Tisdale Township 1873: E. P. Young, 34; spouse,Bell H., 28.
Tisdale Township 1874: E. P. Young, 35; spouse,Bell H., 30.
[Note: Age of Bell H. Young given above doesnot agree with 1875 Census.]
Kansas 1875 Census, Tisdale Township, CowleyCounty, March 1, 1875.
Name age sex color Place/birth Where from
E. P. Young 36 m w Indiana Pennsylvania
Bell H. Young 35 f w New York Pennsylvania
Edward Young 12 m w Ohio Pennsylvania
Hattie Young 8 f w Pennsylvania Pennsylvania
Mamie Young 4 f w Pennsylvania Pennsylvania
Willis Young 9m m w Kansas
Winfield Courier, Thursday,July 3, 1873.
E. P. Young, Tisdale township, was one of thejurors drawn for the July term of Court.
Winfield Courier, Thursday,July 24, 1873.
E. P. Young, late of Pennsylvania, is buildingone of the finest stone residences in the county a quarter of a mile westof Tisdale. He is using the fine white magnesia limestone from the quarryof G. W. Foughty, near that place. His barn of the same material is nearlycompleted and presents a fine appearance when viewed from the Winfield andTisdale road.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday,July 31, 1873.
FIRST DAY. The following Petit Jurors, on failingto appear as summoned, were each fined the sum of $10: William Sartin, S.S. Majors, I. F. Newland, A. B. Gardener, and E. P. Young.
THIRD DAY. The fine of Young, Majors, Gardiner,and Sartin set aside.
[TISDALE TOWN COMPANY STOCK.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday,September 25, 1873.
There will be a meeting of the stockholdersof the Tisdale Town Company, at Tisdale, on Saturday, the 27th of September,1873, for the final settlement of the business of the Company. All personshaving unsettled accounts with the company will please present them at thattime. By order of the Board.
E. P. YOUNG, President, Tisdale Town Company.
J. M. BENBROOK, Secretary, Tisdale Town Company.
Tisdale, Sept. 18th, 1873.
Winfield Courier, February6, 1874.
A Card.
TISDALE, KANSAS, February 2, 1874.
ED. COURIER: Will you allow me space in yourvaluable paper to expose one of the biggest swindlers and one of the biggestswindling associations in Cowley County? The swindler above referred tois Mr. E. P. Young. The association is the Tisdale Town Company. I takethis method of informing the public in general of both of them. I do notdo this through any malicious purpose whatever. I do it simply because Ihave been swindled by both of them. Mr. Young is a man of no honor. He hasdefrauded me out of honest labor. Mr. G. W. Foughty (who, by the way, isMr. Young's tool in the town company) has done the same. Now I don't intendto accuse these so-called gentlemen or farmers and laboring reform advocatesof anything that I cannot prove. I am willing to test what I charge themwith before any court of justice in Kansas.
Mr. Foughty has maliciously lied me out of twenty-fivedollars ($25.00) worth of labor, and it has cost me a great deal more tofind out Mr. Young's honesty and truthfulness (which I found both to berotten). I would like it if E. P. Young or G. W. Foughty would test thisthing in some court, and I defy either of them to throw blemish on my character,or I defy them to show as clear a record as I can, before I took up my residencein Kansas. And I want to say this much in regard to one member of the towncompany, Mr. J. M. Benbrook, the secretary. I believe him to be strictlyhonest in every respectI have always found him to be so both in town andpersonal affairs.
It is no wonder that Tisdale does not prosperany better than it doeshow could it prosper with two such swindlers to runthe town affairs. Young and Foughty are a majority. They can pass a billover the head of J. M. Benbrook even if he does protest it, as they dida bill for work which I had done myself, but which Mr. Young claimed hehad done. Mr. Foughty said he didn't know anything about the bill, but hethought it must be all right, although he knew I had done the work. Nowthis looks a good deal like honesty for a man to pass a bill that he willswear that he don't know anythinga specimen of the reform partyI think bothof these men were sworn to do the best in their power for the company theyrepresent. Now if Mr. Young wanted to do the best he could for the company,why did he not settle with me honestly, as I proposed? I offered to settlewith him before a court of arbitration. Now let these reformers and advocatesof the reform party come up to time and answer to these few charges. I canprove what I have charged them with. If they are honest men, they will comeup and defend themselves. I intend to keep the public posted in regard tothis Tisdale Swindling Association. M. G. CROWLEY.
[We have no desire to occupy our columns withpersonal attacks, such as the above, and would not, under any circ*mstances,do so now, if the party had not signed his name in full, and we understandhim to be a responsible man. And as we have given him space we, of course,will publish any reply that Messrs. Young & Foughty may see fit to make.]ED.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, September18, 1874.
CIVIL DOCKET. FIFTH DAY. Morgan, Young &Co. vs. E. P. Young.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "ANOBSERVER."]
Winfield Courier, October22, 1874.
From Tisdale.
OCT. 20. EDITOR COURIER: The Independent orderof politicians held their meeting last night. A. T. Gay was called to thechair, and introduced Mr. Melville as the first speaker. Mr. Melville statedthat the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction was overpaid, andaccording to his remarks would have led us to believe that he would fillthe office for less than nothing; and that the office was nearly uselessand merely a burden to the county, and finished up by stating that the presentincumbent at a salary of $1,200 per annum had made nothing out of the office.
Mr. Williams being introduced stated that hewas no speaker; had lived fifteen years in southern Kansas; had been a Sonof Temperance; believed in temperance; was glad Mr. Melville could speakfor he could not.
Gans lectured on finance but did not state aword in reference to the office of Probate Judge. Wanted them to put himinto office where he could learn a little as he knew very little at present;said something about a focus and finished up on veal and beef.
All the candidates now present having spoken,J. G. Young was called. He stated that the party accomplished nothing lastyear, and he was about to leave the party, but as these men seemed so innocentthey certainly could not do much harm and he thought that he would supportthem.
Handy stated that he was like all the othersthat preceded himno speaker; wished that he could say something, and finallysat down.
E. P. Young was more independent, would makechoice of the best men no matter of what party.
Now we will take the meeting into considerationfor one moment. No person belonging to the opposite party was invited tospeak, and what did they, themselves say?
They aimed at crying corruption but did notpoint a single instance where wrong had been done.
They cried small pay and yet stated as plainas language could state that those already in office could make nothingat the present salaries. Now what logic! What reasoning! What conclusioncan we, as voters, come to? Cry corruption, but do not know where it is!Salaries too high, and yet not enough to live upon.
And still the Tisdale reformers seem to be highlydelighted. Yes, they are like the three travelers, who, when they were shownto bed, were asked if they would have a warming pan. The waiter gone, theyasked each other what a warming pan was, and as none of them knew, theycame to the happy conclusion that they would eat it anyway. So the Tisdalereformers will eat it anyway, but it seems to me it must grit pretty hardon their teeth.
AN OBSERVER.
[RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT: DECEASED, WILLIAMPATTERSON.]
Winfield Courier, November5, 1874.
Resolutions of Respect.
TISDALE, OCT. 28th, 1874.
At a special meeting of the Tisdale Lodge No.252, I. O. G. T., called to pass resolutions on the death of William Patterson,the following were submitted by the committee, and unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, It has pleased God in his divine wisdom,to remove brother William Patterson from among us, therefore be it
Resolved,That while we feel deeply the loss our Lodge has sustained, we now in humblesubmission to the decrees of all wise Providence;
Resolved,That in the death of our worthy brother, this Lodge has lost an efficientmember;
Resolved,That we tender the sincere sympathy of this lodge to the bereaved relativesof our worthy brother in this their sore affliction, and
Resolved,That the minutes and resolutions of this meeting be sent to each of thecounty papers for publication, and a copy be sent to the brothers and sisterof the deceased.
Committee: E. P. Young, E. A. Millard, A. T.Gay, Thos. M. McGuire, W. R. S.
[REPORTS FROM TOWNSHIP RELIEF COMMITTEES.]
Winfield Courier, December17, 1874.
Dec. 12th, 1874. The citizens of Ninnescah Townshipmet pursuant to a call of the Trustee to organize an aid society and electa committee to cooperate with the Cowley County Relief Association in procuringaid for the needy. The officers of the Ninnescah Aid Society are Pres.,Dr. A. C. Capper; Vice Pres., D. W. Pierce; Sec., P. W. Smith; Treas., F.D. Davis. Committee consisting of T. Walker, A. D. Wood, and P. W. Smith.
The following resolutions were adopted, to-wit:
1st. Resolved, That this committee reportimmediately to the Cowley County Relief Committee at Winfield.
2nd. That this committee canvass the townshipwithin the next five days to ascertain the exact number of destitute inthe township.
3rd. That the proceedings of their meeting befurnished to the Winfield COURIER and Telegram for publication. P.W. SMITH, Sec.
TISDALE, Dec. 10th, 1874. Meeting called toorder by the Trustee, Philip Hedges, who was elected Chairman, E. P. Youngwas elected Secretary. The object of the meeting was stated by the chairman,viz: To appoint a committee of three to cooperate with the County Reliefcommittee. Committee was appointed consisting of J. J. Johnson, Philo Hedges,Q. Hawkins. Motion made and carried that the committee be increased to five:A. Thompson and J. A. McGuire, were appointed additional. P. E. HEDGES,Chairman.
E. P. YOUNG, Sec.
MAPLE CITY, Dec. 9th, 1874. A meeting of thecitizens of Spring Creek Township, held this day for the purpose of electinga Township Relief Committee, chose the following gentlemen: H. S. Libby,R. P. Goodrich, and Isaac Howe. W. E. KETCHAM, Sec.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "JEFF."]
Winfield Courier, January28, 1875.
The chairman of the township relief committeecalled the citizens together on the evening of the 22nd to transact somevery important business for the benefit of the needy, and by 7 p.m. theschoolhouse was filled to overflowing with as hungry a looking set of menas is often seen in any assembly. The chairman called the meeting to orderand stated that the object of the meeting was to see what had been donewith the aid that had been received up to that time, as charges had beenentered against a member of the committee living in the south part of thetownship.
Alexander Thompson had been charged with receiving400 pounds of flour, and distributing the same among his needy neighborswithout first hauling it to the north part of the township and turning itover to the chairman of the committee, Mr. J. J. Johnson, and allowing himto distribute the same among some of his neighbors who were also needy andwho had been troubling him by intruding on his business and premises, byapplying to him for rations, when helike the devil on the mounthad nothingto give. A motion was carried that the committee make a statement of whatthey had done with the sufferers of the township. Mr. Thompson was calledand stated that he had received 400 pounds of flour and some clothing, andhad also distributed the same to the needy, and had the papers to show whoand what amount each had received, and further that he had visited thirty-twofamilies and taken a list of their wants, and reported the same to the countycommittee.
Mr. Johnson was next called, and while scratchinghis head, stated that he knew there were some families in the north partof the township who were suffering but he had done nothing to assist them.
Other members reported the same except Mr. McGuire;who gave an account of 100 pounds of meat received and distributed.
But as Mr. Thompson was the only member of thecommittee who had taken any active part to relieve the needy and find outthe want of the people; and as the Commissioners at their last meeting hadmade a new township off of the south part of Tisdale, it was moved and carriedthat the new township of Liberty take care of itself. As two of the committeelived in that territory, the chairman appointed two to fill the vacancy.
A vote of thanks was then given to Mr. Thompsonfor the active part he had taken as a member of the committee, and the goodhe had done in assisting the needy in his part of the township, while hissesloud and long went up against those who had been inactive and done nothing,and who were at the same time trying to censure the only member who hadbeen true to his suffering neighbors.
But there will be no need of quarreling now,as one of the newly appointed committee, E. P. Young, has decided to takecare of all the relief goods received, and store them away in his fine stonedwelling where they will be as safe as the goods he swindled some men ofthe east out of a few years ago.
But just now I learn that a request has beenforwarded to the County Committee not to issue any relief goods to the saidE. P. Young, as there is another meeting to be called and Mr. Young relievedof all the trouble he was about to be put to, in storing away what the peopleneed, as the citizens look upon him as a man unfit to handle anything thatbelongs to a suffering and needy people. I presume they judge the futureby the past.
We learn by letter that J. A. McGuire has begunhis mission for the grasshopper sufferers in Clark County, Illinois. Johnis a worker and we may expect to hear from him soon.
JEFF.
[COWLEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.]
Winfield Courier, September2, 1875.
Petit Jurors. Solomon Smith, Job Shields, T.J. Forsyth, John Stalter, E. F. Green, E. P. Young, George Stout, Noah Kimball,Isaac Wood, L. S. Kibbe, W. A. Hill, and B. Goff.
[RAILROAD MEETING: RESIDENTS OF COWLEY COUNTY.]
Winfield Courier, January27, 1876.
The undersigned, residents of Cowley County,cordially unite in inviting the citizens of said county to meet in massmeeting at Winfield, on Saturday at 2 P. M., FEBRUARY 5TH, to take suchaction as shall seem advisable upon consultation to secure the constructionof a railroad into Cowley County. We desire each paper in said county topublish this call, and we hope that every township will be fully representedat said meeting.
Dated January 25, 1876.
ROCK TOWNSHIP: John M. Harcourt, Robert F. Bailey,Andrew Dawson, John Foster, J. L. Foster, Jess. J. Tribby, H. D. Lee, W.B. Wimer.
BEAVER TOWNSHIP: William D. Lester, B. W. Jenkins,John A. McCulloch, W. A. Freeman.
VERNON TOWNSHIP: Wm. Martin, C. M. Donkin, R.L. Walker.
SPRING CREEK TOWNSHIP: R. P. Goodrich, CyrusWilson, F. W. Vance.
TISDALE TOWNSHIP: E. P. Young, D. H. Southworth.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP: Chas. W. Frith, J. L. H. Darnall.
NINNESCAH TOWNSHIP: Elmore Anson.
PLEASANT VALLEY TOWNSHIP: B. W. Sitter, T. J.Harris.
OTTER TOWNSHIP: H. C. Fisher, R. R. Turner.
OMNIA TOWNSHIP: Elisha Harned.
DEXTER TOWNSHIP: T. W. Coats, J. D. Maurer,Mark Kenton Hull, Levi Quier, J. A. Bryan, George Bryan.
WINFIELD: M. L. Read, S. D. Pryor, N. M. Powers,N. W. Holmes, N. L. Rigby, Thomas McMillen, L. J. Webb, Charles C. Black,J. S. Hunt, W. M. Boyer, John W. Curns, G. S. Manser, B. F. Baldwin, J.H. Land, A. H. Green, W. Q. Mansfield, E. C. Manning, S. H. Myton, J. C.Fuller, A. B. Lemmon, James Kelly, W. H. H. Maris, T. H. Henderson, A. N.Deming, H. S. Silver, J. M. Alexander, Amos Walton, D. A. Millington, J.E. Platter, W. M. Allison, and one hundred others.
[REPORT ON RAILROAD MEETING AT CANOLA BY"X."]
Winfield Courier, April20, 1876.
From the Railroad Meeting.
CANOLA, KANSAS, April 18th, 1876.
EDITOR COURIER: The delegates selected in CowleyCounty met at this point today with the Elk County men, and a railroad companywas organized. S. B. Fleming of Arkansas City was selected as Chairman,and R. C. Story, of Lazette, was made Secretary of the meeting. S. M. Fall,E. P. Young, J. E. Platter, M. L. Robinson, S. B. Fleming, and W. M. Sleethwere the delegates from Cowley County. The title "Parsons, Walnut Valleyand Southwestern," was given the road, and a committee of three wasappointed to draft a charter for the same. By vote of the meeting the capitalstock was placed $1,500,000 dollars, and shares at fifty dollars each. Theroad is to be in at Parsons, run west to Independence, thence to Longton,Elk Falls, Greenfield, Lazette, Tisdale, Winfield, and terminate at ArkansasCity.
The Elk County delegates speak positively ofthe willingness of their people to vote bonds for this enterprise.
N. B. Cartmell, J. E. Platter, and L. J. Johnsondrafted the charter, which was considered, discussed, and adopted in theevening.
The Board stands as follows: M. L. Robinsonand J. E. Platter, Winfield; W. M. Sleeth and S. B. Fleming, Arkansas City;E. P. Young, Tisdale; S. M. Fall, Lazette; A. A. Toby, Canola; H. E. Hitchings,R. R. Roberts, and L. J. Johnson, Elk Falls; J. C. Pinney and N. B. Cartmell,Longton; and Wm. Wright, Elk City, Montgomery County.
The Board adjourned to meet at Tisdale on the2nd day of May.
If the people of Cowley County want a railroad,now is their opportunity to get one. Quick, vigorous, and unanimous actionwill place them in such relations with wealthy railroad companies that aroad over this line will come speedily. Elk County is alive to its interestsin this matter, and success will crown our movement if Cowley County joinshand and heart in it. People of Cowley County, what do you say? X.
[DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, September28, 1876. Editorial Page.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. The convention met atthe courthouse last Saturday and temporarily organized by electing E. P.Young chairman and J. W. Curns, secretary. Committees were appointed andthe convention adjourned till 1 o'clock.
On reassembling the committee on permanent organizationreported Amos Walton as chairman and P. W. Smith as Secretary.
The committee on credentials reported the followingas delegates.
From Tisdale Township: C. C. Krow, J. G. Young,W. C. Douglass, E. P. Young.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "EXPARTE."]
Winfield Courier, September28, 1876. Editorial Page.
From Tisdale.
TISDALE, KANSAS, September 18th, 1876.
DEAR COURIER: Tisdale still retains her honoras the banner township of the county politically. The Democrats have openedthe campaign in earnest and in their usual way of reform. On last Wednesdayevening the Tilden Reform club met and after going through with their usualroutine of business they adjourned, and then, perhaps thinking it wouldbe a good time to reform, they concluded to elect delegates to the Democraticconvention to be held on the 23rd inst. Democrats believe in making shortwork of everything, and a five minute's notice was enough to secure to thepets of their flock the selection as delegates. J. G. Young read from apaper that the primaries were to be held on Saturday instead of Wednesdaynight, but D. B. Creewho, by the way, is a fine specimen of DemocracySecretaryof the Tilden Reform Club, and now 14th assistant postmaster at Tisdale,arose and made four nominations to begin with, all of whom were chosen.The number of Democrats present were seven, all told, although C. C. Krowstated that he would bring over from the north part of the township 30 or40 to the next meeting, but the next meeting don't elect delegates.
Was it not for the fact that those men who areselected by the assistant postmaster cry reform every day till they arehoarse, I would be last to believe that there was a Democratic ring in Tisdale,but it can't be possible that such reformers would organize a ring for thesake of an office, and yet I am aware that they are always ready to be sacrificedfor the good of the country. With these sober Reform meetings we occasionallyhave a little fun, as for instance, the other night E. P. Young and JohnMc. each spoke a half hour just to let the audience know that the one hada post office and the other wanted a post office, but my advice to E. P.Young is to obey the orders of his leader, the reform secretary, and I haveno doubt he will soon be made 15th assistant. Truly Yours, EX PARTE.
[RAILROAD MEETING.]
Winfield Courier, May17, 1877. Editorial Page.
SATURDAY'S RAILROAD MEETING.
WINFIELD, KANSAS, May 12, 1877.
At a railroad meeting of the citizens of CowleyCounty, held at the Courthouse, in Winfield, on motion Reuben Boothe waselected chairman and C. M. Wood secretary. By request E. C. Manning statedthe objects of the meeting and then read a lengthy letter from the presidentof the Parsons railroad company, explaining his absence from the meetingand assuring the people of Cowley that the road would be built if the aidwas voted. Mr. Manning further gave a full detail of the necessity, theprobability, and the prospect of a railroad through the county from theeast. Amos Walton, of Arkansas City, was called upon but failed to respond.Rev. Mr. Rushbridge then spoke in favor of the east and west propositionfor railroad, and also exposed the attempted perpetration of frauds in oppositionto the E. & M. R. R. Rev. Mr. Fleming of Arkansas City made a few remarksin explanation of his position on narrow gauge R. R. Mr. Mitchell, of Ark.City, was called upon and responded with remarks in favor of north and southrailroad. Mr. Hackney, of Winfield, was called upon and spoke in favor ofthe east and west railroad. Mr. C. M. Wood, J. B. Evans, E. P. Young, andothers, spoke on the subject.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved,That we, the citizens of Cowley County, have full confidence in the Memphis,Parsons & Ellsworth R. R. Western Branch, project and that we will supportit at the forthcoming election.
On motion the meeting adjourned. REUBEN BOOTH,Chairman.
C. M. WOOD, Secretary.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "LYCURGUS."]
Winfield Courier, February28, 1878.
On Friday eve, Feb. 22, the ladies of the M.E. Church gave a necktie festival, for the benefit of Mr. Armstrong, whichwas very well patronized. The necktie part was a complete sell; otherwise,it was a fine affair. Quite a strife was made by Sheridan and Tisdale fora cake, which resulted in Sheridan carrying off the cake and Tisdale pocketing$17.35 therefor. Among the many ladies taking part in the preparations ofthe supper, I particularly noticed Mrs. Wright, Mrs. McGuire, Mrs. E. P.Young, Mrs. Handy, and Mrs. Rounds. The receipts of the evening were $33.60.
The Tisdale Grange is doing well lately. Onlast Saturday evening nine new members were initiated, among them Dr. Wrightand wife, E. P. Young and wife, Mrs. A. S. Morse, and Miss Sadie Davis.I did not learn the names of the others.
[TISDALE CORRESPONDENT: "LYCURGUS."]
Winfield Courier, March14, 1878.
The Tisdale school closed last Friday. The totalenrollment of the winter term was 63; general average, 43. Average attendance,37½. Miss Sada Davis is the best scholar.
Abe Conrad is the only scholar perfect in deportment.Advanced grade, Sada Davis; Inter-grade, Nettie Handy, Hattie Young, andEddie Young; primary grade, Jessie Newton, Lulu McGuire, and Carlyle Flukeare the most advanced scholars in their respective grades. [TISDALE TOWNSHIPCORRESPONDENT: "LYCURGUS."]
Winfield Courier, March28, 1878.
Our road overseer, E. P. Young, is doing a goodwork in this district by grading the road and building culverts. The roadsneed the repairs and all are obliged to Mr. Young.
A brother of Mr. Young is trying Kansas fareand air at Tisdale.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "NIP."]
Winfield Courier, August22, 1878.
TISDALE, August 17, 1878.
E. P. Young has a new pump. Don't draw waterwith a string anymore.
[DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, October17, 1878.
Democratic Convention. This body met in theoffice of C. C. Black, in Winfield, on Saturday last, at 11 o'clock a.m.E. P. Young was chosen temporary chairman and C. C. Black secretary.
Committee on permanent organization reportedfor chairman E. P. Young, of Tisdale, and for secretary W. H. H. Maris,of Winfield. Report was adopted.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "NIP."]
Winfield Courier, November28, 1878.
Mr. E. P. Young is visiting his mother and sisterat Hot Springs, Arkansas.
[DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.]
Winfield Courier, September18, 1879.
The County Convention of Democrats met on Saturday,the 13th, at 11 o'clock a.m., at Manning's Opera House, in this city.
It was called to order by Hon. A. J. Pyburn,Chairman of the Central Committee. Dr. D. V. Cole was elected temporarychairman, and J. C. Keenan, secretary. Judge T. McIntire, H. S. Silver,I. D. Hon, E. P. Young, and Wm. Moore were appointed a committee on permanentorganization. R. D. Jillson, Robert Hanlon, and L. Weimer were appointeda committee on credentials.
A Central Committee was chosen, consisting ofone member from each township. This committee subsequently organized bythe appointment of the following executive committee: R. D. Jillson, chairman;J. C. Keenan, secretary; A. J. Pyburn, E. P. Young, and T. McIntire.
[REPORT FROM TISDALE SCHOOL.]
Winfield Courier,February 12, 1880.
TISDALE, KS., Jan. 2, 1880.
ED. COURIER. The following is a report of theTisdale school for the month ending Jan. 30.
No. pupils enrolled: 62; Average daily attendance:54
The following named pupils have attained 100in deportment.
GRADE A. Frank McKibben, Glen Moore, GeorgeNewton, C. P. Conrad, Nettie Handy, Lula Handy, Connie Gay, Stella Boatman,Jessie Goodrich, Ella Whistler, Effie Bartlow, Hattie Young, George Davis,Edna Davis.
The pupils who have attained 90 percent andupwards in lessons and attendance.
GRADE A. Effie Bartlow: 93; Ella Whistler: 94;Ella Bradley: 91; Jessie Goodrich: 94; Stella Boatman: 91; Connie Gay: 90;Lula Handy: 93; Frank McKibben: 93; Edward Young: 93; John Bradley: 90;Nettie Handy: 95; Hattie Young: 95; George Davis: 94; Edna Davis: 93. MRS.J. E. BROWN, Teacher.
Winfield Courier,March 3, 1881.
E. P. Young, of Tisdale, was in our city Wednesdaylast "drumming" his many customers for orders.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "RUSTICUS."]
Winfield Courier,August 4, 1881.
Richard Longshore and E. P. Young have returnedfrom Arkansas and are received with a welcome.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "RUSTICUS."]
Winfield Courier,August 18, 1881.
E. P. Young has the best house, Abe Conrad thebest orchard, Mart Mull the best improved farm, and every man has the bestboys and girls. Oh! Who do those bad boys belong to that we sometimes see?
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "RUSTICUS."]
Winfield Courier,November 3, 1881.
Mr. E. P. Young has quit traveling for a KansasCity House and living hotel life, he is dwelling at home with his familyand preparing for winter.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "X."]
Winfield Courier, December1, 1881.
Mrs. E. P. Young is away visiting her sisterin Humboldt.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "PEDRO."]
Winfield Courier, March9, 1882.
Some of our neighbors have been planting gardenseeds during the pleasant weather of the past week. Mr. Young, one of ourold citizens, has planted a patch of early potatoes, but had the misfortuneto lose them by a sudden change in the weather. We will advise E. P. tostudy the almanac next time before he plants.
E. P. Young's farm and others at Tisdaledescribed...
Winfield Courier, April6, 1882.
Some Tisdale Farms.
E. P. Young has one of the nicest farms in thecounty. For the past six months we have been promising ourselves a treat,and a couple of hours recreation, by paying him a visit. But fortune wasagainst us. He had got wind of our coming and had an errand over to a distantneighbors for a corn planter, or something of that sort. However, thoughwe didn't get to see the "boss of the ranch," we took a generalview of his comfortable home. If some of the Indiana or Illinois farmerswho think of Kansas only as frontier country devoid of all the comfortsof life, were to ride through Tisdale Township, their opinions would undergoa decided change. But few of them have seen a nicer country house than thatof farmer Young. It is a large two-story stone building surrounded by treeswith a tasty lawn in front, and carries an appearance of neatness and comfortnot often seen in localities outside of Cowley's boundaries. Next to himon the west is the farm of Mr. M. Ellinger. It is a beautiful place andone cannot pass it without feeling that its owner is a man of thrift andenterprise. Mr. Ellinger seems to have taken especial pains with his orchard.The trees are thrifty and unlike many orchards in the county, look as ifthey had been put there by someone for a purpose and not left to grow wild.The house is surrounded with shade trees and small fruits. Mr. Ellinger'shome shows what can be done with Cowley's soil by one who has the energyand will to take hold and dig it out. We paid a hurried visit to Mr. J.H. Hall, one of the "Old Timers" of Tisdale. He has put in allhis spare time building stone fence and now has a large pasture enclosedin the most substantial manner. He is doing considerable stock-raising ona small scale in connection with the farm.
On the way back we took in McGuire Bros. TisdaleStore. Although the city of Tisdale has lost much of its former greatness,it is still a good trading point and McGuire Brothers do a good business,besides gathering together lots of country produce for their Winfield store.
Winfield Courier, August3, 1882.
Sunday School Picnic.
EDS. COURIER: The picnic arranged by the PrairieRidge and Tisdale Sunday schools came off on July 27 in the grove of Mr.Greenshields on Silver Creek, in Liberty township. The day was fine andthe assembly fair. The exercises were opened by the Prairie Ridge S. S.singing "Ring the Bells of Heaven," after which the assembly listenedto a prayer delivered by the Rev. Godsman, a young Presbyterian ministerjust lately among us. The people were next entertained by a song from TisdaleS. S. entitled "Over Yonder," accompanied on cornet by E. W. Young,and violin by R. B. Hunter. Then Rev. Godsman made a short speech and TisdaleS. S. sang "Coming Nearer," accompanied as before, after whichthe assembly dispersed for dinner. After dinner the audience assembled tolisten to two songs rendered by the Tisdale S. S., after which the chairmanintroduced Mrs. Caton of Winfield, who entertained her hearers with a speechwell suited to the occasion. Mrs. Caton is an entertaining speaker and alady of profound and broad culture, and the county cannot do better thanhonor her with the office of Supt. of Public Instruction. She made manyfriends here. Several other persons made remarks, among whom was E. P. Young,who was followed by G. W. Foughty of Cimarron, Kansas, one of Cowley's oldpioneers, who broached the temperance cause, and on taking a vote, the assemblywas unanimous for prohibition. Everyone went away feeling that it was goodfor him to be there. X.
[OLD VETERANS' REUNION.]
Winfield Courier, September7, 1882.
VETERANS OF THE LATE WAR WHO WISH TRANSPORTATIONTO TOPEKA DURING THE REUNION IN SEPTEMBER, 1882.
E. P. Young, Co. D, 105 Ohio Infantry..
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "X."]
Winfield Courier, January4, 1883.
We have had it! It's been a successtook in $55.77and didn't break any dishes. The display of cakes, pies, cold meats, etc.,was only equaled by the array of handsome girls and comely matrons. We aretalking about the supper gotten up for Mr. and Mrs. McKibben on Friday night.The success of the affair is largely owing to the management and labor ofa few, prominent among whom I noticed Mrs. H. Chance, Mrs. E. P. Young,Miss Connie Gay, and Miss Estelle Boatman, who were first on the groundand last to leave. The kitchen was in charge of Mrs. Wyckoff and Mrs. Gay,who demonstrated that women can cook oysters. The evening was pleasantlyand profitably spent in listening to instrumental and vocal music, socialintercourse, eating oysters, etc. X.
[TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS.]
Winfield Courier, February15, 1883.
TISDALE: Hugh McKibben, trustee; J. W. Conrad,clerk; Alex. Cairns, treasurer; E. P. Young, J. P.; W. L. Holmes and ScottWooley, constables.
Winfield Courier, March15, 1883.
Farmer Young, of Tisdale, was drawing inspirationfrom the Bishop's discourse Sunday.
[LIBERTY TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "JAMES."]
Winfield Courier, March29, 1883.
MARRIED. I am not much used to writing for papers,but must tell you how bad we (us boys) were all "tore up" Sundayby the wedding. Billy Watkins has been fooling around here for some time,and finally married Annie Hoover against the wishes of quite a number ofus. I suppose we will have to stand it since Billy "got the drop onus." We had one of the biggest times at his wedding ever seen in LibertyTownship. The old and young, little and big, from Grandfather Catlin downto babes in arms, were there. Mrs. Hoover, assisted by friends, continuedto dish up and pour out good things to the hungry guests until late in theafternoon. In the course of time all seemed to be satisfied, while the pilesof roasted chicken, pies, cakes, puddings, etc., on the side tables seemedas big as ever. At 5 o'clock 'Squire Young from Tisdale was called out totie the knot, which he did as if 'twas nothing new to him. After congratulationswere over, we left them alone in their glory; not without some regrets,however. As we left we noticed the thoughtful mother of the bride pressedinto the hands of the guests a paper of cake for those left at home. Longmay they prosper JAMES.
Winfield Courier, March29, 1883.
MARRIED. Married at the residence of the bride'sparents in Liberty Township, March 25, by E. P. Young, Esq., Mr. Wm. A.Watkins and Miss Annie M. Hoover, both of Liberty.
[COWLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]
Winfield Courier, April12, 1883.
County Commissioners. The board met Monday morning.Chairman Smith and Commissioner Johnson present. Considerable routine businessin the way of witness and pauper bills was taken up and passed upon. Inthe afternoon Commissioner Walton came up and the road cases were takenup. Justice Young of Tisdale appeared before the board and asked that thecounty furnish each Justice of the Peace a copy of Daslers compiled lawsas the present session laws now in their possession are broken and generallyof no value. He urged it as a matter of economy to the county. T. H. Aleywas appointed trustee of Otter Township vice C. R. Myles, deceased. Mr.J. F. Wallace was awarded $30 road damages.
Winfield, Courier, April19, 1883.
During the storm Friday night the lightningstruck a millet stack at E. P. Young's. It ran down through the center ofthe stack, setting fire to the middle of it. Mr. Young and a lot of hisneighbors cut the stack in two and succeeded in stopping the fire.
Winfield Courier, May10, 1883.
Mr. E. P. Young, of Kansas, brother of MissHattie Young, is on a visit to his relatives in this city. Hot Spring,Arkansas, paper.
Winfield Courier, May31, 1883.
E. P. Young returned from his visit to EurekaSprings, Arkansas, Monday. He has had a big time and looks better for it.One of the worst scrapes he got into was a three days attendance on theState Editorial Convention. He is very much ashamed of it.
[OLD SETTLERS' REUNION.]
Winfield Courier, June7, 1883.
OLD SETTLERS' REUNION. At Riverside Park, Thursday,May 31, 1883.
The Old Settlers' Association of Vernon Townshipwas called to order by the President, J. W. Millspaugh. Minutes of the lastmeeting read by the Secretary, H. H. Martin, and approved.
On motion of J. H. Werden, the Association ofOld Settlers of Vernon Township was dissolved, and an association of theOld Settlers of Cowley County organized.
Election of officers for the ensuing year areas follows. E. S. Torrance, president; J. W. Millspaugh, vice-president;Jacob Nixon, secretary and treasurer.
Motion prevailed that the president appointan executive committee of one from each township. The president appointedas such committee the following.
From Tisdale Township: E. P. Young.
[WOODEN WEDDING: MR. & MRS. CHANCE.]
Winfield Courier, November15, 1883.
A WOODEN WEDDING. The people of Tisdale andvicinity had a rare social treat on the evening of October 31. They gatheredat the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chance to celebrate the fifth anniversaryof the wedding of that worthy couple. The gathering being a surprise tothe lady and gentleman of the house added greatly to the enjoyment of theoccasion. The time having arrived for the ceremony, the bride and groomtook their position on the floor, the bride on the right, the groom on theleft. The bride affirmed that she would (using her own sweet pleasure) usethe wooden ware that her friends presented to her, as instruments of warfareto maintain her rights; and the groom consented to submit. When the singleladies and gentlemen of the company beheld this "court"-ship whichafter a successful voyage of five years on the calm sea of matrimony, wasnow lying in the beautiful port of Tisdale, waiting for some coming breezeto unfold the wonderful possibilities of the future, we imagined we heardthem sigh:
"Oh for a life on the ocean wave,
A Home on the peaceful deep."
Mr. E. P. Young performed the ceremony. We hada doubt as to whether the right jovial gentleman could keep his face straightlong enough to perform the office of a minister in any other emergency thanthat of doing his part at the table where chicken was the principal dish.We were, however, destined to be surprised; for had he served a long apprenticeshipat the business, he could not have acted with more becoming solemnity.
The persons present and the gifts presentedby each are as follows.
Mrs. Wycoff, hat rack.
Miss Ella Fray, shoe brush.
Mr. Bush, butter ladle.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hall, hat rack and match safe.
Mrs. Bartlow, hat rack.
Watts Young, box matches.
Mr. Davis, Mrs. Millhouse, and Mr. Huff, cornerbracket.
Mrs. Burleston, clothes press.
M. D. Fluke, mouse trap.
Mr. Chandler, bread board.
Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Young, bracket and necklace.
Mr. F. P. Vaughan, faucet.
Mr. Ira Fry, wash board.
Mr. E. P. Young, rolling pin.
Mr. Ed. Young, potato masher.
Mr. and Mrs. Sellers, tub.
Miss Mamie Young, stove polish.
Mrs. Brush and Lorey, chromo.
Mrs. Milks, towel rack.
Miss Lorey, half bushel .
Miss Estella Fluke, bouquet of chrysanthemums.
Miss Edna Davis, tray.
Mr. Norman Sackett, matches.
After a few hours of merry-making, the companybroke up, each one feeling that for the enjoyment of the occasion it hadbeen one long to be remembered. W. X. Y. Z.
[COWLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]
Winfield Courier, January17, 1884.
The bids of I. S. Linn and E. P. Young to furnishthe county with a poor farm were laid over.
[COWLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]
Winfield Courier, February21, 1884.
Office of the County Clerk, Winfield, Kansas,February 12th, 1884.
BOARD met in regular session agreeable to adjournmentof January 16, 1884. Present: S. C. Smith (Chairman), Amos Walton, Commissioner,County Attorney, and J. S. Hunt, County Clerk.
Among other proceedings the following claimswere allowed the Judges and Clerks of the February 5th 1884 election...paidfrom $2.00 to $6.00.
TISDALE TOWNSHIP.
Judges: H. McKibben, E. P. Young, C. C. Krow.
Clerks: H. Ellinger, W. R. Bradley.
Edward Young, oldest child of E. P. Young,dies...
Winfield Courier, April24, 1884.
DIED. Edward, a son of Mr. E. P. Young of TisdaleTownship, who had just passed his majority, died on Sunday morning. Theremains were buried Tuesday, a number from Winfield attending the funeral.
[DIED. EDWARD W. YOUNG, TISDALE TOWNSHIP.]
Winfield Courier, May8, 1884.
DIED. Edward W. Young died Sunday morning, April20, aged 21 years 1 month and 20 days. When the word came that our friendand school-mate was dead, gloom and sadness filled our hearts. Only a fewdays before he had been with us so happy and full of life that one can scarcelyrealize that he is gone and while the sorrowing family feel that their familyhas been broken, we, too, feel that we shall miss him when we meet. He wasof that kind, jovial disposition that made many friends with old and young.He seemed strongly attached to home and in his delirium was calling on hiscompanions and passing kind, pleasant words with all. He did not seem consciousof suffering and when the end came, peacefully and quietly passed away.A placid smile was on his features and even in death he looked so pleasant.Kind friends came to offer words of sympathy and everything that kind andloving hands could do was done. As I stepped into the parlor draped in mourningand saw the form of our friend in the casket so cold, in death, I couldbut feel that the way of the Lord was mysterious. Rev. Kelly, of Winfield,made very fitting remarks, most especially his advice to the companionsof the deceased. The choir from Winfield sung beautifully, the selectionswere very appropriate, and as the notes of the organ died away we couldbut feel how sweet and full of sympathy. Four young gentlemen and four youngladies were the selected pall bearers, although the day was chilly, thehouse was filled early Tuesday morning for then we were to pay our lasttribute of love and respect to our school-mate. Friends came from Winfieldwith floral offering. The deceased had been in poor health for a numberof years, having at different times severe attacks of asthma, but none thoughtthe disease would terminate so quickly. We laid him in a pleasant spot inthe Winfield cemetery where he is "at rest." Our sympathy goesout for the absent sister when on her return she will find a vacant chair.
We may not know
What lies beyond the impenetrable wall
Whose portals close
Behind our loved ones, when the funeral pall
Its even shadow throws
Upon our hearts. Till we too go
We cannot tell
If they are or are not,
We only trust 'tis well. SCHOOL-MATE.
[VISIT TO TISDALE BY CORRESPONDENT "GRUNDY."]
Winfield Courier, June19, 1884.
What I Saw in Tisdale.
While roaming about I noticed that the farmershad all the work they could do in their corn. The wet weather has left lotsof weeds, but the corn is all right and will be a big crop.
Not many farms offered for sale in this partof the county.
E. P. Young has a lot of the best calves inthe country and some fine hogs.
Winfield Courier, September4, 1884.
MARRIED. Mr. Jos. Groviden and Miss Emma Gardnerwere joined in the holy bonds of matrimony last week by Squire Young, ofTisdale.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "GROWLER."]
Winfield Courier, Thursday,January 8, 1885.
It was not cold enough on New Year's night toprevent our Amateur Theatrical Company from giving us a capital entertainment,consisting in part of comedy characters, tableaux, and songs. Miss GeorgiaDavis is supported by her sisters, Edna and Sadie, and Mrs. Hamilton washard to beat. Dr. Griffin, as a French County, simply beats the French.Elliot was a most disconsolate lover. Mrs. Griffith and Coleman as Irishservants were simply immense. Miss Josie Bard, of Winfield, presided atthe organ and gave us some elegant music and song. Come again, Miss Josie.Mr. Gray and Mrs. Griffin and the Dr. rendered some very difficult musicin a style that would do credit to professionals. Miss Georgia Davis readLongfellow's Jamie, holding the house entranced. The Tableaux of the threeGraces, Miss Dillon, supported by Corie Gay and Estella Boatman, was prettyenough to craze the average bachelor. Miss Hattie Young recited "KentuckyBell" by Constant Woolson, eliciting great applause from the audience.The comedy of the "California Uncle" caused uproarious mirth.Hattie Young, Estella Fluke, and Mamie Young as Mrs. Lawrence and her twomarriageable daughters, appeared as much at home as in their own parlors.C. P. Murphy as the rich uncle in disguise, brought down the house and heldit down. F. P. Vaughn personated Col. Graham to perfection. R. D. Flukeas the Duke was just "to utterly too-too." Willis Young as Postboy, played his part well. Too much praise cannot b e awarded to the youngfolks for this their first effort in this line. The object was to raisefunds for the Presbyterian minister; although the weather was cold, a fairhouse was had. An effort is being made to have it repeated. The urbane manager,Mr. Henry Huff, was equal to the occasion. Long may he wave.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "GROWLER."]
Winfield Courier, Thursday,January 29, 1885.
The fun of the season was had at our primarylast Saturday. There is as you must know a little friendly strife betweenthe north and the south ends of the township in regard to the voting precinct;both factions claiming to be in the right of course. As it is an old fight,it has become somewhat interesting and likely to be more so. The regularnominations were made and our Salem friends will bolt, of course, as theyalways do. J. J. Johnson and E. P. Young had their customary battle of words(a part of the program that could not well be omitted) but best of feelingprevailed. The nominations were: For trustee, Alex Cairns; Clerk, J. W.Laffoon; Treasurer, S. W. Chase; Justices, C. C. Krow and E. P. Young; Constable,Wm. Conrad. Road overseers to be selected on day of election.
[TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday,February 12, 1885.
Tisdale: Daniel Bovee, trustee; J. H. Sparrow,clerk; John Cox, treasurer; C. C. Krow and E. P. Young, justices; J. Ferdand W. Conrad, constables.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "GROWLER."]
Winfield Courier, Thursday,February 26, 1885.
J. M. Wood and Emma Church were hitched to thematrimonial oar by Esq. Young on the 17th.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "GROWLER."]
Winfield Courier, Thursday,July 2, 1885.
Mrs. W. W. Curdy, wife of Humboldt's leadingmerchant, accompanied by her son, spent last week with her sister, Mrs.E. P. Young.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "GROWLER."]
Winfield Courier, Thursday,July 9, 1885.
The oat fields are nodding for the reaper.
Misses Hattie and Mamie Young are visiting theiraunt in Humboldt.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "GROWLER."]
Winfield Courier, Thursday,August 6, 1885.
Hattie and Mamie Young are at home again aftera three weeks visit at Humboldt.
Mrs. S. D. Pryor and Mrs. Henry Brown, withtheir little ones, spent the day with Mrs. E. P. Young last Wednesday.
[TISDALE TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "GROWLER."]
Winfield Courier, Thursday,August 13, 1885.
E. P. Young and B. E. Bacon have made a temporaryexchange of houses. E. P. will try city life for a while and get the advantageof the schools for his family.
E. P. Young and John D. Pryor become partnersin Real Estate firm...
Winfield Courier, Thursday,September 17, 1885.
And now we have another new firmPryor &Young, real estate dealers and agents. It will make one of Winfield's bestfirms. Jno. D. Pryor is known favorably to everybody in Cowley, while E.P. Young is one of Cowley's earliest pioneers and has always been one ofher staunchest citizens. He is a rustler and knows all about Cowley andher people. He will be the outdoor rustler of the firm, and as such, willsoon put it to the front.
Winfield Courier, Thursday,September 24, 1885.
E. P. Young, of the firm of Pryor & Young,received a dispatch yesterday that his mother had died at Hot Springs, Arkansas.She was quite agedjust passed her seventy-ninth birthday. She has been aninvalid for years. It was a sad blow to Mr. Young, and THE COURIER extendssympathy.
[COWLEY COUNTY FAIR.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday,October 1, 1885.
SWEEPSTAKES. This morning witnessed the grandestshow of the fairthe sweepstakes in horses and cattle. In the ring for thebest stallions of any age or blood, sixteen stallions were exhibited. Thehorsem*n were enthusiastic over the show. There were horses of every form,shape, and weight from the limb built, silken haired thoroughbred to themammoth Clydesdale, weighing a ton. The society was very fortunate in theselection of judges for the difficult task of awarding the premium in thepersons of S. W. Phenix, D. W. Frew, and J. W. Morse. Mr. Morse is a stranger,but a fine horseman. Capt. Lyons' "Bertrand" was awarded the premium.The premium for best mare was awarded to F. P. Harriott. The award for thebest brood mare, with two or more of her offspring, was given to L. Stout,and that for best stallion, with five of his colts, to N. L. Yarbrough.In the sweepstakes for cattle, the show was equally as fine. Eight bullswere in the ring. The prize was awarded to John R. Smith & Sons. Theblue ribbon for best cow of any age or breed was taken by Bahntge, Kates& Co., and that for cross cow by John R. Smith. Bahntge, Kates &Co., also took the prize for best herd of thoroughbreds. The blue ribbonfor best cow with three of her calves was taken by J. Johnson, of MapleCity. The judges were Owen Shriver, E. P. Young, and Chauncey Hewett.
Winfield Courier, Thursday,October 22, 1885.
AD. PRYOR & YOUNG, REAL ESTATE AND LOANAGENCY.
Call and Examine Our Long List of Farm and CityProperty.
Office Over Winfield Bank. Winfield, Kansas.
Winfield Courier, Thursday,November 26, 1885.
ANOTHER BIG ENTERPRISE.For some weeks Messrs. Pryor & Young have been in correspondence withW. J. Gregg and L. C. Rice, at Portland, Indiana. These gentlemen had determinedto come west and establish themselves in the wholesale nursery business,but were undecided where to go. Mr. Gregg arrived the other day to investigatethe advantages set forth to him in correspondence. He was charmed with ourcounty, its prospects and possibilities. He determined at once to locate,bought a splendid farm for his business three miles southeast of town, inWalnut township, and has sent for his partner to ship their goods here andcome at once. Mr. Gregg's family will arrive in a short time. These gentlemenhave large experience in this business, though only meridian in age, andwill establish a nursery without a peer in the westone to compete and sellall over the State. Indiana's day for profit in such business has passed:things are too unprogressive. They are elated with the prospect here. Theydo all their own propagating and will carry everything necessary to a first-classnursery of big proportions, giving special attention to yard and cemeteryornamentationshrubs, bulbs, and flowers. They propose a large green house,and an institution of vast credit and benefit to our county. Of course,even with the stock they will ship in, it will take them a year or so toget their nursery on a firm footing, prepared to meet the demands. Theyhave the money, energy, and experience and will go in on a large scale.Their nursery in Indiana has employed fifty men and they mean to make thesame showing here when thoroughly underway.
Winfield Courier, Thursday,December 17, 1885.
The committees, appointed at the citizens' meeting,to work up the submitting of propositions for the extension of the FlorenceEl Dorado & Walnut railroad from Douglass to Winfield, met yesterdayafternoon in McDougall's hall to determine on the apportionment of the amountof aid asked. Judge T. H. Soward called the meeting to order. S. P. Strongwas chosen chairman and W. J. Wilson, Secretary. M. L. Robinson then explainedthe object of the meeting, to get everything in readiness for aggressivework in submitting the propositions and securing this road.
Every movement must have money back of it toinsure its success. This and other enterprises needing agitation take money.Contributions were called for to be placed in the hands of the WinfieldEnterprise Association for use in submitting these railroad propositionsand any other progressive enterprise for which the Association sees necessity.Over $500 was subscribed as follows.
Farmers Bank, $50; First National Bank, $50;Hackney & Asp, $50; T. H. Soward, $25; A. H. Doane, $15; Harris, Clark& Huffman, $15; F. S. Jennings, $15; Curns & Manser, $10; H. Brown& Son, $10; Jennings & Bedilion, $15; Thos. McDougall, $10; H. G.Fuller & Co., $10; Cash, $10; G. L. Gale, $5; Col. Whitney, $5; Ed.Weitzel, $5; C. Schmidt, $5; H. T. Shivvers, $5; J. G. Kraft, $5; G. H.Buckman, $5; W. J. Wilson, $5; W. G. Graham, $5; Dr. C. Perry, $5; W. L.Morehouse, $5; J. P. Baden, $5; G. B. Shaw & Co., $5; Sol. Burkhalter,$5; Hendricks & Wilson, $5; Dr. Pickens, $5; E. F. Blair, $5; Mrs. E.J. Huston, $5; W. S. Mendenhall, $5; John W. Dix, $5; Gregg & Rice,$5; E. P. Young, $5; J. B. Farnsworth, $5; J. E. Conklin, $5; A. F. Hopkins,$5; V. W. Baird, $5; John McGuire, $5; A. E. Baird, $5; W. C. Root, $5;A. C. Bangs, $5; H. E. Silliman, $5; Bertram & Bertram, $5; Daniel Taylor,$5; W. C. Robinson, $5; W. F. Bowen, $5; R. B. Waite, $5; T H Group, $5;Frank W. Finch, $2.50; Stafford & Hite, $2.50; A. Gridley, Jr., $2.50;Frank Manny, $2.50; W. H. Dawson, $2.50; A. DeTurk, $2.50; D. Gramm, $2.50;W. B. Cayton, $2.50; Geo. L. Gray, $2.50; I. W. Cook, $2.50; D. L. Kretsinger,$2.50; W. W. Limbocker, $2.50; Sol Frederick, $2.50; F. J. Barnes, $2.50;John Stretch, $2.50; W. L. Pridgeon, $1.00; E. I. Crary, $1.00; J. D. Appleby,$1.00; T. B. Ware, $1.00; R. B. Mitchell, $1.00; J. A. Barr, $1.00; R. Taggart,$1.00.
[WEDDING: LEWIS BROWN AND LENA WALRATH.]
Winfield Courier, Thursday,January 14, 1886.
The words cementing two more hearts have beenpronounced, and Mr. Lewis Brown and Miss Lena Walrath are no longer knownsingly. The happy event wedding them was celebrated last night, at the wellappointed home of the bride's brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. C. Collins.The occasion was no surprise. It had been anticipated with interest forsome time. The general anticipation only made the event the more complete.At an early hour last evening, the large double parlors of Mr. and Mrs.Collins' home were a lively scene, thronged with youth, beauty, and age.
THE GUESTS.
Rev. and Mrs. Kelly; Rev. and Mrs. Reider; Mr.and Mrs. A. Gridley; Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Young; Mr. and Mrs. Blackman; Mr.and Mrs. Dalton; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Silliman; Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Park; Mr.and Mrs. S. D. Pryor; Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Finch; Mr. and Mrs. O. Branham;Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Vance; Mr. and Mrs. A. Graff, Wellington; Mr. and Mrs.H. Brown and Ralph; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McMullen; Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Doane;Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Read; Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Myton; Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Wood;Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Millington; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fuller; Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Hackney; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson; Mr. and Mrs. Frank K. Raymond;Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hunt; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Carson; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Miller;Mrs. M. L. Robinson; Mrs. T. H. Soward; Mrs. B. H. Riddell; Misses MattieHarrison, of Hannibal, Mo.; Lola Silliman, Leota Gary, Anna Hunt, AliceThompson, Ida Ritchie, Clara Wilson, Julia B. March, Ida Johnston, Nellieand Kate Rodgers; Ora Worden, of Garnett; Nellie and Alice Aldrich, MinnieTaylor, Nellie McMullen, Lou Gregg, Maud Kelly, Mattie Reider, Hattie andMamie Young; Messrs. W. C. Robinson, Will Hodges, Addison Brown, Jas. Lorton,L. J. Buck, Everett and George Schuler, W. A. Ritchie, C. E. Pugh, Chas.H. Slack, Jno. Brooks, Frank H. Greer, Will Brown, Harry Caton, Lewis Plank,P. S. Hills, J. L. M. Hill, Ed J. McMullen, and M. Hahn.
THE REMEMBRANCES.
China tea set, gold band, Mr. and Mrs. S. D.Pryor, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bliss, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Silliman, Mr. and Mrs.E. P. Young, and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Long.
Pair vases, Hattie, Mamie, and Willis Young.
Winfield Courier, Thursday,March 18, 1886.
Fred Kropp tackled a big red barn Friday whichwas located on J. S. Hawkins' lot, just east of E. P. Greer's, and movedit on South Loomis street where E. P. Young lives.
Winfield Courier, Thursday,March 25, 1886.
We took a spin Thursday with E. P. Young behindhis gray charges over Howland's addition and were much pleased with thebeautiful view of the city and the fine building sites.
Winfield Courier, Thursday,March 25, 1886.
The most fashionable novelty is five o'clockluncheon, a full-dress reception of ladies only, for tea and an hour ortwo of social chat, such as only ladies, when untrammeled by the awkwardpresence of menwho were never made to talkcan enjoy. Last evening Winfieldhad the first full-fledged introduction of this pleasurable novel. It wasa reception by Mrs. A. H. Doane and Mrs. D. L. Kretsinger, two of the city'smost delightful entertainers, at the home of Mrs. Doane. A little afterfour the invited guests began to arrive and by 5 o'clock the parlors werea scene of the liveliest mirth and social freedom, the following prominentladies being present: Mesdames C. H. Taylor, C. L. Harter, Ray Oliver, GeorgeRaymond, George Rembaugh, J. F. Balliet, G. H. Buckman, O. Branham, W. H.Albro, Ela Albright, E. M. Albright, J. J. Carson, L. M. Williams, J. A.Eaton, J. C. Miller, Col. McMullen, J. F. McMullen, B. W. Matlack, C. C.Collins, Henry Brown, Lewis Brown, J. H. Tomlin, E. P. Young, J. N. Young,Dr. Van Doren, M. J. Darling, W. H. Shearer, R. E. Wallis, D. A. Millington,Wm. Mullen, H. L. Holmes, W. P. Hackney, Dr. Brown, M. L. Robinson, Geo.Robinson, S. D. Pryor, Dr. Emerson, M. L. Whitney, J. L. Horning, J. D.Pryor, Geo. W. Miller, Edwin Beeny, Frank Doane, and Miss Lena Oliver. Atthe appointed hour a luncheon of choice delicacies, with a sprinkling ofappropriate substantials, was bounteously and gracefully served. It wasone of the happiest gatherings imaginable. The ladies were all handsomelyand fashionably attired. By half past six all had departed, realizing thepleasantest reception for many a day. The main object of the "fiveo'clock luncheon" is to dissipate the inconveniences of the "fashionablecall," where all is prim form, with little opportunity for forminggenuine friendships. It is certainly a most admirable mode of widening friendshipsamong the ladies of the city, as all will attest who experienced the veryagreeable hospitality of Mrs. Doane and Mrs. Kretsinger, on this occasion.
Winfield Courier, Thursday,April 8, 1886.
