence proceed towardsDexter, near which, and at a point equidistant from Winfield and ArkansasCity, the road should divide into two branches, one of which should go toeach town, both towns to be named as temporary terminal points, and thefurther westward course of the road, whether from Winfield or Arkansas City,to be decided by the interests of the road as developed in the future.

The resolution was unanimously adopted bythe meeting, and Messrs. James Hill and Wm. P. Sleeth were appointed asa committee to lay the same before the citizens of Winfield at an earlyday. It was further taken as the sentiment of the meeting that no time belost in prosecuting the matter towards securing an east and west railroad,and the two gentlemen last named were delegated to see that all steps necessaryto be taken, with this end in view, be promptly attended to. The meetingalso authorized a per centum of the money subscribed for a preliminary surveyto be appropriated for the payment of the incidental expenses of the committee.The meeting adjourned after being in session about two hours.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 23, 1883.

Among the arrivals at the Leland Hotel,now under the management of Mr. A. W. Patterson, we find the following.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.

Mr. A. Newman, while attempting to hivesome bees last Monday, was badly stung. Hiving bees is a business wherepush and energy don't amount for much.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 18, 1883.

Frank J. Hess made the following sales yesterday:

Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1883.

Mr. A. A. Newman starts for the East todayto purchase goods for the fall and winter trade.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.

We would call the attention of our readersto the immense new stock of boots, shoes, etc., that Messrs. A. A. Newman& Co. are just now receiving from the East. It embraces everything inthe line of a boot or shoe from an elegant dress boot to a heavy farmer's,all of which are of the best qualities in their respective styles, and willbe sold as usual at popular prices.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.

Our Farmers' Kip Boot is the best in themarket and never fails to give entire satisfaction. A mammoth stock nowon hand at A. A. Newman & Co.'s.

BOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS!!! A. A. Newman &Co. have just received the largest stock of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Bootsfor the fall and winter wear ever brought to this city and guarantee themto be superior to the "Walker" or any other boot.

The best Kip or Calf Boot for the leastmoney can be found at A. A. Newman & Co.'s. Stockmen will also findit to their interest to call and examine our line of Grain Leather Bootswhich for durability cannot be surpassed.

[ADS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.

A. A. NEWMAN & CO. New Stock BOOTS ANDSHOES. GENTS' DRESS BOOTS, MEN'S CALF BOOTS, MEN'S KIP BOOTS, MEN'S GRAINBOOTS. Full line Men's, Boys' and Youths' boots and shoes. Also a full lineof Ladies', Misses', and Children's Fine Shoes and Slippers.

This stock is new, and bought especiallyfor the 1883 Fall trade. Our prices low as the lowest. CALL AND EXAMINE.A. A. NEWMAN & CO.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.

BLEACHED MUSLINS AND LONSDALE CAMBRICS atprices lower than they have ever been offered at before. Be sure and pricethem before buying. A. A. Newman & Co.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.

Mr. A. A. Newman arrived in the city fromthe East last Friday.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.

We call attention to the ad. of A. A. Newman& Co. in this issue. This firm is now offering bargains in the linementioned at a reduction of over twenty-five percent. Now is the time tomake money by giving A. A. Newman & Co. a call.

A. A. NEWMAN & CO., GREAT SLAUGHTERIN GINGHAMS, INDIGO PRINTS, BLEACHED MUSLINS, AND BROWN MUSLINS. NOW OFFEREDAT A REDUCTION OF 25 PERCENT. A. A. NEWMAN & CO.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.

The Perry house windows have been adornedwith elegant new blinds, the same having been put in from the new stockjust received at A. A. Newman & Co.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.

Read A. A. Newman & Co.'s carpet advertisem*ntthis week.

CARPETS! CARPETS! NEW FALL STOCK JUST RECEIVED.CALL AND SEE THEM. A. A. NEWMAN & CO.

Cloaks! Cloaks!! A. A. Newman & Co.take pleasure in announcing that they have just received direct from themanufacturers and importers the largest stock of Cloaks, Dolmans, Ulsters,etc., to be seen in the county which will be sold at astonishingly low prices.

Broche Shawls, Cashmere shawls, of everydescription at A. A. Newman & Co.'s.

HOSIERY. An endless variety in ladies',misses', and children's Silk and Wool Hosiery for fall and winter wear justreceived at A. A. Newman & Co.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 17, 1883.

Mrs. M. B. Vawter has resumed her formerposition in A. A. Newman & Co.'s store.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 17, 1883.

The little son of Mr. C. R. Sipes met witha very serious fall in Messrs. A. A. Newman & Co.'s store one day lastweek by falling on the stairs. The child's nose was badly broken, but underthe care of Dr. Chapel, the wound was sewn up and no permanent disfigurementwe hope will result.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1883.

A. A. Newman & Co. came to the frontthis month with a new "ad" calling attention to their new andelegant stock of clothing for gents and boys and also to their elegant lineof ladies' cloaks and winter wear generally. These goods are of the lateststyles and must be seen to be appreciated.

AD. Winter Clothing! FOR GENTS, YOUTHS,AND BOYS. LADIES' CLOAKS AND WINTER WEAR in endless variety. Latest stylesand best quality at A. A. NEWMAN & CO'S.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1883.

The next meeting of the Woman's Suffragesociety will be held at the residence of Mrs. A. A. Newman, on Wednesdayafternoon, November 28, at 4:30 o'clock. The members will please note thechange in the time of meeting.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 28, 1883.

A. A. Newman and F. J. Hess have boughtthe barns and lots on Fifth Avenue, just east of Summit Street, paying therefor$3,200. There will be no change made on this property at present, but nextspring most substantial improvements will be made thereon.

Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.

Amount of scrip issued by city clerk fromMay 1, 1883, to December 15, 1883, inclusive.

A. A. NEWMAN, DEED TO FOUNDRY LOT [AMOUNT$45.00]

A. A. NEWMAN, SIDEWALKS, ACCOUNT OF FELTON[AMOUNT $64.00]

Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 19, 1883.

A Card. As a self-appointed committee toprovide a Christmas treat for the Indian children at Otoe Agency, I desireto return my sincere thanks to Messrs. A. A. Newman & Co., Ware &Pickering, J. H. Sherburne, C. Schiffbauer, Sylvester Piltch, Ridenour &Thompson, and the TRAVELER for the assistance so kindly given me in thefurtherance of this object. L. E. WOODIN, Jr., Clerk in charge of Otoe Agency.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 16, 1884.

The TRAVELER office will remain at its oldstand under Newman's store, and not be removed to the basem*nt of the CowleyCounty Bank, as was at one time contemplated.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 30, 1884.

The TRAVELER office will not be moved. Ourpatrons will find us under Newman's store, at the old stand.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 20, 1884.

Geo. Newman, wife and daughter, of Emporia,are visiting with the family of A. A. Newman.

[FIRE: FENCE AT REAR OF NEWMAN'SBUILDING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 20, 1884.

Last Friday morning, about 4 o'clock, thefence at the rear of Newman's building was discovered to be on fire, butthanks to the prompt action of Mr. Neff, of the Leland, the blaze was extinguishedbefore any serious damage resulted. It is generally supposed to have caughtfrom ashes, as there are a dozen places in town more available for the workof an incendiary.

[STOCK COMPANY FORMED.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 20, 1884.

The above is the name of a new stock companyformed in this city last week, the charter members of which are M. S. Hasie,George E. Hasie, W. M. Sleeth, H. P. Farrar, A. A. Newman, T. H. McLaughlin,George W. Cunningham, and T. R. Houghton. The immediate object of this companyis the erection of a building on Summit street, just south of Cunningham'snew implement house, 125 feet front, 132 feet deep, and three stories high.The TRAVELER mentioned last week the fact that the Messrs. Hasie were toput up a commodious business structure, and when these gentlemen showedthe design of their building to the gentlemen directly interested in thelots, and the suggestion was made that one solid block be built, the planat once commended itself to all parties as one in keeping with the growthof our city. We have seen the plans for Messrs. Hasie's part of the block,and must say they are very elaborate. It is of the style now most generallyadopted by the San Francisco builders, known as the bay front style, abovethe first story. On the second story front are three bay windows, the centerone square and the side windows octagonal. The front and rear of the firststory will be almost entirely of glass, in order to get sufficient lightto accommodate the great length. The height of the first story from ceilingto floor will be seventeen feet, the second fourteen, and the third twelve,and a ten foot basem*nt runs the entire length. This will doubtless be thestyle adopted for the complete block, which, taken with the admirable interiorarrangements, will make the Commercial and Hasie blocks the finest in SouthernKansas. The enterprise of the eight gentlemen comprising the CommercialBuilding Association speaks loudly to their credit, and will be a sure meansof profit to themselves, not to mention the advantage accruing to the cityin the way of advertising its business vim and prosperity.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 27, 1884.

Mr. Gilbert's polled bulls have come on,and are being held in Newman's pasture on the Arkansas River near this place.They are beauties. Rube Houghton expects to have a couple of car loads ofthe same kind here soon.

[ADS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 27, 1884.

A large assortment of Indigo Prints justreceived at A. A. Newman & Co.'s.

Bleached and unbleached sheetings at unprecedentedprices at A. A. Newman & Co.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 27, 1884.

Try our men's $2.50 Kip boot. It cannotbe excelled for durability. A. A. Newman & Co.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 27, 1884.

Carpets! Carpets! Carpets! A superb line;call and see them. A. A. Newman & Co.

Excerpts from long article...

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 16, 1884.

Between the confluence of the Walnut andArkansas Rivers, in the southern part of Cowley County, Kansas, and possessingabout three thousand inhabitants, lies Arkansas City, destined at no veryfuture day to be the city of distribution for the great southwest. It isno idle saying which causes this to be asserted. Her natural advantagesare equaled by no other city in this quarter of the globe. Passing alongher southern boundary, from the Arkansas to the Walnut Rivers, is a canal,whose water power capacity is unsurpassed in the entire west. This enterprisewas inaugurated in 1881, by the Arkansas City Water Power Company, consistingof A. A. Newman, Jas. Hill, W. M. Sleeth, and S. Matlack.

With a celerity almost marvelous, the Arkansaswas spanned with a dam, the channel from the one river to the other completed,and three mills, as if by magic, sprang into existence. These are the flouringmills of V. M. Ayres, W. H. Speers, and The Arkansas City Roller Mills.The volume of water was found to be ample for the purpose of these mills,and the company, by widening and deepening this channel, can furnish sufficientpower for three as many more.

There are three first class dry goods stores:A. A. Newman & Co., W. B. Kirkpatrick, and S. Matlack, proprietors.A. A. Newman is one of the "Fathers of the City." He came hereat an early day, and to his energy and determination, Arkansas City owesmuch of her success. He is a man of sterling character and splendid ability.The stranger can find no better adviser than this gentleman. Mr. Newman'spartner, Mr. Wyard Gooch, is a gentleman of extreme courtesy and pleasantmanners.

W. B. Kirkpatrick has been engaged in businessabout one year. By his genial disposition, business tact, and fair dealing,he has secured a prominent place among our businessmen, and has a constantlyincreasing trade.

S. Matlack has a large stock of goods anda flourishing business.

Hon. A. J. Pyburn occupies rooms over CowleyCounty Bank. He is a gentleman of profound learning, of excellent legalacumen, and unflinching integrity. Mitchell & Swarts have their officein Newman's basem*nt. They are among the oldest practitioners in this sectionof the State. O. C. R. Randall has his office on Central Avenue, at whichplace he will attend to all legal business entrusted to his care.

Arkansas City Republican, February 16, 1884.

A. A. Newman & Co. are constantly receivingnew goods; drop in and see them.

Arkansas City Republican, February 16, 1884.

The Perry House occupies the two new buildingsof Messrs. A. A. Davis and A. A. Newman. This of itself is a sufficientguarantee that the house is first class. Persons may judge of its success,when we state that these two large buildings are insufficient to accommodateits patrons. Mr. Perry has secured McLaughlin's hall, and will fit thisinto chambers for sleeping apartments.

Arkansas City Republican, February 16, 1884.

AD. DRY GOODS! A. A. NEWMAN & CO.

A large and complete stock of GENERAL DRYGOODS, Notions, Carpets, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Stock Men's Supplies,Etc. AT LOWEST PRICES.

Arkansas City Republican, February 23, 1884.

Mr. G. W. Newman, of Emporia, spent lastSabbath in our city.

Arkansas City Republican, February 23, 1884.

On the 20th of this month, the CommercialBuilding Association of Arkansas City, Kansas, sprang into existence. Itsincorporators: M. S. and Geo. E. Hasie, A. A. Newman, W. M. Sleeth, H. P.Farrar, T. H. McLaughlin, T. R. Houghton, and G. W. Cunningham. At the firstmeeting Geo. E. Hasie was elected president, and H. P. Farrar, secretaryand treasurer. The first work of the association will be the erection ofa building 75 feet in frontage, 132 feet in depth, and three stories high,between the business houses of the Hasie Bros., and G. W. Cunningham. Inconnection with the storeroom of the Hasie Bros., this will make the finestbuilding in our city. The two structures--the association's and the Messrs.Hasie's--will form one solid building 125 feet in frontage, 132 feet indepth, and three stories high. This enterprise displays the energy of ourbusinessmen and the importance, to capitalists, of our rapidly growing city.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1884.

L. E. Woodin last week purchased of Newmanand Hess the livery building on the north side of Fifth Avenue now occupiedby Woodin & Thompson. These gentlemen intend putting up a new buildingand other improvements which when completed will cost in the aggregate somethree or four thousand dollars. This firm intends to keep in the front lineof our businessmen, and eminently deserve the success they will certainlyachieve.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1884.

This association, of which we gave particularsin a former issue, is now in readiness for active work, all its shares beingtaken, as will be seen by the following list of stockholders.

Name, Shares, Amount.

A. A. Newman, 20, $2,000

Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1884.

A railroad meeting was called on last Monday,March 3, at I. H. Bonsall's office, for the purpose of considering the narrowgauge proposition now before the people and taking steps to insure its defeat.Mr. T. McIntire was made chairman and I. H. Bonsall secretary. A resolutionto the effect that the interests of Cowley County demanded the defeat ofthis proposition was read and unanimously endorsed, and the following committeewas appointed to raise funds to defray the expenses of canvassing the county:A. A. Newman, W. M. Sleeth, James Benedict, T. H. McLaughlin, and J. L.Huey. Messrs. A. A. Wiley, J. B. Nipp, A. J. Chapel, O. S. Rarick, T. H.McLaughlin, and N. T. Snyder were appointed as committee on arrangementswith power to select sub-committees, to take whatever steps may be deemednecessary to accomplish the object of the meeting. The meeting then adjournedto next Saturday at 2 p.m. at Highland Hall, when we hope to see a generalturn out of businessmen and farmers.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1884.

We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Alexanderof Kentucky, and his son of Chicago, last Monday. The younger gentlemanintends to engage in the lumber business and has already secured a siteon South Summit street opposite A. A. Newman's block. The stock for theyard has been shipped and will be here in a few days.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.

The Company from Arkansas City to attendthe Carmilla Urso concert Tuesday evening were Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newman,Mr. and Mrs. Beal, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Searing, Mr. and Mrs. Landes, Mr.and Mrs. H. P. Farrar, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coombs, Mr. and Mrs. Kroenert,Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Sipes, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ayers; Misses Abbie Hamilton,Beck and Anna Hunt; Ed. G. Gary and Miss Fowler; Ed. Kingsbury and MissBarnett; C. M. Scott and Miss Gardiner; J. C. Topliff and Miss Walton; F.J. Hess and Miss Johnson; and George Cunningham. The party represented ArkansasCity's best people, and all seemed to enjoy the visit and concert immensely.They spoke in the highest terms of their entertainment at the Brettun. Theaccommodation train on the Santa Fe was held for them and all returned thatevening.

Arkansas City Republican, March 8, 1884.

A railroad meeting was called last Monday,March 3, to take measures for defeating the proposition to vote county bondsfor the narrow gauge railroad next Tuesday. A motion was made that the votersof Creswell Township vote against said proposition, and was carried unanimously.On motion, the following committees were appointed by the chair:

A. A. Newman, Wm. M. Sleeth, Jas. Benedict,T. H. McLaughlin, and Jas. L. Huey were appointed as a committee to raisefunds to pay the expenses of canvassing the county.

A. A. Wiley, J. B. Nipp, A. J. Chapel, O.S. Rarick, T. H. McLaughlin, and N. T. Snyder were appointed a committeeon arrangements, with power to select sub-committees to canvass and makeany arrangements necessary to accomplish the object of the meeting.

The meeting then adjourned to convene today,at 2 p.m., at Highland Hall, when we hope to see a good crowd assembled.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1884.

A. A. Newman left for New York and Bostonlast Monday. During his absence he will lay in an extra supply of springand summer goods.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 12, 1884.

Mr. Jones, a member of the firm of GeorgeW. Newman & Co., of Emporia, was visiting in our city last week. Thevery great happiness depicted on this gentleman's face may be accountedfor in the fact that he was accompanied by his newly-found bride--a mostexcellent lady with a large circle of warm friends in this city.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1884.

Ad. Lace Neck Wear. A very pretty line ofladies' and children's lace neck wear just received at A. A. Newman &Co.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, April 9, 1884.

AD. A. A. NEWMAN & CO. respectfullyannounce that they will next week receive their new Spring Stock Of DryGoods, Notions, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Gloves, White Goods, Laces, Embroideries,Dry Goods, Dress Trimmings, etc. -Also a new line of- CLOTHING -AND- Gents'Furnishing Goods. We have just received the finest line of CARPETS, MATTINGS,OIL CLOTHS, RUGS, STRAW CARPETS, ETC., EVER BROUGHT TO THE CITY; TO WHICHWE INVITE AN INSPECTION.

Arkansas City Republican, April 12, 1884.

A. A. Newman returned from the East today.He has purchased a large stock of spring goods, which he expects soon.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1884.

Read A. A. Newman's specials in this issue.

Ad. Stockmen and Farmers! A large stockof tents and wagon sheets always on hand at A. A. Newman & Co.'s.

Ad. New Spring Goods. A. A. Newman &Co. have just received an elegant assortment of Ginghams, Seersuckers, inplain colors and stripes, and zephyrs in all the newest designs. Call andsee them.

Ad. Ladies' Lace Neckwear. A new and prettyline in Ladies' Lace Neckwear, Pocket Handkerchiefs, in plain, hemmed, stitched,and colored borders, Embroideries, Laces, Ribbons, etc. at A. A. Newman& Co.'s.

Ad. Hosiery. A most elegant assortment ofladies', misses', and children's hose in solid colors, and striped cotton,brilliant Lisle and Silk at A. A. Newman & Co.'s.

Ad. New Summer Goods. White Swiss, Nainsooks,Victoria Lawns, Piques, and all white goods in endless variety at A. A.Newman & Co.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 23, 1884.

Mr. A. A. Newman has fenced in block 47in Arkansas City and planted quite a number of shade trees thereon. Thisis an investment that will pay handsomely every time, and we advise alllot holders to go and do likewise.

Arkansas City Republican, April 26, 1884.

Mr. A. A. Newman was slightly injured bybeing thrown from a horse while out riding Wednesday afternoon.

[PROGRESS REPORT ON ARKANSAS CITY.]

Arkansas City Republican, April 26, 1884.

I either strike here on a busy day, or elseit is a busy town, for I always find the merchants busy; and if it is everdull, they do not say so. A little look over the town will show up over140 new buildings that have not yet been painted. Two new lumber yards haveopened, with promise of a good business. Will L. Aldridge is running theone at the north side and A. V. Alexander & Co., on the south. The improvementsto which all newcomers are expected to pay tribute, is the new Commercialcalled Hasie Block, which is just going up. This is to cover 125 x 132 feeton Summit street, three stories and basem*nt, built of dressed stone, andwill be, when completed, one of the finest business blocks in the state;fifty feet on the corner is being built by Hasie Bros., and the balanceby a stock company. The second and third floors will be finished for offices,sleeping rooms, a photograph gallery, etc., and the building complete willcost over $40,000. As soon as completed, Geo. E. Hasie & Co., will occupya double store for a wholesale grocery house, A. A. Newman & Co., anotherdouble store, for their dry goods house, and T. R. Houghton the other forhis harness stock. The Hasie Bros., are from Denver, and with full faithin the prosperity of Arkansas City, are investing money freely.

Among other enterprises on foot are a newBaptist Church, and a two story business block by J. C. Topliff, the firstfloor of which will be used for the post office, it having outgrown itspresent quarters. The new road mentioned in the Winfield notes will alsobe built to this city, bringing Kansas City fifty miles nearer than by thepresent road. An article from this place would hardly be complete withoutmentioning its mills: I had hoped at this time to have visited them all,but time forbid. Suffice it to say that the canal which was looked uponas reckless venture has proved to be one of the best investments the cityever made; and the different mills are turning out, when all at work, somethinglike a thousand barrels of flour a day, thus insuring better prices to theproducer than he can realize by shipping. The traveling public will be gladto know that A. W. Patterson is back at the "Leland" as proprietor.He celebrated the event by a big free dinner, which was of course a grandsuccess, only some two hundred of the guests rather overdid the thing byeating more than was good for them. Emporia Daily Republican.

Arkansas City Republican, May 17, 1884.

A team belonging to R. A. Houghton ran awayin the main streets of the city Monday morning, causing considerable excitementfor a time. The horses had been hitched to a wagon near the Star LiveryStable, and the whiffle trees detached themselves from the wagon, when theystarted carrying the whiffle trees with them. They ran with great rapidityagainst the telephone post at A. A. Newman's corner, breaking down the cornerpost of the shed on the front of his store, and breaking the harness thatheld them together, and throwing one horse flat to the ground. No otherdamage resulted. Several other teams were on the streets at the time, someof which became frightened, but their drivers succeeded in holding them.

Arkansas City Republican, May 31, 1884.

Ed. Grady purchased of A. A. Newman, thisweek, the four lots now occupied by his lumber yard, for $1,000 each. Theselots could have been bought two years ago for less than half of that sum.

Arkansas City Republican, May 31, 1884.

Mr. Chase, a cousin of A. A. Newman, islying seriously ill at Mr. Bassett's.

Arkansas City Republican, June 7, 1884.

Jones & McCarty sold this week for JudgeI. H. Bonsall, his lot on the northeast corner of Summit Street and 3rdAvenue, to A. A. Newman for $1,000. Mr. Newman offered lots near this one,and better situated, a year ago, for $250 each.

Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.

Mr. Chase, the cousin of Mr. Newman, whohas been lying ill at Mr. Bassett's, is slowly recovering.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 9, 1884.

The gamblers and horse races of Caldwellare respectfully invited to take the following item into a corner and spellit out.

A. A. Newman and Others, Arkansas City.

Replying to your petition of the 27th ultimo,that your city be made the terminal point for delivery of Indian suppliesfor the Indian Territory, I have to advise you that arrangements such asyou request had already been made prior to the receipt of your petition.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 9, 1884.

The Santa Fe company last Wednesday puta passenger coach on the accommodation train running on this branch. Itis what is known as a combination coach--two-thirds passenger and one-thirdbaggage--and is one of the finest owned by the company. This step will givesatisfaction along the entire line, and is mainly the result of the effortsof Messrs. Kennedy, of Winfield, and Ingersoll, of this city, who have beenworking to this end for many months. We believe this company will make moneyout of this change, and it certainly will be vastly more convenient to thetraveling public.

Arkansas City Republican, July 12, 1884.

The store room now occupied by A. A. Newman& Co., has been rented by Dr. H. D. Kellogg & Co., for the purposeof placing within it a stock of drugs.

Do not know if the following appliesto A. A. Newman or some other Newman...

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1884.

Tomorrow afternoon George Cunningham intendsto show up the merits of the famous Flying Dutchman plow. Read his notice,farmers.

Ad. A Big Thing for Farmers. On tomorrow,Thursday, July 24, there will be a plowing exhibition on Newman's farm northof Arkansas City, in which the merits of the famous Flying Dutchman plowwill be tested. I will convince the most skeptical that the plow will dobetter work, with a hundred pounds lighter draft, than any other plow manufactured.We will cut a watermelon and open a keg of nails. Come in everybody. G.W. CUNNINGHAM.

Arkansas City Republican, July 26, 1884.

A. A. Newman is erecting a new wooden businesshouse on the lot north of the Mammoth Livery. The dimensions are 20 x 60feet and one story. It has already been leased to Steinburger & Co.,of Taylorville, Indiana, who will place within it a stock of hardware.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1884.

Miss Hattie Corry was welcomed back to thiscity Thursday by her many friends. She this week takes charge of the booksof A. A. Newman & Co.

[Note: A. A. Newman was involvedwith T. J. Gilbert and H. B. Hallowell in Arkansas City Cattle Company.]

[CATTLE DISPUTE.]

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

Gilbert, Newman, and Hallowell contracted1,000 head of cattle of Mackay, of Texas, to be delivered on their rangeon the Kaw Indian Reserve. The rivers were high all summer on the way upand the Arkansas River has been bank full for two months. Mackay got hereand waited two weeks to cross the cattle and finally drove them over thebridge and through the state. In the settlement he claimed $900 for extramileage and expenses. Hallowell refused to pay it and Mackay fired at himwith a Winchester rifle. Hallowell returned the fire and 20 shots were exchangedbefore Mackay rode off. Mackay has been arrested. Driving the Texas cattlethrough the state has caused considerable alarm for fear of domestic cattletaking the Texas fever.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1884.

Messrs. Newman and Matlack left for NewYork last Monday, to lay in a supply of fall and winter goods.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1884.

Farmers, we have moved our business slightlyout in the country. When in Arkansas City, standing on Summit Street, nearNewman's store or the Cowley County Bank, look east down the street thatleads to the depot and you will see W. A. Lee's implement house.

Arkansas City Republican, August 23, 1884.

A. A. Newman's new store room, which isalready rented for a hardware store, is nearly completed.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1884.

Messrs. A. A. Newman & Co. were toobusy receiving their new goods last week to change their "ad.,"but our readers may look out for something from this firm of general interestin our next issue.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 3, 1884.

Once more Newman has piled his store fullof clothing, hats, caps, boots, shoes, carpets, and dry goods in endlessvariety. By a look at his advertisem*nt and specials you can see that hehas been getting in new goods, but you can only judge of the amount andquality by calling and examining for yourself.

BIG AD. FALL OF 1884. NEW GOODS. THIS WEEK'SARRIVAL, FALL STOCK. Men's, Youths', and Boys' CLOTHING. The Largest andmost Complete Stock in the city. CARPETS, Latest styles all new designs,Mattings, etc., etc. A. A. NEWMAN & CO.

Ad. BOOTS! BOOTS! Having purchased a largeand elegantly assorted line of gents' fine calf, kip, and grain boots, weinvite an inspection of the same. Prices to suit all. A. A. NEWMAN &CO.

Ad. HATS! HATS! Gents' hats of the wellknown Stetson make, latest styles, just received. A full line of stockmen'shats; also, children's hats and caps in every style at A. A. Newman &Co.'s.

Ad. LADIES AND CHILDREN'S Kid, Goat Grain,and all and every description of footwear in latest styles, first-classin quality and not to be surpassed elsewhere in the city, will be foundat A. A. Newman & Co.'s.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 10, 1884.

A. A. Newman returned from the East lastSaturday.

Arkansas City Republican, September 13, 1884.

A. A. Newman has returned from New York,where he has been buying his fall stock. His many customers may expect anew mammoth stock in addition to his present one, to be displayed on hiscounters and shelves.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 17, 1884.

Messrs. Newman, McLaughlin, and Hess havebought fifty-five acres in the north part of town and are now platting thesame into lots. They will immediately erect a half dozen houses on thisaddition.

Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.

Newman, McLaughlin & Hess have commencedthe grading of the street in their new addition. Lots will be sold hereon time.

Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.

A. A. Newman & Co., received the firstof the week, judging from the large pile of boxes hauled from the depot,one of the largest stocks of fall goods ever received in the city.

Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.

Capt. Ed. Haight, of Winfield, has beenin Arkansas City this week surveying a 55 acre addition to the northeastpart of our town for Newman, McLaughlin & Hess. We are informed thistract of land will offer splendid advantages for residence building. TheGates City is rapidly spreading out.

Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.

One structure now in course of erectionwith which the citizens of Arkansas City point with pride is the Hasie andCommercial block on Summit street. We propose in the following brief outlineto give our readers an idea of the immensity of this block.

Last March Maj. M. S. Hasie and Geo. E.Hasie arrived in Arkansas City from Denver, Colorado, on a prospecting tourand, after a careful looking over of the advantages of which our thrivingcity is possessed, were so fascinated with the prospects that they decidedto locate here. The erection of the Hasie block was then alone contemplated.When Messrs. Hasie's views were made known, concerning their large block,a new idea sprang into existence. It was then the plan of the Hasie andCommercial block was formed. In addition to their block, Messrs. Hasie proposedto take stock in the Commercial and so a stock company was formed for thepurpose of erecting this building. Thus we have the origin of the Hasieand Commercial blocks.

The building was commenced some five monthsago, and notwithstanding so many drawbacks necessary to the erection ofso large a structure, it is now nearly completed. The frontage of the blockis 128 feet; the depth, 132 feet.

On the first floor there are five mammothstore rooms, each 25 x 132 feet, and 17 feet to ceiling. These rooms areall taken with the exception of one, which we are informed would offer superioradvantages to parties desiring to engage in the agricultural implement business.The basem*nt under this room could be used as storage quarters and the groundfloor as the display room. Then the elevator in this room from basem*ntto roof would come into execution.

The remaining rooms are to be occupied byD. Brunswick, who will open up a $25,000 stock of clothing, boots and shoes,etc.; A. A. Newman & Co., who will have a double room in which to displaytheir stock of dry goods, clothing, etc. The fourth will be used by Geo.E. Hasie & Co., as a wholesale and retail grocery establishment, andthe fifth will, no doubt, be taken by the time of its completion.

The entire building is finished with Frenchplate glass, double strength; 4,000 feet of glass is to be put in the skylights.There are four upstairs rooms, which are as yet not taken, that would bethe most available rooms in Kansas for the photographic art. The best oflight for this business can be furnished.

In the upper portions of the block, thereare 65 rooms. They are so constructed as to be used for hotel purposes.There are three large, bay-front rooms with folding doors, which can bereadily thrown into one room, and would make one of the most elegant diningrooms of which we know. A six-foot hallway traverses this portion of thebuilding. Eight hundred feet of passageway is utilized. Two six-foot stairwayslead upward, besides the large elevators at the rear of the building. Thesecond and third stories are adorned with bay windows, fourteen in number.

The finish of the front of the block iswhat is called the San Francisco Palace finish. It is stone front with ironcolumns and bay windows.

The estimated cost of the building whencompleted will be $60,000. Maj. S. Hasie is the architect. He has personallysuperintended its construction. Another building of the Hasie and Commercialblock's dimensions will make Arkansas City a city in reality as well asname. We now far surpass Wichita in fine buildings, and for handsome residenceproperty we doubt if there is another city in the state that can competewith us, taking size in consideration.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 1, 1884.

Newman, McLaughlin, and Hess are havingabout two miles of street graded on their new addition. They are contractingto have trees set out on the whole addition. This will be a great improvementto the town.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 1, 1884.

A meeting of the stockholders in the aboveenterprise was held in the Cowley County Bank Monday evening, and a stockcompany formed for the purpose of erecting and operating a woolen mill onour canal. The capital stock is $40,000. Mr. J. H. Gordon, who with Mr.Sanborn visited this city a few weeks since in the interest of a woolenmill, has been here about two weeks talking up the matter, and left yesterdaymorning for his home in Missouri. A charter for the company will be securedat once. The stockholders in this enterprise comprise our most solid businessmen.The directors for the first year are James Hill, J. H. Gordon, J. L. Huey,H. P. Farrar, W. M. Sleeth, A. A. Newman, and T. H. McLaughlin. The workwill be pushed as rapidly as possible, and in a few months the busy humof our woolen mill will be heard by the finest water power in the state,furnishing employment to more than forty operatives and starting ArkansasCity firmly on the road as a manufacturing city.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 8, 1884.

Following is a complete list of stockholdersin the Arkansas City Woolen Manufacturing Company, mention of which wasmade last week.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 8, 1884.

Read the new advertisem*nts this week, andremember there never was a better chance to buy at reasonable rates thanat present. Messrs. Matlack, Newman, and Hable each comes to the front withinducements to purchasers. Competition is the life of trade, and it is runninghigh in Arkansas City this fall, which is much to the advantage of "uspoor people" who have to do the buying.

BIG AD. A. A. NEWMAN & CO. Desire tocall the attention of the ladies to their elegant stock of winter wrapsfor ladies, Misses, and children. As heretofore they have always had thelargest and most complete assortment of these goods, they still continueto lead this fall. The fit of these garments cannot be surpassed; and itis better to get a garment that fits you elegantly, when it costs no morethan one which has no shape to it.

We have a line of dolmans, new markets,ulsters, jackets, havelocks, and Russian circulars, which we think willplease you all, and at prices lower than ever.

To those who prefer a shawl, we can showa nice line comprising black fringed cashmere, both plain and braided, coloredcashmere, handsome broche in many grades, Scotch plaids and greys, reversiblevelvet, and many others.

It will be to your interest to examine theirgoods before making any purchases.

Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.

On the eighth page A. A. Newman & Co.'sadvertisem*nt will be found. This firm, at present, is somewhat crampedin its present quarters, but in a few weeks when they get into their newquarters, you will see one of the most handsome dry goods establishmentsin the state. See what his ad says. You may save money. [DID NOT TYPE AD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1884.

BIG AD. Don't Buy any Gloves or Mittensuntil you have inspected the immense stock of A. A. NEWMAN & CO. -WEHAVE- GLOVES of every quality, style, and price, and our stock only needsto be seen to enable anyone to make a purchase.

We carry a fine line of Buck, Goat, andSealskin gloves, manufactured by Lippitt, Leak & Co., of San Francisco,which for fit and genuine hard wear cannot be excelled. Try a pair. We alsohandle the celebrated SARANAC TANNED BUCK GLOVES, which are proof againsthardening by water, and never fail to give satisfaction. We can also showyou many articles of lined Kid gloves, lined Buck gloves, oil tanned gloves,Plymouth Buck Gauntlet gloves, wool lined mittens, men's and boys' sheepskinmittens, and many others at BED ROCK PRICES! HUSKING GLOVES we can sellyou at 75 cents per pair.

When you want to see the biggest stock ofGLOVES AND MITTENS in the southwest, visit the dry goods store of A. A.NEWMAN & CO. Northeast corner Summit Street and Fifth Avenue.

Arkansas City Republican, October 18, 1884.

Tuesday afternoon we visited McLaughlin,Newman & Hess addition adjoining the town north of the East school building.Sixth Street has been extended a half mile beyond the city limits, and thisway is being rapidly used as the way to Searing & Mead's mill. In timeit will be the principal thoroughfare to Winfield on account of the sandon Summit Street. This street is devoid of sand and will make one of thehandsomest driveways in Arkansas City. Lots are being rapidly sold in thisaddition. We understand that the contract for one dozen residences has beenlet, which will go up right away. Culverts are being placed in and gooddrainage will be had. To anyone desiring good lots, this addition wouldbe a splendid place to invest.

Arkansas City Republican, October 18, 1884.

A. A. Newman lately purchased some goatsas a present for his children. His apple trees are now self-bearing.

Arkansas City Republican, October 18, 1884.

Frank Willitts has accepted the positionmade vacant by Frank Gage's departure for the west, in A. A. Newman's store.Frank is a steady man, and as the proprietors of the store are always readyto reward merit, he will prosper.

Arkansas City Republican, October 18, 1884.

A. A. Newman and Co., will move into theirnew quarters in about 30 days.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, October 22, 1884.

BIG AD [WITH LOTS OF WHITE SPACE]. DRY GOODS.This Space Reserved for A. A. NEWMAN & CO. Northeast corner Summit St.and Fifth Ave. CLOTHING.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1884.

BIG AD.

Notwithstanding the immense drop in theclothing trade A. A. NEWMAN & CO. will still remain at the bottom onlow prices, and don't you fail to remember it. Look at our stock beforebuying.

-OUR LINE OF- UNDERWEAR! -AND- GENTS' FURNISHINGGOODS is literally immense and needs to be seen before making your winterpurchases.

OUR STOCK OF BOOTS, SHOES, AND SLIPPERSis very complete in every department, bought direct from the manufacturersand guaranteed to give satisfaction.

Blankets are cheaper this winter than everbefore and we can save you money on these goods.

Don't Fail to Look at our Line of CARPETS,Oil Cloths, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Fringes, Cretonnes, etc., beforemaking a purchase of these articles.

The Staple and Fancy Dry Goods Departmentis very Complete Comprising Muslins, Prints, Ginghams, Tickings, Damasks,Flannels, Waterproofs, Jeans, Yarns, Zephyrs, Dress Goods in endless variety,Silks, Velvets, Knit Goods, Plushes, Corsets, Scarfs, Hosiery, Nubias, Gloves,etc.

THEY WILL BE SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLEPRICES.

Husking Gloves at 50 cents.

Other Gloves and Mittens in proportion.

Your friends.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1884.

See notice to hunters in another column.

We, the undersigned, hereby give noticethat we will prosecute to the full extent of the law all persons who maybe found hunting upon our premises.

JOHN LINTON, C. J. BECK, J. D. GUTHRIE,S. MATLACK, A. A. NEWMAN, WILL McGINNIS, D. P. MARSHALL, S. F. DAVIS, S.J. TAFT, THOS. BAIRD, JOHN A. SCOTT, I. SHURTZ, D. D. JONES, AMOS WALTON,JOHN CORLETT, HOWARD TRIMBLE, JAS. ARMSTRONG, W. J. CONAWAY, GEO. SMOTHERS,LEWIS BASS.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1884.

A. A. Newman & Co. hope to be in theirmagnificent Commercial block room in about three weeks. It will be the largestand most handsomely appointed mercantile room in Southern Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, November 5, 1884.

BIG AD: Look out for A. A. Newman &Co.'s REMOVAL to their new store room in the Commercial Block.

Arkansas City Republican, November 8, 1884.

Newman & Co., are moving into theirnew store room.

Arkansas City Republican, November 8, 1884.

E. B. Multer, mentioned as E. B. Mulen,in last week's REPUBLICAN, as being a newcomer, has secured a position inNewman & Co.'s dry goods store.

Arkansas City Republican, November 8, 1884.

W. Scott Cook, of Anadarko, Indian Territory,besides purchasing a large bill of goods of Newman & Co., treated theDiamond Front in a like manner. About 15,000 pounds of grocery stock commencedgoing to Ferd, Indian Territory, Wednesday. Mr. Cook is convinced that ArkansasCity is the place to do most of his trading. Our flouring mills were spokenof by him in glowing terms.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1884.

A. A. Newman & Co. have already begunto move some of the heavier of their unpacked goods to their new store roomin the Commercial block, but we presume it will be at least one week beforethey can welcome their patrons in their new quarters.

Arkansas City Republican, November 15, 1884.

Newman & Co., will commence removingtheir stock Monday to their new quarters. They will have the largest drygoods store in Cowley County.

Arkansas City Republican, November 15, 1884.

Kellogg & Coombs will move into Newman'sbrick next week. Their handsome new show cases have already arrived, andwhen they open you will see one of the handsomest drug stores in Kansas.

Arkansas City Republican, November 15, 1884.

DIED. Julia May, infant daughter of A. A.Newman and wife, died Wednesday, November 12, 1884. The little babe hadbeen unwell for several days, but its demise was as sudden as it was unexpected.Its age was 5 months and 15 days. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoonat the residence. Rev. Fleming performed the funeral ceremony. The remainswere interred in the Arkansas City cemetery. The bereaved parents commandthe sympathy of all, and it is very sad that the youngest flower shouldbe plucked first. But of such is the kingdom of Heaven composed.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1884.

A. A. Newman & Co. have commenced movingtheir stock into their new quarters in the Commercial Block. For convenience,room, and appearance, their double store is far ahead of anything we haveseen in Southern Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 19, 1884.

DIED. Obituary. Died, in this city, on Wednesday,November 12, Julia May, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newman,aged five months and fifteen days. The funeral services were performed thefollowing day by Rev. S. B. Fleming and all that was mortal of the lovedone laid to rest in Riverview Cemetery.

Arkansas City Republican, November 22, 1884.

Will Logan puts up a cottage in McLaughlin,Newman & Hess' addition this week.

Arkansas City Republican, November 22, 1884.

About a half a dozen neat cottage residenceshave already been erected in the addition of McLaughlin, Newman & Hess.Others are building. If we keep on spreading 'twill not be long until wereach the corporate limits of the little burg of Winfield.

Arkansas City Republican, November 22, 1884.

Newman & Co., are moving to the Commercialblock.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1884.

A. A. Newman & Co. are determined tolet the people know they are in their new store, hence their little unobtrusive"ad" in the TRAVELER this week. This firm have undoubtedly thefinest store room in Southern Kansas, and a stock of goods to suit theirmagnificent new quarters.

BIG AD. A. A. NEWMAN & CO. desire toannounce to their Friends, Patrons, and Strangers in the city and country,that they have now removed their stock to their new and commodious roomin the COMMERCIAL BLOCK, Where they would be pleased to receive their appreciatedvisits at any time.

We think we have one of the most elegantplaces of business in Southern Kansas, with sufficient room and a splendidlight to show goods to their best advantage and to the entire satisfactionof our customers.

Our stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Carpets,Boots, Shoes, Notions, Ladies' and Children's Winter Wraps, etc., is verycomplete in all its branches.

This is an invitation for everybody to calland see us and we will try to make you feel at home. Your Friends,

Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1884.

Few of our citizens, even those who havevisited Newman's store every day, ever realized the immense amount of goodsstored away in his room. Consequently, they were surprised at the magnitudelast Friday and Saturday when they were moving to their new quarters. Allday Friday they kept three drays busy, with their clerks and five extramen. However, the stock was placed in the shelves and neatly arranged ina very short time, ready for Saturday's trade. We cannot refrain from speakingagain of his new quarters, which look doubly well with this stock in it.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1884.

Ivan Robinson and Mr. Holmes, of Winfield,were in our city last week looking for a location for a coal yard. Afterlooking the field over, they left Snyder & Hutchison to secure a suitablelocation. These gentlemen then bought out Pitts Ellis' scales and officewith fixtures and bins and leased of Newman & McLaughlin two lots onCentral Avenue, opposite Fairclo Bro.'s livery stable. Messrs. Robinson& Holmes will immediately commence the erection of sheds, and will haveseven cars of coal, hard and soft, in our city this week. These gentlemenare men who will always have coal of all kinds in hand, and we need haveno more fear of a coal famine as we have been having. They will keep notless than ten car loads on hand at all times. Their office will be on thecorner of Summit Street and Central Avenue.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1884.

Earnest McDowell, who has been with Fitch& Barron for the past six months, will put a stock of jewelry in theNewman building with the drug stock of Kellogg & Coombs.

Arkansas City Republican, December 6, 1884.

Instead of the money being given to theladies of the Presbyterian Church for their supper Thanksgiving evening,collected by Misses Hattie Sipes and Pearl Newman, it was donated to thepoor of Arkansas City by the ladies. A laudable undertaking and a good beginning.

Arkansas City Republican, December 6, 1884.

At last No. 33 is open and everything arrangedin apple-pie-order. Perhaps kind reader, you do not know where No. 33 islocated and what it is. Well, to begin, No. 33 is located in the brick buildingacross the street from the Cowley County Bank. Take a walk across and enterand you will find a handsomely arranged drug store, with Kellogg & Coombsas proprietors. Also just to the left of the door, as you go in, you willfind Ernest McDowell. Generally he is astride of a jeweler's stool. He hasa handsome line of jewelry and clocks. As a workman in repairing, his workis his recommendation. But to resume with No. 33. The shelving has beenremodeled and painted, new drugs are placed on them, and the entire make-upof No. 33 points to tastefulness and enterprise everywhere in that room.

At the rear of No. 33 you will find a handsomeprescription case. The front is adorned by a large mirror, which by theway will prove a great convenience to the ladies.

The firm is well-known. Dr. H. D. Kellogghas been here ever since there was an Arkansas City. Over fourteen yearsago he cast anchor here, since which time he has lived as he commenced--asa good citizen. L. V. Coombs, well now, we would like to see a man or ladywho is not acquainted with Lute, and especially the latter. Trustworthyin every respect, we, the REPUBLICAN, predict a lucrative business for thefirm. The Doctor lends the sturdiness and steadiness necessary to business,while Lute furnishes the energy of vigorous youth.

AD. DR. H. D. KELLOGG / L. V. COOMBS

This space reserved for the No. 33 DrugStore in Newman's corner block. KELLOGG & COOMBS, Proprietors, who areopening up a large stock of New Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, and Everythingpertaining to the Drug Business.

Winfield Courier, December 11, 1884.

From a squib published in the ArkansasCity Republican some weeks ago we clip the following.

"The COURIER has always ignored ArkansasCity and made fun of her. Arkansas City can get along without Winfield,but can the COURIER get along without Arkansas City?"

If the person who wrote the squib knew anythingof the history of Cowley County, and especially of the COURIER, he wouldnot have penned it. The COURIER has never since the old matters of CountySeat and other purely local feuds were settled, said ought adverse to thegrowth and prosperity of any portion of our splendid county. On the otherhand it has taken great pride and assisted not a little in promoting thegrowth and advancement of Arkansas City, Burden, Udall, and every otherportion of the county. The COURIER recognizes the fact that no communitycan build permanent prosperity by tearing others down. Such policy is pursuedonly by narrow-minded bigots, and not by persons of sound mind and liberalviews. Arkansas City has enjoyed its full share of our general advancement.This has been brought about by the indomitable energy of such men as Sleeth,Newman, Matlack, Hill, Huey, Cunningham, Hess, Scott, and a score of otherswhose faith in the future of their city has been shown in works, the successfulprosecution of which left no time, if the inclination existed, to snarland growl at their neighbors. This is indulged in only by the lesser lightswho come in to enjoy the benefits of other's industry and find a fruitfulfield in promoting discord where harmony should prevail. We are glad toknow that no respectable portion of the people of our own sister city indulgein the small and contemptible feelings which seem to inspire the Republicanman.

Arkansas City Republican, December 13, 1884.

Last Tuesday evening, at the residence ofJ. L. Huey, the social event of the season occurred. The Presbyterian ladiesare renowned for their successful entertainments, but this, the auctionsocial, excelled all others. The weather was somewhat inclement, but neverthelessthe large residence was filled to its utmost capacity with guests to partakeof Mr. and Mrs. Huey's hospitality. The entertainment of the vast assemblagewas begun by a panoramic view of a dream by Frank Hess. Mr. Hess indulgedhis appetite to too great an extent in mince pies, which caused him to passinto dreamland. As he lay in the arms of Morpheus, several unique, as wellas very laughable, scenes were presented to the audience as Mr. Hess performedthe role of a gentle deceiver. One scene was where Frank's thoughts revertedto the laughing darkey who made the pie; finally Mr. Hess was awakened fromdreamland, and the guests were then entertained by music and singing. TheChinese song, rendered by Messrs. Hutchison and Grosscup, was justly applauded.Their shadow picture imitations of Chinamen eating rats, resembled the realperformance so perfectly that some of the guests' appetites were stayedbefore supper was announced. The selling of the ladies now occurred. Rev.J. O. Campbell performed in the role of the auctioneer. To say that he wasa success hardly expresses it. It sounded somewhat natural to hear his welltrained voice crying: "I am offered 95, who will make it $1?"The auctioneering of the ladies was highly rousing, and the bidding lively.The good natured contest for the lady on sale, made the entertainment moreenlivening. The ladies were all masked. The prices ranged from 75 centsup to $7.00, Miss Ida Lowe being the fortunate lady who brought that price.It will be seen by a glance at the list that Geo. W. Cunningham was almostequal to Brigham Young. We always knew George was a great admirer of theladies, but never thought he had turned Mormon. Appended is the list ofthe "sold" ladies and their purchasers, as near as we could obtainthem.

Miss Ella Love to E. D. Eddy.

Miss Maggie Sample to G. W. Cunningham.

Miss Ida Lowe to J. L. H. Huey.

Miss Ora Farrar to F. K. Grosscup.

Miss Viola Bishop to F. B. Hutchison.

Miss Mary Love to Dr. S. B. Parsons.

Miss Albertine Maxwell to A. A. Newman.

Miss Alto Maxwell to J. M. Steel.

Miss Hattie Corey to Fred Farrar.

Miss Nellie Nash to Dr. J. A. Mitchell.

Miss Eva Collins to E. L. Kingsbury.

Miss Myrtle Jones to G. W. Cunningham.

Miss Jennie Peterson to Dr. Love.

Miss Lizzie Gatwood to H. Wyckoff.

Miss Liaise Guthrie to Dr. G. H. J. Hart.

Miss Alice Pyburn to R. U. Hess.

Miss Rose Morse to G. W. Cunningham.

Miss Annie Bowen to J. R. L. Adams.

Mrs. Henderson to G. W. Cunningham.

Mrs. Nicholson to J. M. Steele.

Mrs. Geo. Cunningham to Rev. W. H. H. Harris.

Mrs. E. D. Eddy to Ivan Robinson.

Mrs. E. L. Kingsbury to Phil. A. Snyder.

The purchase of a lady entitled the buyerto his supper. The handsome sum of $43.75 was realized in this manner. Mr.Cunningham's disposal of one of his ladies to her husband for $1--25 centscommission. Songs were rendered by Mrs. Frank Beall, Rev. Harris' two littleboys, and others. Good instrumental music was interspersed in the programme.All in all, it was the event of the season.

Arkansas City Republican, December 13, 1884.

The Courier accuses us of beinginspired by a "contemptible spirit" because of our persistencyin requesting that she at least treat Arkansas City squarely and that weare trying to promote discord. You are wrong again, friend Courier.We were inspired by a careful perusal of your columns. Thanks, to thecompliment paid to "Messrs. Sleeth, Newman, Matlack, Hill, Huey, Cunningham,Hess, Scott, and a score of others." They are deserving of every word.To them may be attributed to a great degree the prosperity of Arkansas City.They have been the life of the city. We will now be content for a time atleast for this kind notice.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 17, 1884.

The show windows of D. Brunswick and A.A. Newman & Co., are hard to excel. They seem to vie with each otherfor supremacy, and the admiring lookers-on are unable to decide which deservesthe prize.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 17, 1884.

Miss Emily Grosscup, a charming sister ofFrank, arrived in our city on Saturday and is at present domiciled withMrs. G. W. Cunningham. She will preside at the notion counter at A. A. Newman& Co.'s. We congratulate Mr. Newman on his success in securing the servicesof this lady, as her experience in one of the largest dry goods houses inPhiladelphia (Strawbridge & Clothing) has eminently fitted her for themechanical as her social qualities fit her for doing the agreeable partof the work.

Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.

Miss Emily Grosscup, sister to F. R. Grosscup,arrived in our city last Saturday. She is assisting in A. A. Newman &Co.'s dry goods store.

Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.

The following are the real estate transfersof Arkansas City for December 12 to December 19, as reported by Miss AnnaMeigs.

Albert A. Newman and wife and Frank J. Hessto Arial Fairclo, 1 10, b 63, Arkansas City, $375.

A. A. Newman and wife, T. H. McLaughlinand wife, to Arial Fairclo, 1 8, b 63, Arkansas City, $375.

A. A. Newman and wife, T. H. McLaughlinand wife, and Frank J. Hess to Joseph W. and Marlew A. Calhoun, lots 17to 28 inclusive, B. S. McLaughlin's addition to Arkansas City. $1,500.

A. A. Newman and wife to John S. Curry,1 8, b 129, Arkansas City, $35.

Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.

Soon we witness the demise of the fruitfulyear of 1884. By her death 1885 will be born. Already the holiday season,the happiest time on earth--is upon us. When this festive season comes,little hearts as well as big ones, are filled with joy by presents fromSanta Claus. To the people of the world who contemplate having a visit fromthat ever welcome individual and more especially to Santa Claus himselfdo we desire to present the claims of Arkansas City and her live businessmenon his holiday patronage. That our kind-hearted Kris Kringle may know where,what, and when to buy the magnificent gifts which annually laden his sleigh,we indite him a letter, presenting a brief history of Arkansas City, herbusinessmen, and their establishments, as seen by a REPUBLICAN representativein his rounds just before the holiday trade opens.

Santa Claus, Dear Old Friend:

We have met you several holiday seasonsin Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and last of all in Sunny Kansas. And nowonce more we are about to greet you. This time in Arkansas City. You willfind here a city reaching up to 2,500 inhabitants within its corporate limits.Should our population be increased in numbers as great during 1885 as 1884we will have 4,700 people by the time you pay your next annual visit. Thelast year has added 1,200 people to our city. We will be thrice blessedshould good fortune favor us thus kindly during the year 1885. Our thrivingcity is located on the divide between the Arkansas and the Walnut rivers,about three miles from where the latter empties in the former. Thus youwill see we are surrounded by broad fertile bottom land--in fact, the mostfertile of the world. Four miles south lies the Indian Territory, whichis dotted here and there with herds of cattle belonging to stockmen residingthere. The trade with the Indian Territory is almost incredible. Havingsecured the payment of their annuity, the Indians come to Arkansas Cityto marvel in the sweets of civilization. Thousands of dollars are thus transferredyearly, to the tills of our merchants. Within the radius of two hundredmiles, are numerous Indian reservations. White men are stationed at thosepoints as traders. Their agencies annually purchase, from our merchants,thousands of dollars worth of goods. In addition to these, Arkansas Cityis surrounded by a country whose land is exceedingly fertile. The husbandman,each season, is able to glean from his farm of 160 or 240 acres, one ortwo thousand of dollars. This agricultural prosperity causes our farmersto rear elegant homes, and affords them all the luxuries they may desire.All these are purchased in Arkansas City, and thus both country and cityare growing in wealth. At no distant day, a railroad will be constructed,running from Arkansas City to Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Another undoubtedly willbe constructed, running southwest into Texas and New Mexico. From the cottonand sugar fields of the south will come the material to be woven into cloth,and to be manufactured into a purer article, and both will then seek a marketin the surrounding states. Thus will be verified the prediction "thatArkansas City at no very distant day, will be the great distributing pointof the west and southwest."

Our city commenced its career as far backas 1869. The town site was laid out by settlers from Emporia, and threelog huts built. This was the then foundation of our now great city. Oneby one dwellings were erected slowly until our growth demanded better shippingfacilities. In 1879 by persistent efforts the Atchison, Topeka & SantaFe was induced to extend its line to Arkansas City. Less than 500 peoplewere here then. Since then, we have grown and prospered. But the horizonof our prosperity was not reached until 1882. Passing along her southernboundary from the Arkansas to the Walnut rivers, is a canal, whose waterpower capacity is unsurpassed in the entire west. This enterprise was inauguratedin 1881, by the Arkansas City Water Power Company, consisting of A. A. Newman,Jas. Hill, W. M. Sleeth, and S. Matlack, and completed in 1882. Immediatelythree flouring mills sprang up. These are the mills of Landes, Beall &Co., V. M. Ayres, and W. H. Speers. By a widening and deepening of the channel,the volume of water can be made sufficient for any demand that may be desired.Then on the banks of the Walnut, we have Searing & Mead's. These fourmills average the manufacture of about 1,000 barrels per day. The wheatand corn for a radius of forty miles is made into flour here. Thus we havea home market for our farm products. Wheat brings a higher price here thanin any other portion of the state.

Another industry will soon be in operation.A stock company with $50,000 capital will build a woolen mill on the canal.This will be completed during the year of 1885, and perhaps a machine shopand foundry will also be constructed.

The latest scheme is to make the ArkansasRiver navigable. We reprint a former report published in the REPUBLICANNovember 19.

"The scheme of navigating the ArkansasRiver between this city and Little Rock has proven better than the mostsanguine had anticipated. Some two weeks ago a flat boat and crew with EngineerMoorhead in command started down the Arkansas River for the purpose of ascertainingthe feasibility of navigating the stream. This was brought about by a desireof cheap freight rates to the south on the flour by our millers. The cruisedown the river was easily accomplished, and plenty of water was found allthe way. From here to the mouth of the Cimarron River, boats drawing eighteeninches of water can be used. From there on down the water is sufficientto carry any boat that may be utilized. The crew and boat returned Tuesdaynight and Engineer Moorhead has sent in his report. On Wednesday the projectorsmet and talked the matter over. Thursday at another meeting the followingdirectors were elected: Jas. Hill, W. M. Sleeth, C. A. Bliss of Winfield,V. M. Ayres, and C. H. Searing. A charter has been granted in the name ofthe Arkansas River Navigation company. Thursday morning it was decided bythe stockholders to send Jas. Hill and Maj. W. M. Sleeth east for the purposeof purchasing the power boat, and enough lighters to form a fleet. Theyleft on the afternoon train. The flat boats will be built as quickly aspossible, capable of carrying thirteen tons of flour each. Messrs. Sleethand Hill are in the east negotiating for the power boat.

Since the construction of the canal, ourboom has been rapid and substantial. About 250 residences and store roomshave been erected since the holidays of 1883 and carpenters are still busybuilding more. Town property is advancing instead of receding as some predicted.Good houses can be purchased from $500 to $2,000. It is next to an impossibilityto rent one. Our real estate agents have at the least calculation on theirbooks some 150 houses which they rent. They inform us if they were agentsfor as many more, they could find tenants. There is not an empty store roomin the city. All are occupied and the merchants doing an excellent business.The Hasie and Commercial block, the largest and handsomest building in thestate, is almost complete. Three of the store rooms are already occupiedand the remaining two will be as soon as finished. Traveling men informus that it eclipses any building outside of Kansas City. The frontage ofthe block is 128 feet; the depth 132 feet; and four stories high. Thereare three business rooms 25 x 132 feet, and one 50 x 132 feet. The upstairsportion of this block would afford superior advantages for a hotel.

We have numerous church denominations. Asa rule our citizens are a church-going people. The Presbyterians, the UnitedPresbyterians, the Methodists, the Free Methodists, the Christians, andthe Baptists have each a house of worship. Our school facilities are unequaled.Two large buildings accommodate the 900 pupils of this district.

The Central school building is just completed.It is a large stone structure. The east building is of brick. Prof. J. C.Weir is the superintendent, and, friend Santa, if you desire to know anythingabout the good boys and girls, pen a few lines to him at Arkansas City.

Now, we will make a few remarks about theclimate and water and then perhaps you will know enough of Arkansas Cityto wish to learn something of her merchants. The climate is mild; wintercommences seldom until December 20, and rarely lasts longer than February15. The air has proven very beneficial to persons afflicted with lung diseases.The healthfulness of the country is fully equal to any new country known.

The water obtained here is superior to anyin Kansas. It is obtainable at the depth of 15 to 40 feet. It is pure crystalwater, known only in the Arkansas valley. The alkali taste is not in theslightest degree noticeable, which is a peculiarity to the water in mostportions of the state.

Now that we have told you of our city, wepresent to you our business firms and their establishments.

is the proprietor of the Arcade Clothinghouse. The Arcade is located in the north room of the Commercial block.Several months ago Mr. Brunswick's attention was attracted to Arkansas Cityby her wonderful growth. He came here and investigated and was so thoroughlyconvinced of the town's great future that he invested his idle capital--some$40,000--in the Arcade. Mr. Brunswick is a thorough businessman and is upto the times. He never misses a chance when one is offered to benefit hiscustomers. He saw an opening here for a first-class clothing house, andhas established it. Last October he opened up the Arcade. The time of openingwas a gala day. People for miles around came and visited the Arcade, andwere agreeably surprised at the immensity of the enterprise. They did notexpect to have their eyes behold a store-room 132 feet deep by 25 feet inwidth, equipped with patent shelving on both sides of the room and it loadedup to the seventeen foot ceilings with a well selected stock. In addition,some sixty table counters serve to pile a portion of their clothing on.As you enter the door of the Arcade, your eyes are greeted with beautifulvisions of gent's furnishing goods on one side and hats and caps on theother. A cheerful and courteous salutation reaches your ears either fromSam Wile or Albert Levy, the managers. Always on the alert, ready to accommodateyou and sell you clothing at one price to all. No discretion is made atthe Arcade between the rich or poor, plebeian or yeomanry, but all are treatedalike. The prices are marked on the goods. No deviation is allowed by Mr.Brunswick. He buys such large quantities of clothing, paying the cash therefor,that he is enabled to sell it cheaper than any of his competitors. He attachessuch a small advance to the cost mark of his clothing that his competitorswonder how he can afford to carry on business. But he does it and with profitto himself and his customers. For the holidays Mr. Brunswick has providedthe Arcade with hundreds of different styles of overcoats from $2.50 upto the costliest. Since the cold snap set in, Mr. Brunswick ordered a "markdown" on these goods. The man of a large family of boys can now purchaseeach a new overcoat and still have means left to defray the other Christmasfestivities. We are glad to say many are availing themselves of the benefitof Mr. Brunswick's generosity. Overcoats are not all that is displayed atthe Arcade. In addition, beautiful silk handkerchiefs, gloves, mitts, thehandsomest neckties we ever saw in a showcase, slippers, boots, shoes, trunks,valises, etc. This is not one-half. Go and see the boys at the Arcade evenif you do not make any purchases. In the evening when the Arcade is lightedup, it is a marvel of beauty. Their numerous large electric lamps, placedin various parts of the room, give out a light almost equal to the radiancyof the sun. The laborer can get just as good a bargain at the Arcade atnight as in the daytime. The room is well lighted for this purpose. Beforeclosing our eulogy on the Arcade, we desire to pay a compliment to the managers,Sam Wile and Albert Levy, for their beautifully adorned show-windows andtheir civility to customers. Every article has a place, and it is alwaysfound there. Messrs. Wile and Levy can instantly set their hands on it.Customers do not grow impatient at waiting for the clerks to look up whatthey want. Call for what you want and you get it immediately at the Arcade.Coming to Arkansas City a few months ago as strangers, they by their gentlemanlybearing and business qualifications now count their friends by the score.Don't forget the Arcade in your holiday rounds.

This well known institution was foundedby John Kroenert in 1878 with Kroenert & Woods as proprietors. Earlyin 1879 Mr. Kroenert purchased Mr. Woods' interest, and formed a partnershipwith F. D. Austin, who was traveling for a wholesale house in Leavenworth.Messrs. Kroenert & Austin, by reason of their long experience in businessand large trade, know just exactly what to buy to please the patronizingpublic. The Diamond Front is one of THE institutions of Arkansas City. Infact, it is a bona fide Arkansas City child. Starting in with a small businessand as Arkansas City and surrounding country have grown, so has the DiamondFront's fame spread. Today her head is high among the leading institutionsof our town. There is nothing in the line of staple and fancy groceries,and provisions, which it does not keep, and it fills all orders with greatpromptness and the most satisfactory manner. It is always important in theholiday season, if not at other times, to know where to get just what isneeded in preparing the feast expected of such a time, and in this respectthe Diamond Front may be regarded as a public benefactor. Messrs. Kroenert& Austin take great pride in keeping up their stock to a high standard,and in consequence are handsomely rewarded by a lucrative trade. A finestock of candies, not that which is composed of paint and clay, but thereal genuine article, which is as healthful as it is good, is now displayedfor the holidays. Nuts, of all kinds, sufficient to supply every socialgathering in the county. The Diamond Front is also becoming renowned forher large wholesale trade; it extends for miles in the surrounding country,and the merchants located at the many different trading posts in the IndianTerritory all recognize the Diamond Front as one of the leading wholesalegrocery houses of our city. The promptness, the attention, the civilityshown to their customers, be they rich or poor, by the proprietors of theDiamond Front is noticeable. Courteous to one and all, they make the DiamondFront a popular resort. Hand in hand the Diamond Front and Arkansas Citymarch along the path of time. Each an advertisem*nt of the other. Mentionthe name of one and the other will be sure to follow. The present quartersare becoming too small for the mammoth business of this establishment. Wehope these gentlemen will get their business erected by spring and thusgive them a better chance to show their enterprise. It wouldn't surpriseus if in a few years, Messrs. Kroenert & Austin were at the head ofthe leading wholesale house in Southern Kansas. As yet they are comparativelyyoung men. Just in the prime of life and have years of labor before them.We are proud of the Diamond Front. Long may its front glitter with Diamonds.

The holidays have come and they caught thesegentlemen just as we expected--with the largest and handsomest stock ofholiday goods in the city. No other firm displays as large a line of goodsas they. This house is fully equipped for the large holiday trade whichits proprietors had anticipated and have commenced realizing. Extra shelving,and a mammoth double deck holiday table was created on which to displaytheir stock. Judging by the large quantity of holiday goods, one would supposeMessrs. Mowry & Sollitt were running a wholesale house. They are slashingright and left on their stock this year. They bought them for the benefitof their customers and they are bound to sell them. Penniless we wanderedinto this Elysium of holiday goods viewing them at a distance, but wheninformed of the low prices, our arms hungered to be burdened with some ofthe beautiful things which we saw. There were all kinds of toys for thechildren, beautiful plush photo albums suited to adorn the center tableof any parlor, hanging lamps that would cause any wife to love her husbandten-fold more on receiving one for a present, handsome work baskets, boys,that would make your sweethearts smile on you sweetly for a decade, elegantsolid china mustache cups, girls, to protect the boys' mustache during itsrise and fall, some of the most unique vases, toilet sets, perfumery cases,and a thousand and one other articles suitable for making presents. Do notthink for an instant that Messrs. Mowry & Sollitt will neglect theirdrug trade by the rush for holiday presents. They are fully prepared tomeet this exigency. Lately they secured the valuable services of Mr. J.F. Hull, a druggist of twenty years experience. No fears need be entertainedof a mistake when Mr. Hull compounds your prescription. Messrs. Mowry &Sollitt are also both experienced druggists. Each have spent almost a lifetimeat the business. By the way, something almost slipped our memory. They alsohave in stock a large assortment of books. Read! Educate! Is the popularcry. A man cannot remain in ignorance all of his life, so if he desiresto be learned, he should educate his mind by reading. Therefore, the questionnaturally arises, what shall I read? This is easily decided by going andlooking through Mowry & Sollitt's mammoth stock of books consistingof poems, and other books, both of history and fiction. Visit them and youwill find that half has not been told you.

Here extensive preparations have been madefor the holiday trade. Goods have been arriving almost daily for the pastmonth. Nothing is more popular among the ladies for a present than jewelry.This fact inspires their gentlemen friends with the idea of a gift of somekind of a jewelry ornament. Superb gold watches and chains fit to gracea queen are plentifully displayed in their handsome show cases. Beautifulfinger rings, necklaces, brooches, and other ornaments suitable for a presentto your sweetheart, wife, mother, sister, or daughter. For the gentlementhey have rings, watches, clocks, charms, chains, etc. For Young Americathey have the best thing on earth as a reminder of the time to go to school--TheRockford watch. It keeps the correct time. You need have no fear of yourson being tardy at school, provided he has a Rockford movement watch. Nowis the time to buy one and at Ridenour & Thompson's is the place tomake the purchase. There is silverware in superabundance on their shelves.Table cutlery, spoons, castors, card-receivers, that makes the eyes of thespectator glisten with pleasure by their wondrous beauty. Located in themammoth new store room of the post office, they have a splendid opportunityto show their stock to an advantage. One whole side of the room--some 100feet--is occupied with their goods. The same distance is occupied by theirhandsome show-cases, seventeen inches in the clear. They are filled chockfull of jewelry. Now a few good words for the proprietors and we will passon. The REPUBLICAN never tires of saying good words for such good-natured,courteous gentlemen. Jas. Ridenour, the senior member, has been in the jewelrybusiness over eight years in Arkansas City. Jim, as he is familiarly known,is so jolly that it is really a pleasure to buy a big bill of goods fromhim. You feel when you get through with him that you could pay twice thesum demanded for the goods. Will Thompson is an Arkansas City boy. All knowhim to be a man of sterling worth to any community. Rather quiet, but sociable,he is quite a favorite among their patrons, especially the ladies. All ofthe above facts combined, we predict a large holiday trade for Ridenour& Thompson.

The ready made clothing business has beenrevolutionized in Arkansas City and vicinity by this house. The firm isable to offer unusual inducements to purchasers, and its system is suchthat it is now possible for a man with a slim purse to secure a neat-fittingand durable suit of clothing. At the same time there are more expensivegoods for those who are able or inclined to spend more money. It is a mammothstock, embracing every variety of style, quality, and material, and sizefrom the little boy of three years, to the well matured and full-grown manof six feet seven, weighing three hundred pounds or more. It is a greatrelief to overworked mothers to be able to buy ready made suits for theromping urchins, as it take a burden off them which sometimes, when addedto their other numerous duties, becomes too heavy to be borne with equanimity.Overcoats are being sold at cost during the holidays. Gloves, boots, andshoes, hats and caps, neck-ties, suspenders, shirts, underwear, trunks,overalls, notions, and everything else sold at reasonable prices. The firmis composed of Eli Youngheim and Joe Finkleburg; the latter being the manager.Although located in our city but a few months as stated above this firmhas created a revolution. Joe has become so well-acquainted that hundredsof customers grasp him by the hand daily, and the little children run tohim with upturned faces for his greeting kiss, when they visit his store.Kind, sociable, honest, and upright, Joe is respected by everyone.

This is the name of our 4-eyed, jolly, whole-souledhardware merchant. He was born on the shores of Lake Erie several yearsago, and at an early age he mastered the tinsmith trade. After the war hedrifted westward. For a number of years he was in the hardware and implementbusiness in Missouri. Mr. Miller has encountered many reverses in life andhas surmounted all, at one time losing all earthly possessions except athree-cent postage stamp. But by his indomitable will, his sterling qualities,and his quiet, unassuming "get there Eli" and bound to succeedspirit, has kept climbing up the ladder round by round, until he is nearingthe topmost. He came to Kansas in 1878, landing at Wichita. In 1881 Mr.Miller decided that Arkansas City was destined to be the metropolis of thesouthwest at no distant day, and accordingly cast his lot here. In thatyear he founded his present mammoth establishment in a little room 16 x18. He worked day and night, pounding tin, with a determination to win theesteem of everybody and their money by fair dealings. His efforts have beencrowned with success. By his persistency, he has won the esteem of all.But more than all, a happy home and a good paying business--his mammothhardware establishment, second to none. Mr. Miller handles everything inthe way of hardware stores, tinware, and house furnishing goods. Three first-classtinsmiths are employed the year round to do the tin work on the many fineresidences that grace our beautiful city and county. He has not been neglectfulof the holiday season. He has for presents toilet sets, a fine line of silver-platedteapots, the largest and best selected stock of pocket cutlery in the city,a handsome stock of silverware, and last of all but not least the universalBase-Burner stove. Surprise your family with one of these elegant heatersand make your home pleasant. We can consistently recommend to the generouspublic, when wanting anything in this line, to go and see G. W. Miller,and he will give you a square deal.

are the proprietors of the lumber yard onSouth Summit Street. This is the firm of which we are all proud. Cominghere but a few short months, Mr. A. V. Alexander has worked up a patronagein the lumber trade second to no other yard in the city. He handles thebest lumber the market affords, selling it at but a slight advance. He treatseveryone so politely that the first thing you realize after entering hissanctum at the lumber yard is that you have purchased a bill of lumber foryour house. Since making his home in Arkansas City, Mr. Alexander has beenprominently connected with all the public enterprises which would be ofbenefit to our town. Of the Arkansas City Building Association, Mr. Alexanderis the secretary. This association has been one of the prime factors inthe up-building of the south part of the town. The five handsome cottageswhich this association erected some time ago was the nucleus for the erectionof other buildings. Property has advanced in that neighborhood and it hasbeen principally through the instrumentality of Mr. Alexander, but we areafraid we are digressing from their lumber yard business, and yet we cannothelp mentioning these facts when a man is so deserving. But to return. WhatArkansas City has needed for a long time is a lumber yard that would supplyour citizens with a good quality of lumber at a reasonable figure. Sincethe opening of this yard, over 200 houses have been erected. Alexander &Co., have assisted in their building. They have aided the poor man witha small sum of money in getting cheaper lumber, thus allowing them to builda home for their family and little ones. Our limited space will not allowus to do this firm the justice which we desire. Among the first in all ofthe public enterprises, Mr. Alexander is a valuable citizen and as suchwe recommend him to the public.

P.S. You can make orders by telephone atthis yard.

are the proprietors of one of the leadingwholesale and retail grocery and queensware establishments in the city.It is located in the south room under the Highland Hall. F. B. Hutchisonis the manager. By his long residence in the territory before engaging inbusiness, Frank formed many acquaintances and made lifetime friends, bothamong the noble redmen and the many merchants located at the different Indiantrading posts. He now enjoys the fruits of his territorial residence. Whenin Arkansas City these traders call at J. W. Hutchison & Sons' storefor Frank to figure on a bill of goods. Now, this is his especial delight.If there is anything in which Frank excels, it is in figuring on a billof goods. He never fails to make the sale. Any time you may drop into theirestablishment, you are likely to see Frank busily engaged in various gyrationsbefore "Spotted Tail," "Big Alex," or some other Indian.This habit was also acquired while in the territory. He enjoys a large andlucrative Indian trade. Especially for the holiday trade, Messrs. Hutchison& Sons have laid in a magnificent stock of queensware and glassware.Throw away your old cracked dishes, do not keep them stuck together anylonger with glue, but make your table shine with splendor, by purchasinga new outfit of J. W. Hutchison & Sons. An old adage says the way toreach a man's heart is by way of his stomach. In order to do this, you musthave the dinner table looking neat and inviting. Hanging lamps, mustachecups, dishes and pitchers in endless variety. A specialty made of Hutchison'sDarling cigar. Wives, a box of them would make a splendid present for yourhusband. On staple and fancy groceries, Messrs. Hutchison & Sons areoffering extraordinary inducements during the holiday season.

is Arkansas City's leading merchant tailor.Mr. Heitkam came here last Spring. Since then he has worked up a wonderfultrade. He is a young man and is full of enterprise. The weather and theseason are both suggestive of a new suit of clothing. It is poor economyto go badly clothed, and ill-fitting garments are an abomination both tothe wearer and the beholder. A man always feels more like being a christianwhen he knows that he is making a good appearance. This being true, considerwhat Mr. Heitkam has done for the benefit of his fellow citizens in thispart of the moral vineyard. Those who pass from under his skillful handshave assurance that they are presentable, in whatever company they may bethrown, be it Kings, Queens, or Presidents, and this consciousness givesthem an ease of bearing, which adds greatly to their dignity and captivatingappearance, essentials particularly requisite in young men who wish to makea favorable impression upon the opposite sex. You can obtain of Mr. Heitkambesides a neat fitting suit everything in the gent's furnishing line. Neck-ties,collars, cuffs, pins, shirts, underwear, etc., are all obtainable here.He has all of the new styles of pantings and suits. Mr. Heitkam's storeis so advantageously situated that he keeps a first-class tailoring establishment.He invites the gentlemen of Cowley and adjoining counties to examine hisgoods and leave orders for suits. He is satisfied that they will be bothpleased and benefitted. He is continually adding new goods, therefore anyselection you may make of him will not be out of style after the first wearing.

are the proprietors of the lower stone flouringmill on the canal. This mill was built during 1883. The building is fivestories high, all of stone. It cost some $65,000, for machinery and building.About $55,000 capital is required to keep this huge piece of machinery inoperation. It is the flouring mill of the southwest. An average daily runof 250 barrels of flour is turned out. The Crescent Patent is their leadingbrand. The Morning Star is the favorite, and the third brand is Old Gold.As to the merits of these different grades of flour, the large wholesaletrade carried on by Messrs. Landes, Beall & Co., simply testifies. Dailythey make large shipments to the west and southwest: Kansas, Arkansas, Texas,and many other states are supplied with flour by the mill. Owing to theirlarge southern trade, the demand for lower freight rates to that regionhas caused these gentlemen to enter prominently in the scheme of navigatingthe Arkansas River between here and Little Rock. Should the height of theirambition be reached and a line of steamers be kept constantly plying betweenthe two above named points, then their southern wholesale trade will beincreased three fold. This firm alone averages shipments of 200 barrelsof flour per day, and as the demand for their flour grows, so will the firmof Landes, Beall & Co., increase their facilities for making it. Theyare men of enterprise and will succeed when others fail. To the world atlarge, the REPUBLICAN cheerfully recommends this firm and their flour.

One of our best businessmen in the cityis Geo. W. Cunningham. In the make-up of Arkansas City's list of businessmen,Mr. Cunningham is near the top. He is an implement dealer. His establishmentis the largest of this kind in Arkansas City. It is a double-room, two-storybrick. It is filled already with implements, wagons, buggies, windmills,corn shellers, etc. He handles nothing but the best goods. For enterpriseMr. Cunningham is not surpassed in Southern Kansas. There are a few weeksin the year that the implement business lags, but a visit to Mr. Cunningham'sestablishment would never have divulged that fact. Words of commendationfrom us of Mr. Cunningham are almost useless, for who is it of our farmerfriends that are not well acquainted with the above gentleman; but we wouldlike to whisper a few words into your ear, toilers of the soil. Mr. Cunninghamis making greater preparations accordingly. He handles the boss line ofcultivators, plows, rakes, and other farm implements. His line of wagonsfor general use are second to none. All the above facts coupled with hisgreat popularity with the patronizing public, appears to make his storeroom the center of attraction for people who desire anything in the implementline.

are the proprietors of the leading bootand shoe house in Arkansas City. The ladies will be delighted to learn thatMr. Brown has just returned from the east with a stock of shoes and slippers,especially for the holiday trade that will make their beautiful eyes glistenwith pleasure. A neat fitting shoe or slipper is the ladies' delight. Itwill not be the fault of Messrs. Brown & Pell that all the ladies arenot re-shod during the holidays at their establishment. Nor have they beenunmindful of the wants of the gentlemen and boys. All the leading manufacturersare represented. Fine boots and shoes they take pride in having constantlyin stock. For heavier wear they have coarser stock. They flatter themselvesthat they have the best selected stock of boots and shoes of any house inthe city. They handle boots and shoes exclusively. Their attention is notdetracted from this line of business by any other branch. As the holidaysare generally accompanied by a cold wave, they have laid in a mammoth stockof overshoes, especially for this season. They can save you 50 percent onall goods purchased of them. Should they fail in fitting you out of theirstock, they can easily manufacture what you desire. Give them a call andtake our word for it they will please you.

are the proprietors of the Arkansas Citygun-shop. Work guaranteed.

is the latest acquisition to the City inthe drug line. He came from Indiana several months ago and concluded toopen up a first class drug store. He is one of those energetic Hoosierswho can never rest but are always rustling their business. Since the openingup of his store, he has been doing an excellent business. At the rear ofhis room he has partitioned off an office for Dr. E. Y. Baker, who willassist him in the drug business during the leisure hours of his practice.Mr. Steinberger has an exceedingly large prescription case filled with thepurest of drugs. His stock is all new and fresh. It has not been on theshelves for months. For the holidays he will have a large stock of confections,just received. He handles none but the best brands of cigars. Tobacco hehas plenty and if variety is spice, you can find both at this drug store.Combined with his drug stock, Mr. Steinberger has a fine line of pocketcutlery, nickle-plated shears, silver spoons, knives and forks, and revolverswhich he will sell at a bargain. He desires to close them out at a bargainin order to make room for his new drug stock which he has arriving daily.He also carries the best brands of razors in the market. You will find hisroom on South Summit Street near the skating rink.

Proprietors of the City Book Store, willgreet you this season with the handsomest line of holiday goods in Kansas.S. P. Gould commenced his career as a book dealer in 1883. His businessincreased so much that a partner became necessary. Several months ago N.T. Snyder associated himself with Mr. Gould. By the partnership the stockwas about trebled. Now their shelves and display tables are creaking withthe load of beautiful things for the holidays. There are albums that willbe an acquisition to the centre table of any parlor. Books of poems of allthe principal authors. Histories, works of fiction. Writing desks. Boxesof fancy stationery, Paper knives, Sewing baskets, Cigar cases, Perfumery,Lamps. This is only a partial enumeration, and to these are added vases,harmonicas, toys, pictures, scrap-books, and many minor articles which wecannot mention on account of our limited space. We have often heard of ParadiseLost, but if you will step into Gould & Snyder's book store, you willhave it found.

What is there more appropriate for a presentat this season of the year than a handsome parlor set, bed room suit, orsomething that is substantial, besides beautifying your home. For the holidaysMr. Pearson has received almost three carloads of furniture. He buys directlyfrom the manufacturer and pays spot cash. In this way he is enabled to sellgoods cheaper than anyone else. Mr. Pearson has been in the furniture businessfor a long time in Arkansas City. His present establishment is growing entirelytoo small for his increasing patronage. He has the basem*nt chock full,the business room so full that you cannot turn around without jostling againstfurniture, and the upstairs so full that you are unable to get your headin the doorway. All this furniture Mr. Pearson has purchased for his customersduring the holidays and mark our words, Peter will get rid of it and don'tyou forget it. Pictures he has in endless variety, and everything in a first-classfurniture store. Kind readers, you cannot afford to allow the holidays topass by without visiting Peter Pearson's furniture store.

The quiet and gentlemanly proprietor ofthe Green Front is the oldest dry goods merchant in Arkansas City. For fourteenlong years, Mr. Houghton has handled dry goods here; no one now can showa longer continuous business in the place than he. And what he doesn't knowabout the dry goods business is not worth knowing. He knows where and whatto buy and how to sell. As the city has increased in population and wealth,so has Mr. Houghton's trade grown. He has become a permanent fixture inArkansas City's circle of businessmen and it would be an impossibility todo without him. Located in one of the most prominent places, first doornorth of Cowley County Bank, every man, woman, and child knows where tofind him. For the holidays he is offering superior inducements in dry goods,carpets, ladies' wraps, boots and shoes, notions, etc. Something that willbe of use to you as well as ornamental is what you should buy to make presentsduring the holidays and the Green Front is the place to make your purchases.You will be deftly waited on by Mr. Houghton or any of his corps of assistants.

is the youthful artist who has lately leasedMrs. D. W. Stevens' art gallery. There is one thing which is welcome inevery household, and that is the picture of a friend. Though absent in flesh,the counterfeit presentment keeps his memory bright and fresh in our minds.What a comfort it is to open the album and look upon the portraits of thosewhom we cannot have with us! Without the modern art gallery, the most ofus would be denied this satisfaction. The gentleman mentioned above takespride in granting your friends this satisfaction. His works are his recommendations.A glance at his samples will convince you, as an artist, he ranks secondto none in the state.

Here is a large and well-selected stockof almost everything pertaining to a lady's wardrobe--hats, trimmings, laces,handkerchiefs, collars, ribbons of every shade, Jersey caps, embroidery,silks, and notions of every kind. The winter season is almost over and specialbargains are offered her in hats, Saxony yarns, zephyrs, etc., at the CityMillinery. It is the ladies' paradise. Stamping done on short notice. Mrs.May Huyck is the lady who presides over the City Millinery and she is adeptin the art of making ladies look beautiful under their head-gear.

located in Newman's corner brick, is oneof the neatest arranged drug stores in the state of Kansas. It will notdo to pass by this house in search for presents. No. 33 has a splendid selectedstock of goods. It affords the gentlemenly proprietors much pleasure tobe able to supply their customers with a superior class of goods. Thereare odor and dressing cases, plush mirrors, pocket-books, albums, writingdesks, vases, lamps, cologne sets, ink stands, and various other articlessuitable for a present. Their holiday goods consists of presents that areuseful as well as ornamental. A lady or gentleman can easily find a presentat No. 33 that will suit the taste of the most fastidious. Dr. H. D. Kelloggand L. V. Coombs are the gentlemanly proprietors. Messrs. Kellogg &Coombs are so well known to our readers that it is almost unnecessary forthe REPUBLICAN to endorse them. They have been in the business so long,especially the senior member of the firm. Call and examine the stock ofNo. 33 and you will discover that we have not told the one-tenth part. Youwill find it a pleasure as well as a benefit to stop at No. 33.

was built about three years ago by Mr. V.M. Ayres. He is the pioneer in the mill business on the canal. He was thefirst to utilize Arkansas City's water power. He erected first a combinationmill of burrs and rolls and had a capacity of 125 barrels. Lately owingto his brisk trade, he enlarged and remodeled his mill into the completeroller system, including all the latest improvements. By this improvementthe capacity of the Canal Roller Mills was almost doubled. They now rankwith the best flouring mills of the state. Their new facilities also createda better grade of flour, and now they are turning out flour second to nonemanufactured in the southwest. Mr. Ayres' leading brands are Roller Patent,Venus or Half Patent, and Zenith. As the result of Mr. Ayres making thesegrades of flour, it has given him a name in the principal cities of Kansas,Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia, and the IndianTerritory, as being one of the leading millers in the southwest. In thesestates he does a mammoth wholesale business.

Edward Grady, proprietor, is still in thering, not in the least disfigured by having so much competition in the lumbertrade. The sale of building material in this community the past year hasbeen very large and he has sold his share. During the dull season this yardhas done a thriving business. This lumber yard is now chock full of allkinds of builders' material, and of the best quality. He does not make abig blow about the amount of business done in the days gone by, but generallyrolls over into the new year by having disposed of many thousands of dollarsworth of material between the first and last day. Mr. Grady's customershave learned that he always gives them the benefit of the very lowest pricespossible, and after the first transaction, they always "come again."Lately he has added coal to his lumber business, owing to the incessantdemand of his customers for that article. Mr. Grady is business and is wellrecompensed for his efforts to please his customers.

is the proprietor of the "old reliable"harness shop of Arkansas City. He has been tried by the citizens of thiscommunity and found not wanting. He came here a number of years ago to makeour town his home. Since then he has built up a lucrative trade. He hasa large stock of harness, saddles, bridles, whips, spurs, etc.; in fact,his room is so full of stock that it is almost impossible to turn around.His room is much too small to accommodate his wants and his customers. Mr.Houghton does not try to build up his trade by tearing someone else's down;nor does he make a great ado but proceeds quietly along in the even tenorof his way, making friends and augmenting his trade. He is busy now preparingfor next season's custom for which he will make a lively competition. Aman among men is T. R. Houghton and this fact has been discovered by hiscustomers and they stay with him.

Among the latest but by no means less importantof our business establishments is that of E. L. McDowell, the jeweler. Hecame out here last spring to take charge of the jewelry establishment ofFitch & Barron's store, but is so well pleased with the country andthe kind treatment he has received at the hands of the people of this place,that he has decided to locate permanently, and accordingly rented part ofKellogg & Coombs' room December 1, where he has displayed a very finestock of clocks, watches, jewelry, etc. Mr. McDowell learned his trade inthe east and is a practical workman, and having had experience in both thewholesale and retail jewelry trade, is enabled to keep up with the times.He hopes by fair and honest dealings to gain a foothold among us, and wewish him success. He has a handsome line of holiday goods.

Mr. Bonsall is the oldest and the best knownphotographer in Arkansas City. He was a citizen here long before we knewof this beautiful town. He served during the war as a U. S. Government photographerwith credit to himself and profession. In the art of picture taking, hehas had more experience than any artist in Cowley County. His gallery isfurnished with all the modern fixtures, the latest improved camera, andhe never fails to produce an exact likeness of his subject. There is nothingnicer for a distant friend than your photograph and Judge Bonsall is theartist to take it. Geins [?], photos, cabinets, and panel pictures especially.Mr. Bonsall is also U. S. Circuit Court Commissioner for this district.

is the place to get a lunch or a squaremeal. Stedman Bros, are the proprietors. Cigars, canned goods, cider, etc.,can be obtained here. Fresh oysters received daily and gotten up in first-classstyle.

extends to his many friends and customersa hearty welcome, and desires to tender you his sincere thanks for yourpast liberal patronage and hope by fair and honest dealing to merit yourconfidence and support in the future; confident that thereby we may be mutuallybenefitted. He is determined to keep a full and complete stock of everythingkept in a first-class furniture store. Buying his goods of the most reliableeastern firms, he can offer them to his customers, feeling that they speakfor themselves as to quality and beauty. It is not his custom to try andbuild up a trade by running down goods bought of other parties, but by fairand honest dealing. Again extending his thanks for your kind and liberalpatronage, he wishes you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Mr. Kirkpatrick is the proprietor of a neatgrocery and bakery combined. Now a bakery during the holidays is especiallyneeded to prepare the many good things designed for the numerous festivegatherings. Here is the place to supply this want. He has a Noal [?] baker,who thoroughly understands his business. Mr. Kirkpatrick always keeps onhand an ample stock of staple and fancy groceries and during 1885 he proposesto furnish the larders of many families in this vicinity. The report noisedaround and strengthened by publication that Mr. Kirkpatrick was going toretire from business is untrue. He intends to be a giant of usefulness tothe public the remaining years of his life in furnishing their groceriesand the products of the oven.

is the proprietor of one of the leadingagricultural implement establishments in Arkansas City. He occupies Benedict& Owen's old stand and is successor to them in the implement business.Mr. Means is a young and energetic businessman, and if his opening tradeis an indication of what his trade will be when it has reached its maturity,he will do twice the business of his predecessors. All the latest improvedfarming machinery he has for sale. Pumps, windmills, corn shellers, wagons,buggies, garden and grass seed, gas supplies, etc., fills his store roomto repletion. Possessed of the vim and energy which Mr. Means has, we haveno fear but what he will create a vast amount of rustling among his competitors.

The proprietors of the Notion Store is headquartersfor Santa Claus. They are not exactly Santa Claus themselves, but they loveto gladden the hearts of everyone. Toys of every description for the children,vases, toilet sets for the girls and boys, sewing machines for the mother,musical instruments for the family. In fact, there is nothing usually keptin a first-class notion store that they are not displaying for the holidays.At present they are closing out their dry goods at greatly reduced rates.Everything to please you will be found in this establishment arranged neatlyand at prices to suit the times.

with Ivan Robinson as proprietor. For along time our town has felt the want of a coal yard. Mr. Robinson, on hisown responsibility, came down from Winfield a few weeks ago and opened upa first-class yard. He has risked his capital in the investment and we areglad to see that our citizens are not backward in showing their appreciationof Mr. Robinson's enterprise. They welcome him so warmly that already hisbusiness has reached such proportions as to require an assistant. You canget all kinds of coal of Mr. Robinson at any time. He keeps some ten carloadsin stock.

is the aesthetic knight of the razor whopresides in the parlors of the Red Front tonsorial palace. Homer is kingand reigns supreme and his subjects must bow down for mercy. But avauntwith nonsense and tell the truth. To our notion Mr. Deets is the easiestshaving barber in Arkansas City. He is ably assisted by Sir Knight Peecher.The shop is kept clean, which is a great item in barbering. Shampooing,sea foams, and hair cutting a specialty. Bath rooms in connection. Warm,cold, or shower baths given.

Mr. Eddy has a good selected stock for theholiday trade. There are toilet sets, dressing cases, pocket books, albums,vases, and a variety of other articles calculated to please. He has a noveltyin the way of Pampas grass and bouquets made of winter flowers. They areimmense for holiday decorations. Mr. Eddy is an old citizen here and hasbeen in the drug business a number of years. The holiday season has alwaysfound him ready for business and he is not lacking this time.

This is the appellation of a new real estatefirm doing business over the post office. Uriah Spray is well known to ourcitizens and is doing a good business in the effecting of sales of lands.They have a number of choice farms for sale at a bargain, lots in all partsof the city, horses, cattle ranches, and in fact anything usually for saleat a real estate agency. One thing characteristic of Mr. Spray is his truthfulness.He has had a great deal of experience as a land agent and his word oncepassed may be counted on as reliable.

are the proprietors of one of the leadingwholesale and retail grocery houses of Arkansas City. They keep a selectstock of staple and fancy groceries, the finest line of glass and queenswarein town. Beautiful hanging lamps adorn their show windows, such as wouldbe an attraction in any lady's parlor. Messrs. Kimmel & Moore are goodmen to deal with. Accommodating, sociable, and generous, they await youat their store. You will find it a pleasure to deal with them.

Attorney-at-law, practices in all the courts.Mr. Jenkins lately removed here and is rapidly polishing up his reputationas a lawyer. We advise those desiring legal advice to call on Mr. Jenkinsover the post office.

the genial draymen, do not desire to beleft out in the cold in our "write-up." These gentlemen do thegreater portion of the hauling for the businessmen mentioned in this review.They have several teams which are constantly on the go from early morn tilllate at night. If it were not for these enterprising gentlemen and theirdraying outfits, our merchants would be in a sad predicament indeed. Theyare especially fitted up for holiday hauling.

Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.

What could be better than a nice Cloak orOvercoat for a Christmas Present.

Everything in winter goods CHEAPER THANANY HOUSE ADVERTISING TO SELL AT COST. Come and Be Convinced. A. A. NEWMAN& CO.

Excerpt that has reference to Newman...

[BUSINESS DIRECTORY.]

Arkansas City Republican, December 27, 1884.

C. M. SWARTS, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR ATLAW, Arkansas City, Kansas. In Newman's corner brick upstairs.

Arkansas City Republican, December 27, 1884.

AD. Newman...

Desire to announce to their friends, patrons,and strangers in the city and country that they have now removed their stockto their new and commodious room in COMMERCIAL BLOCK, Where they will bepleased to receive the appreciated visits at any time.

We think that we have one of the most elegantplaces of business in Southern Kansas; with sufficient room and a splendidlight to show goods to their best advantage, and to the entire satisfactionof our customers.

Our stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Carpets,Boots, Shoes, Notions, Ladies' and Children's Winter Wraps, etc., is VeryComplete in all its Branches.

This is an invitation to everybody to calland see us, and we will do our utmost in trying to make you feel at home.Your Friends, A. A. NEWMAN & CO.

Arkansas City Republican, December 27, 1884.

AD. Kellogg & Coombs.

This space reserved for the No. 33 DrugStore in Newman's corner block. KELLOGG & COOMBS, Proprietors, Who areopening up a large stock of New Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, and Everythingpertaining to the Drug Business.

Arkansas City Republican, December 27, 1884.

A. A. Newman & Co., now warm their largestore room with a furnace.

Arkansas City Republican, December 27, 1884.

The clerks of A. A. Newman & Co.'s dry-goodshouse presented the firm with a handsome walnut office chair Christmas asa token of their esteem. W. E. Gooch was so fascinated with the comfortsthe chair afforded him, he refused to go home until a late hour at night.The kind hearted clerks, about 13 in number, also "chipped in"and made Christmas merry for their janitor, presenting him with severalfowls for a feast and mitts, comforters, etc., for his children. Indeed,it was a merry Christmas for one and all at Newman & Co.'s store.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 31, 1884.

BIG AD. [Dr. H. D. Kellogg / L. V. Coombs.]

In Newman's old stand, opposite Cowley CountyBank, are now opening up a Large and New Stock of Drugs, Paints, Oils, ToiletArticles, Perfumery, Patent Medicine, Painter's Supplies, and everythingpertaining to a first-class Drug Store.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 7, 1885.

Present: F. P. Schiffbauer, Mayor, and O.S. Rarick, T. Fairclo, A. A. Davis, councilmen.

Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.

The following bills were allowed.

A. A. Newman & Co.: $1.40

W. L. Aldridge & Co.: $13.60

Benedict & Owen: $8.35

James Moore: $12.75

James Hill: $18.39

C. R. Sipes: $2.35

James Hill was found indebted for boat andcable $40, and paid the balance $21.01 to Judge Kreamer.

Reports received and placed on file.

Arkansas City Republican, January 10, 1885.

A. A. Newman and Judge Pyburn are mentionedas councilmen from the first ward. Both are good men.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 14, 1885.

People often inquire why it is that theblock so beautifully situated on the west side of South Summit street isnot built up. There is not a single building there. The reason is that theblock is held by our esteemed fellow citizen, A. A. Newman, on which toerect a family residence to cost $25,000. It will be, when built, the finestresidence in the county.

Arkansas City Republican, January 17, 1885.

On the two corner lots adjoining Ed. Grady'slumberyard, a new brick business block is contemplated. The lots belongto A. A. Newman. It is proposed to erect a block two stories high and 50x 100 feet. The scheme is being projected by A. V. Alexander and Mr. Newman.It will be erected in this manner. Mr. Alexander furnishes the lumber andtakes his pay in shares of stock. The work will be let to contractors whoare willing to receive shares of stock as payment for their labor. On thecompletion of the block, the rooms will be rented and the stockholders receivetheir portion of the rental money. Such a building will add much to theappearance of south Summit street besides being a benefit. We hope Messrs.Newman and Alexander will succeed in their laudable enterprise.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1885.

Spring will open with a grand rush of building.Chapel and Means will then commence their contemplated building, 50 x 125,in block 79; Newman his in block 70, 50 x 100; O. P. Houghton, an addition,stone, 25 x 75; the new woolen mill will then be commenced; and at leastfifty residences. Welcome, Spring, when again everyone will have employment,be he laborer or mechanic.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 21, 1885.

We see some of our neighboring towns makingloud brags about the amount of improvements made in their respective localities.We are candid in saying that it is impossible to ascertain the amount ofimprovements made here in the last year. The number of dwellings amountedat the very least to 250. We will put them at a very low estimate, $500each. This makes $125,000. Then we have the Commercial and Hasie Blocks,$75,000; the Cowley County Bank, $25,000, the new schoolhouse, $10,000;the Houghton Block, $7,500; the Mason building, $2,000; Sipes' block, $7,500;H. P. Farrar, $5,000; addition to the building occupied by Wyckoff &Son, $2,000; Baptist Church, $3,000; Christian Church, $2,500; Free MethodistChurch, $1,000; Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, repairs, $1,500; W.M. Blakeney, $1,500; Leland Hotel, $4,000; Newman, building block 69, $1,000;Arkansas City Building Association, $5,000; Skating Rink, $1,500; J. H.Punshon, $1,000; D. W. Stevens and L. Eldridge, $1,000; Beecher & Co.and McLaughlin Bros., $1,500; J. H. Hilliard, $1,000; Thompson & Woodin,$1,000; Chambers, $1,000; J. Alexander, $1,500; Ayres' Mill and Landes,Beall & Co., improvements, $1,000; DeBruce, $1,000; Park & Lewisand W. M. Rose, $1,000; Kroenert & Austin and Stedman Bros., $1,000;A. Harly, $1,000.

These, which we recall on the spur of themoment, foot up nearly three hundred thousand dollars. We are confidentthat we are not exaggerating when we place the amount above five hundredthousand dollars, which shows a fair gain for our thriving little city.

Arkansas City Republican, January 24, 1885.

MARRIED. Last Saturday evening Rev. S. B.Fleming united in marriage Dr. Geo. Westfall and Miss Albertine Maxwellat the residence of A. P. Hutchison. The high contracting parties are wellknown in our community; the groom being a practicing physician and the bridehaving been saleslady in A. A. Newman & Co.'s dry goods establishmentfor quite awhile. Both parties command the highest respect of everyone andespecially the bride, who possesses the many qualifications necessary tomake a good wife. The marriage was quite a surprise to all, and the REPUBLICANcan hardly yet realize that Dr. Westfall has relinquished his hold on bachelorhood.Mrs. Westfall, the smiling, blushing, happy bride, is still filling herposition at Messrs. Newman & Co.'s store. She will remain there fora short time longer until her engagement expires with the firm. They havetaken rooms at the Windsor, but will soon commence housekeeping. The REPUBLICANextends its most hearty congratulations to the new couple, wishing thembon voyage through life.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 28, 1885.

Major C. H. Searing received the followingletter this week, which he handed us for publication.

Major C. H. Searing, Arkansas City.

DEAR SIR: Our citizens are agitating thequestion of a railroad connecting with some terminus of the A. T. &Santa Fe R. R. in Southern Kansas, and I was delegated to correspond withparties in your town to see their desire in the matter. Congress is nowin session and quick action will be necessary to get anything before theHouse this session. We have good available water power here and a throughR. R. connection to Kansas City will make this the most important pointin North Texas except Denison. Please reply soon.

If our citizens want our road extended throughthe Territory, an opportunity is now offered. This is something we havelong desired, something we absolutely need, and, in time, must have. Ourcitizens should take immediate action, as suggested in the letter, as Congresssoon adjourns and what is to be done should be done before that time.

Should C. H. Searing, James Hill, W. M.Sleeth, A. A. Newman, S. Matlack, T. H. McLaughlin and other of our leadingcitizens put their shoulder to the wheel now, we may soon have a road tothe South by which we may dispose of surplus grain and at the same timeget cheaper lumber and other supplies.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 4, 1885.

Frank Willits, who has been one of A. A.Newman & Co.'s popular and hospitable corps of clerks for some timepast, has returned to his old home in Indiana to make a visit.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 11, 1885.

To the list of men who would make good reliablecouncilmen, published in a former issue, we add the following names, whosestrength is known.

1st WARD.

J. D. Farrar, A. A. Newman, C. C. Sollitt,S. B. Adams.

2nd WARD.

V. M. Ayres, P. Pearson, Archie Dunn, JohnLandes, E. D. Eddy.

3rd WARD.

O. Stevenson, O. P. Houghton, P. Wyckoff,H. D. Kellogg.

4th WARD.

J. Vawter, D. L. Means, C. M. Scott.

With such material on hand as the TRAVELERhas from the above and the list mentioned previously, we can now selecta Council which will make a success in municipal affairs as they have intheir own.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 18, 1885.

The most successful of the season's socialevents occurred last night at Highland Hall under the auspices of the FavoriteSocial Club. A large and select party of maskers were they, who glided aboutthe hall in the many intricacies of the dance. A feast for the eyes wasthe many colors as they glided in and out in serpentine movements or movedalong stately in massed colors. The beautiful costumes of the ladies, thegrotesque and glaring ones of the gentlemen, called up scenes of orientalsplendor and was soothing and calming while yet exciting to the lookerson. The names of those who were invited to the Ma Hubbard, were, so nearas we could learn as follows.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 25, 1885.

Geo. Newman, of Emporia, came down Fridaylast to spend a few days with his brother, A. A., and to look at the conditionof the cattle in which he owns an interest. He returned Monday.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 28, 1885.

We suspect "Telephone" is theman that announces the geese as they come into market. Wheat has dropped.We conclude he acknowledges the charge of combinations as being true spokenof in our previous article. A great shame is that our article was pennedfore the advance in wheat and was based on the theory of 50 cents a bushel.Whether it was our mistake or a typo, we do not know. We never had any suchidea as that a mill was a gold mine, but a steal mine. We do not claim tobe wise in this thing; it looks to us that a man, though a fool, need notbe mistaken about it. It is useless for me to contradict your statementabout the price of flour, it is too apparent to need contradiction. We areaware that under the new system of grinding, they make different gradesof flour, and more of it, but our article was based upon the old systemof grinding straight; it would give 100 pounds of flour from 2-1/2 bushelsof wheat, after being tolled (not stole) which, at present price of flour,would be worth $3.00. If Telephone knows so much about milling, why doeshe not show us in figures how much flour a bushel of wheat will produce?I reckon it about thus. Taking wheat on an average: cleaning, 2-1/2 pounds;bran, 8-3/4 pounds; flour 40 pounds. Total: 60 pounds. I know that somewheat will clean more, but in my experience wheat that cleans five bushelsin one hundred is very foul. We can produce evidence of the fact (if wecan find our witness and we think we can) that Mr. Woodyard made over fiftypounds of flour from a bushel of wheat on Newman's mill. I cannot see howyou reckon a loss of 30 cents on exchanging 35 pounds of flour for a bushelof wheat, except it be in buying the wheat and selling the flour; 60 poundsof wheat would weigh 45 pounds and 100 pounds of flour would weigh from90 to 95 pounds.

We think we can cite cases where the millerspaid more for wheat up the railroad and shipped it in than they were payingfor the same wheat at home.

Well, we are frank to say that the old demonhas been a source of trouble to us at home and abroad, but we have beentrying with all the powers of our better nature to chain him, but we havenot succeeded very well; he still "goes about like a raving lion seekingwhom they may devour."

We are aware that farmers are not all honest,but that is no reason why you and I should be dishonest. We do not try todeceive any person or take advantage of them for gain. We have no desireto engage in milling if it is necessary to pursue the course millers doin this country.

There is one thing more I wish to speakabout and that is the deception practiced in grading wheat.

It is currently taught here that we do notproduce No. 1 wheat in this country, and in referring to Kansas City prices,they quote No. 2 red winter wheat as the quality of our best wheat, whenin reality No. 2 red winter wheat as quoted in the Kansas City prices currentis a 3rd grade of wheat. Our wheat grades No. 1, No. 2 (quoted as No. 2soft winter in Kansas City prices current) and No. 3, etc., No. 3 beingNo. 2 red winter wheat as quoted in the Kansas City prices current. Hence,you discover the deception.

I have known farmers guilty of some foolishthings, but never saw anything to compare with the practice of selling yourwheat to the lowest bidder. Grain dealers from Little Rock, Arkansas, havemade many dollars for the produce, and they are the only competition wehave on wheat in our markets. Many farmers have allowed these fellows toslip behind them and "take the wheat at the same price." Shameon the farmer who will be guilty in any such way--it is literal suicide.

While we are complaining we had just aswell disgorge at once and be done with it, so I will not add that I neverknew such a rage for robbery and swindle in my life as is being practicedin this country. It is not confined to one department of business alone,but the infection is wide-spread, reaching country and city alike. Whata comment! Should we not pause and think?

Now we submit that Arkansas City for thesake of her own prosperity and good name, should put in city scales andauthorize an honest and competent person to preside over them. We thinkthis thing should be done promptly. The old saying is to put a thief tocatch a thief, and under the present manipulations it might be hard to dootherwise; but by the grace of God, try it once at all hazards. hom*o.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, March 7, 1885.

The following is a list of transfers forthe months of January and February, 1885, as taken from the transfer booksof Frank J. Hess, Real Estate Agent.

Blair Bros., to Newman & Hess, 2 lots:$100

Newman, McLaughlin & Hess to R. E. Fitzpatrick,3 lots: $300

Newman, McLaughlin & Hess to Cyrus Wilson,4 lots: $200

Newman, McLaughlin & Hess to FlorenceM. Austin, 3 lots: $475

Newman & Hess to Jas. E. Rogers, 1 lot:$$200

Newman & Hess to Albertine Westfall,2 lots: $500

A. A. Newman to H. P. Goeden, 1 lot: $75

Arkansas City Traveler, March 11, 1885.

A. A. Newman & Co., call the attentionof our readers to their new spring stock, in this issue. They can and willmeet all competition in their line, and will welcome all who shall callon them in their handsome double store in the Commercial Block.

BIG AD. A. A. NEWMAN & CO.

Invite Special Attention to their ElegantLine of Ladies', Misses', and Children's SHOES. Our Spring Stock of thesegoods is now arriving, and we are prepared to show a line unsurpassed forVariety, Style, Neatness, and DURABILITY. We are Agents for the CelebratedZIEGLER BRO.'S SHOE, and Guarantee Every Pair. In medium and low pricedgoods we carry full lines of many well known manufacturers.

We invite a careful inspection of our stock,and are confident we can please you in every respect. Very Truly Yours,

Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.

A. A. Newman & Co., insert a big "ad"in this issue of the REPUBLICAN advertising their immense stock of carpets.Messrs. Newman & Co., never talk to the public unless they have somethingto say and what they tell our readers this week may be depended upon. Theyhave the most handsome and largest store in southwest Kansas. Call on them.

Arkansas City Republican, March 14, 1885.

A. A. NEWMAN & CO., have received theirSpring Stock of C-A-R-P-E-T-S, consisting of Moquettes, Velvets, Body Brussels,Tapestry Brussels, Three Plies, Ingrains, Cotton Chains, Hemps, Etc. Thedesigns and colors selected are very pretty, and our PRICES ARE LOWER THANEVER BEFORE In the history of the carpet trade of this city.

Their line of Velvet, Smyrna, and Body BrusselsRugs is not surpassed in the Southwest.

Their Stock of Lace Curtains is also Fulland Complete.

It will be to your interest to give theirstock a careful inspection before buying.

Arkansas City Republican, March 21, 1885.

A. A. Newman left last Saturday for NewYork. Mr. Newman goes to purchase a stock of goods unrivaled in SouthernKansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 25, 1885.

Initial steps were taken a week ago lastWednesday for the formation of a musical society, and culminated last Wednesdayin the formation of the Beethoven Club. The officers elected are as follows.

Geo. E. Hasie, President.

Mrs. Frank Beall, Vice President.

Mrs. Geo. W. Cunningham, Treasurer.

Stacy Matlack, Secretary.

R. W. Campbell, Librarian.

The following is the constitution and by-lawsadopted.

1. The name of the society shall be theBeethoven Club, and be limited to 40 members.

2. The officers shall be President, VicePresident, Secretary, Treasurer, and Librarian, all of whom shall be electedannually by a majority of the members in good standing. There shall alsobe appointed by the officers of the Club an Executive Committee, which shallserve for one year, unless removed before such time by a majority vote ofsaid officers.

3. The President shall preside at all thedeliberations of the society. The Vice President shall preside in the absenceof the President. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the Society. TheTreasurer shall take charge of all the funds and pay out same only on billsapproved by chairman of Executive Committee. The Librarian shall take chargeand safely keep music books and music belonging to the society and havethem when needed at the places of rehearsal. The Executive Committee shallhave general management of the affairs of the society, and constitute aboard of directors with the President and Vice President, who shall be ex-officiomembers thereof.

1. Any member of the Executive Committeeshall receive applications for membership from singers only; and, if approvedby a majority of said committee, shall present same at the next meetingof the Club for its action; and it will require a majority of the memberspresent and in good standing to elect anyone to the privileges of the society.

2. The membership fee shall be $1.00, payablein advance, with quarterly dues of 25 cents.

3. Rehearsals will be held from 7:30 to10.

4. Order of Business: Reading and approvalof minutes of last Meeting.

New Business.

Rehearsal.

5. Members absent for two regular meetingswithout excuse from Executive Committee will be fined 25 cents; and foran absence extending over four meetings, will be dropped from the roll unlessotherwise determined by a vote of the directors.

6. Members two quarterly dues in arrearswill be suspended until they can present the Treasurer's receipt for saiddues paid in full.

7. Fifteen members will constitute a quorumfor the transaction of business.

8. The Constitution and By-Laws may be amendedby a two-thirds vote of the members of the Club.

The executive committee appointed are S.B. Fleming, C. L. Swarts, F. K. Grosscup, Mrs. H. P. Farrar, Mrs. E. D.Eddy.

The charter members are:

Wm. M. Sleeth, F. K. Grosscup, Mrs. Geo.Cunningham, J. O. Campbell, Mrs. C. H. Searing, Mrs. E. A. Barron, MissRosa Morse, C. L. Swarts, S. Matlack, R. W. Campbell, Mrs. Morse, AllenAyres, Miss Peterson, S. B. Fleming, W. D. Mowry, Ella Love, Mrs. AllenAyres, Mrs. Chas. Howard, Mrs. N. T. Snyder, Mrs. E. D. Eddy, F. B. Hutchison,Mrs. W. E. Gooch, Mrs. A. A. Newman, Mrs. H. P. Farrar, Mrs. N. S. Martin,Geo. E. Hasie.

Arkansas City Republican, April 4, 1885.

Ten little misses, not to be behind theirmammas in society organization, met last week and organized what is knownas the "Bantam Hen Society." Miss Pearl Newman was elected president;Miss Hattie Sipes, vice president; Miss Edith Ochs, secretary; Miss GraceLove, treasurer. The society meets on Saturdays of each week. None of thelittle misses are above 11 years of age.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 8, 1885.

A. A. Newman returned from the East lastSaturday, where he has been laying in his usual mammoth stock of springand summer dry goods, etc.

Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.

A. A. Newman came home Saturday, bringinga large stock of goods.

Arkansas City Republican, April 11, 1885.

From the Daily Courier we gleanthe proceedings of the mill of justice.

Court met Tuesday morning and went througha few cases. The term will last six weeks and the docket is quite heavy.

Isaac L. Newman vs. William H. Speers etal--defendant Speers was given leave to answer by Monday next.

Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.

I. L. Newman and wife, of East Wilton, Maine,were visiting in the city this week at the residence of A. A. Newman. Mr.Newman was here 15 years ago with several gentlemen and had to sleep ina tent down on the site where the Roller Mills now stand. It can be readilysurmised that Mr. Newman was greatly surprised when he returned this timeand found a city of 4,000 inhabitants. In Maine towns never spring up quicklyand he could hardly realize of what wondrous thrift a Kansas town is possessed.

Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.

W. A. Nix has purchased four lots of A.A. Newman in the fourth ward and intends building two cottages on them.

Arkansas City Republican, April 18, 1885.

E. B. Multer is no longer in the employof A. A. Newman & Co. His wife's health did not improve in this climateso he concluded to try Colorado.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 29, 1885.

On Wednesday several gentlemen interestedin the Kansas City and Southwestern railroad visited the city for the purposeof submitting a new proposition to our citizens for aid to that road. Thenotice being impromptu, a few score persons were notified on the street,and when the meeting was convened in the Cowley County Bank, in the evening,about fifty of our citizens were present. The railroad company was representedby Henry Asp, Esq., their attorney, who was accompanied by ex-senator Longand W. P. Hackney, both of Winfield. The proposition originally made wasfor this county to issue bonds to the amount of $160,000, on certain conditionsknown to our readers. Whether such a proposition would carry with the votersof the county was considered doubtful by some, as the eastern portion ofthe county would be less directly benefitted by the road. The modificationmade in the proposal submitted on Wednesday, was the issue of $100,000 incounty bonds, with $20,000 of city bonds by this city and a similar amountby the city of Winfield. With this was coupled a proposal to render countyaid to the Denver, Memphis and Atlantic road to the tune of $100,000 more.This addendum received but slight favor from the meeting, and after a feebleeffort to support it, it was withdrawn. The other portion of the propositionwas debated in an informal manner at some length, and at 10 o'clock an adjournmentwas taken till the following morning.

On Thursday the meeting reconvened and approvalof the modified proposition was finally given. On motion Judge Pyburn, H.O. Meigs, and A. A. Newman were appointed a committee to lay before theCounty Commissioners, in session in Winfield, the petition of the peopleof Arkansas City, that a county election be called to vote on the $100,000bonds to aid in the construction of the Kansas City and Southwestern road.The issue of city bonds by this city and Winfield will, of course, be determinedby a city election in both of these places.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 20, 1885.

OUR SPRING STOCK! -OF- STAPLE AND FANCYDRY GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY, SILKS, DRESS GOODS, TRIMMINGS, ETC. IS NOWARRIVING.

Don't fail to examine our elegant line ofnovelties in Prints, Ginghams, White Goods, Ladies' Neckwear, Ladies' Jerseys,Shawls, Embroidered Shoulder Scarfs, and Spring Wraps. Our stock of Carpets,Mattings, Lace and Cloth Curtains is full and complete and one of the mostextensive to be found in the southwest.

Your visit will be appreciated by us anytime. Very Truly Yours,

Not certain that this was Fred Newman,A. A. Newman's brother...

Arkansas City Traveler, June 10, 1885.

F. C. Newman, of Osage City, is in the cityvisiting his brother.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 10, 1885.

A. A. Newman & Co., advertise a fineline of shirts, collars, and cuffs, which they make a specialty, and areof choice make and quality.

AD. [ILLUSTRATION OF SHIRT WITH THE FOLLOWINGWORDS: "Gold & Silver DRESS SHIRTS AND FINE LINEN COLLARS &CUFFS ARE UNEQUALED.

For Sale by A. A. NEWMAN & CO., Wholesaleand Retail Dealers in Dry Goods, CLOTHING, Men's Furnishing Goods, Boots,Shoes, Notions, Carpets, Etc. Commercial Block, Arkansas City, Kansas.

Arkansas City Republican, June 13, 1885.

Capt. Thompson went to Topeka last weekto attend a meeting of the State Board of Militia. He attended in the interestof the Arkansas Valley Guards. Adj. Gen. Campbell recommended that the cavalrycompany be changed to infantry and join the 2nd regiment of State Infantry.The change was recommended because the State was unable to furnish equipmentsfor the cavalry. The Captain returned and reported to the guards and theyhave acted upon Adj. Gen. Campbell's suggestion. The guards have now a fullcompany of 60 members and at their meeting they have a full attendance.They meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings of each week. The boys have beenworking hard to obtain an armory. At present they have no place to storetheir arms and no place to drill. A number of our citizens have kindly volunteeredto lend a helping hand by subscribing money. Messrs. McLaughlin, Hess, andNewman furnish a lot on Summit Street on which to erect the building. Theguards will erect a building 60 x 100 feet and are now engaged in workingup the scheme. Being allowed $100 by the State per annum, the guards feelgreatly encouraged and will devote this money toward the building of theirarmory.

Arkansas City Republican, June 20, 1885.

Mrs. Wyatt Gooch leaves today for Weld,Maine, to visit relatives. She was accompanied by Earl and Albert Newman.

Arkansas City Republican, June 27, 1885.

Monday afternoon Artemus W. Patterson filedtoo many statements for his disease, and as a consequence became unruly.During the afternoon sometime he became enraged at his bird dog, which hetried to make lie down. The "pup" didn't understand Pat's languageand refused to obey. He beat the dog quite severely. The marshal had a warrantissued against him for cruelty to animals and when he went to serve it,Patterson had quieted down, and he let the matter drop. In some way Artemuswas informed that Billy Gray had a warrant for his arrest. This re-arousedhis ire and a few more doses of medicine fixed him in good shape. Whilestanding in front of Newman's store, with one or two other persons, someonein the crowd pulled a revolver and shot a hole through one of the largeplate glass windows. Artemus skipped down into the Commercial Restaurant,where he had a picnic with the police. Hr refused to allow them to arresthim, telling them they were too little. By a dint of coaxing, Johnnie Breenefinally got him to come along with him to Judge Bryant's office. He fixedthe matter up in some manner with Judge Bryant and went over to Geuda. Hecame back next day--Tuesday--and appeared in Bryant's office and settledthe city case against him for $2.50. Wednesday Capt. Rarick served a statewarrant against Artemus for resisting the officers. Thursday before JudgeKreamer he plead guilty to the charge and was fined $50 and costs--about$75 altogether. The prosecuting attorney, Bill Hackney, recommended leniency;but Judge Kreamer thought that that fine was about right. This will teachPat a lesson. We all remember how the little daughter of Jos. Perry waskilled in Wellington by a drunken man discharging a revolver on the streets.A similar tragedy might have been enacted here. As it is, someone is outabout $102 for the plate glass in Newman's window. When Pat was finallyarrested, no revolver was found on his person; and no one testified thatthey saw him do the shooting. He denies doing it. The general suppositionis that he did it. Since writing the above Patterson has informed us thathe would go before a justice of the peace and make an affidavit that hewould not touch a drop of whiskey for six months. We hope he will carryout this resolution and stick to it six years instead of six months.

Arkansas City Republican, June 27, 1885.

R. A. Houghton is the new manager of theclothing department of A. A. Newman & Co.'s mammoth dry goods establishment.

Next reference is to ranch maintainedby A. A. Newman and T. J. Gilbert...

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, July 18, 1885.

Monday an excursion on the "KansasMillers" down the Arkansas by the businessmen was originated as thenext day's programme. Bright and early two bus loads of our citizens wendedtheir way to the Harmon's Ford landing and boarded the steamer. All togetherthere were some 60 passengers. At 8:10 the steamer heaved anchor and ina very few moments we were out of sight of the many spectators who camedown to see the excursionists start. We steamed down the river at a livelyrate. In twenty minutes we were out of the mouth of the Walnut. On enteringthe Arkansas the speed of the vessel was increased and in a few minuteswe were steaming along at the rate of 18 miles per hour. The passengersgave themselves up entirely to the enjoyment of the trip. All were inclinedto be jolly and forget business cares one day at least. Cracking jokes,perpetrating harmless tricks, enjoying the beautiful trip down the Rackensack.The steamer had a canvas awning put up to keep out the scorching rays ofthe sun, and as the cool breezes came up the river, one and all felt itwas good to be there.

At 9:15 we landed at the Grouse Creek ferry,about 20 miles downstream, to put off some freight which V. M. Ayres hadshipped to Gilbert's and Newman's ranches. This was the first consignmentof freight to the "Kansas Millers." It consisted of 50 bushelsof corn and several hundred weight of flour. The passengers, full of life,took the place of deck hands and soon had the cargo landed.

Once more we heaved anchor and steamed downthe river about five miles, and landed in a beautiful grove on the Kaw reservation.When the steamer had been made fast, all clambered ashore, and ran and jumpedlike school boys. While ashore C. A. Burnett took advantage of our absenceand in a short time had spread a picnic lunch. All ate their fill. It wasa splendid bill of fare, and Charley and his efficient cook deserve mentionfor their efforts to refresh the inner man. After partaking of the bounteousfeast and the remnants being cleared away, we steamed up the river for home.

Capt. Moorhead ran the boat across severalsand bars to show the passengers that it was impossible to stick the steel-bottomedsteamer. After this had been fully demonstrated, the passengers were calledto order by A. V. Alexander and a meeting was held for the purpose of organizinga stock company to build steel-bottomed barges. Mayor Schiffbauer was chosento preside and N. T. Snyder was chosen to be secretary. Mayor Schiffbauermade a few remarks stating what great advantages Arkansas City would gainby having navigation opened on the Arkansas. He stated that Capt. T. S.Moorhead informed him that coal could be bought in quantities for $2, andlaid down in Arkansas City so that it could be sold by dealers for $5 or$6 per ton. It was good coal, better than that which we had been paying$8 per ton for. Over 12 tons of the coal had been burned on the "KansasMillers" and out of that not a clinker had been found. He spoke alsoof lumber trade with Arkansas. Jim Hill next occupied the attention of thepassengers. He was followed by T. S. Moorhead, Dr. Kellogg, Judge McIntire,and several others who spoke in glowing terms of the steamer and the navigationof the river. After the question of building barges had been thoroughlydiscussed, the meeting proceeded to subscribe stock. Shares were taken untilover $2,000 had been subscribed. The sum needed was $5,000. The meetingadjourned then until 7:30 p.m., when they met in Meigs & Nelson's realestate office to finish up the $5,000 stock company.

After the adjournment of the meeting, thecrowd gave themselves up once more to enjoyment. At five o'clock we anchoredat Harmon's Ford. Getting aboard Archie Dunn's busses, we were soon uptown.And thus ended a day of great recreation and profitable pleasure.

The sun was very warm coming upstream, compellingall passengers to seek shady nooks.

Alexander was the story-teller. He was nota success--cause audience went to sleep.

Spencer Bliss, Dr. Evans, and J. W. Millspaughof Winfield were down and took in the excursion.

Frank Greer, of the Courier, andProf. B. T. Davis, of the Tribune, were the representatives ofthe Winfield press and were busy all day with paper and pencil.

The REPUBLICAN office furnished the billof fare cards.

Searing & Mead, Wood & Bliss, ofWinfield, V. M. Ayres and the Arkansas City Roller Mill Company composethe navigation company. V. M. Ayres is president and C. H. Searing Secretary.These four milling firms, having practicably demonstrated that the Arkansasis navigable by steamers on the pattern of the "Kansas Millers,"and having used $7,000 to further the enterprise already, naturally turnto the town most benefitted for assistance in the furthering of the enterprise.The directors are B. F. Wood, Maj. W. M. Sleeth, and James Hill.

Arkansas City Republican, July 18, 1885.

AD. Don't make the mistake of buying a lotof cheap goods just because the price seems small. Many parties are nowregretting this fact: IT NEVER PAYS.

Notwithstanding some parties are offeringa few articles at a low price, the reliable Dry Goods Establishment of

Continues to meet all competition in ourline by selling goods which can be Guaranteed to give Satisfaction. Anotherpoint is, our stock is LARGE, BRIGHT, CLEAR, AND FRESH.

And our customers are not compelled to selectfrom a refused lot of odds and ends. We invite a careful inspection. Yourfriends,

Arkansas City Republican, July 25, 1885.

A. A. Newman, wife, and babies left yesterdayfor a visit in Maine and New York.

Arkansas City Republican, August 1, 1885.

A. G. Heitkam, of the burnt district, hasrented a basem*nt room beneath A. A. Newman & Co.'s store and has openedup for business. Call on Mr. Heitkam at his new room.

[BIG AD: A. G. HEITKAM, TAILOR.]

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 8, 1885.

1886 FALL AND WINTER. 1886.

We are now ready for business, with an entirenew line of FALL and WINTER goods. We have better facilities for Fine Tailoringthan ever. We can show as complete a stock as can be found west of KansasCity. We guarantee satisfaction, have engaged new workmen, and will DUPLICATEEastern prices and discount Home prices on all our work.

We invite an inspection of our stock andprices. Respectfully, A. G. HEITKAM.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 8, 1885.

C. L. SWARTS, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR ATLAW. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. In Newman's corner brick upstairs.

Arkansas City Republican, August 8, 1885.

The Commercial Building Association willbegin a suit against A. W. Patterson for $110 to recover damages done bysomeone shooting through the plate glass window in Newman & Co.'s storea short time since.

Arkansas City Republican, August 15, 1885.

Avail yourself of this opportunity to securegenuine bargains in Hosiery at Newman & Co.'s. Sale commences today.

Arkansas City Republican, August 15, 1885.

Today Newman & Co. commence a specialclearance sale of hosiery. See ad.

Having an overstock of Ladies', Misses',and Children's Hose, we will on SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, Commence a Grand ClearanceSale, and continue until all are sold.

The lot comprises, WHITE, BROWN BALBRIGGAN,FANCY STRIPED, SOLID COLORS, DERBY RIBBED, BLACK and FANCY BRILLIANT LISLE,and one LOT CHILDREN'S IMPORTED FRENCH RIBBED HOSE.

These are genuine bargains as we never advertiseanything we do not mean. Call early while the assortment is complete. Yourfriends, A. A. NEWMAN & CO.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 19, 1885.

AD. SPECIAL CLEARANCE SALE -OF- LADIES',MISSES', AND CHILDREN'S HOSE, -AT- A. A. NEWMAN & CO.'s. COMMERCIALBLOCK. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 19, 1885.

It is talked that A. A. Newman and C. D.Burroughs, of Chicago, will this fall put up a double-fronted building justsouth of Grady's coal yard.

Previous telephone directories skippedinasmuch as numbers could not be read. See telephone files relative to ArkansasCity for earlier directories...

[TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.]

Arkansas City Republican, August 29, 1885.

101. A. T. & S. F. Depot.

141. Ayres, V. M. & Co. Mill.

112. Arkansas City Bank.

138. Arkansas City Roller Mills.

117. Arkansas City Roller Mills Office.

139. Blakeney & Upp.

123. Cunningham, G. W. Office.

114. Cunningham, G. W. Residence.

127. Eddy, E. D. Store.

128. Eddy, E. D. Residence.

108. Farrar, H. P. Residence.

122. First National Bank.

121. Geuda Springs.

105. Hess, Frank J. Office.

106. Hess, Frank J. Residence.

131. Hasie, Geo. E. & Co. Store.

148. Hutchison, J. W. & Sons, Store.

143. Huey, James Residence.

146. Kellogg & Coombs Store.

147. Kellogg, H. D. Residence.

102. Kroenert & Austin.

136. Leland Hotel.

113. Landes, John Residence.

134. Mowry & Sollitt, Store.

132. Mowry, W. D., Residence.

110. Newman, A. A. & Co. Store.

122. Newman, A. A. Residence.

103. Occidental Hotel.

140. Pyburn, A. J. Office.

149. Post Office.

116. REPUBLICAN Office.

125. Rogers' Mill.

111. Searing & Mead, Mill.

105. Searing & Mead, Residence.

118. Sollitt, C. C. Residence.

135. Snyder, N. T. Residence.

106. Swarts, C. L. Office.

124. Traveler Office.

150. Winfield.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 2, 1885.

A. A. Newman returned yesterday from histrip to the east.

Arkansas City Republican, September 5, 1885.

A. A. Newman came home Tuesday from theeast. Mrs. Newman and children still linger in the Pine Tree state. Theywill remain there until cooler weather.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 9, 1885.

NEWMAN & CO. SHOW THE BEST $3.50 KIPBOOT ON THE MARKET. TRY A PAIR.

Arkansas City Republican, September 12, 1885.

Ladies Linen Collars almost given away atA. A. NEWMAN & CO.

Arkansas City Republican, September 12, 1885.

You will not regret looking at Newman &Co.'s boots and shoes before buying.

Arkansas City Republican, September 12, 1885.

The Ladies will do well to see Newman &Co.'s elegant line of dress goods. They will interest you.

Arkansas City Republican, September 12, 1885.

Newman & Co.'s show the largest andbest selected line of carpets and rugs in the city. Prices at bed rock.

Arkansas City Republican, September 19, 1885.

Don't buy any Buck Gloves until you haveseen our immense line. Newman & Co.

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Arkansas City Traveler, September 23, 1885.

A regular meeting of the city council washeld on Monday evening, Councilmen Bailey and Hill absent.

A. A. Newman asked that they annex the portionof land between the city and the west bridge to bring that structure withinthe corporate limits and give the council power to keep it in repair. Referredto committee on streets and alleys.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, September 26, 1885.

The city council convened in regular sessionlast Monday with the following members present: Mayor Schiffbauer and CouncilmenPrescott, Davis, Dean, Thompson, and Hight.

The request of A. A. Newman and others toannex a certain portion of land belonging to the water power company tothe city in order that the west Arkansas River Bridge might be in the citylimits, was by motion referred to the street and alley committee.

Arkansas City Republican, September 26, 1885.

Don't buy any Buck Gloves until you haveseen our immense line. Newman & Co.

Arkansas City Republican, October 3, 1885.

Frank Grosscup, salesman in A. A. Newman& Co.'s store, left for New Jersey, Wednesday. His sister, Miss Florence,will go also as soon as Messrs. Newman & Co., can employ an assistantto fill her position. That state will be their future home.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 7, 1885.

The cry of hard times may be raised, butwhere building activity continues unabated, there can be no cause for dejection.Almost every day we see new buildings started, all of a permanent and solidcharacter and an evidence of the progress and thrift of the city. In theburnt district foundations are being dug for six new business buildings,two story and basem*nt, each 25 feet by 100. William Gall, the architect,has prepared the plans for four of these buildings, those of J. H. Sherburne,S. B. Pickle, Mrs. Benedict, and Dr. Shepard, and this row of iron fronts,extending 100 feet, with plate windows and elaborate finish, will be anenduring monument to the enterprise and growth of our city. Messrs. Kroenert& Austin, at the south end of the burnt region, intend to erect a onestory brick, uniform with the building adjoining it on the south (Mowry& Sollitt's drug store), and Mr. Bittle, at the north end, is excavatinghis foundation without having decided fully on his plan.

Just north, the handsome stores of Dr. Chapeland W. B. Bishop have received tenants, and the finishing touches are beinggiven to the upper floors. They are being finished off for dwellings oroffices, the doctor retaining a portion of his upper floor for a medicaloffice. On the opposite side T. H. McLaughlin is making progress with hisdouble building, putting in such solid work as to secure the safety againstall stress of wind and weather.

Mr. Gall has finished the plans of J. C.Topliff's new double building south of the Hasie block. This will be inkeeping with the elegance of the structure it adjoins, and will be the causeof just pride to our citizens. On the corner just south, the Frick Bros.,new building shows off to advantage, and when the upper rooms and basem*ntare finished, will furnish commodious and handsome quarters for the occupants.At the other end of the block, Ed. Grady has begun to dig the foundationfor another first-class brick store and residence, and there is talk thatMessrs. Chambers, Newman, Hess, and Dunn will join in the erection of threebrick stores on the site lately occupied by Mr. Grady as a coal yard.

Mr. C. D. Burroughs' handsome stone buildingacross the way is likely to be rented for a hotel. It is eligibly situatedfor such a purpose and has room for the comfortable accommodation of fiftyguests.

Hermann Godehard's new and commodious brickstore and G. W. Miller & Co.'s new hardware store are now finished andoccupied and are not to be forgotten in enumerating our recent city improvements.O. P. Houghton's 32 foot extension to his dry goods store still leaves himinsufficient room, but as it is now late in the season, we believe he defersrebuilding the main part of his house till the coming spring. The JohnsonLoan and Trust Co., have also postponed the erection of their two-storyoffice till after the winter is past. The large extension to the ArkansasCity Bank has been completed recently, but the carpet and furniture forthe private rooms are not yet in place.

This in addition to the many tasteful privateresidences that have been built and are now in process of construction,makes a creditable record for Arkansas City, and shows that in growth andbusiness prosperity she keeps fully abreast with her sister cities.

Arkansas City Republican, October 10, 1885.

Great, Glorious, Good News! DRY GOODS CHEAPERTHAN EVER!

Our New Stock of FALL AND WINTER GOODS,Is now ready for Inspection and we still continue the Leaders in Low Prices.We invite you to call and we will convince you of this fact.

Look at our New Fall Prints, and Ginghams,New Dress Goods, New Trimmings, New Flannels, New Designs in Carpets, Oilcloths, and Rugs, New Underwear, New Boots and Shoes, NEW CLOTHING, NEWHATS AND CAPS, NEW BLANKETS, AND COMFORTS, AND IN FACT AN ASSORTMENT THATIS UNSURPASSED.

This is not last chance to secure thesebargains as we expect to be here next year, but now in the golden presentis a good time to make your selections. Never put off till tomorrow whatyou can do today.

Thanking you for your past generous patronage,we remain

Arkansas City Traveler, October 14, 1885.

Mrs. A. A. Newman and children will returnfrom their eastern summering on Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 14, 1885.

Last week Ed Grady began excavating forthe foundation of his new store and dwelling, but a misunderstanding arisingbetween himself and A. A. Newman about a transfer of lots, the work wastemporarily abandoned.

Arkansas City Republican, October 17, 1885.

The citizens of Arkansas City have justawakened to the fact that they are about to be left out in the cold in thematter of the K. C. & S. W. Railroad. It has now become known that theGeuda Springs branch is only another name for the K. C. & S. W., andthat while the company will fulfill their agreement to the letter, and buildthe road through Arkansas City to the state line, they have intentions ofmaking the junction at least three miles north of here and thus make theGeuda Springs & Caldwell branch the main line, while this will be onlya stub with not sufficient length to justify a separate service. The effectwill be that when the road is in operation that only such trains as areabsolutely necessary will ever be run down here, a local freight perhaps.This is a direct stab at Arkansas City from the Winfield element in thecompany headed by the road's attorney, Henry E. Asp, our present countyattorney. To devise some means to have the junction here or south of here,provided a western branch is built, was the object of a meeting held inthe office of Meigs & Nelson Thursday evening.

The meeting was called to order by N. T.Snyder, Judge Kreamer being called to the chair and N. T. Snyder, secretary.

George Cunningham stated the object of themeeting, which was to devise some way to prevent the junction from beingnorth of Arkansas City, and asked Mr. Hill to make a statement of what thecompany intended to do.

Mr. Hill said that the company intendedto build the road through Arkansas City to the state line, and that theCaldwell branch would also undoubtedly be built, and that it would be tohis interest, and to the company's interest, to have the branch start fromhere, as it would require but one bridge. He also stated that the company,outside of the Winfield element, was favorable to Arkansas City. He acknowledgedthat the company was morally, if not legally bound, to make the junctionhere, because it was upon these express promises that they had obtainedthe aid of Arkansas City in voting the bonds.

Rev. Fleming made a forcible speech, chargingit as conspiracy on the part of Winfield to leave Arkansas City out in thecold and a violation of the promises made by Asp and others when they obtainedour aid.

Amos Walton said that it was a conspiracythat was entered into at the time the company approached Winfield. Everyopposition was made to Mr. Hill's efforts to get the road through the eastpart of the city and east of the Santa Fe. The city council was even inthe conspiracy, as shown by the fact that they would not grant the rightof way of street crossings unless the road went west of the city. The roadgoing west, he estimated, cost $25,000 more than the east route. "Winfieldvoted $20,000 bonds to get them in there and charged them $25,000 to getout."

A. A. Newman moved that a committee of fivebe appointed to confer with Mr. Hill as regards the best means of attainingthe object of the meeting. The chair appointed A. A. Newman, Geo. W. Cunningham,Amos Walton, Rev. Fleming, and S. Matlack as that committee.

The following resolution was passed.

Resolved, Thatthe K. C. & S. W. Railroad Company is not treating the city of ArkansasCity fairly, and in the same generous spirit which the citizens treatedthem in the inception of the road in the matter of building a road divergingfrom their line north of this city. In support of this proposition, wouldsay that it was promised and agreed by Mr. Asp, attorney for the road, inorder to obtain our aid, that the line of road should come down east ofthe A. T. & S. F., and yet the leading citizens of Winfield antagonizedthe road sufficient to prevent its coming through Winfield on a line toaccomplish that object and to the injury of the company forced it upon thewest side of the city of Winfield, and then as a part of the scheme forthe injury of Arkansas City proposed and looked up a line leading west onlythree miles north of the city of Arkansas City. Feeling that it is a violationof the good faith pledged to the city, we would respectfully state thatthe said line should be left open until the line to the territory on thesouth of us is built. We would further state as to the matter of expensethat in case the company will make a survey and establish the cost of theroad from the point in Beaver Township, to the west line of Walton Township,Sumner Co., and a corresponding survey from Arkansas City or south of it,west through Walton Township, Sumner County, that we will willingly makethe difference in case it should be favorable to the first mentioned line.W. D. KREAMER, Chairman.

N. T. SNYDER, Secretary.

Arkansas City Republican, October 17, 1885.

Mrs. A. A. Newman and children are expectedhome from Maine today.

Arkansas City Republican, October 17, 1885.

Edward Grady has traded business lots withA. A. Newman and has commenced the building of a two-story business house,25 x 80 feet. The excavation for the cellar is almost completed.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 21, 1885.

Mrs. A. A Newman and children returned fromtheir eastern trip on Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 21, 1885.

Hiram Holt and wife, of Farmington, Maine,are visiting this city, the guests of A. A. Newman.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 21, 1885.

Mr. Grosscup, recent salesman for A. A.Newman & Co., we regret to learn, is having trouble with his hearing.The use of one ear is entirely gone, and the aurist who is treating theother, says its function can only be preserved for a time. The infirmityhe pronounces hereditary. This is a severe affliction to befall so usefuland deserving a man.

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[MARRIED: ANNA MEIGS AND L. V. COOMBS.]

Arkansas City Republican, October 24, 1885.

MARRIED. Once again the REPUBLICAN is calledupon to chronicle the oft repeated story that shy Cupid has pierced twohearts with his heavenly dart. A public acknowledgment of this union ofhearts, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Meigs, was made last Wednesdayevening, at 8 o'clock, in the presence of invited guests, by Miss Anna Meigsand L. V. Coombs. By the sacred tie of marriage, Rev. J. O. Campbell, inhis most approved style, joined this most estimable couple in a new andholy relation.

Miss Anna Meigs, like the groom, has grownup in our midst from childhood. Being the daughter of one of our most respectablefamilies, she is what she should be--a lady. Handsome, honest, frank, andan affectionate disposition are requisites she possesses to make Mr. Coombsa good wife.

The following is a list of the names ofthe donors and their presents and will show in what high estimation thereceivers were held by their many friends.

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Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 31, 1885.

The following is a partial list of the improvementsmade in Arkansas City since March 1, 1885.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 31, 1885.

Last Monday evening several of our leadingcitizens met in the office of Judge Pyburn, for the purpose of organizinga citizens committee, its object to be to protect and promote the interestof Arkansas City, in any way that would tend to help and sustain the rapidgrowth of the Border City. A. J. Pyburn was called to the chair, and M.N. Sinnott was elected secretary. A temporary organization was made andan adjournment was taken until Tuesday evening at the same place, when apermanent organization was made by electing A. J. Pyburn, president; H.D. Kellogg, vice president; M. N. Sinnott, secretary; N. T. Snyder, assistantsecretary; W. D. Mowry, treasurer. A finance committee was also appointedconsisting of the following: A. A. Newman, H. O. Meigs, and W. D. Kreamer.Also an executive committee as follows: G. W. Cunningham, Wm. Sleeth, AmosWalton, H. D. Kellogg, N. T. Snyder, T. H. McLaughlin, W. D. Mowry, A. D.Prescott, and F. P. Schiffbauer. Committee made an assessment of $5.00 onall members and it was also decided that any citizen of good standing couldbecome a member by paying the same fee.

The following are the charter members.

Names selected by the committee: Chas. Sipes,Geo. Howard, Geo. Cunningham, Wm. Mowry, Rev. Fleming, F. P. Schiffbauer,A. J. Pyburn, H. O. Meigs, Jas. L. Huey, Wm. Sleeth, W. D. Kreamer, A. A.Newman, A. D. Prescott, Jacob Hight, T. H. McLaughlin, O. S. Rarick, JamisonVawter, J. P. Johnson, H. D. Kellogg, Ed. Grady, O. P. Houghton, M. N. Sinnott,Geo. W. Miller, N. T. Snyder, Amos Walton, Jas. Ridenour.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, October 31, 1885.

The Citizen's Executive Committee was calledtogether yesterday and met in Judge Pyburn's office for the purpose of takingsteps to plank the west bridge over the Arkansas. A. A. Newman, Maj. Sleeth,and T. H. McLaughlin were appointed as a committee to solicit aid, and wereinstructed to purchase lumber and repair the bridge. Our friends west ofthe city will in a few days be able to communicate again with us over anew bridge.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 4, 1885.

On Monday evening of last week, about ascore of our prominent citizens held a meeting in Judge Pyburn's officeto consider the most practicable means of advancing the interests of thiscity. The views expressed were that in a rapidly growing country, whereincoming population is apt to seek new channels, and business interestsare created by the changing tide of affairs, it is necessary for every citythat seeks growth and prosperity to be on the alert and lend its hand inshaping matters to its own advantage. It was agreed that to put the forcesof a community to the best avail, it is necessary to have some organizationto depute some number of men of good judgment and business acumen to watchthe changes in the kaleidoscope of social life, and suggest means for turningthem to proper advantage; to perform the duty of a picket guard in the army.In fact, holding themselves in an advanced position, and watching everymovement that comes under their notice. As an initial step to the organizationsought after, the meeting chose of the persons present, Messrs. A. A. Newman,A. D. Prescott, G. W. Miller, N. T. Snyder, and Amos Walton as an executivecommittee, with power to add to their number, and report to a public meetingto be held in the Opera house the following evening.

On Tuesday the Buckskin Border Band stationedoutside that popular place of amusem*nt, gave notice to the public thatbusiness was to be done by playing several choice airs in their usual artisticstyle. Several score of people gave heed to the summons, and by 8 o'clockthere were about a hundred assembled. The meeting was called to order, MayorSchiffbauer was chosen chairman, and our new postmaster, M. N. Sinnott,appointed secretary. Amos Walton, on behalf of the originators of the movement,was called on to explain the object of the meeting. He told what had beendone the evening before, and handed to the secretary a list of names selectedby the committee to add to their number, and said he would then ask thesense of the meeting on the choice made. The secretary read the followingnames.

C. R. Sipes; G. W. Cunningham; Rev. S. B.Fleming; A. J. Pyburn; H. O. Meigs; W. M. Sleeth; Jacob Hight; O. S. Rarick;J. P. Johnson; Ed Grady; Geo. Howard; D. Mowry; F. P. Schiffbauer; JamesRidenour; Jas. L. Huey; W. D. Kreamer; T. H. McLaughlin; Dr. Jamison Vawter;Dr. H. D. Kellogg; O. P. Houghton; M. N. Sinnott.

Mr. Walton said he commended the objectof the proposed organization because it gave our citizens the benefit ofthe counsel and services of two dozen of our most experienced citizens (Hewished to exclude himself from self commendation.) who would be on the lookoutfor opportunities to turn to the public good. The plan as he sketched itwas for those two dozen sagacious men to mature among themselves whatevermovements would advance the public good, and then call a public meetingto whom their plans could be unfolded and action taken on them. On motionthe list of names read by the secretary was approved.

Several other speakers followed in likestrain.

Frank Austin preferred to have the organizationplaced on a broader basis. It had been called a board of trade by some speakers,and he wanted it made one in fact. He wanted membership thrown open to alleligible persons, and stated times of meeting. To create a fund for anysudden use he would have an initiation fee and an annual subscription.

But this proposition was generally opposedon the ground that it was taking the organization out of the hands of thosewho framed it. The meeting having nothing further before it, adjourned.

At a subsequent meeting of the executivecommittee, on the 29th, an organization was effected by electing A. J. Pyburn,president; H. D. Kellogg, vice president; M. N. Sinnott, secretary; N. T.Snyder, assistant secretary; W. D. Mowry, treasurer. It was also decidedto increase the membership by admitting any fitting person on payment of$5 initiation fee. The following committees were appointed.