Cowley County Democrat from Winfield, Kansas • 3

1876. Notice. LEAP YEAR, STATE OF KANSAS, rSAS, Arkansas City Items. School closes in a few more weeks. The money is raised for the purchase of a steamboat, and a reliable FS.

CENTENNIAL EAR. Cowlkt Couxtt TT, THURSDAY, MARCH SO, 1878. PRESIDENTIAL "YEAR. party is to start out for the purchase In the Probate Court of said County, Id the matter of the Estate of gamut I Darrah, Public Sale. The undersigned.

Surviving partner of the firm of Darrah Wilson will, on Saturday April 15th 1876, At the city of Wimreld, sell at public ale, or at any "time previous at private tol lowing described personal preperty to wit: Ten head of horses, One double buggy, One two seated" Spiing wagon with top, One open road wagon, together with harnesses, saddles, 1 ridles, fcc, Said property being the complete Livery stock, bclongiug to said firm. 19 3t. A. 6. Wilson.

AND THE YEAR TO PAY THE gPRlNTER WHAT YOU OWE HIM. To Philena Darrah, and Sylvia M. Mary and Frank Darrah, Elevator Charges. OUR STOCK FOR SPRING IS: NO COMPLETE. Farmers will find Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass, Hungarian and Millet Seed, Also a New Variety, AND ALFALFA, THE CLOVER OF (Rairdcim Seedl.

Fresh and New, For Sale by the Paper, Ounce, Pound. Quart or Bushel, Onion Sets, Sweet Potatoes, Early Rose and White Meshanic Potatoes. YOU. and each of vou. are hereby notified that an applieatioa will be made by 31.

Q. Troup, Administrate ef said Estate to the Prebate Court ef said conn-ty on the 24h day cf Marcli, D. 1876, at one o'clock p. ra. of said day.

for an order for the sale of the described real estate, IHouging to said estate situated in Cowley County, Kansas, to-wit: The undivided one-half ot the Southweet Fourth of the Northeast Fonrth. and the Northweit Foutrh of the Northeast Fourth, and the NortheaatFourlli ot the Northeast Fourth of Section Twenty, Township Tbiity-three. Range Four Fast. Now unless you appear and show cause why said order sheuM not be granted, an order will be made as prayei lor. M.

O. TROUP. Administrator ef Said Estate. (16-2t) of a small boat, and the navigation of the Arkansas will be a settled fact before many days, and will open up Southern trade to all Southwestern Kansas. We are glad to note as under headway by Mr.

two very fine buggies with all the latest improvements which he warrants when finished to be equal to the best finished buggies from the East. He has upon one of them a patent safety brace, which is a new arrangement in respect to the "double trees, that has to be seen to be appreciated. Mr. Wood is prepared to put up double spring wagons, and heavy wagons, and warrant all his work. Such an establishment we long to see in Winfield.

Home manufacture is our motto. But let us say to our own citizens, you must do your very best to encourage them. Every mechanic that you encourage in your county consumes so much raw material, that you would hava to ship away. The following are the rates charged in the elevators in Kansas City Receiving, storing, weighing and delivering for the first thirty days, 2c per bushel. Storing for each subsequent thirty days, lc.

Where grain is cleaned in elevator, lc extra is charged. Fees for inspection of grain, by Kansas City Board of Trade inspector 40c per car. We also Keep on Hand Business lively. Hen fruit is abundant-Mud, mnd, mud I Spring hag come at last. Mr.

T. Baker is quite ill. The IFalnut is on a big high. "We want wood on subscription. "Winfield can boast of five auctioneers.

Don't forget the concert to-mor aow night. On account ol our paper tomes out late this week. J. B. Lynn Co.

are trading for corn, and want all they can get. Read the article on corn, from a Pleasant Valley farmer, on the first page. W.H.Walker and George Mcln-tire, of Arkansas City, called to see us Tuesday. Mr. Ed.

Campbell, traveling agent or McDonald of St. has been in town several days, and is working up a good trade for his house. EVERYTHING, from Orass seed to Garden seed can be got at BROTHERTON SILVER'S Look-out for tii Harter Brothers new stock, it is ccming in every day, Dry goods, Groceries Boots and Shoes at Charley Black's old stand- Footprints of Time. A book for everybody, Just what the farmer wants. Can get the history his country in a condensed form, and find a blank for any legal form he may happen to want.

TFrit-ten by Bancroft the great Historian. John Sargent wiil call at your homes. It can only be purchased by subscription. MKS. KENNEDY is constantly receiving NEW MIi LINER GOODS, TIES, RIBBONS, etc.

Call and see them. Four doors south of Read's Bank, Winfield Ks. CENTENNIAL HATS at 16 GALLOTTFS. To all those who are going to attend Court Go and stop at Jim Hill's and get a good bed and a square meal lor one dollar a day. 16 4t You may think it is not so, but if you don 'i believe it call at Dunsbomb's, Eagle Block and buy a bill at the Cheapest place in Wichita.

IFairimilnig Iimiiplleairienf The Ottawa Clipper Plows, Riding and Walking Cultivators, Gang and Sulky Plows and Monroes Harrows. AGENTS FORTHE LEADER COMBINED MACHINE, REAPER OR MOWER. OSAGE ORANGE SEED A SPECIALITY CASH PAID FOR GOOD EWHEAT, (One Door North of Curns Manser's) BROTHERTOR1 SILVER, Winfield, Kansas. I1 ise Railroad, is Comiag Sam- SJ per day at home. Sa 0 10 2) Pl worth $1.00 ft ee.

STINSNN cc Portland, Maine. Notice- 17. S. Land Office, 1 Wichita, Kansas, March 6th, 1876. Complaint having been entered at this Office by Ballard Cox against Edwin V.

Donohoo for abandoning bis Declaratory Statement filing, No. 6595, dated January 10th, 1872, upon the North West fourth. Section nine.township thirty south. Range five East, in 7owiey county, Kansas, with a view to th cancellation of said filirg said parties are hereby summoned tn appear at this effice on the 10 day of April, 1876, at 10 o'clock a. to respf nJ and lurnish testimony concerning said alleged abandonment.

This notice is given tar tha purpose of clearing the reenret, in order that the said Ballard Cox may be al lowed to enter said under his D. 8. No. 9013. H.

L. TA i LOR, Register J. C- DunSCOITlb is fuHy prepared for the Spring Trade with a full line of Dry Goods, Notions and Greceries, and if you want to lay in a spring Stock don't fail to eo to the Chicago Store in Eagle BlockWichita. A gentleman five miles east of On well IfiYou Want. MONEY TO LOAN imp a farms in the If you want Bill Heads, 11 you want It you want Box Labels, II von want Statements.

FOR Walnut and Arkansas Valleys, On five year time, at less than 1 4- per cent, including iCommission, Interest and all expense. CURNS MANSER, Winfield, Kansas. NOTICE. If you wnt Show Cards, PUBLICATION SState of Ivansas It you want JNote Heads, It vou want Ball Tickets. V6S Cowley County 3 AnotSier Sew Upparture, Jim Hill is agi in selling meals for 25 cants.

17 4t W. J. If you want Large Posters, If you want Small Posters, Tf yoa want Calling Cards, If you want Auction If you want Business Card3, If you want Blank Receipts, If you want Business Circulars, TTutfield, Mar. 27, 1876. Township Trustees met pursuant to notice of Co Clerk, On motion of Mr.

Chamberlain, Mr Hunt was elected Chairman, and H. True Secretary. On motion, adjourned to meet at 1 o'clock. 1 o'clock P. M.

Township trustees met pursuant to adjournment. On motion, the following basis for assessment of Real Estate was adopted; 1st. $10.00 per acre 2nd. 8,00 3d. $6.00 4th.

85.00 5th. $4.00 6th. 83.00 7th. 82.00 8th. $1.25 Provided that lands containing valuable improvements on small tracts of land, shall be assessed as the judgment of the Assessor may decide.

Stallions kept for breeding purposes shall be valued at from 8100 to $500. Race horses 8100 to 8500. Horse3 six months old or over, 810 to $150 Work cattle per yoke $50 to 100. Blooded cattle from $10 to $100. Domestic milk cows, 815 to 830.

Texas milch cows 85 to 820 Fat cattle $15 to $40. 3 year old steers $20. 2 year old steers 12. 6 months old or under 2, 85 to 8, 25 per cent, off for Texas cattle. Mules 850 875 8100 and 8125.

"six months and over 825 to 830. Asses from 850 to 8200. Sheep 81 to 82. Hogs 5 to 25. Goats 83 to 85.

Farming implements assessed at 11 you want joo rrinting ol any smd, Corrpnt.lv. Promntlv. and at rwisnn. able rates, come or send to the -OF- Call at Bover Gallotti's for the Latest Srtyle ot HAT3. 16 In a few days, Boyer Gallotti will have on hnnd thu largest Stock of Spring Clothing that has ever been brought South of Emporia.

This is no HUMBUG but invite ever3'boJy to call and examine their Stock before buying elsewhere. 3 6 Democrat John Nichols wishes to inform the public that can dress, curl or cut ladies hair in first class style. Also can give the gentlemen a good shave, WIOHITA. In the District Court of said County, Jonn Reif, Plaintiff 1 vs Gertrude Reif Defendant Action for Divorce. The said Defendant, Gertrude Reif, Hying in the State ot Wisconsin, hereby notified, that she has been sued by- the said Plaintiff in the said action, and that unless she answers the petition filed by the Plaintiff on the 22nd day of January, A.

D. 1876. in the said action on or before the 8th diy of 31arch, A. D. 1876, the said petition will be taken as true, and a judgement for Divorce from the bonds of matrimony upon sufficient showing ot abandonment for one year, and a decree, giving the custody of the eldest boy, Felix, to the said Plaintiff, and the yousg-est boy, Henry, to said Deiendant, if so desired by her, will be rendered accordingly.

JOHN REIF, Plaintiff. By J. ALEXlNDEIi his Attorney. Certif ed from the Records. (Seal) E.

S. BEDILION, Clerk shampoo or hair cut. Give him a ctaN. In consequ-nce of the uaprecedented demand for the Remington Sewing the agents here have been nab1e to meet the demand, hut they can now say t.li-.it tlivr lis Ffn BiiffirMpnt. NATIVE LUMBER.

We can fill all bills for native lum 1. 1 I 1 1 Vj 4 1 Vrf, number of machines on the way, to meet Has the Largost and Best Selected Stock of ber on short notice at our lumber yard. Graham Seward. an aemanuB, R. Courtright.

G. Cbiklers. 16. Asrents. Machine Oils of all kinds at BALDWIN'S Drug Store.

STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS FOR SALE. mtteld, nas oraerea xnircy-nve bushels of peanuts, all for planting. We heartily wish him success in this venture. We were sorry to receive a communication from Libert, too late for this iusue it came in after we were set up. Correspondents will please try to get in by monday.

Messrs. J. W. Torrance and G. M.

Reece write to Mr. W. Retherford, that they cannot, on account of the weather, be among the folks as they expected. They are ministers. Judge Mclntire is our agent at Arkansas City.

He has a list of our subscribers, and parties desiring to pay their subscriptions, can leave the amount with him, and can also subscribe lor the paper. The parties boring for coal at Salt City, claim to be close to the mineral." They now have everything in shape to push right along and according to Prof. Nornton's? prediction, have but a few feet to go. Thev are down 30 feet. The papers are stating tl.at Jiulgs Campbell turned the Iowa bank robber Harrington loose last spring which is not exactly the fact.

The Judge remanded him to the custody of whe otfe untill the detective could furnish further pi oof of his identity. The detective went away and did not return and the wan was turned loose Married. At the residence of A. E. Thomp-ou, March 1st, by J.

J. Letts, J. B. P. Davis to Lydia Jones.

All of Sumner county. By the same on the 21st, at the residence of Henry Belknap, Mr. Louis Samples to Miss Z. M. Belknap.

On last Thursday a deserter from the U. S. Army was arrested by a Lieut, with the assistance of a constable of our county. The party was making no particular effort at concealment, and was captursd near Tisdale. He had taken a government horse with him when he left Fort Sill and traded it cu the way for another horse.

The name of the deserter was given as John Glasgow. The Lieut, started for Fort Sill with his prisoner on Friday morning. The crime will probably send him to prison for three years For some time thore has been a divorce case on the boards, involv Take Notice. All parties in this County and in Sum- TFuiirBiiifiare discretion of Assessor. niir that need repairs to an Excelsior machine will leave a'l orders fr repairs at our Store in Winfield on or before the IN THE- Carriages do.

TFatches and jewelry do. Resolved that a copy of these pro Tenth day ef March, so that we caa for ward the same to the Manufacturers. ceeding be furnished to the county BROTHERTON SILVER. One quarter section; land adjoining the town site ot Arkansas city. 90 acres broke, 4o in pasture 1000 bearing grape vines; 50 appie trees 4 years old: loo cherry trees: lucre of blackberries and raspberry vines oi best varieties, in bearing; 5o acres in wheat, two good wells with stock water, good house, granery, stable and will si tor the extremely low price ot 8(io'.

Enquire oFM. R. Leonard, on the premises or at tliis On Dml is Avenue, Eagle Block, Wichita, at Dunscomb's the farmers can fit nut the SpriDg at lowes rates in either Dry Goods or Groceries. ca papers. J.

b- Hunt, Closing Out F3 sa Chairmaa. Tkve, Secretarr. ca 11 VI Su pa For the next 30 Davs I will Sell Any WEST, SOUTH thing: in my Stock Regartllesss ot Cost. The Stwck consists Groceries, Provisions. Qneensware and Furniture.

A fine 7T 3 CQ a 3 (A SI The Harter brothers have purchased line of Teas, Itangmg in Fnce irora 5Q a big stock of dry goods at WiDfield, cents to .25 Ppr pound. Cowlev countv, and left Mondav to cc GO 3 FRANK WILLIAMS. SEND to G. W. RO TPELL CO New York, for Pamphlet ot 100 pages open business in that thriving town.

3 -ALSO They are thorough-going young busi containing lists of 3000 newspapers, and 5 CD estimates showing ct ot advertising. ness men, and we hope we are not to lose them entirely from Burlington. Patriot. Undoubtedly, The Cheapest Tea in Town. The One Dollar a POUND, Young Hysen, at MULLINS.

IF wi mr im i 4 ire, Messrs. C. H. Eldredge an i Fred Johnson, of Illinois, were in towh the A LARGE STOCK CF "ARPET8, BOOTS SIIOBS, II ATS, A a day at home. Agents wanted.

i Outfit anl terms free. MRUE fc other day to see what the prospects are for the Hotel business. Thev Prof. T. Jones Can paint a buggy in first class style very reasonable.

Also House painting two coats for fifteen cents per yard. 23ti County Surveyor Walton, now has the U. S. field notes for the Township, in your section of the county. And now is the time to have your lines established.

Don't forget or neglect to have it done this spring. 23-tf Judge McDonal can be found in my office on Tuesdays, "Wednesdays and Tbursdays of each week, after January 15th, 1876. W. P. HACKNEY.

Augusta, Maine. came here on the recommendation of OLE MASS 'S CRAVE; This is the title ef a new and beautiful work, of art which we have just published. It is 14x19 inches size, artistic In design, finely engraved and printed on heavy plate paper. In the fore CAPS, Gunsmith Shoo. J.

Easton.Gunsmith and Machinist, Col. P. B. Plumb, of Emporia, and after looking around a little, concluded to keep an eye on this town, and just as soon as the first spike is driv is now prepared to supply the wants of the people of Cowley county, in the shape of repairing: and remodelinsr ground is seen a young Confederate sol- sewing machines, guns, revolvers, en on the Jerkw. road, they will begin to bnild a hotel here that will be an honor and glory and credit to the town.

They have been assured by Col." Plumb that the road will be com ple'-ed by spring. Osage Press. cIocks, and all other kinds of machinery. All work warranted. Office Choice Pine Fencing at Maris' Yard, at $3.50 per 100 feet.

ing more property than any similar Farmers will do well when at Wichita to gin him a nca-l two doors south of ola Post Office. The First thing when you get in Wichita go to W. J. Hobson's tor. When you goto Wichita, go to Eagle her, who has just returned home from the war, looking sad and thoughtfully at hia father's grave which is shown to him by an aged negro servant.

To the right the calm river indicates peace and test as well as the harbinger of brighter days to come. It is a picture that will touch every Southern heart and should find a place in every Southern home. One copy will be sent by mail mounted on roller and post paid on receipt of 25 cents, or 3 copies for 50 cents. Address, JOHN BURROW Publishers. Bristol, Tens.

Block and look for the Chicago btore and case that has attracted the curiosity of our people since the organization of the county. The papers are not at all flattering to the main figurehead in this case. In fact, thev The Snow Storm. go in and J. JHinsconib will sell you If you do not enjoy the luxury of and door blinds on your house call and see how cheap W.

H. H. Marb will furnish them. No house is complete with out blinds. the cheanest lot Dry GoouS aud Groceries in town.

charge him although he is wealthy. Ague Medicines of all kinds at Don't forget the Chicago Slore, Eagle AL.D WIN'S. Block. Fresh Groctrsies always on nan i The fall of snow last Sunday exceeds anything we have had in this county for and that too, when we thought spring had come. The weat her croakers bad been telling us all along that we would "ketch it in with being parsimonious, and that ho used extreme cruelty in depriving his wife of necessary medical attendance when she was sick and wii be undersold by any Louse in The only Store in th city that makes Agents wanted everywhere to sell our cheap and popular pictures.

$5 to $lo per day easily made. No money required until pictures are sold, ttiip for catalogue and terms. seeds a speciality, is BRO I HEltTON SILVER'S- suffering. And then they go farther To 1 or Trade Pure Cider vinegar at W. Lt.

Mul March, which is about verified, as we have had more winter days thus far, than in any of the preceding months. lens Grocery. have lour good milch crwi I would sell cheap or trade for h' gs. Inquire of Columbus Courier. C.

G. HOLLAND, five miles south of Wei's I Wells Wells OF Water! Water I Watar.l Winfield. 14-2t JOHN E. ALLEN, For Groceries and Dry just Native' Lumber. Ward Smiley keep constantly on hand at their mill at Lazette, all kinds of native lumber, and can fill bills at lowest going prices.

Try us once. ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office in Land and charge him with adultery, in the fact that he was too intimate with a certain fair widow in the city. For sometime the plaintiff in this case, (who is the wife of the principal), has been endeavoring through her attorneys, to discover and lay hold of the property necessary to make cood her rights. While for some time the defendant and his attorney had been endeavoring to guard themselves on this most important point.

On Saturday night the 'community was astounded by the fact that the come ana see us in the Eagle UlocK, ane Office East side of Main we know you will trade at Dunscob s. St-eet. Winfield. ansa3. If you want a well put In, Just shell out a little tin.

Wheat, corn, oats or rye, I'll make a well that'll not go dry. Or if you have stock to trade. And wnt a new well ade, Kingsbury is the man to see," For in a well he 'likes to be. He'll take chickens, hogs, potatoes too CITY HOTEL. WINFELD, KANSAS.

THIS PAPER IS ON FILE WITH A. H. GREEN, TTORNEY LAW, Winfiele, Kansas, M. Ii. READ'S BANK DEALS IN Foreign and Domestic Exchange, Deposits Received and Interest Paid on Time Deposits.

Bonds, Gold and Silvar, Notes and Mortgages Purchased. Money always on hand to loan on good Security. School Bonds Wanted, for which the Highest Market Price will be Paid. "POSSESSING ample means tor the suc-cessful conduct of our business, we would be pleased to receive accounts from any, believing we can make it to their advantage to do business with us. Collections solicited and Promptly attended to, PREFERENCES r.JP Ffrst National Bank Kansas City, Mo.

Cass County Bank, Bearcstown, 111. F. W. Tracy, Cashier First Nat'l Bank of Springfield, 111. German Batik, St.

Louis, Missouri. F. C. Eames, Kansas City, Mo. Donnell, Lawson Bankers, Ifew York City iZi YOUR PATRONAGE LIGHTED.

defendant had taken to himself The Best House in the City. J. D. LYNN CO. J)EALER IN miiju.tt rropneior.

Stage arrives and deparu daily from Wher Advertising CVii tract can rakdt. or putting- is a wen lor yon. Your produce to ine you can sell It you need a goes, new well. As a well digger he can't be bet. You'll find him at the county seat, 8o come along and nuke a trade.

If you want a new well made. If I'm the man yoa want to rcc. Just enquire for Kinjs-bar rec wing and flown away, in fact, had ane where the "woodbine twineth." hen there was hurrying to and fro, and the Sheriff started with a warrant, but returned it not found. Then the attorneys moved before Judge Campbell in the possession of certain notes and mortgages which defendant had put out of his all pemts north and west. Special accommodations tor travel ers Dry Goods.l Groceries.

Hats. Cans Queensware Store West side of Main street corner of Avenue, nl-tf All those wanting cattle herded, can leave orders at Mrs. Griswold's, as the herd will be taken out as soon as there is grass sufficient for feed 14 tf. Notice of Final Settlement All persons interested in the Estate of Notice. Joseph Ettenborough deceased as credit-ore or otherwise, are hereby notified that Call at Boyer Gallotti'sl CloMne I intend to make a Final Settlement of my BARTLETT CO.

WHOEESALE DEALERS IN GRAIN AND" General Commission Merch ants, East and opposite Depot, WICHITA Tre33! Tress! To all parties who desire to purchase home grown trees, true to from a reliable nursery. I will eay, I am taking orders for the Vinland Nursery, the largest and Oldest Xnrsery in the State, aidcaa warrant mv stock tm be first-clats. Come and hf Store and leave your orders patent Adjustable Threshold. The best thing ever invented to keep rain, dust and cold possession, to the amount of about nine thousand dollars. The Judge decided that he had no authority under the showing, to order the delivery of the papers to the receiver.

So for the present the case rests. Tb next court will probably adju-diciato it, and two parties that have lived together for years will probably 9 epnrnte forever, administration of said betore the Probate Court at the ourt House In from entering at the bottom of your aoors. Winfield, Cowley county Kansas, on the 17th day ot April, A. D. 1876.

J. JE. Dunn. Administrator et the Estate of Joseph Ettenborough dee'd. yon bay.

T. H. RCTT Ge- to Jim Hill's aad ge square meal for 35 cents. 16 4t Winfield, ZaosaA..