Cowley County Schools, Teachers, Districts. (2024)

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

Miss Mollie Christian is now attending school.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 3, 1883.

The following pupils were neither absent nor tardy, without an excuse,during the last school month. Willie Davis, Allie Davis, Robbie Gaskill,Lorenzo Gilbert, Eddie Mott, Perley Clifton, Cliff Hardy, Willie Barnett,Carrie Fairclo, Altie Fairclo, Ida Gamel, Florence Warren, Lee Crebbs. SUSIEL. HUNT, Teacher.

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Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

District 134 has built a fine schoolhouse, 24 x 32. It will soon be readyfor us.

The school in district 113 is doing splendidly under the management ofMiss E. Burden. The school in district 18, Mr. Starnes, teacher, is alsodoing well.

Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

Miss Ella Kelly resigned her school last Monday and went to Wichita totake charge of the Grammar Department of the public schools there. MissKelly has given entire satisfaction here and will no doubt please in hernew field.

Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

A. M. Leavitt, of Rock, was in the city Saturday. He manipulates theyoung and growing ideas of that enterprising community at the center ofintelligence--the schoolhouse--and is an adept at the business. If we werea big girl, we would walk six miles out of our way to go to school to him.He is handsome.

Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

There will be a meeting at Olive schoolhouse on Friday, January 5th,1883, for the purpose of organizing a temperance society, and the electionof a delegate to attend the State Temperance Convention to be held at TopekaJanuary 8, 9, and 10, 1883.

Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

About four weeks ago the citizens of Seeley and vicinity organized asinging class, which was conducted by Professor Hager, of Pennsylvania.They held a four day's convention last week, closing Friday night with aconcert, which was very interesting to all who attended, at the close ofwhich the following resolution was passed: "Resolved, Thatwe respectfully tender to Professor Hager our sincere thanks for his gentlemanlyconduct toward each of us, and for his scholarly manner of conducting oursinging school and convention. We also extend to him our best wishes forsuccess and many happy years in the future." Mrs. Hood, Mrs. Rothrock,and Messrs. Jones, Myers, and Copple, executive committee.

Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

MARRIED. Married at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Rowland,in Winfield, December 31, 1882, by Rev. J. Cairns, Mr. Lewis Billings, ofCherryvale, Kansas, to Miss Anna E. Rowland, of this city.

Mr. Billings is a former resident of Winfield, and was at one time agentfor the lumber firm of G. B. Shaw & Co., at this place. Miss Rowlandis truly a "Winfield girl," having grown to womanhood among us,and graduated last year from the Winfield High School. Her sweet dispositionand pleasant manners have won for her many friends, who will greatly missher from the circle of "single blessedness," but wish her allthe joy imaginable in her new relation.

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Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

Mr. Lee Brown is home on a short vacation from his labors as a teacher.

Miss Etta Johnson is with us during the intermission of Winfield school.

Mr. Will Christopher put in an appearance at some of our social gatheringslately. We miss his genial presence when he is off teaching the rising generation.

There was an oyster supper on Thursday evening. Quite a goodly numberwere present and some seemed to enjoy themselves wonderfully, in the oldschoolhouse.

Winfield Courier, January 4, 1883.

M. J. STIMSON, TEACHER of the Piano, Organ, and Voice Culture. Also Singingand Sight Reading in class. Pianos tuned and repaired. Residence, Olds House,corner Eighth Avenue and Fuller Streets.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

A flourishing lyceum is carried on at the Guthrie School House. It meetson Tuesday evening of each week, and is presided over by J. D. Guthrie.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

NOTICE. The next regular meeting of the Library Association will be heldat the High School Room at 3 o'clock p.m. on Monday, January 15th, 1883.HARRY FINLEY, Pres.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 10, 1883.

The High School department commenced last Monday with an attendance oftwenty-eight. On account of the measles among the small fry, the primaryschools will not resume labor for a week longer.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

Miss Theresa Goldsmith has been transferred from the first Intermediatedepartment of the public school in the East Ward to the same departmentin the West Ward, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of MissElla Kelly. Mrs. A. P. Johnson takes the place of Miss Goldsmith in theEast Ward.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

The select school of the Catholic Church of this city is an institutionwell worthy of patronage. It is presided over by Rev. Father Kelly and hissister, Miss L. M. Kelly. All the branches of both a high school and primarydepartment are taught. The languages are also taught to those desiring tostudy them. While there is great attention paid to the religious educationof the Catholic children, yet the religious convictions of non-Catholicsis not in the least interfered with. The principal object of the schoolis to train children in morality and in all those branches which will tendafterwards to make them ornaments in society and useful men and women inbusiness. Terms of the school are so low that they are within the reachof all; namely $1.00 a month, or, if there be two children out of the samefamily, $1.50 a month for both; and if three, $2.00 a month for the three.Persons desirous of further information concerning the school, can callon Rev. G. M. Kelly, Catholic Church, 8th Avenue.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

A Republican convention of Richland Township will be held at Summit schoolhouseon the 20th of January for the nomination of township officers to be votedfor on the 6th day of February, 1883. N. J. LARKIN, Chairman of TownshipCentral Committee.

[TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION.]

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

The Rock division met pursuant to adjournment, Jan. 6, 1883, R. B. Corsonin the chair, with a sufficient number of teachers present to ably discussall the topics marked out for this meeting. In the absence of the secretary,J. C. Martindale was appointed secretary pro tem. The topics beingsatisfactorily discussed, they proceeded to miscellaneous business.

Resolved, That R. B. Corson's name be substituted for A. H.Limerick's on the "Committee on Examination," and that they reportat the next meeting. On motion it was agreed that the next meeting be heldat Darien on the evening of 2nd of February for a literary entertainmentand the 3rd for discussion of topics.

Program for the 3rd as follows.

1. Do exhibitions pay? R. B. Corson and L. T. Maddux.

2. Causes of the Rebellion: A. Brookshire, Miss Lide Strong, and J. C.Bradshaw.

3. Webster and Calhoun: Miss Green and Miss Fanny McKinley.

4. The railroad system of the U. S.: M. Akers, Lu Strong, and Miss Perrin.

5. The postal rules and regulations of the U. S.: J. C. Martindale and_. M. Leavitt.

6. Written recitations: Mrs. A. Limerick and Porter Wilson.

All patrons and teachers cordially invited to attend both sessions.

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Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

Mrs. Limerick is having a two weeks' holiday vacation of her school.The other schools have all resumed business this week.

Valley Center school district is running a successful literary this winter.Prairie Grove also has a very good literary society in operation.

Professor Hittle has organized a singing school at Prairie Grove, singingtwo nights each week. Any commencing in want of a singing teacher couldnot do better than call on Prof. Hittle.

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[ORCHARD COTTAGE CORRESPONDENT AT VERNON: "M. LEWIS."]

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

Mr. Unie Millspaugh is home during vacation of the Agricultural schoolat Manhattan.

The Vernon Library Association is prospering this winter. The candy standand oyster supper put $14.55 into its treasury. There is considerable moneyin its treasury now for the purchase of new books.

Our new citizens, Mr. Yeoman's family, are a wide-awake people and takea lively interest in our library and literary. The latter institution isjust booming. The several teachers in the township are helping it along.

A crowded house witnessed the distribution of presents from the Christmastree and patronized the candy stand quite liberally, and with the exceptionof a few persons who had imbibed to the health of Gov. Glick too freely,the house was orderly enough. We think it is the first time Vernon schoolhousewas ever invaded by persons in such a condition. It should not be tolerated.

Winfield Courier, January 11, 1883.

There will be a Republican Convention at the Dexter schoolhouse on Saturday,January 20th, 1883, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of placing in nominationa township ticket.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

The S. P. U.'s, of Bolton Township, will meet on the last Saturday inJanuary, at the Bland School House, for the election of officers. The meetingwill be called to order at early candlelight. All members are requestedto attend. AL. MOWRY, Capt.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

NOTICE. There will be a match spelling Friday evening, Jan. 19, 1883,at the High School room. Prize, a $2.50 volume of the winner's selection.The match will be confined to the first 45 pages of Patterson's Spellerand Analyzer. Everyone is fraternally challenged. The school has confidence--itmay be conceit--that it can defeat all competitors. The spellers are expectedto give capitals and apostrophes. Admission 5 cents; proceeds for Library.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 17, 1883.

M. J. STIMSON, Teacher of the PIANO ORGAN and Voice Culture, also Singingand Sight Reading. Pianos and Organs tuned and repaired. Leave Orders withFrank J. Hess, at Creswell Bank.

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Winfield Courier, January 18, 1883.

Miss May Christopher will finish her labors as teacher in the Moscowschool this week.

Rev. C. P. Graham is holding a series of meetings at the Salem schoolhouseand considerable good has been accomplished, and the good work still goeson. We wish those from neighboring districts would come out and help inthe good cause.

Winfield Courier, January 18, 1883.

The Republicans of Liberty Township willmeet in caucus at Rose Valley schoolhouse February 3rd at 2 o'clock. J.A. Cochran, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, January 18, 1883.

The Republicans of Pleasant Valley Township will meet in caucus at Odessaschoolhouse on February 3rd, at 2 o'clock. Z. B. Myers, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, January 18, 1883.

A public examination of candidates for teachers' certificates will beheld at the High School building in Winfield, on Saturday, February 3rd,commencing at 9 o'clock a.m.

Winfield Courier, January 18, 1883.

There will be a caucus of the Republicans of Vernon Township on January25, at 7 p.m., at the Worden schoolhouse for the purpose of nominating townshipofficers.

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Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Schools. In schools and school buildings she has always taken the lead,having now the finest school building in Southern Kansas, and is makingpreparation to erect two more, when the larger building will be a first-classgraded school, giving facilities for education found in but few cities inKansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Measles in Bolton Township are quite the rage. School district 96, inthat township, out of a school population of thirty-five, has had twentydown sick with them, and the school has been closed for two weeks past.

[SCHOOL REPORTS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Report of the Rose Valley School. The following scholars have been neitherabsent nor tardy during the month ending January 12th: Perry Grey, Chas.Harrader, George Locke, Newt. Kirkpatrick, William Purdy, John Drennan,Mabel Kirkpatrick, Emma Locke, Beasie Kirkpatrick, Nannie Maxwell, MaggieKirkpatrick, Effie Rupert, Erta Kirkpatrick, Maggie Guyer, and Lillie Purdy.GEORGE E. WRIGHT, Teacher.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Another Spelling Match. A match-spelling will be held in the High SchoolRoom Friday evening, January 26th, 1883, to which all persons are cordiallyinvited, and also fraternally challenged. A $2.50 prize will be awardedthe successful contestant. The spellers will be expected to give postofficesand capitals. The match will positively take place at the above named time.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 24, 1883.

Republican Caucus. The Republicans of BoltonTownship are requested to meet at the Bland School House at 2 o'clock p.m.on Saturday, February 3rd, for the purpose of nominating a township ticket.J. D. GUTHRIE, Chairman, Township Committee.

P. A. LORRY, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

The Republicans of Walnut Township met atOlive schoolhouse January 19th at 2 p.m. They organized by electing JohnMentch chairman and S. E. Burger Secretary. Frank Manny, G. Brown, and J.A. Mentch were elected judges. The following persons were nominated.

For Trustee: T. A. Blanchard.

For Treasurer: Joel Mack.

For Clerk: Frank Manny.

For Justice of the Peace: J. L. King.

For Constables: J. C. Monforte, Jr.; J.A. Mentch.

For Road overseer, District 1: F. Arnold.

For Road overseer, District 2: _ ____.

For Road overseer, District 3: J. C. Roberts.

The following resolutions were adopted.

Resolved, Thatwe request our Senator and Representative in the Legislature to use theirbest endeavors to reduce passenger rates on railroads to three cents permile and freight rates be fixed at so much per ton per mile.

Resolved, Thatwe are opposed to the commissioner system unless backed by a specific law,the mere collection of facts to report to the next Legislature having thepeople at the mercy of the roads for two years more.

Resolved, Thatthe Secretary of this meeting furnish a copy of these resolutions to ourSenator and Representative at Topeka and to each of the Winfield papersfor publication.

S. E. BURGER, Secretary.

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Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

Mr. J. H. Bartgis has again taken charge of the "young bloods"in school district No. 63.

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Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

Mr. Z. W. Hoge is teaching a singing school at our schoolhouse with markedsuccess.

Our public school is getting along finely under the leadership of Mr.R. O. Stearns.

Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

"Horatius" comes to the front again this week with an interestingcommunication. He has been too busy teaching the young idea how to shootto keep us posted regularly on Pleasant Valley doings.

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Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

United Brethren have protracted meetings at Victor schoolhouse.

The denizens of district No. 10 have a pow wow every Saturday night andcall it a lyceum.

DIED. This week death invaded the sacred precincts of our beautiful community,by removing with his cold, icy hand, from the warm embrace of loving parentsand kind friends, charming little Mertie, daughter of Jno. and Phoebe Vandever.A large concourse of relatives and friends attended the funeral services,which were conducted by Rev. Whitson at the Centennial schoolhouse. Thebereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of their large circle of friendsin their sad affliction. It is natural, of course, to feel sorrowful atscenes like this. The ties by which humanity are bound together are of sucha peculiar character that they cannot, it seems, be severed without causinga universal throb of sympathy to vibrate throughout the human family. Butthere is cheering consolation to be found in those beautiful lines of Longfellow:

"There is no death,

This life is but transition," etc. HORATIUS.

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Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

The Little Dutch school is sadly afflicted with mumps at present.

Necktie festivals seem to be the popular means of raising money in thisneighborhood. The Presbyterians at their festival a few nights since, clearedthirty-two dollars. Next week Prairie Grove district is to hold one forthe purpose of purchasing an encyclopedia, and the week following the Methodistshold one for the benefit of their pastor. MAC.

Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

Professor R. C. Story of Winfield was in the city a few days ago andmade us a friendly call. Prof. Story has been the county superintendentof schools of Cowley County for the past six years, and retired a few weeksago with the highest respect of the people of that county. Prof. Story hasfew equals and no superiors as an educator in this country. Wellingtonian.

Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

The Republicans of Pleasant Valley Township will meet in caucus at Odessaschoolhouse on February 3rd, at 2 o'clock. A. B. MYERS, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, January 25, 1883.

There will be a Republican convention at Akron schoolhouse in FairviewTownship, February 1, 1883, at 7 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of placingin nomination a township ticket. By order of J. W. Douglass, Chairman.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

MARRIED. Mr. Joseph Baldridge, a resident of Winfield two years ago andagent of W. T. Ekel's lumberyard at that time, came up from Albuquerque,New Mexico, last week, where he has been in the lumber business since hisremoval from here. His mission was an important one, and in order to accomplish*t, he deliberately walked up to the Probate Judge's office and there procuredthe weapon with which to commit the matrimonial deed which would make Mr.Joseph C. Baldridge and Miss Clara Finley, of Arkansas City, man and wife.They were married Tuesday evening and will take up their residence in Albuquerque.Miss Finley has been one of the teachers in the public schools of ArkansasCity for some time, while Mr. Baldridge is well known here and while amongus took an active part in all society doings. His many friends in Winfieldjoin with us in wishing he and his fair bride many years of happiness andprosperity. Courier.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 31, 1883.

The Spelling. The spelling match at the High School Room, last Fridayevening, was well attended. The spelling began at 8 o'clock. Only twelvepersons entered the lists, and in fifteen minutes, none except Alice Laneand Horace Vaughn remained. Alice Lane is a bright, dignified girl, of thirteenyears of age, with well cut and clearly defined features; intelligence beamsout from every linen of her expressive countenance; she is one of the bestscholars in school, a member of the Junior Class, and a great favorite ofher teacher. Horace G. Vaughn is a noble, manly young gentleman, of sixteenyears of age, with a discerning and thoughtful countenance. He is a diligentstudent, and has entirely won the regard of his fellow students by his respectfuland courteous demeanor. After a contest of nearly an hour, Miss Alice failedto spell "appellate" correctly, and Horace Vaughn was declaredthe winner. He bore his honors very modestly and said he had not expectedto win the prize. The contest was witnessed by a courteous and appreciativeaudience. It is to be hoped that another trial will soon be announced.

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Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

Prof. Harp, of Seeley, organized a class in music at the Holland schoolhousewhich promises to be a decided success.

The United Brethren are holding a series of meetings at the Victor schoolhouse.Considerable interest is manifested. May much good follow their labors isthe earnest prayer.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

The following is a report of Constant school, Dist. No. 10, for the quarterending Jan. 12, 1883. No. Enrolled, 47; No. Admitted this month, 3.

The following is the standing of the pupils in the studies named, inwriting examination, Jan. 11-12. 100 perfect: Lucy Hon, grammar 96; WillieHon, grammar 80, reading 81; Jas. Bott, grammar 94; Monta Constant, arithmetic87, Geog. 90, grammar 88; Mollie Constant, Geog. 80, reading 92; Chas. Chapin,Geog. 95, grammar 100; Nettie Anderson, Geog. 89, grammar 98, arithmetic83; Frank Eastman, arithmetic 80; West Holland, constitution 97; history100; reading 100, phys. Geog. 89; Mary McArther, arith. 89, Geog. 80; NettieSmith, arith. 83; Z. Midkiff, arith. 80; Fannie White, arith. 80, Geog.80, grammar 89. Art. Hancher, Geog. 80.

The deportment of Sallie Robinson, Mollie Constant, Amie McArther, FannieWhite, Mettie Anderson, Thos. Constant, Frank Eastman, and Tillie Toombs,was not below 85-100 being perfect. Nettie Anderson was neither absent nortardy during the quarter. No. of visitors, 7. L. C. BROWN, Teacher.

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Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

Miss Jennie Wells is boarding with Mrs. Shields and attending PrairieHome school.

The order of United Workmen hold their lodge in Pleasant Hill or NewSalem schoolhouse. Have about twenty-five members and are constantly increasingin numbers. May their work be a good one.

Our teacher, Miss Merriam, has left us and will soon be en route to herhome in New York. May her journey be pleasant and her home be reached insafety is the wish of her friends, and may she soon return to sunny Kansas.

School is out and a very good time was enjoyed by those who attendedthe last day. An excellent dinner was served on a very large table and allseemed to have good appetites and fun mingled with the sober talk made allpass off nicely.

There is Baptist service every evening in the Prairie Home schoolhouseand they are having very good meetings, interesting, etc., from all reports.An elderly lady by the name of Winters, stepped off the porch while attendingthe meetings, and broke her arm. It seems hard for good people to suffer.OLIVIA.

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Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

Singing-school is being conducted at Holland schoolhouse by Prof. Hagar.

Friend George F. Thompson, a Cowley County boy in days of yore, but nowidentified with the State Agricultural College at Manhattan, in the capacityof Superintendent of the Printing Department, sends your reporter a sampleof an ingenious advertising card which he has just patented. It is in theform of portrait author cards, and the idea is a capital one for businessmen.He has already been offered a handsome sum for the exclusive right of thepatent. George is a very fortunate young man in more ways than one, andrichly deserves success.

Representative Bob Mitchell, in a letter just received by your humbleservant from the classical halls of the State Legislature, says that hehas been thoroughly examining the question in regard to the equal distributionof the railroad tax throughout the different school districts of the county,and concludes that, in his judgment and in the opinion of the wisest statesmenof that August body, that it is unconstitutional. We hope that a law againstmonopolies, and a little wholesome legislation on railroads may not provelikewise. It is wisdom for our Cowley County members to keep their eyespeeled on these latter subjects, for their actions are being watched withan eagle eye.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

At a meeting of the temperance people of Richland Township at Summitschoolhouse on January 27th, for the purpose of organizing The TemperanceLeague, D. C. Stevens was elected chairman and J. M. Bair secretary. Thefollowing committee was elected for organization: A. S. Stuber, chairman;Dan Maher, N. J. Larkin, D. C. Stevens, Thomas Carson, Willis Wilson. Resolvedto meet at the call of the chairman.

J. M. BAIR, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

The Republicans of Otter Township met at Otter Creek schoolhouse January27th at 2 p.m. Organized by electing D. Kantz, chairman, and G. W. Bartgis,secretary. The following persons were nominated: For Trustee, C. R. Myles;for Treasurer, G. W. Bartgis; for Clerk, J. T. Aley; for Justice of thepeace, W. H. H. Rathbun; for Constables, W. Nash, J. P. Hosmer. Road OverseerDist. 1, D. Ramsey; Dist. 2, J. J. Wilson; Dist. 3, D. M. Barnes.

D. KANTZ, Chairman.

G. W. BARTGIS, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

The Republicans of Pleasant Valley Township will meet in caucus at Odessaschoolhouse on Feb. 3rd, at 2 o'clock. Z. B. Myers, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

The Horse Protective Union of Pleasant Valley Township will meet at Odessaschoolhouse on Tuesday, February 6th, at 7:30 p.m. By order of Ord. Sergeant.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1883.

The Dexter Post No. 133 G. A. R. will give an entertainment at the schoolhousein Dexter on the evening of Feb. 17th. A general invitation is extended.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 7, 1883.

That Bubble. The Democrat, with its accustomed vindictiveness,attempts to make a point against our representative, Hon. C. R. Mitchell,in an article headed "A Bubble Bursted." We know Mr. Mitchellwas asked to make inquiries as to the possibility and if possible to useall efforts to secure a pro rata division of the school tax paidby the railroad to the districts through which it passes amongst all theschool districts of the county. Mr. Mitchell has fulfilled his promise andafter consulting with prominent men, it is decided it could not be doneconstitutionally. This fact, however, to the Democrat is nothing,for with the usual policy of the party it would not let such a trifle asconstitutionality stand in its way if it thought anything could be gainedthereby. The law as it stands relating to this may not seem strictly inaccordance with principles of equity, but it is undoubtedly law, and itwould be a dangerous precedent even were it possible, to attempt the changedesired.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 7, 1883.

It is with pleasure we note the return last week to our city, of MissBurrows, who has been spending several weeks visiting friends in Indianaand Iowa, her former home. During her absence, we hear, she participatedin two weddings, besides heaps of other social good times too numerous tomention. Miss Burrows has charge of a grade in our public schools, and weare truly glad not only to note her return, but also the fact that she resumesher duties in the school room.

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Winfield Courier, February 8, 1883.

A petition is in circulation to divide school district 63, it being thethird or fourth attempt without success.

Winfield Courier, February 8, 1883.

Report of Excelsior school, District No. 9, for the month ending January20, 1883.

No. of pupils enrolled, 31; Average daily attendance, 20. No. of visitorspresent during the month, 5. Names of those perfect in attendance: MettaByers and Harry Pierce. The examination held at the close of the month resultedin the following standings, graded on a scale of 100.

Of the advanced grade, Frank Crawford 95; Dora Smith 93; Harry Pierce94; Flora Smith 97; Anna Crawford 96; Josie Robinson 94.

Intermediate grade: Welden Crawford 94; Katie Robertson 90; Philena Copple84; Harry McLaughlin 86; Willie Sherrod 97; Ora DeWitt 93; Willie Wright96.

Winfield Courier, February 8, 1883.

Skipped statement, County Treasurer, quarter ending Dec. 31, 1882, andSchool Funds.

[REPORT: STATE SUPT. OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.

Educational. The following is a brief review of the report of the StateSuperintendent of Public Instruction for the past two years and will befound full of interesting facts on this question.

The volume consists of the usual summary of school statistics, the reportsof the officers of the several State Institutions of learning, statisticsof private academies and colleges, and the suggestions of the Superintendentclosing with the conclusions given in the report of two years ago, of theNational Convention of Superintendents in regard to "The Best Systemof Schools for a State."

The school population of the State is given at 357,020, the increasein two years being 17,573. This increase in school population shows an additionto the general population of the State of about sixty thousand in the sametime.

A very gratifying increase is shown in the enrollment and average attendanceof pupils, but the average annual school term has been shortened from sixmonths in 1880 to five and five-tenths in 1881 and five and seven-tenthsin 1882. There is a decrease in the wages of teachers of about a dollara month for both sexes, and yet with a shorter annual term and but few moreschools, the expenditure for the compensation of teachers is reported asconsiderably more than it was two years ago. Evidently somebody has madea mistake in figuring.

The State school fund apportioned has been reduced from $302,864 in 1880to $271,542, in 1882, and the school property of the State shows a contractionin value of about a quarter of a million dollars. The permanent school fundof the State is given at $2,508,644.23, about a half million dollars ofwhich Mr. Speer says would be uninvested the first of this year. He andother State officers urge the adoption of measures that will enable thecommissioners charged with the investment of this fund to keep the samefrom lying idle in the State treasury.

Supt. Speer gives a very intelligent discussion of many of the weak pointsin our common school system, and his recommendations are substantially thoseof several of his predecessors. Among his more important suggestions arethe following.

(1) The State should extend such aid as will enable every school districtto support a public school at least some portion of the year, there being411 districts without any public school whatever in 1882.

(2) That county treasurers be ex-officio the treasurer of the severalschool districts of their respective counties.

(3) The adoption of a system of free elementary normal schools for teachers.

(4) The adoption of a more simple and less expensive plan for the managementand sale of the school lands of the State.

(5) A change of time of holding district annual meetings to the thirdWednesday in June.

Mr. Speer closes a very successful official term with a very interestingand creditable report. His suggestions are to the point and are valuable.Most of them should be enacted as laws before the adjournment of the presentlegislature.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.

The annual meeting of those interested in the graveyard will be heldat the Parker schoolhouse, Thursday, March 1, 1883, for the election ofofficers for the ensuing year.

[LECTURE GIVEN CONCERNING THE WEST BY MOORHEAD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.

The West and the Western Man. I. N. Moorhead delivered the lecture abovenamed at the Coburn schoolhouse, Silverdale Township, last night to a largeand appreciative assemblage and for upwards of an hour and a half kept hisaudience spell-bound by his eloquence, as he graphically pictured the advanceof civilization from the earliest times as it traveled ever westward tillhe brought his hearers step by step from the cradle of the human race inPalestine, to the latest territory conquered by the ever moving star ofempire in what is now the garden of the world. His delineation of the westernman, his many novel peculiarities and resources, born of the needs of hiseveryday life, his unconquerable pluck and energy, his victories over theprejudices and ideas of ye olden time were peculiarly telling and as helifted this ideal western man up to the gaze of his hearers, he still seemedto be reaching ever westward.

[SCHOOLS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 14, 1883.

Our Schools. The following pupils of the First Intermediate Departmentwere neither absent nor tardy, without an excuse during the past month:Dell Clifton, Howard Warren, Belle Johnson, Ella Hoyt, Ethel Clifton, LuluHamlin, Nettie Franey, Hattie Franey, Eddie Scott, Dean McIntire, HenryMott, John Garris, Gertie Peterson, Rena Grubbs, Luna Ware, Helen Jordan.

The following pupils were imperfect in deportment during the past month:Charlie McConn, George McConn, Eddie Scott, Henry Mott, Porter Holloway,Perry Fullerlove, Schuyler Hand, Clara Delzell, Nettie Franey, Otis Endicott,Oscar Ball, Mary Kitch, Maud Benedict, Hattie Sipes, Rena Grubbs, WillieKellogg, John Garris, Lulu Hamlin, George Snyder, Hattie Franey. ANNIE NORTON,Teacher.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1883. Front Page.

Skipped long article by R. C. Story entitled "Kansas Schools."

[ATTACHING PORTIONS OF CITY.]

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1883.

It is directed by the Board of Education of the City of Winfield, Kansas,that the territory adjacent to the city, attached for school purposes, beattached to said city for voting purposes as follows, to-wit: That portionof such adjacent territory lying west of a line running north and southwith the center of Main Street in said city be attached to the second wardof said city for voting purposes, and that portion of such territory lyingeast of a line running north and south with the center of Main Street beattached to the first ward of said city for voting purposes.

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[VALLEY VIEW CORRESPONDENT: "M."]

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1883.

A number of young people have been giving themselves special training,and on Thursday evening (Feb. 15th) will give a public entertainment inour schoolhouse. The drama "Bread on the Waters," with songs andother exercises will be given. To those who will be fortunate in gettinginto the crowded house, it will be an evening pleasantly spent.

This is a wide-awake, moral community, so much enjoyed by its peopleand eagerly sought by those seeking homes. The school is held eight monthsin the year. Mr. Wm. Staggers, late of Illinois, is the successful teacher.Then we have a Sabbath school every Sabbath afternoon that does not burnout during the summer or freeze out during the winter; besides having excellentofficers and teachers and full supply of bibles and testaments. It has agood organ and scholars that know how to use it. During the winter months,one of the chief attractions and a source of much social enjoyment and mentalimprovement, is the lyceum which is held each Thursday evening. The agedand young together make these occasions of much interest and a source ofgreat improvement on the part of the young. Here the young learners displaytheir talent on the organ, the young Demosthenes in declamation; and theyoung men learn to preside with dignity and intelligence. The latter attainment,which is of great importance, can only be acquired by practice, and it isthe opinion of the writer, that a greater number of young men are profitingby these opportunities in the rural districts than from an equal populationin towns and cities. Ye farmer boys, be not discouraged. In our own countrymore great and good men have come from the country than cities. At the lastlyceum the following question was discussed: "Is Conscience a TrueGuide to Conduct?" As leaders, Wm. Staggers affirmed and J. F. Martintook the negative. A number of persons participated. . . . M.

[ELECTION REQUEST: SCHOOL PURPOSES.]

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1883.

RECAP: MAYOR TROUP ISSUED PER REQUEST OF BOARD OF EDUCATION A REQUESTFOR AN ELECTION. WED., FEB. 28, FOR PROPOSITION OF ISSUING $5,000 OF THEBONDS OF SAID CITY FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES. GEO. EMERSON, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD,L. D. ZENOR, CLERK OF BOARD.

"For the purpose of paying teachers' wages and improving and repairingschool buildings, the laying of sidewalks and improvement of school furniture.. . ."

Election 1st ward: to be held in a building situated on Lot No. 19, inBlock No. 129, in said ward. J. C. Fuller, George Emerson, and G. H. Buckmanto be judges; John M. Reed and H. E. Silliman to act as clerks.

Election 2nd ward: to be held in a building situated on the rear endof Lot No. 1, in Block No. 109, in said ward. B. F. Wood, A. H. Doane, andT. H. Seward to be judges; L. D. Zenor and J. H. Vance to act as clerks.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 21, 1883.

The M. E. Church Society, of Silverdale Township, will give a churchsocial at the Coburn Schoolhouse, on Grouse, Saturday next, Feb. 24, 1883.A cordial invitation is extended to all to assist us having a good time.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 21, 1883.

There will be a meeting of the citizens of Bolton Township at 3 o'clockon Saturday, March 3, 1883, to take into consideration a subscription fora bridge over the Arkansas River. Meeting to be held at the Theaker Schoolhouse.

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[ROCK TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "JIM."]

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

ROCK TOWNSHIP, Feb. 16th, 1883.

Muddy. School 2 weeks longer. Plenty of ducks on the river.

The Teachers' Association at Darien last Saturday was a failure on accountof the rainy day.

Prof. Shoemaker, principal of the Douglass schools, visited with GeneWilbur over Sunday.

Pedagogues are gradually preparing to lay off until fall for repairs,and attend to putting their money out at interest, and collect overdue notes.

[SCHOOL BOND ELECTION.]

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

We would call the attention of the voters of this school district tothe approaching election of Wednesday the 28th inst., to vote on the propositionfor issuing $5,000 bonds of this school district to pay the district indebtedness;the bonds to run two, three, four, five, and six years. There are now about$5,000 of District scrip out drawing seven percent. It can be funded atsix percent, and besides, the holders of the scrip will get their moneyat once. This indebtedness has accrued in several years past for balanceof teachers' wages, the heating apparatus and furniture in the schoolhousesand other improvements. The board are keeping the running expenses belowthe eight mill tax but this old debt is a drawback. By funding the debtand paying it by a yearly tax of two mills a year, which will pay it offin five years, the difficulty will be easily settled. We advise our electorsto vote for the bonds.

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[AKRON CORRESPONDENT: "AUDUBON."]

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

Miss Green's school at Valley Center will close next Friday Week.

Rev. Graham has been holding a series of meetings here with good successwhich closed last Sabbath, and he is now holding meetings at Star Valley.

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[DEXTER CORRESPONDENT: "X. Y. Z."]

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

Owing to muddy weather and the ill health of our teacher, school wasadjourned last week, and the small boys were let loose in consequence.

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[PLEASANT VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: "HORATIUS."]

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

Prof. Hager is conducting a singing school at Centennial.

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

Rev. Morehead of Arkansas City is holding a protracted meeting at Enterpriseschool-house, in Beaver.

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

Some two weeks ago about forty of the citizen taxpayers of Vernon Townshippetitioned Senator Hackney to frame and introduce a bill allowing the townshipto vote not exceeding ten thousand dollars for the purpose of establishinga high school. Our Senator took the matter in hand with such vigor thatit passed the Senate last week by a handsome majority.

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[FLORAL CORRESPONDENT: "BUCKEYE."]

Winfield Courier, February 22, 1883.

The Floral school is in a flourishing condition. The primary departmentis under the excellent control of Miss Kate A. Martin of Udall. . . .

Mr. R. B. Corson is principal of the school . . . . BUCKEYE.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1883.

Winfield votes today on the proposition to issue $5,000 bonds of thatschool district to pay the outstanding indebtedness.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1883.

There will be an M. E. Church festival held in the schoolhouse at SouthBend, on Friday next, for the purpose of raising funds to defray the churchexpenses for the past quarter. A cordial invitation is extended to all tobe present and assist in having a good time.

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[ROSE VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: "JETTA JAY."]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 28, 1883.

Our school expects to do some hard work on Arbor Day, March 9.

School is progressing finely under the guardianship of our efficientteacher, George Wright.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1883.

The Valley View Dramatic Club will give an entertainment at Mt. Zionschoolhouse, Vernon Township, on Saturday evening, March 3rd. The popularDrama "Bread on the Waters," with "We will have to Mortgagethe farm," dramatized, and excellent music will be rendered. Admission15 cents; children 10 cents. An evening spent in listening to the performanceswill be both pleasant and profitable. M.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1883.

Senator Hackney's bill organizing Vernon Township into a high schooldistrict with powers to vote bonds and build and maintain a high school,has passed both houses and will become a law after its publication in thispaper.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1883.

The apportionment of State school fund has been made by Supt. Limerick.It amounts to 37 cents per capita. Winfield gets $333.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1883.

Mr. Will Christopher will be home from his labors as "school marm"the 10th of March.

When school is out and Mr. Lucas starts for home, it looks as thoughhe was their leader in school and out, for such a gay company of merry ladsand rosy lasses trots after him until he gains his own threshold and hiscompany is claimed by his smiling wife.

Winfield Courier, March 1, 1883.

On the 22nd it was our pleasure to be present at an entertainment givenby the above troupe, at the schoolhouse at Valley View. This combinationof amateur performers are composed of the lads and lassies of the best familiesof Valley View, and their acting proves them people of more than ordinarytalent. When we consider that for the above entertainment, they had onlybeen in training for a few evenings, we are the more astonished at the almostperfect representation of character. . . .

Only mentions one performer for good performance: Miss Nellie Martin.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 7, 1883.

Senator Hackney's bill organizing Vernon Township into a high schooldistrict with powers to vote bonds and build and maintain a high schoolhas passed both houses.

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Arkansas City Traveler, March 7, 1883.

Four weeks more and the winter term of our school will close.

Our Lyceum is still in full blast, and, with our corps of able debaters,consisting of Messrs. Walton, Marshall, Conaway, Sumners, Wm. Clark, Andrews,A. H. Clark, Harkins, and a host of others, we feel able to compete withany Lyceum in the county and will accept a challenge to debate from anyLyceum in the county.

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

An examination of applicants for teachers' certificates will be heldat the high school building in Winfield and in Arkansas City on the 16thand 17th of March.

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[CORRESPONDENCE FROM SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP: NAME NOT GIVEN.]

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

E. J. Johnson's school in District 47 was closed out by the mumps threeweeks ago.

J. R. Smith's school in district No. 2 was closed out with the measles.Both diseases have subsided.

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

The school bond election went off quietly, hardly a fourth of the taxpayersvoting. Only six votes were cast against the bonds.

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

The measles have almost wiped out the schools throughout the county.We don't remember ever having seen this disease so epidemic as now. Themeasles are ably seconded by the mumps in getting away with the districtschools.

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[OTTER CORRESPONDENT: "TELLER."]

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

Seven days more school closes the term in district 63.

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[BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENT: "CHAFF."]

Winfield Courier, March 8, 1883.

Peter Loy and family, Charlie Burden, and Jake Wingert left Monday forthe Pacific slope, Washington Territory being their destination. Dr. SamuelDaniels and his son, A. L., and their families will start on the same routein the near future, and Rev. R. S. Thompson and family on or about the 15thinst. The doctor and preacher will be seriously missed by the people ofthis section: the former for his skill in relieving the ills to which fleshis heir to, and the latter for his good social and Christian qualities.His school district in losing Mr. Thompson will lose the main wheel in theirschool machinery, one that never failed to revolve, and but seldom to forcethe rest to move. CHAFF.

[SCHOOLS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 14, 1883.

A match spelling will be held Wednesday evening, March 21st, 1883, atthe Arkansas City High School room. The contest will be confined to thebest fifty pages of Patterson's Speller and Analyzer. A $5 prize will beawarded to the successful competitor. Proceeds for the benefit of the Library.Admission 10 cents. All are invited to attend and participate.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 14, 1883.

The following pupils were perfect in the High School Room, during the6th month: Mollie Coonrod, Hannah Gilbert, Effie Gilstrap, Laura Holloway,Ida Groves, Jessie Norton, Sarah Randall, C. T. Randall, Alvan Sankey, EllenTaylor, and Carrie Rice.

Perfection denotes abstinence from communication, by look, word, or gesture,in room, hall, or doorway, and an honorable but strict compliance with therules of school.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 14, 1883.

There will be an examination for Teachers' Certificates, held at theHigh School room, in Arkansas City, Friday and Saturday, March 16th and17th, 1883. By order of County Superintendent.

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[ROSE VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: "JETTA JAY."]

Arkansas City Traveler, March 14, 1883.

Our school yard is dotted with trees of all descriptions since arborday.

Our Lyceum met last Friday night and elected officers for the comingmonth.

Young men, please don't whoop like wild Indians around the schoolhouse,as we would like the Valley to have a good name.

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[TORRANCE CORRESPONDENT: "CROCKETT."]

Winfield Courier, March 15, 1883.

Our spring term of school commenced Monday with a fair attendance.

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[OMNIA CORRESPONDENT: "ELIZA."]

Winfield Courier, March 15, 1883.

Omnia school closed very quietly at the expiration of the term.

Winfield Courier, March 15, 1883.

School Orders. Holders of school orders on the Winfield City districtare requested to bring them at once to the Treasurer, J. D. Pryor, for cancellation.

[VERNON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL.]

Winfield Courier, March 15, 1883.

A meeting was held at Vernon schoolhouse last Monday evening to considerthe advisability of proceeding to the organization of a High School. Considerableenthusiasm was elicited and a committee was appointed to prepare a planfor house, estimate expense, etc. The meeting adjourned to meet in two weeks,to hear the report of committee. Let everybody interested be present Mondayevening, March 26, at Vernon schoolhouse.

F. WORDEN, Secretary.

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[ROCK TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "JIM."]

Winfield Courier, March 15, 1883.

MARRIED. James Walker and Miss Daniels are married. Success to them.Jim is one of our successful teachers.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 21, 1883.

The mid-term vacation of our public schools will commence on Friday,March 30th, 1883.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 21, 1883.

The match spelling advertised for this evening at the Schoolhouse, weare requested to state is postponed.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 21, 1883.

A literary entertainment will be given at the Guthrie Schoolhouse, inBolton Township, on Tuesday eve, March 27th, 1883.

Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.

The West Ward schoolhouse grounds have been cleaned up and put in splendidorder. It improves the looks of the building wonderfully.

Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.

The Odessa school is blooming out with a new fence around the premisesand a large lot of shade trees recently set out. Our Pleasant Valley friendsare wide awake and know what ought to be done.

Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.

During the last two weeks H. G. Fuller has sold eleven thousand dollarsworth of city property. Among them was the J. C. Fuller house, just eastof the schoolhouse, to F. M. Dickey for $740. The J. H. Kinne house on ManningStreet to Cap. Whiting for $768. The stone house near the Santa Fe depotto M. E. Page for $800. The Hackney residence to Geo. Ordway for $2,500,and numerous other improved and unimproved property.

Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.

There will be a meeting of the Pleasant Valley Stock Protective Unionat the Odessa schoolhouse on Tuesday evening, April 3rd at 7-1/2 o'clock.Important business requires a full attendance. A. H. BROADWELL, O. S.

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Winfield Courier, March 22, 1883.

Our school closed last Friday; our teacher, Mr. Crotsley, is one of Cowley'sbest teachers. The scholars and parents will miss him as he goes into otherfields of labor, having engaged a school in Elk County. My very best wishesfor success go with him.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 28, 1883.

Sunday School was re-organized at the Theaker Schoolhouse in West Boltonon the 18th inst.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 28, 1883.

Work upon the superstructure of our Highland Hall has commenced in goodearnest; the castings, lumber, stone, etc., being on the ground, and thelower floor joists are being put down. Mr. Ashton, of Lawrence, who is knownas the builder of our Schoolhouse, will have a hand in the stone work, etc.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 28, 1883.

The Southwest Bolton S. P. U. will meet at the Mercer Schoolhouse nextSaturday evening, March 31st. All members are requested to be present asbusiness of importance will be brought before the meeting. F. LORRY, Capt.

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[ROCK TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "JIM."]

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

Miss Lou Wilbur has returned home from school in Augusta.

Miss Lou Strong has completed her school west of here. She has taughta good school.

MARRIED. Another pedagogue gone. Albert Brookshire and Lydia Martindalethis time. Cigars, Albert.

The Misses McWilliams have finished their schools and now are at home.They are among our best teachers.

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[TISDALE CORRESPONDENT: "X."]

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

Our literary has adjourned until October next.

Our young people have about all got around almost as good as ever. Schoolhas begun again.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

DIED. Death has again taken away a young man in the vigor of youth, fromour neighborhood. A large concourse of sympathizing neighbors met at theSalem schoolhouse to pay their last respects to the remains of Mr. RobertCrane. The only members of his mother's family that were able to be presentwere his sister, Miss Ida, and his brother, Edward. The poor, widowed mother(away in Kentucky) will hear the sad tidings that her "Robby"is no more. To all the sad hearted the word goes out--for there are gravesin all our hearts o'er which we shed sad, bitter tears--and though a livingform is sometimes buried there, the busy world goes tramping on, unmindfulof tears or aching hearts; but such is life. Death will sometime come tous all. May we fall asleep and wake to happiness in eternity.

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

A number of the young friends of Miss Leota Gary went out to Centennialin Beaver Township, Friday afternoon, to witness the closing exercises ofher winter term of school.

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

County Superintendent Limerick is now settled down to housekeeping againin Winfield, and is occupying his property on east Ninth Avenue. Mrs. Limerickhas been teaching in Rock Township this winter, her school closing lastweek.

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

Every schoolhouse in Kansas should be surrounded by a grove of trees--cottonwoodswill do; elms, ash, and catalpas are better. County Superintendents shouldappoint a day to be devoted by the patrons and pupils to decorating andbeautifying the school grounds. A handsome school building in a grove ofthrifty young trees is a "thing of beauty and joy forever." Inno other way will a small amount of work and the investment of a small sumof money do so much good for the school and the town as in the plantingand cultivating of trees in our school grounds.

Winfield Courier, March 29, 1883.

Many of the winter schools throughout the county have closed and theweary school ma'ams can take a short rest before commencing the summer campaign.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 4, 1883.

Miss Linnie Peed, who has just finished teaching several terms of schoolin the vicinity of Newton, Kansas, returned to the city on Saturday last.She remained in the city until Monday, when she and her mother took leavefor Geuda Springs, where they will probably remain during the summer.

[LYCEUM: BOLTON TOWNSHIP.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 4, 1883.

Communicated. Ed. Traveler: During the past winter the enterprisingcitizens of Dist. 96, Bolton Township, have conducted a Lyceum, greatlyto the instruction and amusem*nt of young and old, under the leadershipof J. B. Guthrie, supported by Messrs. Walton, Marshall, Conway, Andrews,and others, not to mention the Clark brothers. The object has been to cultivatea taste for refining literature, as well as to develop the forensic art;and by way of parenthesis, let me say that this is one of the most profitableways that the denizens of the rural districts can spend the long eveningsof the winter months, as it furnishes not simply amusem*nt and recreation,but is specially adapted to prepare the young people to acquit themselveswith credit in after life.

On Tuesday evening, March 27th, the closing exercises were held in theGuthrie school-house, which was crowded to its utmost capacity. A specialeffort was made to entertain the public pleasantly and profitably, and greatcredit is due the managers for the success of the entertainment. Messrs.Dayton, Hahn, McGinnis, and Arnett furnished instrumental music, with violin,guitar, and organ, which was highly appreciated. Several pieces of vocalmusic by Mrs. Sheats and others was well rendered. Eph Mowry and W. Maxwellrendered "Carve that Possum" and another two other plantationmelodies with good effect. It is not possible to enter into the merits ofthe literary part of the entertainment. The recitations and selections werein good taste, and well rendered, while the dialogues brought down the house.The reading of the Regulator displayed the usual amount of drywit and local thrusts which amused all. Owing to the lateness of the hour,the debate, which has always been a prominent feature of the programme atthe regular meetings, was set aside and doubtless Bolton Town-ship willnever know what pent up bottles of eloquence Messrs. Conway and Clark willhave for private use the coming summer. On the whole the entertainment wasexcellent and the zeal of these Boltonites is worthy of imitation in otherplaces. OBSERVER.

Winfield Courier, April 5, 1883.

The population of Kansas is, in round numbers, 1,000,000. The reportof the State Superintendent of schools says that the number of school-goingage enrolled is 269,978. Here we have the wonderful phenomenon of over one-fourthof the population of a great state going to school.

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[FLORAL CORRESPONDENT: "BUCKEYE."]

Winfield Courier, April 5, 1883.

The Floral schools closed last Friday. Effective work has been done duringthe six months' term. Our teachers have labored with earnestness and zealand their efforts have been crowned with success.

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Winfield Courier, April 5, 1883.

The Floral scholars with the teacher and visitors had a gay time, sothey say.

Winfield Courier, April 5, 1883.

The city election Tuesday passed off very quietly, but little interestbeing manifested. On Monday evening a number of citizens met at the OperaHouse and placed a ticket in the field. Another meeting was held the sameevening, which made up a second ticket. Dr. George Emerson was the unanimouscandidate for Mayor by both meetings. The two tickets represented no distinctiveissue of any character, unless it might have been termed a "waterworks"issue. In the first ward John McGuire was elected to the council over H.Silver by three majority. In the second ward D. L. Kretsinger was electedover S. L. Gilbert by forty majority. Capt. H. H. Siverd and Frank W. Finchwere re-elected constables.

MAYOR: George Emerson: 4481.

POLICE JUDGE: J. E. Snow, 230; L. L. Beck, 255.

CITY ATTORNEY: Jos. O'Hare: 432.

TREASURER SCHOOL BOARD: George W. Robinson, 270; W. J. Wilson, 225.

CONSTABLES: H. H. Siverd, 299; Frank W. Finch, 251; David Long, 225;Jas. McLain, 222.

COUNCILMEN: 1st Ward, John A. McGuire, 132; H. Silver, 129.

COUNCILMEN: 2nd Ward, D. L. Kretsinger, 132; S. L. Gilbert, 92.

SCHOOL BOARD: 1st Ward, Dr. W. G. Graham, 259; 2nd ward, J. P. Short,137; 2nd Ward, H. Brotherton, 89.

The new council is made up as follows.

All including the Mayor are Republicans, three councilmen and the Mayorare "anti-water-works"; in other words, in favor of holding thecompany down to the strict letter of their contract. Three are prohibitionists,and one an anti-prohibitionist.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 11, 1883.

Our schools will be opened next Monday--they being now closed for a week'svacation.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "PANCAKE JIM."]

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

As Olivia met with a sad accident, I will try and write for her, butam a poor apology for a writer.

Miss Mary Randall commenced a term of school at this place on Mondayinst. We wish her success.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

Some stranger has been traveling over the county taking pictures of farmhouses, schoolhouses, and scenery. What his object is or what interest heis working under, several inquisitive citizens have failed to discover.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

The Governor proclaims Thursday the 26th day of April as "ArborDay," and advises all good people to plant, or cause to be planted,trees and shrubs, and to beautify the schoolhouse grounds. Let us hope thathis injunction will be generally observed all over the state. Kansas' greatestneed is more trees. Especially is this so with the schoolhouses.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

The Odessa people have displayed most commendable enterprise in the improvementof their school grounds. They have put up a neat fence, fixed up the house,and planted over two hundred trees and shrubs. Why their example is notfollowed by every school district in the county we cannot tell. The improvementof school grounds is certainly a matter of much educational importance.A less inviting place than one of the bleak, bare schoolhouses scatteredover the county could not easily be found. Around many of them the forlornthousand-miles-from anywhere appearance is not even relieved by a hitchingrack. Why not go to work and improve the school grounds? It won't cost much,and the influence of a cozy schoolhouse, surrounded by trees and flowers,and fences, will be felt all over the district.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

The mail carrier on the Winfield and Dexter route has been raising considerabledisturbance along the line lately. He carries a revolver and shoots promiscuouslythrough schoolhouses, cripples, dogs, and does often reckless and peculiarthings. Aside from this he has been known to stop at houses along the linean unusual amount of time. Several residents on the road he travels havebecome tired of his antics and one of them came in Tuesday to hunt up U.S. Commissioner Webb and have him taken in hand. If Uncle Sam gets holdof him, it will be but a short time till he is tamed.

Winfield Courier, April 12, 1883.

Mr. Ed. Rice returned with his family from New Matamoras, Ohio, Friday.Mr. Rice owns a good farm in Walnut Township, which he rented out four yearsago and went to Ohio, hoping to improve his fortune. He will now occupyit again and settles down to stay, fully satisfied that Cowley is far aheadof any place in Ohio in advantages for the farmer. He brought four Ohioanswith him who seek homes in this county, three of them school teachers.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 18, 1883.

The First Quarterly meeting of the ArkansasCity Circuit will be held at the Coburn schoolhouse April 22 and 23. PreachingSaturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 12 p.m. and at 4 p.m. The residing elder,Rev. T. Audis, will preach at 4 p.m. Sunday. H. S. LUNDY, Pastor.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 18, 1883.

The following pupils of the High School were perfect during the 8th month:Etta Barnett, Mollie Coonrod, Hannah Gilbert, Frank Gamel, Effie Gilstrap,Laura Holloway, Jessie Norton, Charley Randall, Alvan Sankey, Eliza Taylor,Lizzie Wilson, Dora Pearson, Carrie Rice, Ida Groves, Walter Pickering,Sarah Randall, Harry Shaw.

The following were imperfect: Mollie Christian, Harry Finley, Fred McLaughlin,John Kirkpatrick, Minnie McIntire, Eddie Marshall, Frank Wright, ArthurParker, Peter Hollenbeck, Alice Lane, Robert Nipp, Fannie Peterson.

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[ROSE VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: "JETTA JAY.".]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 18, 1883.

Our school, taught by Mr. Geo. Wright, closed last Friday with a picnic.A good time is reported, although the wind blew with a vengeance. The pupilsall unite in wishing for the same teacher next winter.

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[CONSTANT CORRESPONDENT: "QUIT."]

Winfield Courier, April 19, 1883.

A Sabbath school has been started at Victor under the superintendenceof Mr. Watt. We prophesy a good school as the result of Mr. Watt's labors.

Winfield Courier, April 19, 1883.

Miss Clute has almost lost her voice and has not taught her school forthree days.

Winfield, Courier, April 19, 1883.

The Rose Valley school closed last Friday with a big dinner, sandwichedwith literary exercises and a general good time. After the speaking theteacher, Mr. George Wright, was presented with a mammoth cake, a gift fromhis scholars. This was a fitting testimonial to Mr. Wright's faithful andefficient work.

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[COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]

Winfield Courier, April 19, 1883.

The school tax was remitted to James Gilleland in Spring Creek.

In the appeal of district 113, the action of the Superintendent was sustained.

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[LOCATION OF WATER HYDRANTS.]

Winfield Courier, April 19, 1883.

The apportionment of hydrants leaves the part of the city east of theschoolhouse entirely unprovided for. It will take forty more hydrants togive these citizens the fire protection necessary.

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[CAMBRIDGE CORRESPONDENT: "MOSS BACK."]

Winfield Courier, April 19, 1883.

Singing class every Thursday night. Come out and try your voices andhelp us sing. Mr. W. T. Koons is our teacher.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1883.

Rev. J. J. Broadbent will preach next Sunday, April 29th, 1883, at theTheaker schoolhouse in West Bolton. Morning services at 11 o'clock and eveningat 7:30 o'clock.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1883.

We call attention to the card of Miss Fowler's private school in thisissue. The lady comes to our city well recommended and we hope will receivethe encouragement she deserves. The school, we understand, will be conductedsomewhat after the Kindergarten system.

CARD. Private School. Miss Fowler desires to inform the parents of ArkansasCity that she has opened up a private school, for children, in the buildingsouth of H. P. Farrar's residence. HOURS, 8:45 TO 11:15 A.M. TERMS: $3.00per month.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1883.

At the annual meeting of the Bolton Stock Protective Union at the Blandschoolhouse, last Saturday, the following gentlemen were elected officersfor the coming year: A. J. Gilbert, Captain; J. W. Patterson, 1st Lieutenant;Dick Chinn, 2nd Lieutenant; and A. Ramsey, Orderly Sergeant. This organizationhas done first-class work in the past, and under the gentlemen just electedits efficiency will be fully up to its record.

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[COURIER CLIPS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, April 25, 1883.

The Rose Valley School closed last Friday with a big dinner sandwichedwith literary exercises and a general good time. After the speaking theteacher, Mr. George Wright, was presented with a mammoth cake, a gift fromhis scholars. This was a fitting testimonial to Mr. Wright's faithful andefficient work.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

Mr. Christopher has a full school.

Miss Randall is delighted with her work of training the youth of Salem.

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[VERNON CORRESPONDENT: "WALLACE."]

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

Nothing has been heard lately about our grade school. Why don't someonewake up the matter? Vernon could support a graded school in good shape.

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

Mr. Bobbitt is moving his barn to the lots on Ninth Avenue west of theschoolhouse.

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

A couple of young lady school teachers have purchased Mr. Craine's residenceon east Ninth Avenue.

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

Senator Ingalls will deliver his famous lecture on Garfield at the OperaHouse this Thursday evening. Benefit of the Library Association. Admittance25 cents. School children 15 cents.

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

New Salem is now a telegraph station. The wires and batteries were putin Friday. A new schoolhouse is also being built, which will cost upwardsof $2,000. It is to be two stories high.

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[WIND STORM.]

Winfield Courier, April 26, 1883.

The wind storm of last Friday night was no tame affair; indeed, it provedto be very interesting to many of the residents of Liberty and Tisdale Townships.

The storm seems to have passed north and struck Tisdale, where a largetwo-story frame house was blown to splinters. It contained ten persons atthe time, all of them being on the ground floor. Mr. Green, one of the occupants,says that when he picked himself up, he was off on the prairie surroundedwith the debree of the buildings and furniture. Reece Moore andwife were lying near him, both badly injured. The others were badly shakenup, but not damaged to any great extent. The furniture, stoves, and otherhousehold fixtures were totally demolished. The Conrad schoolhouse was alsodestroyed. In the north part of Tisdale Township, near New Salem, Milt Gilbert'shouse was unroofed. The walls were of stone and withstood the force of thestorm. Fortunately there was no one in the house at the time. Farther onReube Mitchell's house was wrecked, the two gables and half the roof blownin. It was a new frame house built this spring.

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[ROSE VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: "JETTA JAY."]

Arkansas City Traveler, May 2, 1883.

We now have an extra good Sabbath school at the Barker schoolhouse. JETTAJAY.

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[ROCK CORRESPONDENT: "JIM."]

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

Miss Sue McWilliams commenced a 3 months school last Monday in ButlerCounty, where she taught last winter. JIM.

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

Fred Kropp has succeeded in locating the old livery stable on the lotwest of the school-house. This is one of the finest locations in the cityand it is a pity to spoil it with a livery stable.

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

The scholars of the public schools had a vacation Tuesday and a grandMay picnic in the park. The beautiful May queens, represented in the personsof Margaret Spotswood, Mollie Anderson, and Miss Alice Carson, were dulycrowned, and mirth and joy reigned supreme.

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

Mr. Lunday has sold his home residence opposite the East ward schoolhouseto Mr. Howard of Walnut Township for fifteen hundred dollars. This is abeautiful little place. Mr. Lunday will remove to his six acre place upnear the mounds on which he will build a neat and roomy dwelling.

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

That the city schools close the 11th inst.

Winfield Courier, May 3, 1883.

District 14, Torrance, has voted school bonds for a $1,500 schoolhouse.

Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.

The primary department of the public schools under Miss Rounds had apicnic Friday afternoon in Riverside Park. It was a jolly crowd of littleones, as we saw them marching toward the park with their lunch baskets andbright, happy faces. Why can't the teachers give the little folks a picnicevery Friday afternoon when the weather permits? Such hours spent in rompingaround under the trees would be worth a week of study, and the knowledgeof its coming would give them more of an interest in school work. We arein favor of making the Friday afternoon picnic take the place of the usualdry and useless "Mary-had-a-little-lamb" exercises. It would bemuch more beneficial in the way of health and increasing the interest ofthe little ones in school. What do the parents say? Shall the Friday afternoonpicnic be a part of the school curriculum?

Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.

Mr. W. B. Beaumont closed his school at Odessa in Pleasant Valley lastFriday, and the event was celebrated with a grand basket picnic in the afternoon.The whole neighborhood turned out at the schoolhouse to hear the closingexercises and then all repaired to the woods for a good time. Mr. Beaumontseems to have conducted the school very satisfactorily.

Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.

The Board met at the office of the Winfield Bank Monday. Present: Emerson,president; Fuller, Doane, and Wood, members. The minutes of the last meetingwere read and approved. Reports of all outstanding committees were acceptedand the business of the old Board closed up as far as practicable. The newBoard then proceeded to organize by electing Mr. Fuller, president; Mr.Wood, vice-president; and L. D. Zenor, clerk. The president then appointedthe following committees.

Mr. Wood, committee on buildings and grounds.

Dr. Graham, common ways and means.

Mr. Short, committee on finance.

On motion the following order of business was adopted: First, readingof the minutes; second, reports of special committees; third, reports ofstanding committees; fourth, new business; fifth, old business; sixth, claims.The meeting then adjourned to meet next Monday night.

Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.

The fourth annual commencement of the Winfield High School will be heldin Manning's hall on Friday evening, May 11th. The following is the program.

Prayer: J. E. Platter.

Essay: "Links": Hattie Andrews, Class '82

Declamation: "Flying Jim's Last Leap": James Cairns, Class'82.

Essay: Mary Randall, Class '82.

Recitation: "The Legend of Bregenz": Jennie Lowry, Class '81.

Oration: "Perseverance": James Lorton, Class '80.

Recitation: "Charlie Machree": Ida Trezise, Class '82.

Essay: "A Chain of Fancies": Anna Hunt, Class '80.

Select Reading: "The Pilot's Story": Anna Hunt, Class '80.

Essay: "Woman's Work": Fannie Harden.

Essay: "Whence, Where, and Whither": Clara Bosman.

Prayer: Rev. J. Cairns.

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[CONSTANT CORRESPONDENT: "CAESAR."]

Winfield Courier, May 10, 1883.

The Sunday school at Victor is prospering finely.

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[ROSE VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: "JETTA JAY."]

Arkansas City Traveler, May 16, 1883.

Dr. Duncan will preach in the Rose Valley schoolhouse on Wednesday eveningat 7:30.

Dr. Duncan, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is now visiting old acquaintancesin Arkansas City and this vicinity.

Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.

Miss Mollie Bryant and Mrs. W. B. Caton gave their pupils of the publicschool a picnic in the Riverside Park last Tuesday, and had a gay, frolickingtime.

Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.

Miss Zella Hutchinson came home at Mr. Tomlin's last Friday from herschool for a short vacation.

Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.

Miss Theresa Goldsmith left Wednesday morning for her home in Clinton,Missouri, where she will teach this summer. Miss Huldah Goldsmith goes withher for a few weeks' visit.

[HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.]

Winfield Courier, May 17, 1883.

The Opera House was crowded on Friday evening last for the annual Commencementexercises of the Winfield High School. The principal part of the programconsisted of performances by the Alumni of 1880, 1881, and 1882, which wereall excellent, and showed that though their time of school day activityhad passed, their intellects had lost no lustre, but improved with timeand use. After the opening prayer by Rev. J. Cairns came the greeting songby the class, followed by an essay on "Links" by Miss Hattie Andrews,of the class of 1882. Miss Andrew's voice was clear and distinct, and heressay exhibited a depth of thought which is very commendable. Succeedingthis was a declamation, "Flying Jim's Last Leap," by James Cairns,another of the class of 1882. James did the piece full justice and broughtout the points very nicely. Next came the recitation of Miss Jennie Lowry,class of 1881, "The Legend of Bregenz," which is rich in sentiment.James Lorton, class of 1880, then made his first appearance as an orator.His subject was "Perseverance," and he proved the necessity ofthis important factor in the human make-up in a manner which showed carefulconsideration and did himself much credit. Miss Ida Trezise, class of 1882,brought out in the next recitation the grit of "Charlie Machree"in battling against the tide to win a kiss. Miss Trezise's appearance waspleasing, and she has the faculty of imitation necessary to good elocution.An essay by Miss Anna Hunt, also of the class of 1882, gave the audiencesome bristling thoughts on "A Chain of Fancies." Miss Rose Rounds,of the same class, read in her interesting way the sensational tale, "ThePilot's Story."

Then came the graduating exercises. Miss Fannie Harden, being unableto be present, her essay on "Woman's Work" was nicely read byMiss Etta Johnson. It asserted that woman's sphere for work is broadeningand ere long she will have equal rights with the men and use these rightsfor the accomplishment of much good. Miss Clara Bowman's essay, "Whence,Where, and Whither," sparkled with bright thoughts and fully demonstratedfrom whence we came, where we are, and whither we are tending. The presentationof diplomas was made by Prof. Trimble with appropriate words of advice.The program was interspersed with instrumental music by Miss Josie Bardand Prof. Farringer, the entertainment closing with a good night song bythe class.

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Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.

We clip the following from the Indianapolis Sentinel, writtenby J. C. McKee, who recently visited this place.

There are two school buildings and the schools, which close this week,seem to be conducted in a first-class manner.

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[AKRON CORRESPONDENT: "AUDUBON."]

Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.

County Superintendent Limerick was out last Sabbath.

Constable Lacey and Prof. Weimer are getting to be experts in letterwriting.

The Methodists will hereafter hold their services in the Valley Centerschoolhouse, and Rev. Rose will resume his appointments as before. AUDUBON.

Winfield Courier, May 24, 1883.

Eugene A. Millard came down from Burden Monday to convince Judge Torrancethat he knew too much for a juryman and just enough for a pedagogue. Hewas permitted to return to his school teaching.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.

Our public schools will close the present term June 7th, 1883.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.

Wild Plumb bushes are loaded down with fruit this year, and the Indianas well as the school boy will have a bountiful harvest.

[HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.

Closing exercises of the Arkansas City High School, Wednesday evening,class exercises and rendering of the drama, "Married Life." Thursdayevening, June 7th, graduating address by the class. A programme of exerciseswill be printed in next week's TRAVELER. Exercises at McLaughlin's Hall.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.

Ed. Traveler: Quite a pleasant affair was held at the Blandschoolhouse, last Friday, at the close of the summer term of school, inthe shape of a picnic or dinner, which was intended for a picnic in thegrove, but the rain of Thursday night caused the change. Quite a numberof the parents and neighbors came in to enjoy themselves with the children.Declarations and dialogues were ably rendered, after which presents weredistributed to all the scholars. The school then closed with a unanimousvote of thanks to Mr. C. F. Cunningham, who has given entire satisfactionin teaching four successive terms in our district, and we hope to be fortunateenough to secure his services in the future. All went away feeling benefittedby being there, and expressed themselves as having had a very enjoyabletime. Parents, you can do more for the future of your children by thus showingan interest in their education than by days of toil. VISITOR.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 30, 1883.

From the Fall River Echo, we learn that Prof. R. C. Story hasreceived his household goods and settled down to housekeeping in that townand gone into the banking business as cashier of the Fall River bank. Wewish him abundant success and bespeak for him and his estimable lady a kindreception--in their new home.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.

The Misses Gardener, Lawson, and Ettie Johnson are home from the Winfieldschool.

There will be singings at the old Salem schoolhouse on Sunday afternoons,conducted by Mr. C. Miller.

The New Salem schoolhouse is under headway, and the house of Mr. Q. E.Johnson will soon be completed.

Miss Randall is suffering with neuralgia, had to leave school for a week,and is not yet able for school duty.

School at Prairie Home closed on Tuesday and they had a very pleasanttime, I am informed. They had a picnic dinner, or rather all took dinnertogether. I was sadly disappointed and did not get to share in the goodtime nor partake of the excellent goodies prepared by the good ladies ofthat district. They had pleasant exercises, all passed off pleasantly, andhearts beat high, except for the thought that they soon must part, perhapsnever to all meet again on such a joyful occasion. The teacher, Mr. Ramage,and family, will move to Winfield next week, taking with them the esteemof the many kind neighbors and the love of his pupils.

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[UDALL CORRESPONDENT: "UNCLE FRANK."]

Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.

A new two-story schoolhouse is looming up at Udall. Cost: Sixteen hundredand fifty dollars ($1,650). Will be completed ready for school to commencethe first of September.

Our long term of school will close next Friday. Miss Strong is a splendidteacher and has done good work here. The thought of her leaving causes oneof our grain buyers to wear a very long face.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "LERIFUER."]

Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.

The carpenters will commence on the new schoolhouse as soon as the nextcar load of lumber comes, which is expected every day.

Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.

The railroad surveyors ran lines all around over the city and surroundingcountry. As they set more stakes along the second street east of the schoolhousethan anywhere else, residents about there seem confident that a track willbe run from the K. C. L. & S. Depot around through the east part oftown, down through Loomis' addition, striking the Santa Fe near the southbridge.

Winfield Courier, May 31, 1883.

The Stock Protective Union of Pleasant Valley will hold their regularmeeting at the Odessa schoolhouse on Tuesday, June 5th, at 7:30 in the evening.A full attendance is desired. A. H. BROADWELL, O. S.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 6, 1883.

Wednesday, June 6th, a literary and musical entertainment and the ClassExercises of the class of 1883 will be held at McLaughlin's Hall, for thebenefit of the High School Library.

Programme: Music--Orchestra. Orations: Harry L. Finley; Etta M. Barnett.Music. Alice L. Lane; Mollie Coonrod; Hannah Gilbert; C. L. Swarts; HarryC. Shaw; Mollie Christian; W. M. Blakeney.

Dramatis Personal: [Drama put on] Anna Norton, Maggie Barrows, Etta Barnett,Sadie Pickering, Linda Christian, George Wright, W. D. Mowry, Harry C. Shaw,Harry L. Finley, F. C. McLaughlin.

Doors open at 8 o'clock. Admission 25 cents. Children under 12 years15 cents. No extra charge for reserved seats, for which tickets can be obtainedat the Post Office. All are cordially invited to attend.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.

The S. P. U. of Bolton will meet at Stony Point schoolhouse Saturdayevening, June 15th, 1883, for the transaction of any business of the company's.All members are requested to attend. A. J. GILBERT, Capt.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.

Prof. A. H. Limerick, our county superintendent, was in the city yesterdayvisiting the schools; and although we did not have a very lengthy talk withthe gentleman, we gleaned the facts that he found the High School in allits departments in first-class shape, which indeed reflects credit uponour teacher, Prof. Atkinson, and his corps of assistants.

[SCHOOLS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 6, 1883.

Tuesday and Wednesday, June 5th and 6th, annual examination of classes.

Wednesday evening, June 8th, at McLaughlin's Hall, class exercises andrendition of drama, "Married Life."

Thursday evening, June 7th, at McLaughlin's Hall, graduating addressesby the class, at 8 p.m.

Friday forenoon, June 8th, exercises of the Grammar and IntermediateDepartments to be held in the High School Room.

The patrons of the school are cordially invited to be present.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "ALLEGRO."]

Winfield Courier, June 7, 1883.

Work commenced on the schoolhouse last Monday.

Winfield Courier, June 7, 1883.

Eight of the teachers of the public schools have been appointed, as follows:Misses Klingman, Dickey, Bryant, Hamill, Crippen, Gibson, Aldrich, Barnes,and Mrs. Caton. There still remain four places to be filled.

Winfield Courier, June 7, 1883.

Prof. Anson Gridley, Jr., is elected superintendent of the Winfield Cityschools for the ensuing year, an appointment eminently fit to be made. Mr.Gridley is fully equipped in every respect for the position and ranks highamong the practical educators of the state.

Winfield Courier, June 7, 1883.

Notice to Contractors. Bids are desired on a stone schoolhouse two storieshigh, to be built at Torrance. The plans and specifications can be seenat D. Elliott's, in Winfield, until June 9th. The contract will be let toone person. The board retains the right to reject any and all bids. By orderof Board school district 14.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

Prof. C. T. Atkinson has been engaged as Principal of our high schoolfor the next school year.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

Prof. C. T. Atkinson and family started for Zanesville, Ohio, on Mondaylast, where they intend to spend the summer, with friends, until the highschool term commences.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

The commencement exercises at McLaughlin's Hall Thursday evening wereattended by many of the parents of the high school scholars, and the exercisesreflected great credit upon both teacher and pupils.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

We are very sorry to learn that Miss Burrows, who has been engaged inteaching in our high school the last year, leaves for her home in Iowa tomorrow.Miss Burrows has proved herself an efficient teacher, and besides has mademany friends in the country who will sincerely regret her departure.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

Silverdale Stock Protective Union will meet at the Silverdale schoolhouseon Saturday, June 16th, 1883, at early candlelight. All members are requestedto be present as important business will come up for consideration. B. F.HAYNES, Captain.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

Harry Finley left for his home in Hiawatha, Kansas, last Monday. Harryhas just graduated with honors in our High School and we presume will attendcollege next year. He has our best wishes for his success in the race oflife.

[SCHOOL LIBRARY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

The entertainment for the benefit of the above last Wednesday night wasliterally crowded and the programme of the evening was much enjoyed. Thedrama "Married Life," was ably rendered, the cast of characterswas excellent, and fully sustained throughout. Those taking part thereinare certainly deserving credit for affording an evening's amusem*nt hardto excel.

[SCHOOLS: REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 13, 1883.

Gentlemen of the Board:

I have the honor herewith to lay before you the report for the year endingJune 8th, 1883.

With one exception, the past year has been one of unexceptional disciplineand order. The Principal has endeavored to instill within the minds of hispupils that self-government is as important as culture of the mind; thathonor should direct every action; and that fear should be banished fromthe mind. It is gratifying to know that the code of honor observed especiallyby the pupils of the high school is seldom equaled by the pupils of anygrade of schools.

A lamentable lack of knowledge of spelling and writing has induced thePrincipal to require a rigid drill in each every day, and especial prominencehas been given to the analysis, definitions, and synonyms of words. Thetasks required are such as the great majority of the pupils are able toperform. Great care has been taken by the teachers that undue stimulationbe removed from ever-bright or over-ambitious pupils. It is the policy ofmany teachers to stimulate a mushroom growth and thus exhaust the mentalabilities of the pupil ere he has arrived at the age of maturity.

The proper remedy for this is parental watch-care and cooperation withthe teacher. The work marked out for each grade presupposes ability on thepart of the pupil equal to the performance and naturally leads to the workof the succeeding grade, and when a pupil proves unequal to the task, itis a prima facie case that he should be in another grade where the workis easier. The value of an education does not depend upon the shortnessof the time spent in its acquisition, or the rapidity with which the workis accomplished, but rather in the thoroughness of comprehension and theactual discipline of mind which is obtained. It is far better for a pupilto spend twice the time in a single grade than to pass to the next beforethe work has been fully mastered. A single study thoroughly pursued goesfurther toward a practical education than an imperfect understanding ofmany.

Tardiness, non-attendance, and lack of application will cause many toenter the same grade at the commencement of the coming year as they didat the commencement of the closing year. Many parents will believe thatbecause their pupils do not advance with their class that they have beenilly taught or illy-used. If they will examine the register, they will understandthe cause. "No promotions except for merit and no degradations exceptfor cause," will be inexorably enforced.

Arkansas City has not the educational facilities her rank and growthdemand. Basem*nts are too damp in wet weather, too dusty in windy weather,and too dark in all weather. The present Board have endeavored to locateand build suitable houses, but their well meant endeavors have been unavailing.Though sickness has interfered, yet the work done will far excel that ofthe previous year.

With thanks to the members of the Board for the efficient aid extendedto the Principal in the discharge of his duties, this report is respectfullysubmitted.

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[TANNEHILL CORRESPONDENT: "JULIANNA."]

Winfield Courier, June 14, 1883.

School is out Friday.

Mr. Watt has sent for an organ. It would pay a first class music teacherto come here. There are quite a number of scholars around here.

A load of young folks went from here to the Victor schoolhouse last Sundayevening. Another load went to town, and another to the Randall schoolhouse.

Winfield Courier, June 14, 1883.

Mrs. J. W. Johnston and her daughter, Ida, leave for Canada today tobe gone all summer. Miss Ida will probably lengthen her stay through thewinter and attend school at Toronto.

Winfield Courier, June 14, 1883.

Miss Ella Kelly returned from Wichita last week after having taught thegrammar department of the schools successfully during the winter. She wasre-elected to the position but refused to accept it again for the salaryand will probably not return.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, June 14, 1883.

Our Salem neighbors at the New Salem, or Pleasant Hill, schoolhouse haveorganized a union Sunday School, with Mr. Bryant as superintendent, Mr.Douglass, assistant, and Miss Gilmore, chorister. I do not know who theother officers are.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 20, 1883.

DIED. On Wednesday morning of last week about 7 o'clock, Howard, thecolored porter at the Leland Hotel, died suddenly of heart disease. He hadbeen more or less affected with dangerous symptoms for several months past.It appears that the diseased arose feeling as well as usual and went abouthis morning work and was engaged in the kitchen when stricken by the handof death to the floor from which he in vain attempted to rise, staggeringand falling again at every attempt. Mr. Patterson, the landlord, sent forDr. Chapel and in the meanwhile Howard was carried upstairs, but expiredin about ten minutes despite all that could be done by the attending physician.The young man by reason of his courteous and pleasant manners was a generalfavorite with all and his untimely taking off is much deplored. The burialtook place the same day from the residence of Mr. J. Hand, and Rev. Dailypreached his funeral sermon last Sunday at the Guthrie schoolhouse in WestBolton.

[HIGH SCHOOL.]

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, June 20, 1883.

The following is the corps of teachers engaged for the next term of schoolin this city. Principal: C. T. Atkinson. Assistants: Miss Annie Norton,Miss Virginia Walton, Miss _____ Johnson, Miss Albertine Maxwell, Miss MaryTheaker.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.

The farmers of East Creswell are requested to meet at the Rose Valleyschoolhouse on Saturday evening, June 30th, 1883, for the purpose of effectingthe organization of a Stock Protective Union. It is hoped that all partiesinterested will make a point of attending the above meeting.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.

We announce the departure, for her home in Osceola, Iowa, of Miss MaggieBurrows, on last Thursday. Miss Burrows has been teaching in our publicschool the past year, and filled her position with much honor, winning theconfidence and respect of all her pupils. We hope to see her in our cityagain, but be her destiny what it may, it must always be a source of gratificationto her to know that she has many friends in Arkansas City who wish her well.

[SCHOOL MEETING.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.

The annual school meeting in District No. 2 will be held in the HighSchool building, Arkansas City, on Wednesday, June 27th, 1883, at 3:30 o'clockp.m. It is hoped that all parents and others interested in education willbe present as in addition to the usual business, arrangements will haveto be made for the erection of another school building to accommodate ourschool population. H. D. KELLOGG, Chairman; O. S. RARICK, Trustee; O. INGERSOLL,Clerk.

[STOCK PROTECTIVE UNION.]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 20, 1883.

A meeting was held at the Rose Valley schoolhouse in East Creswell lastSaturday night, June 16th, for the purpose of talking up the organizationof a Stock Protective Union. Meeting was called to order by Mr. Phillips,who was also elected chairman, and T. B. Norman, who was elected secretary.

Messrs. Kirkpatrick, Sankey, and Freals were appointed a committee uponby-laws, etc., to report at next meeting. Upon motion it was carried thatnotice of the meeting be handed to the TRAVELER for publication, with requestto publish notice of next meeting for June 30th, 1883. After quite a talkupon the object of the meeting, which fully proved that all present meantbusiness, the meeting adjourned to meet at same time and place on June 30th,1883. T. B. NORMAN, Sec.

Winfield Courier, June 21, 1883.

District 119 had a warm fight Monday over changing the site of the schoolhouse.The vote was a tie, and the judges decided to hold a new election. Therewill be blood on the moon until it is over.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, June 21, 1883.

Sunday school quite interesting. Singing at Prairie Home last Sabbathconducted by Mr. Thomas. The young people are anxious to secure his servicesas teacher and think they can get up quite a class in vocal music. Hopethey will succeed.

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[UDALL CORRESPONDENT: "I GUESS."]

Winfield Courier, June 21, 1883.

Udall is still booming. The bonds for a new schoolhouse were voted almostunanimously. Four new residences are now tending toward completion, viz.:A. J. Werden's, James T. Dale's, James Napier's, and S. D. Randall's. IGUESS.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.

School meeting today at 3:30.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 27, 1883.

The farmers of East Creswell are requested to meet at the Rose ValleySchoolhouse on Saturday evening June 30th, 1883, for the purpose of effectingthe organization of a Stock Protective Union. It is hoped that all partiesinterested will make a point of attending the above meeting.

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Winfield Courier, June 28, 1883.

Our carpenters being indisposed for the last week, the schoolhouse worklingers.

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[CORRESPONDENT: NORTHWEST CRESWELL. NAME NOT GIVEN.]

Winfield Courier, June 28, 1883.

Miss Zella Hutchins' school closes next Friday, in order that she mayattend the Normal at Winfield.

Miss Eliza Taylor is at home from attending school at Arkansas City,but will be gone again as soon as the Winfield Normal opens.

Winfield Courier, June 28, 1883.

Notice to Contractors. Bids will be received for the construction ofa two-story stone schoolhouse at Torrance, until the 7th day of July. Thespecifications can be seen at the COURIER office or at the post office inTorrance. Sealed bids must be mailed to I. H. Phenis, Torrance, Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, July 4, 1883.

At the annual school meeting of District No. 2, held in the High Schoolbuilding in Arkansas City, on Wednesday last, the following represents thebusiness transacted.

The meeting was called to order, Director H. D. Kellogg in the chair.Dr. H. D. Kellogg and O. Ingersoll were the only members of the school boardpresent. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Annual Reportof the District Treasurer was read and approved. Annual Report of the DistrictClerk was read and adopted. Mr. Ingersoll then tendered his resignationas clerk, which was accepted.

The meeting then proceeded to the election of officers. T. H. McLaughlinwas unanimously elected Treasurer of the school district for the next threeyears. Frank J. Hess was elected clerk of Dist. No. 2 to fill the vacancycaused by the resignation of O. Ingersoll.

Motion made and carried that a tax levy of five mills be made for teachers'fund, and a levy of 4 mills for incidental fund. Moved and carried thatthe Treasurer receive $10 and the Clerk $25 for services rendered the pastyear.

Motion made and carried that a tax levy of 6 mills be made for the purposeof raising a fund to be used in providing necessary temporary school buildings.

After considerable discussion on the question of another school building,a motion was made and carried that an election be called to vote $10,000in bonds to be used for the purchasing of a site and erection of anotherschool building.

It was decided by vote that the next school year be for nine months.Adjourned.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 4, 1883.

The S. P. U. of Bolton Township will meet at the Mercer Schoolhouse Saturdayevening, July 7th, 1883. A full attendance is requested. W. S. VORIS, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 4, 1883.

Mrs. E. A. McLaughlin yesterday concluded a term of three months schoolin the Theaker schoolhouse during which she gave entire satisfaction toall in the school district.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 4, 1883.

Miss Fowler, of the kindergarten school, left for Iowa last week to spendthe summer vacation among home friends.

Winfield Courier, July 5, 1883.

Last week Miss Ella Kelly was tendered and has accepted the assistantprincipalship of our public schools. This is a deserving compliment to thelady's intelligence and many accomplishments. She is a graduate of our publicschools.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 11, 1883.

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Clerk of School DistrictNo. 2 for the erection of two one-story frame buildings (20 x 60 and 20x 30) according to plans and specifications, which can be seen at Clerk'soffice. Said buildings to be completed on or before the 3rd day of August,1883. Bids will be opened July 16th at 11 a.m.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

By order of the Board. FRANK J. HESS, Clerk.

Winfield Courier, July 19, 1883.

Republicans of Ninnescah Township at a meeting of the Republican CentralCommittee held in Winfield July 14, 1883, recommended that the primariesof each township and ward in Cowley County be held on Thursday, August 30th,at 2 o'clock p.m. You are therefor notified that the Republican primaryfor Ninnescah Township will be held in the schoolhouse at Udall Saturday,August 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m. sharp. July 14th, 1883. W. B. NORMAN.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1883.

The contract for erecting the temporary school buildings was let to Canfield& Tate for $1,122.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1883.

James Cady, representing Greenfeldter & Rosenthal, boot and shoehouse of Chicago, Illinois, was here last week for the first time. In additionto being a traveling man, Mr. Cady is a fine artist, and an adept in pencilsketching, having performed considerable work for Harper's Weeklyand Scribner's Monthly, under the marks of J. C. He is an old friendof C. M. Scott's, having taught school in Cadiz, Ohio, and boasts of thrashingC. M. more times than he has fingers and toes, and don't think now he gavehim enough.

[PETITION: NEW SCHOOLHOUSE.]

Arkansas City Traveler, July 25, 1883.

A petition to call an election for the purpose of building a new schoolhousein this district was carried around last Monday and a sufficient numberof signers secured. The petition calls for a building to cost $10,000, payablein $1,000 bonds, paying $1,000 a year from 1884 to 1894.

Winfield Courier, July 26, 1883.

A basket picnic will be held at the Prairie Home schoolhouse, three milesnorth of Tisdale, on the fifth Lord's day of July. All are cordially invitedto attend.

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Winfield Courier, July 26, 1883.

Mr. Shane has purchased the west eighty of the schoolhouse quarter.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 1, 1883.

Mrs. M. H. Theaker and family have once more taken up their abode withus after a lengthened visit to former friends in Ohio. Miss Mary Theakerwill teach in our schools the coming year.

Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

Mr. W. L. Holcomb of Butler County, brother-in-law of the musical Davisfamily, attended the teachers' examination at this place last week, andwill become a Cowley schoolteacher. He has settled in Rock Township.

Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

Misses Lena Bartlett and Mamie Garlick were elected by the school boardto fill the vacancies in the list of city teachers for this winter causedby the resignation of Mrs. Caton and Miss Mattie Gibson. Miss Garlick hasbeen teaching in the city schools of Augusta for some time past.

Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

Resolutions of the Cowley County Normal Institute, Adopted at the Closeof the Session Ending July 25th, 1883.

Resolved, That we, the teachers of Cowley County, tender Prof.Davis our sincere thanks for the thorough, systematic, and agreeable mannerin which he has conducted our Institute.

Resolved, That we recognize the good judgment, untiring energy,and ability of our County Superintendent, Profs. Trimble and Gridley, andthat we offer them our thanks for the faithful manner in which they haveperformed their part of the work.

Resolved, That this Institute, coming as it has earlier in theseason, will be remembered as one of the pleasantest we have ever attended.That while it has been a session of inestimable educational value, it hasbeen one of pleasure and good feeling as well.

Resolved, That we will use in our schools this winter the practicalNormal methods which we have been taught at this Institute.

Resolved, That a copy of the resolutions be sent to each ofthe city papers for publication.

Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

Republicans of Ninnescah Township: At a regular meeting of the RepublicanCentral Committee, held in Winfield, July 14th, 1883, it was recommendedthat the primaries of each township and ward in Cowley County be held onThursday, August 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m. You are, therefore, notified thatthe Republican primary for Ninnescah Township will be held in the schoolhouseat Udall Thursday, Aug. 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m., sharp. W. B. NORMAN.

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Winfield Courier, August 2, 1883.

Messrs. Downs, Kelly, and Elrod got up a select ball and warmed the floorof the new schoolhouse. There were fifty-six numbers sold, I am informed,and refreshments were served downstairs. A very enjoyable time was on theprogram, but dividing it with so many went against the grain with some.But all went off nicely and the committee are to be congratulated.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.

A Sunday school picnic will be held in the grove on the Melon farm, nearthe Coburn schoolhouse, on Grouse Creek, on Saturday, August 18th, to whichall Sabbath schools are cordially invited. By order of Committee.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 8, 1883.

Those boys who are in the habit of gaining access to the schoolhouseand amusing themselves with cards and other disreputable amusem*nts hadbetter go a little slow for they are known and will be prosecuted if suchcourses are persisted in.

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Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

There will be a school meeting at Rock next Thursday afternoon.

Miss Nannie McWilliams' school has closed.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

Prof. John W. Snyder of Jerseyville, Illinois, is visiting Mr. Will B.Caton. He is an old friend of Mr. Caton and a comrade during the war, andcomes out to have a little reunion. It is hoped that he will locate in ourmidst. The following concerning him is clipped from a Jerseyville paper.

"We are glad to learn that Prof. J. W. Snyder will, in a few days,be in Greenfield, with the intention of organizing a class in rudimentaland choral music with a view to bringing out in the future the cantata ofQueen Esther, or some other first-class musical entertainment. In justiceto the Prof., and it is no more than justice, when we say he is superiorto any teacher or driller, in that line, we ever knew, and we profess toknow whereof we speak. We are sure he will be heartily received, and numerouslypatronized, as his reputation as a teacher is widely known, since the wellknown Kemper Concert, which was so eminently successful a few weeks since.It you would learn music, don't fail to take lessons under Prof. Snyder."

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

The township committee of Rock Township has called the Republican Primaryto meet at Rock schoolhouse on the afternoon of the 30th.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

The Beaver Township Republican primary meeting will be held at the BeaverCenter schoolhouse on Thursday, August 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

The Republican Township Committee of Vernon Township announce the Werdenschoolhouse as the place for holding the primary meeting of the party inthat township, and Thursday, August 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m., as the time.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Blandschoolhouse on Thursday, August 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purposeof electing five delegates to attend the County Convention at Winfield onSaturday, September 1st, 1883.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

The Tisdale Republican primary will be held at the Tisdale schoolhouse,on Thursday, the 30th day of August, 1883, at half past two o'clock p.m.,for the purpose of electing three delegates to attend the Republican Conventionat Winfield on the first day of September.

[KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL.]

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

The Kindergarten school which has been conducted by Mrs. Garlick forsome time past, closed last Friday. The term has been a very successfulone and the school will open up next month with fresh interest. The writerspent two hours very pleasantly with the little folks Friday, and as wesat in the cool, airy schoolroom watching them, we thought it would be ablessing if all Winfield children could be thus employed this warm weatherinstead of running upon the streets or playing out in the hot sun. One grandobject of the Kindergarten system is to give the children valuable and lastinginformation when they really do not realize that they are studying.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

There will be a lawn festival at the residence of R. J. Yeoman, one-halfmile north of Vernon schoolhouse, on Thursday evening, the 16th inst., whereice cream, candies, nuts, and cake will be served; the proceeds to be usedtoward buying an organ for the school and lyceum. All are cordially invited.

Winfield Courier, August 9, 1883.

A social and ice cream festival, for the benefit of the PresbyterianChurch, will be held on Tuesday evening, August 14th, in the new schoolhouseat New Salem. A good time is anticipated and a cordial invitation is extendedto all. By order of Committee.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.

School boards will do well to see F. J. Hess before insuring school buildings.School buildings insured on time.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 15, 1883.

The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Blandschoolhouse on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose ofelecting five delegates to attend the county convention at Winfield on Saturday,September 1, 1883.

Winfield Courier, August 16, 1883.

The Conservatory of Music established six years ago in this city is atpresent in a very prosperous condition. It is patronized by ministers, teachers,bankers, lawyers, prominent grain and stock dealers, and a large numberof the leading business firms of the city.

Three pianos and one organ are in constant use and three teachers arebusily employed. Sixty music pupils are patronizing the institute, amongthem a large class of advanced performers, with a fair practical knowledgeof thorough bass, piano, and organ playing and singing. These young ladiesdid not receive the most important part of their education from first-classteachers of other institutions, but commenced in the primary departmentunder Prof. Farringer, who received his education from none but prominentprofessors in Germany, and who has been for the last twenty-three yearsthe leading teacher with the largest classes in Boonville, Missouri, andin this city. He prides himself on having received as much abuse from semi-professionalsand their friends as any teacher living, but claims that such attacks area powerful stimulant to an ambitious man, and thinks that people who havebeen governed by ghost stories circulated against him, have suffered moredamage than he himself.

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Winfield Courier, August 16, 1883.

There will be an addition built to the Rock schoolhouse.

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[PRAIRIE HOME CORRESPONDENT: "C. HOPE."]

Winfield Courier, August 16, 1883.

Prof. Thomas will hereafter meet his singing class on Saturday evening.

School district 39 levied a tax of 1/4 percent at their annual meetingtowards furnishing a district library; also, voted to dig a well. Perhapsthey will see the necessity of putting out trees while they are trying toimprove the condition of things.

The Prairie Home schoolhouse was filled to overflowing the day of thebasket meeting. The services of the Baptist brethren were interesting. Thatchurch is well represented here, having a membership of over twenty persons.The M. E. Church has also an organization of ten members. Their minister,however, has failed to put in an appearance this year. The reason is probablybest known to himself. C. HOPE.

Winfield Courier, August 16, 1883.

Gene Wilber, accompanied by his wife and daughter, leave for a visitamong friends in Illinois soon. Miss Wilber will remain in Bloomington andattend school during the coming year.

Winfield Courier, August 16, 1883.

The Dexter primary will be held on Thursday, August 30th, at 2 o'clockp.m., the time recommended by committee.

The Pleasant Valley Republican Primary will be held at Odessa schoolhouseat 2 o'clock on Thursday, August 30th. Z. B. Myers, Chairman.

The township committee of Rock Township has called the Republican Primaryto meet at Rock schoolhouse on the afternoon of the 30th.

The Beaver Township Republican primary meeting will be held at the BeaverCenter schoolhouse on Thursday, August 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m.

The Republican Township Committee of Vernon Township announce the Werdenschoolhouse as the place for holding the primary meeting of the party inthat township, and Thursday, August 30th at 2 o'clock p.m., as the time.

Notice. The Republican electors of Walnut Township will meet at the IslandPark north of Winfield, on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o'clock p.m., for thepurpose of electing 5 delegates to the County convention. John Mentch, Chairmanof Central Committee.

Republican Primary Convention for Richland Township will be held at Summitschool-house on the 30th day of August at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purposeof selecting delegates to the County Convention on Sept. 1st, 1883. N. L.Larkin, Chairman of Committee.

The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Blandschoolhouse on Thursday, August 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purposeof electing five delegates to attend the County Convention at Winfield onSaturday, Sept. 1st, 1883. J. D. Guthrie, Chairman, Township Committee.

The Republicans of Silverdale Township will meet at Butterfield's, theusual place of holding elections, on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o'clock p.m.,for the purpose of selecting 4 delegates to attend the county Convention,and to select a member of the Central Committee. A full attendance is desired.L. J. Darnell, Chairman, Township Central Committee.

The Tisdale Republican primary will be held at the Tisdale schoolhouse,on Thursday, the 30th day of August, 1883, at half past two o'clock p.m.,for the purpose of electing three delegates to attend the Republican Conventionat Winfield, on the first day of September.

Winfield Courier, August 16, 1883.

Notice. There will be a meeting of the Republican voters of Otter township,held at Otter Creek schoolhouse on Thursday, August the 30th, at 2 o'clockp.m., for the purpose of electing delegates to attend the Republican CountyConvention to be held at Winfield, on Saturday, September 1st; also to electa Township Central Committee.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.

There will be a meeting of the citizens of Bolton Township at the Blandschoolhouse on the evening of Monday, August 27, to consider the propositionof the Missouri, Winfield and Southwestern Railroad company, which companypropose to build a road through Cowley County from the northeast line toa point on the territory line somewhere in Bolton Township.

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Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, August 22, 1883.

School in district No. 10 will commence about the first of October.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.

Railroad meeting at the Bland schoolhouse next Monday evening.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.

Mr. Ed. Farringer advertises in this issue to give music lessons. Readwhat he says.

MUSIC LESSONS. Persons wishing instruction on the Piano, Organ, Violin,or Cornet will please leave word at Mrs. Wm. Benedict's, or address Ed.E. Farringer, Arkansas City.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.

NOTICE. The city schools will commence Monday morning, September 10,1883. The A grades of the different departments will advance to the nextroom immediately above them. C. T. ATKINSON, Supt.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 22, 1883.

The Republicans of Bolton Township are requested to meet at the Blandschoolhouse on Thursday, August 30, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose ofelecting five delegates to attend the county convention at Winfield on Saturday,September 1, 1883.

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[CORRESPONDENT: "NOVUS hom*o" - NORTHWEST CRESWELL.]

Winfield Courier, August 23, 1883.

District No. 6 is to have a new schoolhouse.

Mr. I. Maurer was re-elected Director at our school meeting.

The school board has employed Mr. Topping as teacher at $45 per month.

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[CORRESPONDENT: "H. H. H." - POLO.]

Winfield Courier, August 23, 1883.

Last Sunday the temperance people of Richland met at the Summit Schoolhousefor the purpose of pushing on the good work, and behold we were greetedby our worthy County Superintendent, Mr. Limerick. Mr. Limerick, after beingintroduced by Capt. A. Stuber, addressed the audience with an accomplishedspeech, followed by Capt. A. Stuber, President of the association. A generalinvitation was extended to all to help in the temperance cause.

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[TANNEHILL CORRESPONDENT: "W."]

Winfield Courier, August 23, 1883.

Candidates for nomination to the various county offices are not likeangels' visits, but their smiling faces are very pleasant to behold, andone feels certain that the last one is the right man. Poor fellows! Youcannot all succeed, and yet the people wish you well.

The Democrats held their primary in the schoolhouse here last Saturday.A small turn out, but enough probably to get delegates. A screech owl wasfound in the schoolhouse next morning, and the words, "The democratsare bound to take this country," was found written on the blackboard.Do you think the presence of the owl accounted for the wisdom of the abovestatement?

[PICNIC NEAR COBURN'S SCHOOLHOUSE.]

Winfield Courier, August 23, 1883.

EDS. COURIER: I feel it a duty to tell you about a Sabbath school picnicheld at a grove near Coburn's schoolhouse, Silverdale Township, on the 18thinst. Between three and four hundred persons were assembled and the occasionwas a success. A little after 11 o'clock the organ accompanied by a splendidchoir made the grove resound with their beautiful music. Bro. Phillips offereda prayer. The president then introduced Rev. Fleming, of Arkansas City.His address was one of power, full of thought, and everyone felt they hadlistened to an orator. Then came dinner, such a dinner as makes one gladto look upon and trebly glad to partake of. Silverdale Township proved toevery visitor that they not only had a plenty of the good things of thisworld, but that they knew how to prepare them with a cordial hospitality.After a musical concert Rev. Henderson, of Illinois, was introduced, andwhen he was through with his address, we felt we could justly say we hadlistened in one day to two of the most appropriate addresses we had everheard on such an occasion. There never was a more unanimous effort to pleaseand make the occasion a happy and profitable one, and the good people ofSilverdale succeeded. S.

Winfield Courier, August 23, 1883.

Prof. and Mrs. E. T. Trimble will remove about the first of September,to Colfax, Washington Territory, where they will make their future home.For the last five years Mr. and Mrs. Trimble have been closely connectedwith the moral and intellectual welfare of our city and will be very regretfullyparted with. Through the labors of the Professor, our public schools havebecome the equal of any in the state, now advancing graduates sufficientlyin the classes to admit them to the State University proper without thepreparatory course. Materially and socially they have taken an active part,always zealous in the upbuilding of everything for the advancement of thecommunity. We wish them success and happiness in their new home, and canassure the people of Colfax that in Mr. and Mrs. Trimble they will findpersons worthy of esteem and confidence. The Professor takes the Principalshipof the Baptist Academy of Washington Territory, which is situated at Colfax.

Winfield Courier, August 23, 1883.

We had the pleasure of attending a moonlight festival at the residenceof A. J. Yoeman, in Vernon Township, Thursday evening. Mr. Yoeman's placeis one of the best in the country. His house is large and commodious, surroundedby beautiful shade trees, orchards, and out-buildings. The tables were setout under the trees, and the throng of handsome ladies moving under themoonlight and many-colored Chinese lanterns presented a most attractivescene. The net returns were about fifty dollars, which is to be used inthe purchase of an organ for the public school. Altogether it was one ofthe most pleasant of Vernon's many neighborhood gatherings--and Vernon leadsthe county in this respect. To Mr. and Mrs. Yoeman and their accomplisheddaughters, Misses May and Emma, the company is especially indebted for manykind attentions.

Winfield Courier, August 23, 1883.

Rev. J. Cairns went up to Udall last Saturday to organize a Baptist Church,which he did, and preached for them twice on Sunday. He reports excellentcongregations, intelligent and attentive, with a first-class union Sundayschool, Mr. Smith, superintendent. There is a Congregational, Methodist,and now a Baptist Church organized there. The Congregationalists are aboutto build a meeting house. The Baptists have bought the old schoolhouse tomeet in for the present and will enlarge it. Udall is growing fast and businessis good. Many of Winfield's former patrons are now going there. It willbe to the interests of Winfield to look after her laurels.

Winfield Courier, August 23, 1883.

On next Thursday Misses Rose and Ella Rounds will start for the StateUniversity, at Lawrence, where they expect to enter and take a thoroughcourse. Miss Rose is a graduate of our public school and last winter filleda position in the same as teacher. they are both young ladies of substantialityand sterling qualities and have the ambition and ability to make this stepsuccessful.

Winfield Courier, August 23, 1883.

MARRIED. Married in Florence, Kansas, August 18th, 1883, by Rev. E. P.Foster, Mr. Mac. C. Klingman, of Topeka, and Miss Ina T. Sweet, of CanonCity, Colorado.

McClellan is well known in this city, being an old resident and havinggraduated in 1880 from our High School. Where here not long ago, he breathedno intention of committing this matrimonial deed, and it will thereforesurprise his friends. "Mac" is a young man of ability and goodjudgment and, though unacquainted with the bride, we are satisfied thathis selection has been a good one. He being a member of the noble band ofprinters and having assisted on the COURIER at different times, all canjoin heartily in extending congratulations and good wishes.

Winfield Courier, August 23, 1883.

To Teachers. An examination of applicants for teachers' certificateswill be held at the High School building, Winfield, beginning at 8 o'clocka.m., August 31, 1883. Applicants will please appear promptly at that time.A. H. Limerick, County Superintendent.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.

Bonds were voted yesterday in enlarged school district No. 59 to theamount of $1,000 for the erection of a new schoolhouse. This district embracesthe northeast corner of Creswell and a portion of Pleasant Valley township.

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Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.

By telephone we receive the following items from the ragged edge of Creswelland Pleasant Valley Townships.

"Monkey Hill" is no more. We are told that its funeral wastolled at Mr. Tolles' place a few days ago, where a meeting of school district59 was held, and located the site for the schoolhouse in "Possum Hollow."This district has been "Wrighted" up considerably lately.

Superintendent Limerick came down, and caused the district to "comedown to Limerick." Its territory has been enlarged: receiving a Blessing,a Toombs (who is in disguise), and several others. Yesterday bonds werevoted to build a new schoolhouse. The old building will be sold to relichunters to make into cases, etc.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 29, 1883.

Bolton Township Attention. There will be a meeting of citizens of Eastand West Bolton Township held as follows: On Tuesday evening, September4, 1883, at Stony Point school-house, and on Wednesday, September 5, atthe Theaker schoolhouse, to take into consideration the proposed actionwith reference to its indebtedness. All are earnestly invited to be present.P. A. LORRY, Trustee.

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Winfield Courier, August 30, 1883.

Health is unusually good considering the season of the year.

The school board of Valley Center has secured Miss Barnes [Baines?] asteacher this winter.

Singing school every Sabbath afternoon at the schoolhouse, for the benefitof the M. E. Sabbath school.

Winfield Courier, August 30, 1883.

Mrs. Garlick's Kindergarten school commences again Sept. 3rd.

Winfield Courier, August 30, 1883.

Mrs. Garlick will open her Kindergarten school again on Monday, September3rd, with prices of tuition the same as formerly. She has discovered a superbmodeling clay in this vicinity and will commence teaching modeling in clay,which will be a new and very interesting feature. It is very gratifyingto note the pleasure and enthusiasm of the little pupils of this school,to see their happy faces and bright smiles. The school is our best institution,very valuable to the pupils, and deserves encouragement.

Winfield Courier, August 30, 1883.

The Beaver Center Sunday School has bought a superb Mason & Hamlinchapel organ of the agent, M. J. Stimson. Mr. Smith, of Udall, has alsobought a Mason & Hamlin organ. Mr. Stimson has a large stock of Mason& Hamlin organs, sheet music, music books, and small instruments; infact, everything wanted in the music line.

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Winfield Courier, August 30, 1883.

The well at Prairie Home schoolhouse is completed; it is now ready forrope and bucket.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.

Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Matlack returned to the city from their eastern triplast Wednesday. They were accompanied by Miss Walton, a sister of Mrs. Matlack,who has accepted a position as teacher in our high school.

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Arkansas City Traveler, September 5, 1883.

Last Friday evening a number of folks of all ages gathered at the residenceof Mr. Anderson to give Elihu Anderson a farewell party, as he starts toManhattan to attend school. A pleasant time was had, and all wished Elihuas pleasant a time this winter as they enjoyed that night. September 3,1883. ELIZA.

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Winfield Courier, September 6, 1883.

Rev. Mr. Whitson preached an interesting discourse at the schoolhouseLord's day morning.

[MUSICAL CONCERT: PROF. FARRINGER & MRS. GARLICK.]

Winfield Courier, September 6, 1883.

A musical concert will be given at the Baptist Church this Thursday eveningunder the management of Prof. Farringer, who has engaged the best talentto be had to assist him. It will be interspersed with exercises by the childrenof the Kindergarten school, conducted by Mrs. Garlick, who will also explainthe Kindergarten mode of instruction. The proceeds to go toward purchasinga bell for the church. Doors open at 7-1/2 o'clock; exercises to commenceat 8 sharp. Admission: adults, 25 cents; children under 11, 10 cents. Thisis the concert of the season. Don't fail to be present and aid a worthycause.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.

Read the bids for supplying school district No. 2 with cord wood in thisissue.

Ad. PROPOSALS FOR WOOD. Bids will be received at the office of the clerkof school district No. 2 for 40 cords of hard wood. Wood to be cut in twofoot lengths and half to be dry. Bids will be opened September 17. By orderof the Board. FRANK J. HESS, Clerk.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.

Owing to sickness in the family of C. T. Atkinson, the public schoolsof this place will not open till next Monday.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 12, 1883.

Miss Fowler will commence her next term of private school on Monday,September 17, 1883, in the building south of H. P. Farrar's residence. Terms$2 per month.

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Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.

The shout of the merry boys and girls will soon be heard again as theschool vacation will soon be over. Odessa is still undecided for a teacheryet, still there have been several applications.

Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.

From the records of County Superintendent Limerick, we get the followinginformation regarding the length of the winter terms of our district schoolsand the teachers who teach them.

Nannie A. Crum will shoot the young ideas in district 88 for 20 weeksfrom Oct. 1st.

Mrs. F. E. Craven advances the rising statesmen of District 113 to theextent of a 24 weeks term, beginning Sept. 17th.

Miss Hattie Andrews, of this city, has contracted to teach a term of16 weeks in district 114, beginning on Nov. 10th.

The bright Republican youths of district 19, Queen Village, will haveH. S. Wallace as their teacher for five months after Nov. 1st.

Laura Phelps will instill true American principles and learning intothe youngsters of District 110 for 16 weeks from Sept. 30.

For 24 weeks after Sept. 17th, the school in district 125 will be taughtby Annie F. Barnes, of Winfield.

Jennie Pollock will care for the intellectual welfare of the pupils indistrict 42 for a term of 20 weeks after Oct. 13.

District 105 also has a 20 weeks' term conducted by Carrie A. Plunkett,commencing Oct. 8th.

Cyrus Perkins trains the rising generation of district 80 for 24 weeksafter Oct. 13.

The future statesmen of district 14 will be taught to "speak"for a period of 24 weeks, after Oct. 13, by Emma L. McKee.

The future "agitators" of district 61 will receive instructionfrom Emma Rhodes for 20 weeks from October 15.

We hope a few Republicans will be turned out of district 134 by A. L.Primrose, who has engaged the school for 16 weeks from October 1st.

Peter A. Alderson will manage the busy youngsters of district 30 for20 weeks after October 1st.

The rising congressmen of district 55 will be taught for 36 weeks fromSept. 10 by W. H. Lucas.

The little Democrats of district 45 will be shown the errors of theirpapas' ways during the 28 weeks after Oct. 18, by A. P. Fuller.

S. L. Herriott will advance the pretty little girls and boys of district68 for the 24 weeks following Sept. 17.

District No. 10 has secured B. F. Myers to teach them a 24 weeks' term,commencing on Oct. 1st.

J. R. Smith will assist the youths of district 62 in rising up to bean honor to their country during the 20 weeks succeeding Sept. 10th.

The coming politicians and woman suffragists of district 31 will be rearedby Anna D. Martin for 24 weeks from Oct. 1st.

Jas. E. Ford will culture the young ideas of district 48 during the 20weeks following Oct. 1st.

District 53 has a 24 weeks' term of school presided over by C. F. Cunningham,to commence Oct. 1st.

The would-be dudes and dudesses of district 50 will soon learn the errorsof the pattern under Jas. H. Hutchinson for 28 weeks succeeding Oct. 1st.

The pretty girls and brave boys of district 95 will be "shaped"during the 24 weeks following Sept. 20th by Grant Wilkins.

Ella Kempton will assist the young of dist. 10 in the road to usefulnessduring a term of 16 weeks from Oct. 1st.

Hattie Daniels manipulates the festive school pupils in district 91 forthe 8 weeks succeeding Sept. 30.

Some bright thoughts will be developed by Chas. Messenger while teachingthe 4 months term of district 76 which commences Sept. 17.

Maggie Kinney, of Winfield, teaches a 24 weeks school in dist. 38, beginningSept. 10th.

For the 24 weeks succeeding Oct. 1st, W. P. Beaumont will have chargeof the school in district 41.

Will C. Barnes, of this city, will govern his first Kansas youths indist. 15 for a term of 32 weeks after Oct. 1st.

The school books of dist. 20 will be rigidly perused by the pupils fortheir term of 22 weeks beginning on Oct. 1st under the watchful eye of S.W. Norton.

We anticipate the instilling of good Republican virtues into the mindsof the children of District 65, during the twenty-four weeks' term of P.L. Shaffer, which commences on September 19th.

Laura Elliott will keep in check and teach the youth of District 75,for a term of twenty-eight weeks after September 17th.

The reins of school government in District 133, for the sixteen weeksfollowing November 5th, will be held by Miss Anna McClung.

That "knowledge is a useful thing" will be shown in District39, by D. W. Ramage during his term of thirty-six weeks, which commencedSeptember 3rd.

The youths in District No. 1 will be shown the path to usefulness byMiss Leota Gary, of this city, for a nine months' term, commencing October1st.

Claude Rinker, one of Winfield's substantial young men, teaches a sixteenweeks' school in District 29, beginning on October 3rd.

Book-learning will be administered to the lads and lasses of DistrictNo. 2 for the thirty-six weeks after September 10th, by Annie L. Norton.

District 46 will be presided over by F. P. Vaughan, Jr., for a twenty-eightweeks' school, commencing October 1st.

Frank A. Chapin will advance, intellectually and otherwise, the youngof District 43, during the twenty-four weeks following October 1st.

Among the above list we notice but few who will receive less than fortydollars per month.

Some of the districts commence a little late, but a majority of themwill be in full blast before October 5th.

Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.

WINFIELD KINDERGARTEN. MRS. E. D. GARLICK, Kindergartner. All the apparatusand appliances found in a first-class Kindergarten. Terms, $3.00 per monthfor single pupils or $5.00 where there are two pupils from the same family.

Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.

The public schools of this city open on the 17th inst.

Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.

The public schools of the county are generally getting in running orderthis month.

Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.

At the teachers' examination in this city last week, thirty-one applicantspassed and received certificates.

Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.

Every school book in use in this county for sale at publishers pricesby Henry Goldsmith, the Post Office Bookseller.

Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.

An ice cream festival for the benefit of the Presbyterian Church, willbe held on Tuesday evening, September 18th, in the new schoolhouse at NewSalem. All are invited. By order of committee.

Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.

The school board has decided, on account of lack of room, to adopt thehalf-day system in our public schools this winter with pupils from fiveto seven years of age--part attending in the forenoon and part in the afternoon.Winfield has an immense number of children of this age and it would be impossibleto afford them all proper advantages without this system.

Winfield Courier, September 13, 1883.

Hunnewell, that home of the cowboy, advertises for a school teacher;not one of those delicate youths fresh from an Eastern college, and onlywaiting around for a call to the chief editorship of one of the big dailies,but a stalwart, broad-shouldered, big-handed man, who can knock down a bullockor shoot the eye-lashes off a fly at ten paces. They offer big wages anda life-insurance premium to one who can manage the school. The Texas steercan't be having a very civilizing effect on the youth of Hunnewell.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.

Our school bell was heard for the first time this term on Monday last.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.

We are requested to state that Prof. Atkinson will arrive in the citynext Friday, and his class in the high school will commence Monday nextwithout fail.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.

Our old time friend and former principal of our schools, Mr. C. H. Sylvester,surprised his many friends by unexpectedly putting in an appearance lastSaturday. The gentleman has been excurting in New Mexico for the past month,and takes in Arkansas City on his return home. We are pleased to see himlooking so well, and also to hear that he is prospering in every way, aswhy shouldn't he?--virtue being its own reward.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 19, 1883.

Professor Ed. C. Farringer, of Winfield, is meeting with quite flatteringsuccess in our city as a music teacher, having a sufficient number of pupilsfor the piano and organ to necessitate his spending four days of each weekin the city. The professor is a first-class musician, and we are pleasedto chronicle his success.

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Winfield Courier, September 20, 1883.

Mr. Lucas has moved, house and all, to the little burg of New Salem,and is teaching a second term of school at that place.

D. W. Ramage began school in District No. 39, last Monday, for a termof nine months, being a second term in the same place.

Lydia Gardner will not attend school in Winfield this winter, but willtake the benefit of the pure air of the country for the present.

Miss Ettie Johnson has gone to Lawrence, to complete her education inthat highly favored city. Her sister, Alice, has gone to Topeka, I believe.

Let every man and his girl come out to singing-school next Saturday night,as our school will soon be numbered with the things that were.

Thornton and Annie Baker, also Lizzie Lawson, will leave their countryhome soon and try city life and the Winfield High School for the next eightmonths.

Annie Lawson is again at home, and will start to school as soon as sherecovers from the chills. She was accompanied by her aunt, who came on ashort visit to Mrs. Sparrow's.

New blinds on the schoolhouse windows, and new pump at the well. Oh dear!don't we put on style, though. Just wait till we get our new library, andthen come and see us enjoying ourselves.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, September 20, 1883.

Our young friends, Mr. W. M. Christopher and his sister, Miss May, areattending college in Iowa, or went there for that purpose.

Teachers are engaged for the Salem schools. At the new schoolhouse Mr.Wm. Lucas will be principal and Miss Davenport, assistant; while at theOld Salem schoolhouse Mr. Roberts will instruct the young ideas and keepthem in proper bounds.

The Misses Johnsons left this week--Miss Ettie to attend the Universityat Lawrence, and Miss Alice to enjoy looking at the pretty sights and articlesat the State Fair in Topeka. Miss Ettie intends to stay two months, andher many friends in Salem will miss her pleasant face, and it seems shecan scarcely be spared so long a time. We are glad, indeed, to see youngpeople digging up treasures from knowledge's inexhaustible mine, but maythey all come home to the friends that miss them ere long.

[TEACHERS.]

Winfield Courier, September 20, 1883.

There are one hundred and thirty teachers now holding certificates inthis county, not quite enough to supply the one hundred and thirty-nineschool districts.

Winfield Courier, September 20, 1883.

Mrs. J. W. Johnson, her son and little daughter, are again at home aftera three months' sojourn in Toronto, Ontario. Miss Ida remains to attendschool there this winter. She is a favorite with our young folks and willbe greatly missed from the social circle.

Winfield Courier, September 20, 1883.

The Central division of the Cowley County Teachers' Association holdsits first meeting on Sept. 28th and 29th at the High School building inthis city. Their program consists of music, essay, recitations, address,and general discussion of the different methods of school government. Theopportunity thus afforded the teachers of mingling together socially andexchanging their different views on this question will no doubt be verybeneficial to our public schools. The Dexter Division of the Associationmeets next Friday and Saturday at Dexter.

Winfield Courier, September 20, 1883.

The School Board last week allowed Miss Ella Kelly to withdraw her contractas assistant principal in our city schools, and she accepted the principalshipof the Douglass schools. She receives from Douglass a salary of seventydollars per month, and an increase in wages is the cause of this change.We regret very much to lose Miss Kelly, for we consider her one of the brightestand most energetic young ladies in this county. Her abilities as a teacherare receiving merited recognition.

Winfield Courier, September 20, 1883.

Miss Alice Dickie, teacher of the grammar department in our city schools,returned last week from a three weeks' visit with Grenola friends.

Winfield Courier, September 20, 1883.

M. E. Quarterly Meeting for New Salem Circuit at South Fairview schoolhouse,Sept. 23 and 24, 1883. A full attendance of the official members desired.

Rev. Thomas Audis, P. E., Geo. W. Lacey, preacher in charge.

Winfield Courier, September 20, 1883.

The public schools of this city opened for the fall and winter term onMonday last, with good attendance. Under the principalship of Prof. A. Gridley,with Miss Caro Meach in charge of the high school and the following excellentcorps of teachers in the other departments, our schools start off very auspiciouslyand promise good results for this year.

East Ward: Second grammar room, Mis L. C. Barnes; first grammar, MissLois Williams; second intermediate, Miss Alice Dickie; first intermediate,Miss Mattie Berry; second primary, Miss Lena Bartlett; first primary, MissMamie Garlick.

West Ward: Second intermediate, Miss Allie Klingman; first intermediate,Miss A. Aldrich; second primary, Miss Elma Crippen; first primary, MissM. E. Hamill.

The teachers are all experienced, are going to work zealously, and willdo their part toward making the schools a success.

The parents should also do all they can to promote the best interestsof the schools.

A word of commendation and encouragement is easily spoken and will alwaysbe of benefit to the teachers and pupils. Visit the schools, see how theyare managed, and show that you take an interest in the proper educationof your children. It will be appreciated by the instructors, and you willthen be better able to understand any complaints that the children may make.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.

The following order of business was adopted by the board of county commissionersat their July meeting of 1883, by which all their future regular meetingswill be governed, and persons having business to bring before the boardwill appear on the day set apart for the transaction of such business asthey may have for consideration.

First day: Legal claims.

Second day: Road petitions in order as filed.

Third day: School matters.

Fourth day: Tax matters.

Fifth day: Miscellaneous matters.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 26, 1883.

The central division of the Cowley County Teachers' Association holdsits first meeting on September 28 and 29, at the high school building inWinfield. Their programme consists of music, essays, recitations, address,and general discussion of the different methods of school government. TheDexter division of the association meets next Friday and Saturday at Dexter.

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Winfield Courier, September 27, 1883.

Steps have been taken by the way of organizing a singing school, withMr. Hittle as teacher. A good institution.

The school board of Valley Center has improved the looks of the schoolhousein the way of a new porch.

Winfield Courier, September 27, 1883.

The Misses Hooker, of Polo, this county, are attending the Winfield HighSchool.

Winfield Courier, September 27, 1883.

Teachers Association. The Northwestern division of the Cowley CountyTeachers association holds its first meeting Oct. 6th, at the Rock schoolhouse.Let the teachers of this division be in attendance and make their firstassociation a success.

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Winfield Courier, September 27, 1883.

Miss Waldsmith is soon to leave us for a seminary in Missouri. She goesto finish her education and will be much missed in our small town.

A festival was held at Fairview schoolhouse on Saturday evening. Thenight was lovely, everybody brought a basketful of eatables, and all wasjoy.

The pupils and people of Dexter welcome Miss Vaught back to the schoolroom. She will be assisted by Miss Davis of Tisdale. Both are experiencedteachers and we feel assured of a good school.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 3, 1883.

Miss Fannie Skinner, teacher at the Otoe school, spent last Sunday inthe city visiting friends and returned to her scholastic duties the followingday.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 3, 1883.

The southwestern division of the Cowley County Teachers' Associationwill be held at the High school building in this city, commencing on Fridayevening, October 13, and closing the following day at 12 o'clock noon. Allwishing to attend from the country will please notify Miss Albertine Maxwell,vice president of the association, so that arrangements can be made fortheir entertainment. The full programme will be published next week.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 3, 1883.

Political Meeting. T. H. Soward and other speakers will address the votersof Silverdale Township at the Silverdale schoolhouse on Monday evening,October 8, 1883, at 7:30 o'clock. This is the opening speech of the campaign.Voters come out and bring your wives

and children. L. J. DARNELL, Chairman, Township Central Committee.

Winfield Courier, October 4, 1883.

School district 98, in Maple Township, is building a substantial newschoolhouse, 22 x 28 feet in size.

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Winfield Courier, October 4, 1883.

Mr. Edward Christopher attended the State Fair and was taken down sickat his grandfather's. He was improving at last accounts. I do not know ifhe is home yet or not. Mr. W. M. Christopher was also sick in Iowa, andif not home yet will soon be, or as soon as he can travel. Misfortunes nevercome singly, it seems. That the boys may soon return to their Salem homeand enjoy good health is the wish of their many friends. Their sister, MissMay, will teach the Moscow school this winter.

The Sunday school at the old Salem schoolhouse was not very fully attendedon Sunday last; but a new corps of officers was elected, as follows: Forsuperintendent, Mr. Wm. Starr; assistant, Mr. Shields; secretary, Miss EtnaDalgarn; treasurer, Mr. W. B. Hoyland; librarian, Miss Mary Dalgarn. Teacherswill be chosen next Sunday by the classes. Let us all attend and make theSunday school a success. OLIVIA.

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Winfield Courier, October 4, 1883.

Mr. Thomas closed his term of singing Saturday night. Mr. Thomas is asuccessful teacher, and his labors were highly appreciated by his class.

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Arkansas City Traveler, October 10, 1883.

School began last Monday with F. B. Myers as teacher.

[SCHOOL REPORT.]

Winfield Courier, October 11, 1883.

The report of the school in district 65, Cowley County, for the monthbeginning September 16th, 1883, and ending October 5th, is as follows.

Number of days taught, 20; number enrolled this month, 40; number daysattendance, 587; average daily attendance, 30; number neither absent nortardy, 10.

Names of those neither absent nor tardy: Morgan Wood, Hattie Clark, LeeMarsh, Walter Strange, Lillie Wood, Laura Graves, Eddie Wood, Louie Clark,Nannie Strange, James Albert. T. L. SHAFFER, Teacher.

Winfield Courier, October 18, 1883.

On Saturday, Oct. 6th, the most successful meeting of the NorthwesternDivision of the Teachers' Association ever held, took place at Rock schoolhouse.Certainly anyone who doubted the utility of such a meeting or the abilityof the teachers in this part of the county to give the whys and whereforesof their different methods of teaching the studies that came up for discussionwould have had all doubts cleared away had they been present. Miss LidaStrong, vice president of the Central Association, called the meeting toorder and the appointment of officers was proceeded with. Messrs. Corsonand Ellis were at once placed in the field as the representatives of twoparties for the presidency. If excitement is what such assemblies live on,the Association might have bottled up enough during the next few minutesto last a year. The contest was short, sharp, decisive; the ballot box givingMr. Corson a majority of one. The newly elected president, who was cheeredheartily by all parties, took the chair and called for nominations for vicepresident. Miss Lida Strong was unanimously elected to this office, andafter another hard struggle that brought out the latent powers of the twoparties as canvassers, Mr. Ellis was elected to the secretaryship. The subjectsarranged for discussion were then taken up, and so many different methods,hints, and suggestions were offered to effect the successful teaching ofthe studies under discussion that the oldest and most experienced teachercould not fail to learn something, and the more inexperienced were enabledto pick up hundreds of little improvements on their own methods. In theafternoon the numbers of the Association were largely increased and thediscussion continued till 4 p.m., when the Society adjourned, after makingarrangements to meet at Udall for the next regular meeting, and to havea public entertainment on the evening preceding the Teachers' Meeting. P.ELLIS, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, October 18, 1883.

The teachers of the Southeastern Division met at Maple City Saturday,October 6th, at 10 a.m., according to program. By the assistance of Prof.A. H. Limerick, who was present and went enthusiastically into the work,the occasion was made both pleasant and profitable to all present. The teachersseemed to enjoy the meeting hugely. The session ended after three hoursof very animated discussion which seemed to be brightened ten-fold by thewonderful magnetic power, executive ability, and skill continually displayedby Prof. Limerick during the entire discussion of the various subjects handledby those present. The citizen ladies were very much pleased with the free,affable courtesy and social qualities manifested by Mrs. Limerick, who waspresent with her husband; and highly entertained by her during the timeallotted to general converse. We hope she will call around this way often.Among the teacher celebrities present, was Mr. ____, recently of Normal,Illinois, who has in view the Maple City school. The few teachers who werenot present missed a rare treat.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, October 18, 1883.

The old "Pleasant Hill" schoolhouse has traveled from its oldquarters to the village of Salem, and is used as a crib or granary. It wasrecently bought by Mr. J. J. Johnson.

Our Sunday School came out with flying colors last Sunday and we hada very interesting session. Teachers were chosen for the classes as follows:Bible class, or rather 1st class, males, Tirzah Hoyland; teacher 2nd class,females, Mr. S. Edgar; 3rd class, mixed youths and misses, Miss Mary Dalgarn;4th class, Mrs. Edgar. There is a very interesting Sunday School at thenew schoolhouse, I understand, and I intend to visit it some time.

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Winfield Courier, October 18, 1883.

Akron School is progressing finely under the management of Mr. Warrenof Arkansas City.

Winfield Courier, October 18, 1883.

Rev. W. H. Rose, of Douglass, informs us that the public schools of thatplace have made a successful beginning under the superintendency of MissElla Kelly, of Winfield.

Winfield Courier, October 18, 1883.

It was decided by the Board of Education of the city of Winfield at theirlast meeting that the boundary line dividing the city school district asto the first primary and the first and second intermediate departments beas follows.

Commencing at the north end of Millington Street and run south (includingboth sides of said street) to Eleventh Avenue, thence east along the southside of Eleventh Street to Fuller Street, thence south along the west sideof Fuller Street to the south line of the district. All pupils that arein the above named departments living east of the line designated are toattend the east ward school, and those living west of this line to attendthe west ward school.

The action of the Board as above indicated was necessitated from thecrowded condition of the above named departments. As will be seen by referenceto the monthly report in another column, the First Primary and the FirstIntermediate departments in the East ward were full to overflowing, andin justice to the teacher and pupils it was decided to make the transferspecified in the above resolution.

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Winfield Courier, October 18, 1883.

Grange meetings are on the programme again, but this time will be heldin the new schoolhouse, Worthy Master J. J. Johnson presiding. Grangers,awaken! Renew your strength and accomplish all you used to think you couldif the railroad was only here. There is a good chance now to exhibit yourbusiness qualifications to the world.

Winfield Courier, October 18, 1883.

For sale. At Berkeys, South Main street, you will find a No. 1 organ,second hand, 2 large coal or wood heaters, suitable for schoolhouse or church.They are nearly new and will sell at a bargain.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1883.

There will be a Republican speaking at the Bland schoolhouse in BoltonTownship, on Monday evening, Oct. 29, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Come out andhear a good speaking. Bring your ladies with you. J. D. GUTHRIE, Chairman,Township Committee.

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[CONSTANT CORRESPONDENT. NAME NOT GIVEN.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1883.

Our school is progressing finely.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 24, 1883.

The very lively interest felt in the teachers' association by some ofWinfield's fair teachers is inspiring to say the least.

Winfield Courier, October 25, 1883.

Teachers' Examination. An examination of applicants for teachers' certificateswill be held at the High School building, Winfield, beginning at 8 o'clocka.m., November 3rd, 1883. Applicants will please appear promptly at thattime.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 31, 1883.

MARRIED. Our rising young lawyer, Mr. C. L. Swarts, is expected homethis week, and will bring with him Mrs. C. L. Swarts, nee Miss Susie Hunt.Cal. has journeyed far into the Lone Star state for his favored bride, whowas formerly a teacher in the schools of this city, and is well known inour society circles. May they be spared to each other for many years ofwedded happiness.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 31, 1883.

The Teachers' Association of the southwestern division will meet at theHigh school building in Arkansas City, Saturday, November 10, at 9 o'clocka.m. The following programme will be given.

Course of Study: Miss Ramage.

The Use of the Globe and Maps: Cyrus Perkins.

How to Teach History: Miss Albertine Maxwell.

The Adaptation of Methods to the Development of Mind: Mr. Phillips.

Libraries--How to Organize and How to Use: Miss Annie Norton.

Song: Miss Mary Johnson.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 31, 1883.

Ever since the opening of our schools, their crowded condition has constantlypresented to our directors the necessity of more room and more teachers.Prof. Atkinson's and Miss Norton's departments have been crowded to suchan extent as to make it impossible to do justice to the pupils. The boardhave now taken steps to remedy this evil by employing another teacher andwill rearrange the interior of the large school building so as to greatlyfacilitate the work. Miss Anna Hunt, of Winfield, has been engaged as Prof.Atkinson's assistant, and as soon as the seats arrive and the necessaryarrangements are completed, she will enter upon her new field of work, whichthe board hopes to accomplish in a week or ten days. Miss Hunt holds anA grade certificate, has had valuable experience in her chosen work, andis in every way fitted to prove the wisdom of the school board's actionin securing her services. Wishing her success in her new field, we congratulatethe board on this step, which augurs well for the growing youth of our city.

[SCHOOL BUILDING, BOARD.]

Arkansas City Traveler, October 31, 1883.

Mr. Hess, of the school board, informs us that very material changesare soon to be made in the arrangements of our school building, by whichthe inconvenience resulting from the over crowded condition of the schoolwill be greatly lessened. Mr. Hess is proving himself a most earnest workeron behalf of our schools, and is setting an example worthy of emulation--bythe principal as well as others. If school boards made a more general practiceof looking into the workings of the school and seeing to it that their wishesreceived due attention, it is fair to infer that better satisfaction wouldbe given by the principals.

Winfield Courier, November 1, 1883.

Dexter has once more taken up the line of march. It makes the citizensof Dexter and vicinity feel good to see the way the busy workmen are rearingup the many substantial buildings that add so much to the appearance ofour little village. We welcome the strangers to stay with us and help usto improve and build here in the Grouse Valley, a flourishing town.

Now that the election is drawing near, candidates are becoming numerous.Last Friday and Saturday we were honored with about all the lofty politiciansof the day. First came J. B. Lynn, Democratic candidate for Treasurer, whodid his electioneering in a quiet way among his friends. Then on Saturdaycame the squad of Republican candidates, arriving early, to hold a Republicanrally as per advertisem*nt. Though the weather was very unfavorable, theywere not without a splendid audience; for at half past seven o'clock whenthe ring of the bell and music of our excellent band told the citizens thatthere was something rich for them at the schoolhouse that night, the massespoured into the house in a short time, would have told a stranger that therewas a wide awake set of Republicans there and that some good speeches wereanticipated. The meeting being called to order by H. C. McDorman, ChairmanT. H. Soward was introduced and spoke for an hour and a half, making anable and eloquent speech, which was alike interesting to all classes andparties.

Our old friend, Booth, from Rock Township, then attempted a reply andin his comical way, gave the boys plenty of fun, and during his remarksgave the audience some instructions as to the way the knowing ones in Winfieldget their drinks, since prohibition closed the saloons.

The band then struck up one of their favorite national tunes, and everyoneseemed to enjoy themselves and to leave well satisfied with their entertainment.J. B. Nipp and George McIntire each in a short speech asked the votes ofthe people, and Capt. Siverd followed in a humorous speech making some goodpoints and plenty of fun. In short, everything done seemed the right thingfor the occasion, and all the Republicans went home feeling that on the6th of November next, Dexter Township would roll up a good round majorityfor every candidate on the Republican ticket. A. REPUBLICAN.

Winfield Courier, November 1, 1883.

This part of the "Garden" is seldom represented in your worthypaper, therefore we come to claim space to let your many readers know ofour existence. Grand Prairie is the northwest corner district in CowleyCounty. Though we are far from Winfield, the great Center, we havemany things which should entitle us to the notice of the admirers of "SunnyKansas." We have as rich farms, as deep soil, as large orchards, asfine cattle, as fat hogs, as fast horses, as brave men, as pretty women,as big babies, and as good rabbit dogs as any district in the county. Ourschool this winter will register fifty (50) pupils. The crops here neverwere better nor the farmers in better spirits. New buildings are being builtand more good men coming among us. If in the future we find space in yournewsy columns, we will make you better acquainted with our people, but forthis time we stop on account of our TIMIDITY.

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[BEAVER CORRESPONDENT: "R. E. PORTER."]

Winfield Courier, November 1, 1883.

The Rev. Mr. Brown preached at Beaver Center Sunday evening. Subject:Immortality of the Soul.

Mr. Stimson will organize a singing class at this place if he gets theright sort of encouragement.

Some of our young bloods took in the Springs last Sunday. When they returnedtheir conduct led us to think they had drunk something besides water. Youngmen should behave at meeting, and especially those that assume the roleof teachers. R. E. PORTER.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 7, 1883.

Next week a telephone will be put in the Indian industrial school onthe Shilocco, six miles south of this city; one in Landes & Beall'smill, and one in their office; one in the schoolhouse, and one in A. J.Pyburn's office. Quite an effort is being made to run a line to Ponca Agency,Indian Territory, which would result in the placing of three or four moreinstruments here and probably one at Willow Springs, the half-way stationbetween this city and Ponca. Our businessmen thoroughly appreciate thisconvenience, and there is no town in the state, of the same size, whichpatronizes the telephone so liberally as does Arkansas City.

Winfield Courier, November 8, 1883.

In another column will be found the rates of taxation in this countryand what for. The state tax levy is 4-1/2 mills. The county tax altogetheramounts to 16-1/2 mills, of this 10 mills is for general purposes, 3 millsfor sinking fund on old indebtedness of the county not railroads, 1 millfor interest on the same, 1-1/2 mills for county poor farm and only onemill for Railroad bond interest. The total state and county taxes are 21mills. The heaviest tax is the school district, from 2 up to 33 mills, withfive districts not taxed and a general average nearly equal to the totalcounty tax. The township taxes are mostly light, but Creswell has 14 mills,Bolton 11, and Winfield City 7-1/2 to which must be added 6 mills for oldWinfield township bonds and 5 mills on real estate for Carpenter judgment.The average total is about 33 mills.

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[PRAIRIE HOME CORRESPONDENT: "CHARITY."]

Winfield Courier, November 8, 1883.

The school in District 39 was visited by the Co. Supt., Prof. Limerick,one day last week.

W. P. Hackney and Supt. Limerick addressed the people of Tisdale Townshipat the New Salem schoolhouse Friday evening, November 2nd. Olivia, am Itrespassing? (We get our mail at New Salem.)

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[SEDAN CORRESPONDENT: "JASPER."]

Winfield Courier, November 8, 1883.

The Sedan schools are progressing finely under the direction of Prof.Woodward. And we challenge any city in the state to produce a finer lotof girls and boys to the population than this same progressive burg. Withour small girls, school ma'ams, old maids, and grass widows, we could notadvise New England girls to immigrate with a view to teaching school orgetting married.

Winfield Courier, November 8, 1883.

Minutes of the Second Meeting of the Central Division of the Cowley CountyTeachers' Association. Winfield, Kansas, October 27, 1883.

Meeting called to order at 2 o'clock p.m., President A. Gridley in chair.

Prof. A. H. Limerick stated the object of the meeting in a few very appropriateremarks.

Moved and supported, That the programme for the second and third meetingsbe combined in one; the one to contain the more important topics of both.

Moved and supported, That the Saturday meeting convene at 9 o'clock a.m.,and continue till 1 p.m.

The propriety of continuing the Friday evening meeting was discussedto some length. It was decided to continue it by having a literary programon that evening; the program to consist in declamations, select readings,debates, etc.

Moved and supported, That the following resolution, presented by Mr.L. C. Brown, be adopted.

Resolved, That we, the teachers of the Central Division of theCowley County Teachers Association, ask that the school boards of our respectiveschools allow us the privilege of closing our schools at noon on the Fridayof each month set apart for the teachers' meeting, in order that the teachersmay attend this meeting.

Moved and supported, That a committee of three be appointed by the chairto adopt a program for the next meeting. Miss Dickey, Prof. A. H. Limerick,and Mr. H. G. Norton were appointed.

On motion, the meeting was adjourned to meet on the evening of Nov. 23rd.

Winfield Courier, November 8, 1883.

There being a political meeting in the schoolhouse Friday evening, nomeeting was held by the teachers, but they met according to appointmenton Saturday morning.

Those present were Misses Lida Strong, C. L. Cronk, Jennie Knickerbocker,Kate Martin, Hattie Andrews, and Fannie McKinley; Messrs. R. B. Corson,S. L. Herriott, J. W. Campf, J. W. Warren, C. A. Lewis, Chas. Daugherty,and L. McKinley.

The regular secretary being absent, L. McKinley was elected to fill thevacancy.

The discussion of the various topics was spirited, interesting, and instructive,most of the teachers taking part. At its close the general feeling was thatit had been a great success.

It was decided to hold the next meeting at Akron schoolhouse, beginningon Friday evening, Nov. 30th. The program was arranged for that time asfollows: Address of welcome, J. W. Warren; Response, J. W. Campf; Exercisesby Akron school; Declamation, C. A. Lewis; Essay, J. W. Campf; Recitations,Misses Lida and Lou Strong; general discussion of the subject, "Needsof our School System."

The topics for Saturday's session were assigned as follows: "Methodsof Teaching Primary Reading," Misses Jennie Knickerbocker, Leota Gary,and Lou Strong; "Causes of the Revolution," Mrs. Gammon, MissFannie McKinley, and Mr. J. W. Warren; "Franklin and Hamilton,"Miss C. A. Cronk and Messrs. C. A. Lewis, C. Bradshaw, and J. W. Campf;"To What Extent Shall Teachers Share in Amusem*nts?" Misses LidaStrong and Annie Barnes and Mr. L. McKinley.

School boards and patrons are cordially invited to attend. Come and seewhat your teachers think about these matters and exchange views with them,especially on Friday evening. Teacher! do not fail to come! McKINLEY, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, November 8, 1883.

A dramatic entertainment at the New Salem schoolhouse on Thursday, the15th inst. "Sylvia's Soldier" will be rendered by home talent.A full house is solicited. At the station schoolhouse.

Winfield Courier, November 8, 1883.

Last Friday the COURIER reporter visited the little town of Udall, thirteenmiles north of Winfield on the A. T. & S. F. railroad. Having nevervisited the place before, we were surprised at the improvement and amountof business being done. The town was laid out the spring of 1881 by a towncompany composed of P. W. Smith, James T. Dale, Geo. A. Jennett, Jas. Chenoweth,Jas. H. Bullene, and Jas. Napier. With the exception of Mr. Bullene, allthe members of the town company were farmers and residents of the vicinity.The land on which the town was laid out (40 acres) was purchased of P. W.Smith. Since that time three additions have been added to the original plat--twoby E. L. Moffitt and two by Lewis Fitzsimmons. From the commencement theinfant town had an opponent in the Santa Fe railroad. They were not givena depot sidetrack or conveniences of any kind. The station was merely aplatform alongside the track. In spite of this, the projectors went to workwith a will. Every encouragement was offered to persons desiring to locate.Members of the town company put up buildings and soon the few new and scatteredhouses grew into a prosperous little town. Then began the struggle for adepot and sidetrack, and through the able assistance of Senator Hackney,these things were soon forthcoming. Today the tracks are lined with coaland grain cars and the railroad company is doing a better business thanat any station between Winfield and Wichita. There are still many thingsthat the railroad company should do for the town. They need stock yardsproperly equipped with water and scales and improvements about the depot.The town now has upwards of fifty buildings. Several large new stores aregoing up. The businesses of the town are well represented. There are fourgeneral merchandising stores, two hotels, two hardware stores, two coalyards, one lumber yard, one harness shop, one tin shop, four physicians,one land office, five grain dealers, one barber shop, one restaurant, amillinery store, a photograph gallery, a billiard hall, and a livery stable.The congregationalist are erecting a neat church at a cost of $2,000. TheBaptist are also putting up a church building. The school interests of thetown are well looked after. They have a large building with two well furnishedrooms. The school is graded and is under the charge of Prof. Campf, withMiss Knickerbocker as assistant. One of the best men for the town is W.B. Norman. He has charge of the town company's interests and is doing aland and loan business. He has clear business ideas, a wide acquaintance,and exerts every influence that can be brought to bear in favor of Udall.The town is surrounded by a splendid scope of country and the rich valleyof the Walnut and Arkansas are tributaries to it. With such advantages itcannot fail to be a good business point.

Winfield Courier, November 8, 1883.

Last Wednesday evening quite a company of little folks, about twentyin all, got together and marched to the residence of Mrs. Trump, to makea surprise call on her daughter, Miss Hattie Trump, who received them graciouslyat the door, they shouting "birthday surprise to Hattie." Theparty were invited in and treated to a gay little feast. The table was spreadwith the nice things of the season and all was pleasure, lively chat, laughter,frolic, and enjoyment for about two hours. Their teachers, Miss Crippenand Miss Hamill, came in and enlivened the party.

Winfield Courier, November 8, 1883.

The Central Division of the Cowley County Teachers' Association willmeet November 17th, 1883, at the High School building, Winfield. Followingis the program.

1. Course of study: S. I. Herriott.

2. Adaptation of Methods: Miss Laura Elliott.

3. Libraries: S. W. Norton.

4. How to Teach Notation and Numeration: Jas. Hutchinson.

5. Methods for Primary Reading: Miss Mamie Garlick.

6. Franklin and Hamilton: F. P. Vaughan.

7. Needs of our School System: General Discussion.

8. Amusem*nts for Teacher and Pupils: H. G. Norton.

1. Select Reading: Miss Mary Hamill.

2. Essay: Miss Anna Barnes.

3. Declamation: W. P. Beaumont.

An Address by President Taylor of the State Normal School.

Winfield Courier, November 8, 1883.

To all whom it may concern. I will be in Winfield, Kansas, November 13,1883, for the purpose of organizing a class in instrumental music, and willsay to all persons who wish to engage my service as music teacher, to callat M. J. Stimpson's music store at 2 p.m., and improve the opportunity asthis will probably be my only trip to this city. Prof. E. W. Allen.

[HIGH SCHOOL.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 14, 1883.

The following named pupils of the High school department were perfectin deportment during the second month: SKIPPED! Next to impossible to read.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 14, 1883.

Notice is hereby given to the parents of the pupils who are in the habitof fighting upon the road to the school house and from it, that they willbe informed of the next violation on the part of said pupils, and that theparents must instruct the teachers to punish said misdemeanors, or withdrawsaid pupils from school. C. T. ATKINSON, Supt.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 14, 1883.

The seats for the new room in the brick school building arrived yesterday,and it is expected that Miss Anna Hunt, the new assistant principal, willenter upon her duties next Monday. Ever since the completion of our largeschool building, there has been a great deal of room that could not be utilized.This has been remedied by the tearing out of partitions and remodeling insuch a manner as to provide suitable quarters for the long needed extrateacher; and relieve the over-crowded condition of the other departments.

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[CONSTANT CORRESPONDENT: "ELIZA."]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 14, 1883.

The panorama at the Holland schoolhouse last Saturday night disappointedmany, who had formed a good opinion of its merits.

The entertainment to be given at the Holland schoolhouse next Fridaynight bids fair to be as good as any ever held there. The programme willconsist of numerous serious, comic, and Ethiopian dialogues, interspersedwith songs, tableaux, etc. Admission fifteen cents. Proceeds for the benefitof the church. ELIZA.

[MUSICAL CONSERVATORY.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 14, 1883.

Musical. Steps have been taken to secure the services of Miss Grace E.Medbury, a most talented musician and instructress in the art, both vocaland instrumental, in the formation of a conservatory at this place. MissMedbury is a graduate of the Wilbraham academy, Wilbraham, Massachusetts,besides having had the advantage of a thorough course of vocal trainingunder Prof. Wheeler, one of Boston's finest musicians and instructors, andhas signified her willingness to come if sufficient support were guaranteed.Of this there is no doubt, as there is an abundance of musical talent ofa very high order in our city, only waiting to be called into action bythe hand of a competent leader. Miss Medbury will organize her classes andconduct her teachings on a purely conservatory basis, giving the most thoroughand systematic course of training ever offered to western pupils. The verygenerous response of our citizens to the paper requesting her to come issufficient evidence that such an institution has long since been desiredby our musically inclined population, and we look for the speedy growthof this movement into a school of much larger proportions, requiring assistantteachers, and productive of much good. Miss Medbury will be here ready forbusiness by November 26^th.

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[GRAND PRAIRIE CORRESPONDENT: "TIMIDITY."]

Winfield Courier, November 15, 1883.

The school under the guidance of C. A. Lewis is progressing nicely. Theschoolhouse will soon be refitted with new furniture.

Your correspondent attended the Teachers' Association at Udall Saturday.The meeting was not very largely attended by the "wielders of the birch,"but those present seemed to be striving to make a success of the organization.The next meeting will be held at Little Dutch, and the teachers, assistedby that school, will give an entertainment on the first Friday evening inDecember. We would give a full account of the proceeding of last meeting,but suppose it will be reported by the Secretary. TIMIDITY.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, November 15, 1883.

A literary is being organized at the new schoolhouse.

Our friend, Miss Christopher, we hear spoken of in the most flatteringmanner as an excellent teacher. The young people of Moscow are lucky insecuring her services this winter.

There will be a literary or dramatic entertainment at the new schoolhousein Salem on Thursday evening, November 15th. A good time is anticipatedand every soldier and his friends are requested to attend and see if Sylvia'ssoldier makes love in the modern way. Singing, declamations, and so on areon the program.

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[SOUTH FAIRVIEW CORRESPONDENT: "AMANDA."]

Winfield Courier, November 15, 1883.

Our school is progressing nicely. Miss Randall understands the businessof teaching the young urchins.

Fairview Literary Society has opened up in full blast. At their lastmeeting they had quite a lively time. The following officers were elected:H. U. Curfman, President; Miss Randall, Secretary; W. C. Horton, Treasurer;Frank Wallis, Editor. The question for next eve: Resolved, Thatcapital punishment should be abolished. There will no doubt be some ablespeeches on this question, as it is a good one. The literary bids fair tobe a success, and a benefit to all who will attend. The Society adjournedto meet Friday evening, November 16. It has been well said that Fairviewhas had the best literary in the county.

Winfield Courier, November 15, 1883.

[Skipped report for month ending November 9, 1883, A. Gridley, Jr., Supt.Could not read it. MAW]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1883.

School election one week from next Tuesday.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1883.

Let us have a new schoolhouse in the west part of the city; we need it.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1883.

Miss Hunt, of Winfield, arrived Saturday and entered upon her dutiesas assistant principal of our schools last Monday.

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[CONSTANT CORRESPONDENT: "ELIZA."]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1883.

Rev. Snyder preached a very interesting sermon at district No. 10 lastSunday night.

The entertainment given at the Holland schoolhouse was a success. Theproceeds will be used toward purchasing a bell for the church. The entertainmentconsisted of numerous dialogues, songs, and declamations, given in finestyle; also some good tableaux. A defect in the lights, however, spreada very consumptive appearance over the audience. The performance closedearly, and all went home expressing themselves high satisfied. ELIZA.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1883.

There will be an election held on Tuesday, December 4, for the purposeof voting bonds to the amount of $10,000, to be used in securing a new schoolhousefor this district. At the same time the question of location will be votedon. This proposition should carry by all means. Our schools have been overcrowdedfor the past two years, and the rapidity with which our city is fillingup makes it imperative upon the people to provide more commodious quarters.It seems hardly necessary to urge the importance of this measure upon ourcitizens, the very general response of the voters in signing the call evincingthe interest felt and showing that they are nearly unanimous in its favor.While the question of location is nothing to us individually, we would suggestthat the western part of the city is justly entitled to the new building.Doubtless this will be the quarter selected.

The following did not occur in Cowley County, but is of interest!

[COWBOY RUFFIANS.]

Arkansas City Traveler, November 21, 1883.

The Caldwell Journal complains of ruffianism among cowboys hangingaround that town, and not without cause, judging from the following accountof the little pleasantries indulged in by these festive youths.

Stopping at the Mayhew schoolhouse, they forced the teacher, young Mr.Beals, to drink whiskey out of a bottle they had. Arriving opposite thenext schoolhouse, they fired several shots at it. On the other side of Bluffcreek, a few miles of Donaldson's ford, is the schoolhouse of district No.144. Here they amused themselves by shooting the knob off the door, fillingthe door full of bullet holes, and shooting the lights out of several windows.They fired several shots into the next schoolhouse west, doing but littledamage.

At the schoolhouse in district No. 72, they gave the teacher, John Lowry,about the same treatment they did Mr. Beals, compelling him to drink theirvillainous whiskey.

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[CORRESPONDENT: "A COURIER PATRON."]

Winfield Courier, November 22, 1883.

The Holland school expect to give an entertainment at the Tannehill schoolhouseon Saturday evening, December 1st. Proceeds to be used toward the purchaseof a bell for the new Constant Church. Admission 15 cents. All are cordiallyinvited to come and bring your lady, and a quarter will let you in.

On Friday evening, November 16th, the members of the Holland school gavean entertainment, proceeds for the purchase of a bell for the church nowbeing built at Constant. They had a full house, an attentive audience, andall seemed well pleased with the performances. The pieces were many of themwell performed and very entertaining. The program was so large we will notcopy it, but name some of the best selections. There were twelve actorsin all.

Song, Welcome; declamation, Warden, Keep a Place for Me, by Miss EdithHolland.

Declamation, On the Piazza, by Master Chas. Chapin.

Song, Grandpa's Spectacles, by Miss Nellie Midkiff.

Tableau, The Little Angel; music by Orchestra; song, Murmuring Sea, byMiss Inez Buck and Edith Holland.

Dialogue, grief too expensive, by Miss J. Holland and Zack Midkiff.

Tableau, Stealing a March on the Old Folks; declamation, The Gambler'sWife, by Cora Eastman.

Dialogue, The Boot Black, colored; tableau, Evening Prayer, closing song,Good Night.

Messrs. Miller and Albert furnished the music and were highly complimentedby the audience. A COURIER PATRON.

Winfield Courier, November 22, 1883.

The Teachers' Association (Central Division) met in the East Ward schoolbuilding Saturday, November 17th, at 10:30 a.m. S. L. Herriott presentedsome very valuable suggestions on course of study for our common schools.General discussion followed. Messrs. Limerick, Lucas, and Gridley were participants.Amusem*nts for teachers and pupils was the next topic introduced by H. G.Norton, whose remarks provoked a very lively discussion, engaged in by Messrs.Limerick, Brown, Lucas, Herriott, and Gridley. At the close of this discussion,the Association adjourned to meet at 1-1/2 o'clock p.m. At the afternoonsession there was a large attendance. A spirited discussion engaged in byvarious members of the Association, on the following topics: "Libraries"and "Defects in our School System." President Taylor of EmporiaNormal School, being present, made an address to the teachers with muchwholesome advice. An evening session was held at the Courthouse, with selectreading by Miss Mary Hamill, declamation by W. P. Beaumont, and an excellentlecture by President Taylor of Emporia. It is to be regretted that moreteachers and school officers did not hear the above lecture. The next meetingof the Association will be held December 21 and 22, to which all the teachersof the county are cordially invited.

Winfield Courier, November 22, 1883.

Mrs. E. D. Garlick started yesterday afternoon for Chicago, being suddenlycalled away by the death of her father-in-law. She will be absent abouttwo weeks, but the Kindergarten school will not be interrupted. It willcontinue under the charge of Miss Garlick.

[CRENSHAW: ELOCUTIONIST.]

Winfield Courier, November 22, 1883.

Mrs. T. Edith Crenshaw, an accomplished elocutionist of this city, leavestomorrow evening for Winfield, Kansas, where she will devote the winterto teaching Elocution. Mrs. Crenshaw has devoted some years to the studyof elocution and voice culture, and has reached a degree of proficiencywhich eminently qualifies her for the duties of a teacher. We most heartilycommend her to the people of Winfield. Toledo (Ohio) Bee.

We feel much pleasure in inserting the above notice, and in announcingto our readers that Mrs. Crenshaw will open a school of elocution and voiceculture on the first of December. In the meantime she is to be found atthe residence of her father, the Rev. Wm. Brittain, corner of Twelfth Avenueand Millington Street.

Winfield Courier, November 22, 1883.

There will be a Thanksgiving supper at New Salem on the evening of thetwenty-ninth. Funds to be used for the purpose of purchasing an organ forthe school. Admittance twenty-five cents.

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[PRAIRIE HOME CORRESPONDENT: "C. HOPE."]

Winfield Courier, November 22, 1883.

Prairie Home is too dull at present to start even a Literary. It mightpossibly sustain a singing school could the services of a good teacher beprocured without any extra effort.

The Winfield pupils who spend their Sabbaths in the country with parents,will not find the early Monday morning rides quite so agreeable now as inthe months just passed.

Little Mattie Conrad has been afflicted with hoarseness for more thana month past, much of the time unable to speak above a whisper. We are gladto learn she is better and was able to attend school last Friday.

The literary at New Salem station holds it sessions Saturday nights.At their last meeting, W. Lucas was elected president of the society; C.C. Krow, vice-president; Miss D. Gilmore, secretary, and Mr. Cox, treasurer.No question for discussion, to my knowledge.

Miss Cook, of Winfield, a former teacher at Prairie Home, made a flyingvisit out to Mr. Miles on Saturday last, returning on the evening train.We had heard she was coming and thought perhaps we might be favored withjust a glimpse of her face, but were doomed to disappointment.

Mr. Ramage continues to sway the scepter and deal out knowledge to overfifty Prairie Home children, of all grades and ages, ranging from five toeighteen years. What a demand for tact, talent, and patience is a teacher!We think D. W. possessed enough of each to insure success with his school.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, November 28, 1883.

In compliance to a petition dated the 23rd day of July, 1883, and signedby the legally required number of voters of school district No. 2, Countyof Cowley, and State of Kansas, it is hereby ordered by the district boardof said district that an election be held at the office of I. H. Bonsall,commencing at 8 o'clock a.m., and closing at 6 o'clock p.m., on the 4thday of December, 1883, upon the question of issuing bonds of the districtto the amount of $10,000 for the purpose of erecting a school building.Said bonds to be payable as follows:

Bond No. 1, $1,000, to become due June 1, 1885.

Bond No. 2, $1,000, to become due June 1, 1886.

Bond No. 3, $1,000, to become due June 1, 1887.

Bond No. 4, $1,000, to become due June 1, 1888.

Bond No. 5, $1,000, to become due June 1, 1889.

Bond No. 6, $1,000, to become due June 1, 1890.

Bond No. 7, $1,000, to become due June 1, 1891.

Bond No. 8, $1,000, to become due June 1, 1892.

Bond No. 9, $1,000, to become due June 1, 1893.

Bond No. 10, $1,000, to become due June 1, 1894.

And to be sold at not less than one hundred cents on the dollar.

The votes shall be by ballot. On the tickets in favor of the bonds shallbe written the words, "For the Bonds," and on the tickets againstthe issue shall be written "Against the Bonds."

By order of the board. FRANK J. HESS, District Clerk.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 28, 1883.

School bond election next Tuesday, December 4.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 28, 1883.

An extra session of school was held on last Saturday, and two days vacationwere granted this week--Thanksgiving and Friday.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 28, 1883.

Under the rules, our public school will be closed Thursday and Fridaythis week. An extra day of school was held last Saturday.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 28, 1883.

There are seven teachers employed in our public schools, each one havingfrom 53 to 98 pupils in charge. Is there any stronger argument needed infavor of a new school building and more teachers?

Winfield Courier, November 29, 1883.

The ladies of the Presbyterian mite society will have an oyster supperat the schoolhouse at Tisdale Friday evening, November 30th. Come one andall and have a good time.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, November 29, 1883.

A fine time is anticipated at the new schoolhouse on Thanksgiving evening.A good supper is on the program and the proceeds to buy an organ for theschoolhouse. It is a district supper and has no connection with the churchsocials recently held in this vicinity. A full attendance is solicited andif people do not enjoy themselves, the fault will certainly be their own.

[STREAKS OF SUNSHINE.]

Winfield Courier, November 29, 1883.

Mrs. T. Edith Crenshaw, Teacher of Elocution and Voice Culture. Mrs.Crenshaw respectfully informs the residents of Winfield that she will receivepupils in Elocution and Voice Culture at her room, No. 2, Town Clock building(upstairs). Terms can be had on application. Classes meet at 4-1/2 and 7p.m. Engagements made for public and private readings.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.

E. A. Barron and O. A. Titus furnished the new seats for the school here.They are also to furnish seats for the Mercer district. These are the handsomest,most durable, and comfortable seats in the market.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 5, 1883.

There was a very light vote in this district yesterday on the erectionof the new school building--hardly a fourth of the votes in the districtbeing polled--though the bonds carried by a nearly unanimous vote.

The ladies who are so keen to vote should have made the best of theiropportunity yesterday, and voted for the school bonds.

Block 141 is the site selected for the new school building.

Winfield Courier, December 6, 1883.

The pupils in Miss Crippen's room, West Ward schoolhouse, were showna picture of a boy and rabbits and requested to each write a compositionon the picture. The following are some of the results. The compositionsare given verbatim et literatim et "punctuatim."

I see a little boy with his pet rabbits. He is feeding them carrots.He has seven of them. They have long ears and pink eyes. He has curly hair.And red cheeks and blue eyes. I think that his mother has sent him to feedthem. He is about three years old. He is in barn yard.

Oh see that little boy, he has seven pet rabbits. Do you think that littleboy likes his rabbits? I do, because he would not put his arm around themif he did not like them. He has brought out some carrots for them to eat.His rabbits have quite long ears. He has red rosy cheeks, and bright blueeyes. He has golden hair. The boys name is Fred.

Once upon a time there was a little boy. He had seven pet rabbits. Hehas a cage for them but when he feeds them he lets them out. They are whiteones. His name is Bennie. He hugging them.

Hear is a little boy with his seven little white pet rabbits he is feedingthem some carrots. The rabbits has pink eyes. The rabbits will eat breadcake and clover and hay and drink milk.

I see a little boy and his rabbits. He has seven little rabbits. He ishugging them. He is feeding them carrots. The little boy has rosy cheeks.And golden hair. He has a red dress on. His sleeves are rolled up. The rabbitsare on a table. I will call him willie. O Hattie come here and see thislittle boy and his rabbits. His rabbits are white.

O'h see that pretty picture! It is a little boy and his pet rabbits.Their are seven of them in all. If I had them I would feed them grass twigsbread and other things. He is feeding them carrots. He is hugging them hehas red curley hair. The rabbits have pink eyes. He has a little red coaton. He has a sweet smiling face his cheeks are as red as roses. I thinkone of them is named Benny. The little boys name is Tommy. I think theyare having a happy time.

I see a little boy and seven rabbits in a picture. I think the littleboy is willie. I think he is feeding his rabbits turnips or readishes ina pan. The rabbits has brown eyes and has long ears and pointed nose. Theyare white rabbits. And he has his arms thrown around them. I think theyare having a nice time.

This little boys name is Harry. He has seven pretty white rabbits. Heis feeding them some carrots. Harry and his rabbits look very happy. Harryhas curly hair. He loves the rabbits. Harry has a red dress on.

I see the picture of a little boy and his rabbits. They are pet rabbits.He loves them. He calls them Bunney. He is feeding them carrots. He loveshis rabbits. If I would have a rabbit I would make a pet of it. Did youever see a rabbit?

I see a little boy and he has fetched his pet rabbits some gras to eat.How many rabbits has he? He has seven of the nicest white rabbits in thetown of winfield. He has golden hair. And he has a red coat on. And hisname is Eddie. He is eight years old.

Charlie has six young Rabbits and one old one. This little boy has broughtthem out to feed them some corn. Charlie has red cheeks. He has blue eyes.The rabbits are precious little things. If I had some rabbits I would feedthem good. These rabbits has black years. His father got him these Rabbits.

These is a little boy with his pet rabbits. There are seven of them.They are white as they can be. I think his mother has sent him one to feedthem. He is feeding them carrots. He has very curley hair. And blue eyesAnd red cheeks. He is not more than two years old. The rabbits have verypink eyes. The little boys name is Frank.

Here is Harry with his rabbits. Harry has seven white rabits. He loveshis rabbits and his rabbits love him. Harry would not put his arms aroundthem if he did not like them, I think so dont you? Harry is a pretty littleboy. He has golden color hair. His hair is curly. He looks as if he wassaying O Alma come here and see how tame my rabits are. I can put my armsaround them and they wont haredely move. Here they all are. The large oneand the little ones.

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Winfield Courier, December 6, 1883.

Last Wednesday evening Miss Mollie Holcomb was surprised by a party ofher young friends and schoolmates, headed by her teacher, who came to celebrateher fourteenth birthday.

The United Brethren church at Constant is progressing remarkably slow.It will doubtless be pushed rapidly toward completion as soon as the amateurdramatic club, composed of the scholars of district No. 10, succeed in raisingthe building fund.

Winfield Courier, December 6, 1883.

Last week Fairclo & Holloway, druggists at Arkansas City, were arrestedon eight counts for violation of the prohibitory law. The defendants cameup, plead guilty, and paid eight hundred dollars, fines and costs, whichamounted to three hundred more. This makes a total of eleven hundred dollarswhich went into the school fund of the county last week. If the thing keepsup at this rate for a short time, the expenses of the public schools ofthe county will be very light. In the old license days the towns in thecounty got all the revenue from whiskey selling, "while the countryfurnished its proportion of the whiskey drinkers. The present arrangementis much more equitable as the lines are divided up among all the people.

Winfield Courier, December 6, 1883.

Miss Anna Hunt, of Winfield, arrived Saturday and entered upon her dutiesas assistant principal of our schools last Monday.

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Winfield Courier, December 6, 1883.

There was preaching at Fairview schoolhouse on last Sabbath by the Rev.Irvin of New Salem.

Our literary went off booming at last meeting. There was a good turnout.Miscellaneous exercise very good; also a very interesting debate. Therewere several persons out from Winfield. We have for our question next night:"Resolved, That prohibition in Kansas is a failure." Let everybodycome out on Friday evening, Nov. 30th. AMANDA.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 12, 1883.

Parents will please require their children to produce the monthly reportsgiven to the pupils. Blanks denote failures; 75 to 80 percent passable,and require effort to keep up with class; 80 to 90 percent good; 90 to 100,excellent. C. T. ATKINSON, Teacher.

Arkansas City Traveler, Supplement, December 12, 1883.

The following named pupils were perfect in deportment during the thirdmonth: Mahlon Arnett, Mollie Duncan, Effie Gilstrap, Laura Gould, LauraHolloway, Minnie Kirtley, Fred McLaughlin, Howard Maxwell, Dora Pearson,Carry Rice, Mountferd Scott, Emma Theaker, Horace Vaughn, Alice Warren,Sarah Crocker, J. C. Endicott, Lizzie Gilbert, Flora Gould, Ida Hackleman,John Kirkpatrick, Minnie McIntire, Jessie Norton, Lillie Purdy, Alvan Sankey,Eva Splawn, Clarence Thompson, Martin Warren, Stella Wilson.

The following were imperfect and received 65 percent: Sarepta Abrams,Sammie Beall, Alice Lane, Robert A. Nipp, Frank Wright, Lida Whitney, FrankBarnett, Ella Crocker, Edith Marshall, W. S. Pickering, Edna Worthley, MaryDakin. C. T. ATKINSON, Teacher.

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Winfield Courier, December 13, 1883.

J. P. Hosmer is teaching us a good school in No. 63.

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Winfield Courier, December 13, 1883.

Literary at the Cedar Creek schoolhouse every Saturday night.

School will be closed for one week during the holidays in Dist. 63.

When boys go 12 miles to spelling school, there must be some attraction.

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Winfield Courier, December 13, 1883.

Literary at Salem on Saturday evening.

Mr. Lucas received a telegram stating that his father, living in Missouri,was dangerously ill. He left on the first train, it being the freight. Suchnews is sad to those that prize their dear ones. We all hope Mr. Lucas mayfind his father better. Of course, his school is dismissed for the present.Miss Davenport still continues in the primary department.

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Winfield Courier, December 13, 1883.

Thanksgiving Day the school children assisted by their teacher gave abig dinner at the schoolhouse. All enjoyed themselves splendidly and hadlots of victuals left.

There will be a festival at Odessa schoolhouse on Saturday evening, December23rd. Proceeds to go for an organ for the school. Come one, come all, andOdessa folks will make it as pleasant for you as they can.

On last Friday night both young and old of this neighborhood gatheredat the schoolhouse in order of spelling school given by the teacher, W.P. Beaumont. After spelling was organized a lyceum. It will meet every Fridaynight. The officers were elected: Mr. A. DeTurk, president; W. P. Hostetter,vice president; Miss Emma Hunt, secretary; Louie Martin, assistant secretary;Mr. Jim Devore, treasurer. All are invited to come.

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Winfield Courier, December 13, 1883.

Miss May Christopher is giving general satisfaction as a teacher.

Winfield Courier, December 13, 1883.

The Odessa people will have a festival at their schoolhouse in PleasantValley Township Friday evening, Dec. 21st. The proceeds are to be used inthe purchase of an organ.

Winfield Courier, December 13, 1883.

Mrs. T. Edith Crenshaw, teacher of Elocution and Voice Culture. RoomNo. 2, Tower Building. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday at 7 o'clock p.m.Terms for full course of Elocution and Voice Culture, 12 lessons for $6.00.Physical and Vocal Culture, 20 lessons for $2.00. Pupils can enter classesat any time.

Winfield Courier, December 13, 1883.

The Friday evening meeting on November 30th, of the Northern Districtof the Cowley County Teachers' Association, at Akron schoolhouse, was wellattended by the people of the vicinity. Pleasant exercises filled the evening.County Superintendent Limerick addressed the meeting on the subject, "Needsof our School System," in a comprehensive way. On Saturday severalteachers were present, among whom were Messrs. J. C. Bradshaw, Parker Ellis,our honored President R. B. Corson, and the Misses Fannie and Gertrude McKinley.

The topics of the day were discussed with no little enthusiasm, interest,and profit, considering that everyone was wholly unprepared. But no onepleaded lack of preparation when surrounding a bountiful repast suppliedby Miss Kate Weimer and others, and all manifested their sincere thanksfor favors conferred. The next meeting will be held at Centennial schoolhouse,two and one-half miles north of Udall, on the first Friday evening and Saturdayin January, 1884.

Program for Friday as follows: Address of welcome, C. McKinley; Response,J. W. Campf; Declamation, C. A. Lewis; Recitation, J. C. Bradshaw; Recitation,Parker Ellis; Essay, J. W. Campf; Select reading, Miss Fannie McKinley;Exercises by Centennial school.

Topics for Saturday were assigned as follows: "Methods of TeachingPrimary Reading," Misses Jennie Knickerbocker, Leota Gary, and LouStrong; "General Exercises," Parker Ellis, J. C. Bradshaw, andMiss Fannie McKinley; "Causes and Results of the War of 1812,"J. W. Warren, and Misses Hattie Andrews, C. Cronk, and Gertrude McKinley;"Morals and Manners," C. A. Lewis, J. Martindale, and Miss LidaStrong; "Graduating System of Country Schools," Misses HattieDaniels, Annie Barnes, C. Egan, and L. McKinley; "Methods of TeachingPenmanship," J. R. Campf, Miss Lou Strong, and Mrs. Fannie Gammon.Teachers, don't forget the time of the next meeting. L. McKinley, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 19, 1883.

Winfield Courier, December 20, 1883.

An examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held inthe high school building at Winfield on Saturday, December 29, 1883.

Winfield Courier, December 20, 1883.

MARRIED. Married at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Cronk, inPleasant Valley Township, December 14th, 1883, by Rev. J. Cairns, Mr. LeanderC. Brown and Miss Estelle M. Cronk, both teachers in the county.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, December 26, 1883.

Following are the names enrolled in the above school district.

Lena Guthrie, Minnie Arnett, Gertie Coldwell, Ophelia Arnett, LizziePhelps, Estella McGinnis, Dora Andrews, Fannie Andrews, Maris Marshall,Maggie Brown, Eva Brown, Missie Phelps, Stella Sheats, Ettie Coldwell, MabelBrown, Adaline Bass, Webb Hays, Albert Wright, Harry Beck, Frank Guthrie,Eddie Phelps, George English, Floyd Arnett, Frank Marshall, Pleasant Banks,Willard Banks, Bertie Andrews, Henry Donelly, Otis Coldwell, Sterling Marshall,Alexander Carr, John Carr, Willie Mathews, Ollie Coldwell, Willie Bass.

Number of pupils 35; average daily attendance, for two months endingDecember 21, 1883: 21. H. D. WALKER, Teacher.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 26, 1883.

Prof. Fuller's writing school has been postponed till after the holidays.Due notice will be given of its commencement.

Winfield Courier, December 27, 1883.

Young Knox of Beaver Township went up to Mount Zion schoolhouse Christmaseve night, and created a disturbance in the house. He was promptly knockeddown by a bystander after which he got up and attacked someone with a loadedwhip. After getting in two or three licks, he was taken in by a constable,brought to town, and cooled off. This young man is getting to be a notedoffender, probably due to liquor as much as anything else.

Winfield Courier, December 27, 1883.

The eighty acre tract of school land in Creswell Township known as the"Hughes tract," was sold at public sale Saturday. It brought twenty-twodollars per acre. Mr. Hughes, the gentleman who resides on it, being thepurchaser. His purchase cost him $1,760, less $224, the appraised valueof the improvements he has made on the land.

Winfield Courier, December 27, 1883.

We have received a couple of communications, the import of which we don'texactly understand. The first is written in a racy, off hand sort of wayand so clearly elucidates the points aimed at that we give it verbatimetleteratim.

"Hurrah for the beaver center opera house if it should not fallor go back with Baskets Christmas tree either the mules or driver was blindfor they mist the hitching post and tied to the shutter hurrah for beavercenter, who dont cares for expences whoope it up boys, no he was blind whenhe fell into the coal house. O no he wasent drunk when he fell off the stonesteeps and pulled lightened rood down hurrah Boys, for cigars and who canuse the most profain language. CITIZEN."

The second explains the first by giving us more light on the vexed question--statingin plainer terms what the writer of the first referred to only in a seriesof "glittering generalities."

TANNEHILL, December 20th, 1883.

The taxpayers of Beaver Center district were taxed $60.07 last summerfor repairing the schoolhouse. After fitting it up in nice style, it wastaken possession of by certain parties of that and surrounding districts,who used it for an Opera House, holding religious meetings, political meetings,singing, writing, etc., and at the same time tying their horses to the windowshutters, lightning rod, door knob, and hardly giving the teacher a chanceto hold school. The taxpayers of the district got tired of paying taxesto repair the house for such doings, and will probably surrender the houseto the mob, thinking it cheaper to build a new schoolhouse, to be used forschool purposes only. Hurrah for Beaver Center, "who treats to thecigars." X.

Both correspondents seem to be dissatisfied because the district allowsthe schoolhouse to be used for "an Opera House, holding religious meetings,political meetings, singing, writing, etc." In all the category wefail to see a thing that the schoolhouse should not properly be used for.It is built by all the taxpayers--those who attend "Operas, religiousmeetings, political meetings, singings, writings, etc.," and whileostensibly for school purposes is properly the place for all neighborhoodmeetings of a public character which do not interfere with the school. Ofcourse, persons who deface or injure the building such as the "lightenedrod" annihilator so feelingly referred to by "Citizen," shouldbe properly and severely dealt with, but should not debar public meetingsfrom the building. Both "Citizen" and "X" should lookat this matter in a clearer light and rather lend their energies towardsuppressing the "drunk and disorderly" element in their communitythan closing the house to all community gatherings.

Winfield Courier, December 27, 1883.

The festival held at Odessa last Friday night resulted in an immensesuccess, as indeed does everything undertaken by the enterprising peopleof this neighborhood. But little effort was required to obtain the necessaryprovisions for the supper as everyone gave liberally. The DeTurk's, Martin's,Gramms, et al., were untiring in their efforts to make it a pleasant andprofitable affair. That the large number of persons present was amply providedfor in the way of eatables was shown by the amount of good things auctionedoff after supper, consisting of cakes, pies, turkeys, and chicken withoutnumber. Oysters, candies, and a fish-pond were profitable additions to thegeneral supper. The highest number of votes for the cake to be given tothe prettiest girl was received by Miss Lucy Henderson, but through somemistake it was awarded to her contestant, Miss Nettie Crawford, of Excelsior.Both the cakes for being the ugliest and laziest man was awarded to LarbyHenderson; there being a large number of contestants for each, he felt himselfmore than doubly honored by the distinction. All seemed to enjoy the occasionto the utmost, and most generously helped along the enterprise. the netreceipts were $118.50 and with these proceeds a good organ is forthcoming.We understand another enterprise is on foot to provide for the purchaseof a bell to place in the belfry of the schoolhouse. Success to them. W.P.

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Winfield Courier, December 27, 1883.

Two enthusiastic revivals are progress in this vicinity. Rev. Brown issteering the gospel ship at Victor Schoolhouse and Rev. Snyder is directingthe battery on Satan's stronghold at Holland Schoolhouse. Both are successful.

Miss Minnie Sumpter is one of Cowley's pluckiest and brightest schoolma'ams. She boards at home and rides a horse seven miles to her school.The winters of Southern Kansas are favorable to school ma'ams.

The mischievous urchins of School District No. 4 have been congratulatingthemselves over the fact that they had a kind and merciful teacher who wasopposed to corporal punishment. Their opinion slightly changed one day recentlywhen said teacher marched five of them out in a row and administered untothem a strong dose of birch ointment.

Your correspondent would like to call the attention of the HorticulturalSociety of this county and, also, of the energetic, enterprising, and practicalfarmers generally, to the fact that the faculty of the Kansas State AgriculturalCollege, located at Manhattan, have expressed a desire, in a letter to thewriter in cooperating with them by holding a farmers' institute at someconvenient point in this county. They volunteer to furnish half the programand bear their own expenses, the farmers supplying the balance of the programand securing a hall. About three members of the college faculty would bepresent at the exercises and deliver lectures on some of the important subjectspertaining to agriculture and its kindred departments. The college has inaugurateda series of farmers' institutes in several counties in the central and northernportions of the State. These institutes are highly spoken of as being beneficialto the farmers participating in them. Here is an opportunity for our farmersto gain much valuable information from men of recognized ability--professorsin their special spheres--who are practical as well as theoretical, andgood authority on subjects in their respective fields. The date of sucha meeting could be arranged to suit the convenience of our farmers. I wouldsuggest that the Horticultural Society work up this matter and the Presidentof the same place himself in communication with the President of the college,Geo. T. Fairchild, or Prof. E. M. Shelton, Manhattan, Kansas. MARK.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 2, 1884.

Miss Medbury, of whom the TRAVELER has had occasion to speak before,arrived in this city today noon, and can be seen at the Perry house parlors.It was the lady's intention to get here last Saturday and commence her instructionsin music today, but she was unavoidably detained. She will be ready to receivepupils and commence the organization of classes tomorrow. Miss Medbury isaccompanied by Miss Annie L. Jackson, a thorough teacher in elocution, who,we believe, contemplates the forming of a class in the above study in thiscity. These ladies are highly recommended, and we doubt not will receivethe liberal encouragement they merit. They have for some time held highpositions as instructors in the McKendree University, in Illinois, and haveonly consented to come here at the earnest solicitation of friends. We trusttheir new home will prove as pleasant and profitable as was the one theyleave.

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Winfield Courier, January 3, 1884.

Mr. Lucas has returned to his family and school--left his father muchbetter.

Mr. Roberts has a vacation of two weeks and has gone to visit friendsin this state. He treated his pupils to some nice candy before he left,and "Olivia" was remembered, for a nice little package was sentto her quiet home. Many thanks for the same, Mr. Roberts.

Our Sunday school and preaching service will be moved to the new schoolhouse.So our school has not died as yet, but if it does, it will have the honorof passing away in the little Salem City, but we trust and hope all handswill pull together and make the Sunday School a grand success, and we areconfident a larger attendance can be had at the station than in the oldplace, but we see it go with reluctance, for many pleasant hours have beenspent in the old schoolhouse. May success be with all the Sunday schoolsin our beautiful land, and to all my dear class I bid adieu, for we areentering on a new quarter, a new year, and a new place for working. OLIVIA.

Winfield Courier, January 3, 1884.

Rev. E. P. Hickok will preach in the Walnut Valley Church next Sundaymorning, and at the Star Valley schoolhouse in the afternoon.

Winfield Courier, January 3, 1884.

Miss Elma Crippen resigned her position last week as teacher in our cityschools and started Monday afternoon for Oswego, New York, to remain. Shehas made many warm friends during her several years' residence here, whowill very much regret her departure, and who wish her much happiness andprosperity wherever she may be.

Winfield Courier, January 3, 1884.

Supt. Limerick, Prof. Gridley, and Miss Allie Klingman attended the meetingof the State Teachers Association at Topeka last week. Supt. Limerick washonored with a place on the board of directors of the association.

Winfield Courier, January 3, 1884.

L. M. Dalgarn and Willie Files, of Richland Townships, started Mondayfor Manhattan, where they will attend the State Agricultural College thiswinter. There are a goodly number of Cowley's youths under instructionsthere.

Winfield Courier, January 3, 1884.

Meeting called to order by vice president J. B. Norton, president Gridleyhaving gone to Topeka to attend the State Teachers' Association. The topicsspoken on were as follows: "Methods of Teaching Penmanship," byWm. Gridley, of New Salem. The gentleman handled his subject ably, in thecourse of his remarks offering many valuable suggestions. The discussionof this topic was somewhat protracted, though spirited, most of the teacherstaking part.

"Causes and Results of the War of 1882," by Mr. Ford. He brieflygave his ideas in regard to the topic. The discussion of this subject happilytook the course of methods of teaching history. It was lively in the extreme,all of the teachers taking an active part.

By motion of Mr. Lucas, the meeting adjourned to meet on the eveningof January 25. All teachers are respectfully invited to attend.

The city teachers have kindly offered entertainment to all teachers whowill come. Mr. J. B. Norton of Winfield is chairman of the committee onentertainment. By letting him know, parties wishing to attend the associationwill be provided for. Teachers, come one and all and bring your friends.F. P. VAUGHAN, Secretary.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 9, 1884.

Miss Medbury and Miss Jackson, the musical and oratorical acquisitionsin our city, arrived last Thursday. The former lady commenced her teachingin McLaughlin's hall on Monday last under most favorable auspices, and willcontinue to give instructions in this hall until more convenient quarterscan be obtained. Miss Jackson, we believe, will make her headquarters atWichita for the present, visiting this city each week, or as often as thegrowth of her classes will warrant. We trust they will be favored with thesuccess which their sterling worth most richly merits.

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Winfield Courier, January 10, 1884.

Miss Etta Johnson has returned to school, and will be sadly missed byfriends.

On the 2nd our friend, Mr. Mc. Dalgarn, started for school at Manhattan.Mr. Dalgarn will be missed in Sabbath school and by his many friends. Wewish for him a pleasant time and bright laurels when he returns to his home.

Winfield Courier, January 10, 1884.

Friday morning last was a very bad day for school children. Six childrenhad their toes or ears frosted while going to the Red Valley school, inLiberty, on that morning.

Winfield Courier, January 10, 1884.

We had a pleasant call yesterday from Geo. L. McDonaugh, traveling agentof the Southern Kansas Railway. By the way, the Southern Kansas R. R. Co.is doing more to induce immigration to this part of the State, by the publicationof the Southern Kansan, than any other agency in the west. Mr.McDonaugh's object in visiting here was to secure cuts of our church andschool buildings for insertion in the next issue of their paper. It is ashame that each of our churches do not procure, for the use of both homeand foreign publications, cuts of their buildings. The School Board shouldalso get several cuts of the school buildings.

Winfield Courier, January 10, 1884.

There is this week school holding in every schoolhouse in Cowley Countybut one. The school in 110 closed two weeks ago. The number of teachersnow at work in the county is 135. The services of these teachers costs thecounty about five thousand dollars per month. Cowley probably spends duringeach winter month for her schools, eight thousand dollars, counting allexpenses. This is a grand record.

Winfield Courier, January 10, 1884.

We present below a list of the teachers of Cowley, their post officeaddresses, and the amount they are receiving per month for their services.This list will be valuable to teachers, school officers, and the publicgenerally. It is taken from the records, through the courtesy of Supt. Limerick.

District Teacher Amount

1 Emma Robins $ 35.00

9 H. G. Norton 40.00

12 Anna Marks 40.00

21 Mary L. Randall 40.00

25 Leota Gary 35.00

37 Maggie Kinne 30.00

40 L. C. Brown 40.00

41 W. P. Beaumont 50.00

43 Lida Howard 32.50

45 O. P. Fuller 40.00

48 Jas. E. Ford 40.00

49 Clara V. Pierce 35.00

50 Jas. H. Hutchison 40.00

51 M. Estelle Cronk 37.50

64 Emma Rhodes 32.50

68 S. L. Herriott 50.00

75 Laura Elliott 40.00

77 Mary B. Burkey 30.00

97 Mary J. Rief 30.00

99 Haidie Trezise 33.00

115 Celina Bliss 45.00

116 Anna Robertson 30.00

127 Claud Rinker 40.00

2 Prof. C. T. Atkinson 80.00

Anna L. Morton 40.00

Virginia Walton 35.00

Albertine Maxwell 35.00

Mary A. Johnson 35.00

Mary Theaker 35.00

Anna Hunt 35.00

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28 Lizzie Wilson 35.00

32 R. P. Henderson -------

33 Hannah Gilbert 30.00

34 S. G. Philips 40.00

35 Lousetta Pyburn 35.00

36 Elsie McLaughlin 38.00

42 Jennie Pollock 30.00

53 C. F. Cunningham 55.00

62 J. R. Smith 40.00

69 C. W. Crank 45.00

80 Cyrus Perkins 38.00

89 Chas. Wing 40.00

96 H. D. Walker 40.00

131 Hannah Ramage 35.00

5 Anna Vaught 45.00

Sadie Davis 40.00

7 Wm. Carrens 35.00

54 S. A. Smith 40.00

56 Kate L. Ward 35.00

82 A. P. Cochran 35.00

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123 Mary Miller 30.00

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138 Gertrude McKinlay 30.00

30 Peter L. Alderson 40.00

78 H. F. Albert 60.00

78 Lizzie Burden 33.00

78 R. O. Stearns 35.00

88 Minnie A. Crumb 35.00

90 T. J. Rude 40.00

92 May Christopher 35.00

113 Mrs. F. E. Craven 40.00

119 Harry C. Shaw 30.00

103 E. W. Woolsey 40.00

4 L. P. King 45.00

44 W. E. Tapping 45.00

65 T. L. Schaffer 45.00

106 Minnie Sumpter 30.00

15 W. C. Barnes 55.00

15 Lizzie Palmer 33.00

16 M. P. McName 40.00

95 Grant Wilkins 40.00

104 Emma Coil 40.00

112 Hattie Utley 30.00

117 Maggie Seabridge 35.00

118 Allie Wheeler -------

10 B. F. Myers 40.00

59 Amy Chapin -------

13 Fannie Gammon 35.00

27 Fannie McKinlay 35.00

72 Lincoln McKinlay 40.00

133 Anna Kuhn 35.00

11 Carrie Cronk 30.00

71 J. W. Campf 50.00

71 Jennie Knickerbocker 35.00

114 Hattie Andrews 32.00

23 Lou Strong 33.00

24 Parker Ellis 40.00

25 Leota Gary 35.00

29 J. C. Martindale 40.00

73 C. H. Eagin 40.00

74 S. M. Kirkwood 58.00

108 J. C. Bradshaw 65.00

128 W. L. Holcomb 35.00

81 Lida Strong 40.00

122 Fannie Bush 35.00

26 J. W. Warren 40.00

125 Anna F. Barnes 38.00

18 Ella Kempton 31.00

76 Chas. Messenger 40.00

100 Alice Johnson 35.00

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94 Elsie A. Taylor 40.00

57 O. M. Akers 40.00

101 Ida Hemmenway 30.00

84 R. B. Overman 40.00

102 S. F. Overman 38.00

107 Belle Bartgis 33.00

110 Laura Phelps 30.00

60 Zoe Kephart 35.00

121 Cora B. Beach 35.00

58 W. E. Ketcham 40.00

84 Cora Robins 40.00

98 R. A. Robinson 35.00

63 J. P. Hosmer 35.00

60 J. H. Bartgis 40.00

83 Clara Forbs 33.00

81 J. R. March 45.00

70 Emma Howland 35.00

120 James Stockdale 30.00

39 D. W. Ramage 40.00

52 Ed. G. Roberts 35.00

55 W. H. Lucas 45.00

Clara Davenport 39.00 [District No. not given.]

46 F. P. Vaughan 50.00

47 M. E. Johnson 40.00

22 A. D. Stuber 40.00

105 Carrie Plunkett -------

19 H. S. Wallace 40.00

20 S. W. Norton 40.00

20 Ora Irvin 30.00

3 Dido M. Carlisle 40.00

91 Hattie Daniels 30.00

8 Milton Stiles 40.00

31 Anna Martin 38.00

61 C. M. Harrison 38.00

Arkansas City Traveler, January 16, 1884.

Miss Anna L. Jackson left for Wichita last Monday to make arrangementsfor her classes in that city, but will be in our city today and tomorrow,and on Wednesday and Thursday of each week. Our school directors are consideringthe advisability of securing the services of Miss Jackson in the interestsof a thorough course in elocution in the public schools here--a measurewhich cannot but result in much good.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 16, 1884.

The following pupils of the High School department were perfect in deportmentand received 100 percent.

Mahlon Arnett, Frank Barnett, Ella Crocker, Mary Dakin, Jacob Endicott,Lizzie Gilbert, Flora Gould, John Kirkpatrick, Rose Morse, Fred McLaughlin,Jessie Norton, Dora Pearson, Carrie Rice, Mountferd Scott, Horace Vaughn,Martin Warren, Clarence Thompson, Sarepta Abrams, Sammy Beall, Sarah Crocker,Mollie Duncan, Effie Gilstrap, Laura Gould, Laura Holloway, Eddie Marshall,Minnie McIntire, Howard Maxwell, Robert Nipp, Walter Pickering, Alvan Sankey,Emma Theaker, Edna Worthley, Lida Whitney, Lillie Purdy, Eva Splawn.

The following were imperfect and received 55 percent: Alice Lane, FrankWright, Hattie Laird.

Let the parents call for the monthly report.

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[CONSTANT CORRESPONDENT: "MARK."]

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

School at Victor, District 115, has not been in session for two weeks.Their teacher, Miss Celina Bliss, has been recreating and celebrating theholidays, but is expected to put in an appearance Monday next.

Supt. A. H. Limerick was reconnoitering in this vicinity this week. Itis presumed that he was around scaring the school ma'ams. By his energyand enthusiasm for school work, he is a potent power in the cause of education.

Recently, while attending the State Grange Association as a representativefrom this county, Mr. McKerlie visited the State Agricultural College atManhattan. He reports the institution in a flourishing condition. ElihuAnderson and Misses Amy Robertson and Maggie Stansberry expressed themselvesas being well pleased with the school and progressing rapidly in their studies.

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[UDALL CORRESPONDENT: "C. Z. B."]

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

We hear that the Teachers' Meeting at Centennial froze out, to be revivedagain by the gentle breezes of next summer's Normal.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

A grand match hunt having been talked of for some time by the citizensof Maple Township, a meeting was held at the Canton schoolhouse December19, 1883, for the purpose of making arrangements for the same. It was decidedthat the hunt should take place on Saturday, December 23, 1883, with AdamWalck and Wm. Rader as captains; the game to be counted at Adam Walck'sby Adam Walck and Jas. McKown; each captain to choose three assistants,and the losing side to act as committee on arrangements to get up the dinner.

Below we give the register of each man's game, Capt. A. J. Walck's sidewinning.

Capt. A. J. Walck, 3 rabbits.

A. M. Weatherhead, 7 rabbits.

H. I. Walck, 19 rabbits.

J. R. Norman, 8 rabbits and a coon.

Jack Walck, 5 rabbits.

Geo. [? NOT SURE...PARTLY OBSCURED] Rader, 8 rabbits, 1 hawk, and 1 thunderpump. [THUNDER PUMP???]

J. F. McKown, 3 rabbits and 1 duck.

L. A. Walck, 6 rabbits.

Will Burton, 7 rabbits and 1 hawk.

M. Burch, Sr., 2 rabbits and 1 owl.

Capt. Wm. Rader, losing side, 11 rabbits.

Geo. Walck, 4 rabbits and 1 duck.

Jake Walck, 2 rabbits.

M. A. Burch, 5 rabbits.

E. L. Walck, 6 rabbits and 1 flicker.

H. C. Rader, 18 rabbits.

Andy Rader, 3 rabbits and 1 flicker.

Adam Walck, 1 jacksnipe.

The dinner was served at Mr. Wm. Rader's on Christmas Day, 75 personsbeing present, and a more pleasant affair I have not seen for a long time.I think I am safe in saying the entire party were well satisfied. Mirthand good humored jokes ruled the day, and the exercises closed by organizinganother hunt to take place Saturday, December 29, in view of permanentlyorganizing a hunting club for the protection of birds that are a benefitto the farmers. M. A. BURCH, Secretary.

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[SUMMIT CORRESPONDENT: "W. P. F."]

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

The Richland folks have built a new schoolhouse. They have sold the oldone, and that keeps their teacher, Mr. A. D. Stuber, back with his school.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

The following is a report of school district 61 for the month endingDecember 28, 1883: Number of pupils enrolled, 34; average daily attendance,28. The highest grade obtained in Class A, in arithmetic, was 80 by Ed.Riggs and John Colier; grammar, 90 by Laura and Maude Wertman; geography,class A, 95, by Flema Crabtree, Ed. Riggs, Maude and Laura Wertman. Pupilsstanding 100 in deportment were Flema Crabtree, Sadie Glasgow, and CarrieBrien. Pupils neither absent nor tardy were Anna Riggs, Maude Wertman, NettieNelson, Joe Fulton, Mamie Corbin, and Everett Crabtree. All patrons of theschool and persons interested in education are cordially invited to visitthe school.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

The report of Windsor Academy school for the first three months commencingOctober 1st, and ending December 21, 1883, is as follows: Advanced grade,general average: May Kinley, 93; Ida Stranghan, 93; Mary Cue, 83; CarrieWarr, 85.5; Flora Bedell, 75; Joanna Bedell, 70; Clara Cue, 76; Luna Cue,78; Rebecca Smith, 86; Rebecca Weaverling, 85; Bettie Smith, 78; James French,89. M. C. SEABRIDGE, Teacher.

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[DEXTER CORRESPONDENT: "REPUBLICAN THE 2."]

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

Christmas and New Years have come and gone, the former bringing joy tothe little folks, and the latter ushering in new hopes and good resolutionsfor those of maturer years. The entertainment at the schoolhouse New Yearseve was a success, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather. The schoolnow possesses sufficient funds to purchase an organ. Much credit is dueMiss Vaught and Miss Davis for the energy displayed in bringing this enterpriseto a successful termination.

Some of the boys of Dexter concluded to have some fun, not long since,and having surrounded a goodly supply of the fluid extract of Democracy,they next surrounded the schoolhouse, where were some school children, withtheir teachers, rehearsing for an entertainment. They demanded an unconditionalsurrender, and on being refused, sent a bullet through one of the windows.These youthful buccaneers, ranging from twelve to twenty one years of age,were brought before His Honor, Esq. Hines, who being a tender hearted man,only taxed them collectively $112.50. There is a moral to this somewhere.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

On account of the intense cold of Jan. 4th and 5th, the teachers' meetingappointed for "Centennial," two miles north of Udall, was a failure.The next meeting will be held at the same place on Saturday, February 2nd,at which time the same program will be followed that was published in theCOURIER of 13th, 1883, with the following alterations: The topic, "Kansas,Past, Present, and Future," to be substituted for "Causes andResults of the War of 1812," and the following topics in addition:"Written Recitations," L. McKinley; "Periodicals Versus Readersfor Higher Grades," Prof. J. W. Campf; "Closing the Term,"J. Martindale. Let all come who can, as this will be the last meeting thiswinter in the northwest district. L. McKINLEY, Secretary. R. B. CORSON,President.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

There will be a festival at Centennial schoolhouse on Friday night, February1st, the proceeds to be used in buying a school library for the district.A fine time is expected and no gambling; so, ladies, come and bring yourbeaux, with no danger of being insulted by a voting contest. Come one andall, have a good time, and help in a worthy cause. M.

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Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

The school tax of S. S. Smith was transferred from District 119 to District47.

C. T. Atkinson and Nellie Aldrich were appointed school examiners.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

A good many houses have been burned in the county this winter. Everyresidence and schoolhouse in the county should be insured. No one knowswhen their home may go, and the expense of farm insurance is very light.Look over the advertising columns of this paper, select what company youwant, then call on the agent at once and have it done.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

The Darien schoolhouse in Rock Township was destroyed by fire Fridaynight. Some wood had been put in the drum of the stove to dry. This caughtfire, fell out on the floor, and set the building on fire. All of the paraphernaliaof the school, many of the scholars' books, and some belonging to the teacher,Miss Leota Gary, were destroyed. Darien was one of the oldest schoolhousesin the county, and has been a place of rendezvous for the denizens of UpperWalnut for many years. The old walls could have told many tales of red-hotpolitical meetings where Uncle Reuben Booth held the boys level, or deep-laidplans to "capture the delegation" or "put up a trick,"in which George Williams, Harcourt, Strong, Gale, Grow, Wilber, and a hostof others, were participants. Let a new house, raised on the ashes of theold one, be called "Darien."

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

John Stalter, of Rock Township, is convalescing, after a very severeattack of pneumonia. He was taken with congestion of the right lung andliver, on the evening of Dec. 24th, while at Richland schoolhouse, havingtaken his family to a Christmas tree at that place. Not wishing to deprivethem of their enjoyment, he started to walk home, some five miles, and afterwandering over the prairie for some time, finally got to his daughter's,Mrs. John Snyder's, nearly frozen, and was taken home almost dead. Withmuch labor and unceasing care by Dr. Hornaday and the friends of the family,reaction was brought about. Considering all, he had a very close call, buthis many friends now rejoice at his recovery, and hope to see his countenancemany years hence.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

The central division of the Cowley County Teachers' Association willmeet in the High School building, Winfield, on Saturday, January 26th, atthe usual hour.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

Notice. There will be a Republican convention at the Dexter schoolhouseon Saturday, January 26th, 1884, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of placingin nomination a township ticket. By order of Committee, L. C. Pattison,chairman.

Winfield Courier, January 17, 1884.

Township Convention. There will be a Republican convention of the Republicanvoters of Richland Township at the Summit schoolhouse, on Saturday, January19th, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of putting in nomination candidatesto fill the offices of said township.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 23, 1884.

The Bolton Township board will meet at the Bland schoolhouse in WestBolton on Saturday, January 26, 1884, for the transaction of township business.All interested are requested to be present. P. A. LORRY, Trustee.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 23, 1884.

Republicans of East and West Bolton Township are requested to meet atthe Bland schoolhouse on Thursday evening, January 31, at 7 p.m., for thepurpose of nominating a township ticket for spring election. Please turnout. J. D. GUTHRIE, Chairman, Committee.

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[REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES.]

Winfield Courier, January 24, 1884.

The Republican primary of Beaver Township will meet at Tannehill on Friday,Feb. 1st. By order of township committee.

The township election of Fairview Township will be held at the Akronschoolhouse, Feb. 5th, 1884. R. B. Corson, Trustee.

The Republicans of Liberty Township will meet at Rose Valley schoolhouseon Thursday, Jan. 31st, at 2 o'clock p.m. S. A. Cochran, chairman.

There will be a Republican convention at Little Dutch, Fairview Township,on Jan. 30th, at 7 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of nominating a townshipticket. J. W. Douglas, Chairman.

There will be a meeting of the voters of Tisdale Township at the Tisdaleschoolhouse, on Saturday, the 2nd day of February, 1884, at 2 o'clock, tonominate candidates for township officers. H. McKibben, Trustee.

There will be a convention of the Republicans of Vernon Center at Vernonschoolhouse on Saturday, Feb. 2nd, at 7 o'clock p.m., for the purpose ofnominating a ticket for township officers. J. B. Evans, Chairman.

The Republican voters of Maple Township are requested to meet at RedBud, the 29th day of January, at 7 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of puttingin nomination a full township ticket. E. J. Cole, Chairman, Township Committee.

There will be a Republican convention at the Dexter schoolhouse on Saturday,January 26th, 1884, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of placing in nominationa township ticket. By order of Committee, L. C. Pattison, chairman.

Winfield Courier, January 24, 1884.

The Republican Primary convention of Richland Township met pursuant tocall of Township Central Committee, at Summit schoolhouse, on January 19,1884. Adam Stuber was chosen chairman and S. J. Holloway, secretary, andproceeded to nominate candidates for township offices. James Groom was chosenas candidate for Trustee; N. J. Larkin, for Clerk; J. R. Cottingham, forTreasurer; J. W. Watt, for Constable of North Richland; J. S. Holloway,for Constable, South Richland. Road Overseers: District No. 1, Phillip Stuber;District No. 2, W. J. Shrubshell; District No. 3, S. J. Holloway; DistrictNo. 4, J. S. Hamilton. After ordering the minutes of the Convention publishedin the Winfield COURIER, the meeting adjourned. S. J. HOLLOWAY, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, January 24, 1884.

There will be a festival at Science Valley schoolhouse, three miles northeastof Winfield, on Friday evening, February 1st. The proceeds to be a donationto the minister. All are invited to attend and will have plenty to eat,lots of fun, and some music.

Arkansas City Traveler, January 30, 1884.

An examination of applicants for teachers' certificates will be heldat Arkansas City beginning at 8 o'clock a.m., February 2, 1884. Applicantswill please appear promptly at that time. A. H. LIMERICK, County Superintendent.C. T. ATKINSON, Assistant Examiner.

Winfield Courier, January 31, 1884.

The Dexter Township convention was held at the Dexter schoolhouse, inDexter, January 26. Meeting called to order by the chairman of Dexter Townshipcommittee, and H. D. McDorman called to the chair and R. C. Maurer, Secretary,and the following candidates were placed in nomination: L. H. Wells, trustee;C. A. Walker, treasurer; L. C. Pattison, clerk; J. V. Hines and Willis Elliott,Justices of the Peace; Thos. Blakeley and E. V. Elliott, constables. Aftersome more minor nominations, the meeting adjourned.

Winfield Courier, January 31, 1884.

Miss Emma Gridley, sister of the Professor, takes the place of Miss LenaBartlett, resigned, in the first primary department in our city schools.

Winfield Courier, January 31, 1884.

Wanted. Two Catholic teachers, ladies or gentlemen. None but competentand experienced teachers need apply. Rev. Kilian Call, M. P., pastor ofWinfield, Kansas.

Winfield Courier, January 31, 1884.

Miss Lena Bartlett has resigned her position in our public schools andwill take a clerical position in a Fort Scott bank. Miss Lena is one ofthe best teachers our schools have had, and her departure is much regrettedby the Principal, the Board, and the Public.

Winfield Courier, January 31, 1884.

The twenty-third birthday of our beloved state was celebrated with appropriateexercises in all the departments of our schools on Tuesday, January 29th.A program was prepared by Prof. Gridley, the Supt. of schools, and givento the pupils of the various departments who, with the assistance of theirteachers, succeeded in making the exercises very pleasant and profitable.Numerous interesting facts were repeated by the pupils relative to the earlyhistory, resources, geography, and miscellaneous topics referring to Kansas.All of the school rooms were more or less decorated. In the High Schoolwas a beautiful drawing of a bird in whose bill was a scroll on which waswritten the motto of our nation. The motto of our state was also neatlyprinted on an imitation of the Great Seal of our State.

In Miss Williams' room a beautiful motto, "Kansas is our home,"adorned the wall together with pictures and evergreens.

Miss Dickie's room was beautifully decorated with a large flag upon whichwas printed in bold characters the significant word, "Prohibition."The motto, "Kansas the Key to Freedom," was on the south wallof the room. Suspended from the wall was a large horseshoe attached to whichwere two pipes, which were to signify that peace reigns.

In Miss Barnes' room very extensive preparations had been made. The followingmotto, "We Celebrate the 23rd Birthday of Kansas," was on thewest wall. A table covered with beautiful plants and flowers added muchto the cheerfulness of the room. There were more than fifty flags upon thewalls in this room.

The pupils of Mrs. Buford's department did themselves credit by the decorationswhich they made. Flags and mottoes were neatly displayed.

In Miss Klingman's room a neat motto of evergreen, "Kansas,"was on the wall together with flags and pictures.

Pictures, flags, and evergreens were made to make Miss Gibson's roomattractive.

The pupils in all the departments took an unusual interest in all theexercises of the hour, and it is to be hoped that all present received suchan inspiration that shall result in making more patriotic citizens thanthey otherwise would have been. Many of our citizens were present and witnessedthe exercises. Altogether we think the hour was profitably spent and willresult in making such impressions as shall be of lasting good.

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[CORRESPONDENT FROM MT. WASHINGTON: "A. H. G."]

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

Our school taught by Miss Ramage is in a prosperous condition; both teacherand scholars being hard at work to make it a success.

Two or three old fashioned spelling schools have been held at our schoolhouseat which pleasure and profit were combined. As several teachers were present,it did the children good to see one wilt occasionally.

Supt. Limerick was presented one of our social events this winter andused his opportunity of talking to the people about taking an interest inour common schools. His remarks and advice were good and should be followedby all parents.

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[CORRESPONDENT: "A."]

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

After an absence of four years, none can be more astonished than I tonote the change and improvements in our young city, Winfield.

January 29, being the 23rd birthday of the state of Kansas, was dulycelebrated by our public schools. We visited ten school rooms where thejoy of the young people knew no bounds. We heard music, vocal and instrumental;all of the early history, trials and struggles of young Kansas. The roomswere all gaily decorated with paintings, flowers, flags, fruits, and grains,with beautiful mottoes prepared by the children of each grade, in beautifulartistic style. We give a few: "Kansas Our Home!" "Kansasthe Key to Freedom," "Kansas 1861-- Our 23rd Birthday," inthe primary rooms. Kansas darlings! We are proud of them and the great sealof Kansas. When the schools were dismissed, the scholars, teachers, andvisitors went from one building to another until all the rooms had beenvisited. We were struck with the fine bearing of the scholars as they marchedfrom room to room keeping time to the music furnished by the advanced grades,while the smiles of the professor and corps of teachers lit up the halls.A.

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[CONSTANT CORRESPONDENT: "MARK."]

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

An epidemic is raging among the obstreperousschool youths of District 4. Out of an enrollment of thirty, the attendancehas been reduced to five. The girls seem to be its favorite victims, asthere has not been a scholar of this sex, either big, little, tall, slim,short, or stout, in attendance for a week to cheer and brighten the gloomyhours of the pedagogue. The writer has an idea that the general health ofthe pupils has been disturbed by the teacher's fogyish and barbarous methodin calling school by whaling the schoolhouse with a long pole till the buildingfairly trembles and the neighborhood is distracted with the reverberatingechoes. The teacher being a muscular specimen of the genus hom*o, iscapable of striking heavy blows, and the colder the weather, the harderthe beating the poor, old, helpless schoolhouse receives. It would be moreprudent for the Board to purchase a bell for him than to repair the schoolhouseeach term. Forty-five dollars a month ought to justify any teacher in providinghimself with a more suitable instrument to attract the attention of hispupils. Otherwise, he is a hale good fellow and a competent instructor.MARK.

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[OTTER CORRESPONDENTS: "TIM & JERRY."]

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

Turning north again to Mr. Hempy's, here we see that Mr. J. Burrightis moving into Mr. Hempy's old house. Mr. Burright has rented a portionof his (Mr. Hempy's) farm for the coming season. On inquiring for the younggentleman, we were informed that they are not at home, but are attendingthe school at Ft. Scott.

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[OTTER CORRESPONDENT: "JACK SUGGS."]

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

The school on Cedar is doing finely, from what we can learn from theboys. They say John lets them do about as they please. Euchre parties arecommon at the schoolhouse. Of course, the boys enjoy themselves.

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[TANNEHILL CORRESPONDENT: "JOHN A."]

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

S. F. King says he can lick any school teacher of Beaver Township. Lookout, boys, he is a good one.

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

The Central Division of the Cowley County Teachers Association will meetFeb. 23, 1884, at the High School building, Winfield. Following is the program.

1. "What improvements are needed in our examinations and certificates?"Prof. Limerick, W. P. Beaumont, and Anna Robertson.

2. "Periodicals versus readers for higher grades." Miss HelenMentch, S. L. Herriott, F. P. Vaughn.

3. "Closing the term." Miss Allie Klingman, Miss Laura Barnes,S. W. Morton.

4. "General Review." Leota Gary, Celina Bliss, Claude Rinker,Emma Gridley.

All are invited to attend.

BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

Wanted. Two Catholic teachers, ladies or gentlemen. None but competentand experienced teachers need apply. Rev. Kilian. Call M. P., pastor ofWinfield, Kansas.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

The Salem teachers are doing their best to elevate the thoughts of theyouth in this vicinity.

Miss Mary Dalgarn will teach in the Crooked Elm district this spring.Success to all our teachers.

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[AKRON CORRESPONDENT: NAME NOT GIVEN.]

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

J. W. Warren is talking of having an exhibition in his school the lastday.

Rev. Rose has been holding a series of meetings for two weeks past, withgood success, at Valley Center schoolhouse.

[MAPLE CITY CORRESPONDENT: "A RESIDENT."]

Winfield Courier, February 7, 1884.

Our school closed last Thursday. The teacher, Miss Cora Robins, has leftfor Winfield. She will be greatly missed from our community, for, besidesbeing a very successful teacher, she was organist for our Sabbath schooland Lyceum. Our good wishes go with her.

A RESIDENT.

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[BETHEL CORRESPONDENT: "CANARY."]

Winfield Courier, February 14, 1884.

Miss Maggie Kinney, our school teacher, has only two weeks more to teachfor the present term; she has taught five months and has given perfect satisfaction.We, of Bethel, are sorry to see her leave and the board should by all meanssecure her for the next term.

Winfield Courier, February 14, 1884.

Professor Atkinson, of the Arkansas City schools, will begin the publicationof a paper at that place soon, to be called the Republican. Thiswill give the city by the canal three papers. We suppose the new one willbe a patent outside, following suit with the other two. If the new proprietoris wise, he will put out an all home print full of live, bright, newsy matter,if it's only four columns to the page. That city is a good field for sucha paper. Another patent wouldn't live six months.

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Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, February 16, 1884.

The schools of Arkansas City are of high grade. Latin, bookkeeping, physiology,philosophy, algebra, Rhetoric, and German are taught in the High School.The board and superintendent contemplate such a curriculum as will enableits graduates to enter the Freshman Department in the State University.A class of eight or ten pupils will graduate; it already possesses twelvegraduates. Bonds have been voted for a new $10,000 building, which willbe erected in the spring. An excellent system of common schools prevails.

Arkansas City Republican, February 16, 1884.

This column will be devoted to school matters, and to the interests ofthe Senior class. This column is to be edited by a member of the Seniorclass; the editor or editors to be chosen by the members of the class, andsuch editor or editors to choose another member for assistant. This spaceis to be devoted exclusively to school matters. No topic concerning weather,fashion, or politics will be tolerated. Each successive member of the editorialstaff should try to raise our column of the paper higher and higher, withone towering above his predecessor. This column will be expected to givethe names of the scholars who have been perfect in deportment, to give thehighest grades obtained in examination; together with the names of the scholarsobtaining such grades. It shall also be the duty of the editor or editorsto give space for the four best compositions composed by the senior class--thebest composition to be printed first week; the second best second week;and so forth until the four best are printed.

The school was honored by a visit from Prof. L. D. Davis, principal ofthe school at Pawnee agency, and was accompanied by his sister-in-law, MissWoodin, who is teacher at the Otoe agency. Mr. Davis remarked to our teacherthat hearing the grammar and Latin classes made him want to go back to schoolsoon. Everyone that visits the school speaks well of our school system.This reflects great credit on our teachers and ourselves.

The school is now crowded; there are more pupils than the seats can accommodate,and more scholars still coming. There are at present twelve members in thesenior division.

We had a parsing match two weeks ago last Friday, but we suppose thejunior editor will tell all about that. The juniors do parse rather well,but our motto is "Try, try again."

The good people of Kansas and the United States generally will excusethe scarcity of items, as we have been too busy to devote much of our timeto frolic.

The following named pupils of the senior class were perfect in deportmentfor the last month:

Effie Gilstrap

Minnie McIntire

Jessie Norton

Emma Theaker

Alice Lane

John Kirkpatrick

Alvan Sankey

F. C. McLaughlin

H. C. Vaughn

Dora Pearson

The highest grades obtained in examination are as follows:

Algebra, Emma Theaker, 100; Rhetoric, Effie Gilstrap, 100; Jessie Nortonand Emma Theaker, 100 each; Latin, Minnie McIntire, 90.

We submit a copy of the best composition for this month; by Miss EmmaTheaker. [NOTE: DID NOT COPY COMPOSITION...VERY HARD TO READ AS PRINT ISSO SMALL.]

By request of the class and permission of the editor, we take pleasurein representing the Arkansas City High School through your columns. If anypupil in this department does not want his toes trod upon he must keep themout of the way. We are representing the school and do not intend to misrepresentit. This column to be for the benefit of the parents in this vicinity, andwe will publish evil as well as good report, and if we offend anyone, weare glad of it as we will always wish we had said more. . . . [HARD TO READREST OF THIS PARAGRAPH AND ONE THAT FOLLOWS.] THEY HAD A LIST OF NAMES:BUTCHERED IN PRINT! THINK THEY WERE:

Mahlon Arnett

Viola Bishop

Frank Harper

Ella Crocker

Sarah Crocker

Mary Dakin

Jacob Endicott

Eddie Marshall

Laura Gould

Flora Gould

Lizzie Gilbert

Richard Hostetler

Eddie Garris

Howard Maxwell

Carrie Rice

Mountferd J. Scott

Eva Splawn

Clarence Hutchison

Martin Warren

Constance Woodin

Rose Morse

Horace Vaughn studies grammar now. New pupils are coming in everyday.We do not know what will be done if very many more apply. The Professorwill have to set them on the floor or the rostrum.

Miss Edna Worthley returned to school Monday, after an absence of onemonth. Her absence was caused by sickness at her home. If Miss Edna wasa less studious pupil, we would doubt her catching up, but as it is, shewill soon come to the front.

The Misses Gould look so much alike, they have to go home every day atnoon to find out which one they are.

President M. L. Ward of the Ottawa University honored the school witha call and short address Wednesday morning. Mr. Ward has had a great dealof experience in school interests, and he highly recommended our school.If the scholars take his advice, they will profit by it.

We publish the following names of pupils carrying the highest gradesin the different classes: History, Loyd Ruby, 100; Grammar, Eddie Marshalland Eva Splawn, 97 each; Spelling, Eva Splawn and Mollie Duncan, 100; Arithmetic,Frank Armstrong, Jacob Endicott, and Richard Hutchison, 100 each; Geography,Sammy Beall, Mollie Duncan, Flora Gould, Lida Whitney, and Joseph Campbell,100 each.

The senior editor favored us with his photograph St. Valentine's day.

We introduce the following as a specimen of the essay handed to us forthis month: THE SOLDIER, COMPOSED BY MISS ELLA CROCKER.

Arkansas City Republican, February 16, 1884.

And now the school boy sketch.

Arkansas City Republican, February 16, 1884.

Let the parents read the school column.

Arkansas City Republican, February 16, 1884.

Rev. M. L. Ward, president of Ottawa University, favored us with hispresence, last Wednesday. He is traveling in the interests of his school.This seat of learning is under the auspices of the Baptist Church. PresidentWard is visiting every church of his denomination, in the state, solicitingan endowment fund. He is an earnest worker, and we wish him the best ofsuccess in his noble work.

Arkansas City Republican, February 16, 1884.

Professor Atkinson, of the Arkansas City Schools, in connection withC. W. Coombs and J. J. Clark, will begin the publication of a paper at thatplace soon. This will give the city by the canal three papers. We supposethe new one will be a patent outside, following suit with the other two.If the new proprietors are wise, they will put out an all home print, fullof live, bright, newsy matter, if it's only four columns to the page. Thatcity is a good field for such a paper. Another patent wouldn't live sixmonths. Winfield Courier.

The suggestion of the Courier was acted upon before it was received.THE REPUBLICAN, as can be discerned by an experienced eye, is "an allhome print." As for the printed matter, it appears for itself.

Arkansas City Republican, February 16, 1884.

Notice to Teachers. Notice is hereby given to applicants for teachers'certificates, that a meeting of the board will be held at Arkansas City,in the high school room, on Saturday, March 8th, 1884. Applicants are requestedto present themselves as early as 8 o'clock, as they will be required tofinish the examination in one day.

A. H. LIMERICK, County Superintendent.

C. T. ATKINSON, Examiner.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 20, 1884.

There will be a meeting of the Parker Cemetery Association held at theParker schoolhouse in East Creswell on Thursday, March 6, 1884, for thetransaction of business. A full turnout of those interested in desired.JOHN COOK, Clerk.

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[BEAVER TOWNSHIP CORRESPONDENT: "YAWCUB."]

Winfield Courier, February 21, 1884.

Neber since Ole Abe sot de nigg*rs all free, and ven de last cannon ballpusted, und de poys und graybacks in blue cum marchin' home, has dere pinsuch a time uv rechoicing among de vimens as der vos at our last lexun,ven it vos sure dings dot Mithur Browning be our asxsessor und Thomas Cliftroad overseer. Now den ve are most sartin dot de ole played oud mules andcows wots got no teeth, owned by de plack abolition party, vont pe sessedvay up so high as Demccratic thorougbreds. Ve feels sure dot de very nexthleetle owl dot comes to sthay all nite mit our schoolhouse, vill dake furhis text de busthed condition of de Democratic party uv Beaver township.

Winfield Courier, February 21, 1884.

The Kansas City Journal charges Sam Riggs, who is now so fiercelydenouncing railroad land grants--when nobody "under the broad cannisterof the heaven," as Mrs. Partington said, is proposing to make any landgrants--with being the person who drafted the bill giving five hundred thousandacres of school lands to four railroad companies, and with assisting inlobbying that bill through the Legislature. It also alleges that Mr. Riggs,when the attorney of the L. L. & G. Road, assisted in consummating atreaty with the Osages whereby that corporation secured 9,000,000 acresof Kansas lands for nineteen cents per acre. It is evident that Samuel hadbetter sing very small on the railroad land grant key.

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[CONSTANT CORRESPONDENT: "Y. W. C."]

Winfield Courier, February 21, 1884.

There will be a grand festival at the Holland schoolhouse next Thursdayevening. Benefits go toward the new Constant church. A good time is anticipatedby all.

Winfield Courier, February 21, 1884.

[SKIPPED SCHOOL LAND SALE NOTICE CONCERNING ABOUT 14 SCHOOL LANDS THATWERE TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON MARCH 14, 1884.]

Winfield Courier, February 21, 1884.

The Ladies of the Presbyterian Mite Society give an Oyster supper atthe schoolhouse in Tisdale Friday evening, Feb. 22. All are cordially invited.

Winfield Courier, February 21, 1884.

The County Superintendent has received $2,409.00,our semi-annual apportionment of the State school fund. It is 35 cents percapita for all school children. He has also made an apportionment of thecounty funds accruing from violations of the Prohibitory Law in Cowley Countyduring the last six months. It amounts to $2,836.53, being 35 cents foreach school child in the county. Out of this whiskey fund the Winfield schoolsget $860.15, Arkansas City $211.40, Dexter $44.30, Cambridge $35.00, Burden$63.00, Udall $27.00, New Salem $35.35, Maple City $36.75, and so on allover the county. So it seems that the fellows who have been so anxious tosell liquor lately have been compelled to run the schools of the countyabout a month. The total of State and county funds is $5,246.13, for sixmonths. Ten thousand dollars a year is quite an item in the expense of runningour schools.

Arkansas City Republican, February 23, 1884.

The school was honored by an appreciated call from Mr. S. W. Duncan andMr. Geo. E. Hasie. Call again, gentlemen.

Arkansas City Republican, February 23, 1884.

The school is progressing finely. We hadanother parsing match last Friday with the usual result. One week from nextMonday night we have a spelling match. Now we are sorry that matters haveturned out unfavorably for us, but, the juniors will remember that, "Talentdiffers all is well and wisely but," if we cannot teach them how toparse, we will teach them how to spell. After school the juniors remainand spell from four to six.

The Jr. Ed. received his photo on St. Valentine'sday, and now he says the photo is ours, don't repudiate your own picture,Mountford.

That Alice L. Lane is the best grammarianin school. That Emma Theaker is the best mathematician. That Jr. Editoris cultivating a mustache. That Mountford Scott can make more noise thana brass band, a locomotive, a span of mules, and a saw mill. Jrs. are verymuch elated but "pride goeth before a fall."

[SKIPPED HIS ARTICLE ENTITLED "PROGRESSOF THE UNITED STATES."]

Arkansas City Republican, February 23, 1884.

The School House to the front; the saloonto the rear.

Miss Laura Holloway returned to school Monday,after an absence of one week.

[MOST CONFUSING! FIRST PART CALLED HIM "MOUNTFORD"...HEADERON THIS PORTION CALLS HIM "MOUNTFERD"...???]

Arkansas City Republican, February 23, 1884.

Senior editor's likeness still on hand. Every scholar thinks it favorshim.

We suppose the seniors will not say anymore about parsing matches, "seeingthey were so easily beaten" last Friday. They have now challenged usto a spelling match which will take place one week from next Monday evening.It is generally supposed that they will best us spelling, but they willnot do it as easily as they anticipate, and they would feel bad if theyshould get beaten again.

Joseph Campbell and Loyd Ruby are the best historians in the class.

The singing class is the most interesting class in the school, and itis wonderful how the pupils are learning; some are a little bashful yet,but they will soon get over that. We will take up drawing in a couple ofweeks, and that will be an interesting branch of the school.

Arkansas City Republican, February 23, 1884.

Mrs. Worthley paid the school an appreciation visit last Friday afternoon;she was very much pleased with the way the parsing match was conducted.Now a word to parents, you should take Mrs. Worthley as a criterion andvisit the school yourself. It would show that you were interested in thewelfare of your pupils, and teacher. During this term there has been buttwenty visitors, that is what you would call visitors. It's something tothink about and act upon. If you had as many swine some place, you wouldgo to see them at least once a week, and surely you could spare time enoughto visit the school once in nine months. "Well," says one, "thereis a teacher at school to attend to the children." So there is butthat is not it, do you know for yourself how your pupil is getting along?Do you suppose if your pupil is at the foot of his class, he will tell youas quickly as he would if he was head unless you ask him? Come and see theposition of each pupil in his or her classes and you will know how to talkto them, and what advice to give, or how to compliment your children.

Our teacher ridiculed us a little last Friday, the senior thinks. Hemade the remark that the juniors had slept with two grammars and a dictionaryall last week. We do not deny it, but we accomplished our end if we did,and it makes no difference how heavy the scales are just so they balance,you know. The juniors will soon be through Meredith's geography; we havehad a thorough course this winter and there will be about twenty-five tograduate next year.

The seniors are losing no time; every spare moment they have they arestudying Patterson's spellers and analyzer.

THERE WAS MORE...WHICH I SKIPPED...FUNNY THING! AT THE END THIS LONGARTICLE WAS SIGNED BY "EVA SPLAWN."

Arkansas City Republican, February 23, 1884.

Through the generosity of the school board, the teachers and pupils ofthe city schools enjoyed a holiday yesterday.

Arkansas City Republican, February 23, 1884.

There was some mistake in the school column last week; if the good peoplewill excuse us, we will try and do better hereafter.

The seniors take advantage of small mistakes, especially the editor.

Next Monday evening will witness the scene of the spelling match at theArkansas City high school. Turn out those who want to see the disciplinein that department, in that branch of the course; all are expected to spellexceedingly well except the editors.

Miss Lida Whitley stays at the head of the geography class "in goodshape."

The following is a list of people of Miss Hunt's department that received100 percent: Ida Lane, Mary Dunn, Cora Taylor, Anna Wagstaff, Mervin Miller,Harry Gilstrap, Jimmie Kirkpatrick, Willie Wilson, Mattie Patterson, ElsaDarrough, Sarah Hill, Maggie Ford, Emma Wilson, Wyatt Hutchinson.

Those who were imperfect in the same department are: Larkin Endicott,James Williams, Eddie Endicott, Charley Taylor, Jay Fairclo, Amy Landes,Flora Kreamer, Ella DeBruce, Mary Lewis.

Next week is examination week; most of the pupils stand good examinations.

Arkansas City Republican, February 23, 1884.

On the evening of March 3rd, a match-spelling, between the members ofthe senior and junior classes of the Arkansas City schools, will take placeat the High School room. The admission fee will be 10 cents, and the proceedswill be for the benefit of the school library.

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[CORRESPONDENCE FROM "J. A."]

Arkansas City Traveler, February 27, 1884.

[The following was handed to Mr. Atkinson for publication, but was refusedby that gentleman, who seemingly does not accord to others the privilegehe claims for himself. ED. TRAVELER.]

Said a mother to us recently: "My boy and girl came from schoolrepeating the most filthy and abominable language, too horrible for me torepeat. It sickens me. Oh, I don't know what to do to stop it," shesaid, in much distress. Are not you, sir, largely responsible for this immoralityof our schools, by ignoring as you do the reading of God's word, the Bible,in the schools? Oh, man, "first cast the beam out of thine own eye."J. A.

Arkansas City Traveler, February 27, 1884.

DIED. Miss Hattie Jordan, aged 14, died last Sunday morning, of brainfever. She having been a pupil in our schools, no school was held in herroom on Monday morning, when all that was left of the young life was carriedto the grave. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community inthis their hour of affliction.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, February 28, 1884.

Mr. Christopher and family will go to Topeka in a short time. They aregood neighbors and true friends to those they associate with. We shall missthem sadly. Miss May has finished her school at Moscow.

[GRAND PRAIRIE CORRESPONDENT: "ONE OF THE BOYS."]

Winfield Courier, February 28, 1884.

We have three more weeks of school.

And we have preaching every two weeks by Rev. Tyler.

There is some sickness in this neighborhood. Mr. W. F. Smith's littlechild is quite sick at present.

There was a birthday party at Mr. Hodgson's in honor of their daughter,Miss Anna. There were present twenty of our schoolmates, and our teacher,Miss Carlisle. We all had a good time. The table was loaded with good things,such as roast turkey, cranberry sauce, etc.

Mr. Editor, this is my first trial at writing for a paper, and if I escapethe wastebasket this time, I may come again. I am only 13 years old. ONEOF THE BOYS.

[An excellent start. Come again. ED.]

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[PRAIRIE HOME CORRESPONDENT: "HOPE."]

Winfield Courier, February 28, 1884.

Miss May Christopher closed her school at Moscow on the 2nd instant.

Mr. Lowe, successor to M. Christopher, has gone to Ohio for his familyand expects to be settled on his new place early in March. He intends totake up his residence in Topeka the present season.

Winfield Courier, February 28, 1884.

One bad feature in the above report is the great number of cases of tardiness.In one department there were six pupils each of which was tardy 15 timesduring the month, and each brought written excuses from parents for thesedelinquencies. Will the parents assist in overcoming this, by urging theirchildren to be prompt in their attendance.

Winfield Courier, February 28, 1884.

Mr. M. A. Smalley, of Carey, Ohio, an old friend and school teacher ofJames McLain, was in the city Tuesday. Mr. Smalley passed through Winfieldfourteen years ago on a buffalo hunt, when only one or two houses were here.The only thing he now recognized was the old ford near the Tunnel mill,which he remembered as the place where one of the hunting party of 1870was drowned. Buffalo were not far from this point in those days.

Winfield Courier, February 28, 1884.

The writer had the pleasure on last Saturday afternoon of accompanyinga bright party of Winfield people to Cambridge. The day was clear and calmand many things were observed along the way which are worthy of note. Wehad been feeling very good over the rapid improvement of the queen cityof the valley, Winfield, but a drive over this beautiful country revealedforcibly the vast strides being made in other parts of Cowley in the wayof permanent improvement. Almost every farm shows new buildings, of onekind and another, a corral full of cattle and hogs and a general air ofthrift. Some of Cowley's best land and many of her wealthiest farmers arebetween Winfield and Cambridge. New Salem, the first town we strike, hasthe appearance of having come out of winter quarters in good spirits. Severalnew houses were noticed and the number of cars standing on the side trackat the depot would denote quite a shipping trade. The little city over onthe hill, Burden, has done itself proud during the past few months. On approachingthe town we counted forty nine houses newly built or in course of erection.The place presented a business like appearance, the merchants were busy,and the streets were crowded with teams. We called around to see BrotherHenthorn, but found nobody but the post office in. The Enterprise hasseveral times accused the COURIER of being inimical to the interests ofBurden, which it knew was a mistake, and we wanted to see its good lookingand efficient young editor, J. W. Henthorn, and inform him of our intentionto give the Enterprise and Burden a puff. The COURIER has alwaysclaimed that Burden was a remarkable little town, and while the railroadand splendid country around it have done much, there is no doubt that thetown owes more of its prosperity to the Enterprise than to anythingelse. It has advertised and made Burden: the town never could have beenwhat it is without a good local paper. Torrance has made but few recentchanges. The most prominent thing is its fine schoolhouse, which is a verycreditable structure. In traveling through Cowley, in any direction, theschoolhouses are a noticeable feature. At New Salem the schoolhouse woulddo honor to a much larger town. Burden's schoolhouse is the finest buildingin the place, while that at Cambridge is superior to any outside of Winfield,Arkansas City, or Burden. It is a two story stone structure, 30 x 60 feet,is splendidly furnished, and has a fine bell. Mr. Will C. Barnes, a Winfieldite,to whom the company are under many obligations for courtesies extended,is principal and Miss Lizzie Palmer, well known to many Winfield people,is assistant. They are among Cowley's most capable teachers and are givinggood satisfaction. Of course, we called on the Cambridge News, andfound the proprietors, Messrs. S. B. Sherman and H. F. Hicks, at home. Oneof them was busily engaged trying to explain to a rural gentleman that theNews had ten times as many subscribers as that "vile sheet,"the Burden Enterprise, and that their list had increased untilit contained one-fiftieth as many as the Winfield COURIER, the oldest andmost reliable paper in the county. He must have been correct. Mr. W. G.Seaver, the energetic, intelligent young editor of the News, wasat his post, but instead of writing narrow gauge editorials, he was makingselections of type from a specimen book, with which to start a paper atDexter in a few weeks. He thinks he can make a paper pay at that place.He is a racy writer and was at one time connected with the St. Joe Gazette.Should he start a paper at Dexter, it will undoubtedly be a success in pointof excellence, the only uncertain thing being a sufficient patronage. Wesupposed that no Satanic angels ever visited a sequestered spot like Cambridge,but they do. A man with a grip and twenty-five cents worth of soap doneup in little wads, opened out there during our stay. His lusty voice drewa crowd around him, and after placing five and two dollar bills in someof the wrappers and rolling them up, he commenced to dispose of the soapto persons who were anxious to get five dollars for two. After clearingfifty dollars, twenty of which came from a young man who seemed illy ableto make such a contribution, he quietly slid out of town. There are alwaysmen ready to fall into such traps, and the only lamentable thing about itis that experience dost seem to teach them anything. We were pleased tomeet at Cambridge Miss Tirzah A. Hoyland, who has been the regular correspondentof the COURIER from New Salem for many years. She is one of Cowley's mostintelligent ladies and has written many good things for this paper. Shewas visiting friends there. In and around Cambridge are many substantial,intelligent men, and other than those already named, we might mention F.S. Coons, proprietor of the Cambridge House, W. H. Palmer, Thos. S. Griffin,J. B. Lukens, L. B. Carter, J. P. Craft, J. S. Bernard, James B. Rowe, andothers whose names we did not get. It is also the home of County Commissioner,J. A. Irwin.

Winfield Courier, February 28, 1884.

"I am always particularly interested in reading the items in theCOURIER from the different neighborhood correspondents, and when I readof the many thorough, efficient teachers employed in the different schoolsof the county, I wonder why it could not have been our lot to have had suchan one this winter, in District 97." Crooked Elm.

Like everything else in this world, the quality of the teacher dependsvery much upon the price you pay. In turning to the list of Cowley teachers,we find that district 97 pays its teacher but thirty dollars per month:one of the smallest salaries in the county. Persons who have spent yearsfitting themselves for teachers can't afford such remuneration. A largemajority of Cowley's teachers get over forty dollars per month and earnevery cent of the money, and more.

Winfield Courier, February 28, 1884.

Rev. W. H. Rose, in charge of Douglas circuit, has just closed a protractedmeeting at Valley Center schoolhouse, which resulted in 29 accessions tothe church. The society is in a prosperous condition; peace and harmonyprevail. Measures will be taken in the near future to build a church.

Winfield Courier, February 28, 1884.

Miss Therrie J. Taylor, the youngest daughter of Dr. Taylor of this city,is expected to arrive in town this week from the city of Baltimore, Maryland.We understand that she comes to southern Kansas for two purposes: to putherself under the professional care of her father, who differs with herphysician in Baltimore; and when she recovers her health, intends to devoteherself to the teaching of instrumental music.

Arkansas City Republican, March 1, 1884.

One week from Monday night we have a spelling match; admission 10 cents.Come out everybody and hear us. Read the soul-stirring, heroic ode foundin the junior column last week. The junior editor must have been up latethe night before the paper was published. "The leaders seems to behorribly annoyed about something." "Oh! Juniors; you should notlet such angry passions rise. Your hands were never made to tear out junior'seyes." Considerable logic about that we will admit. Now, we have heardof the mule kicking another mule; we have heard of a young man who wentto the fair, spent all his money, came home and whipped himself for beingsuch a fool; but we never before heard of one junior tearing out anotherjunior's eyes.

Everyone should take the advice given by the junior editor, and visitour schools often. It would be a great encouragement to our teachers andto ourselves. Miss Effie Gilstrap returned to school last Monday; we arealways pleased to see seniors coming in, as the call can ill afford to loseany of its members. We need all our members to compete with the juniors,in the branches they are studying. To tell the truth, the junior class isa class of which any school ought to be proud.

We publish the following, as third best essay for this month. Composedby John Kirkpatrick. [CALLED "THE BOY." DID NOT COPY IT.]

Arkansas City Republican, March 1, 1884.

George Myers, Charles Myers, and Jerome Branson, were tried before JudgeBonsall, last Thursday, on the charge of disturbing the peace of Cyrus Perkinsand others, by throwing eggs against the schoolhouse, in district No. 80,East Bolton, and were fined $1 each and costs, amounting to about $33 apiece,we are informed.

Arkansas City Republican, March 1, 1884.

DIED. Miss Hattie Jordan, a pupil of Mrs. Geo. Wright's department, diedlast Sunday, of brain fever. The department in which she had attended schoolwas dismissed at 10 o'clock, in order that her mates might attend the funeralservices. She was a pleasant pupil and will be sadly missed by both teacherand pupils.

Arkansas City Republican, March 1, 1884.

DIED. Last Sunday morning, a little son of Mr. T. R. Brown started asusual for Sunday school, at the Parker schoolhouse. In a short time he wasfound insensible on the ground. It is supposed the horse stumbled and threwhim. He was insensible when discovered. All that love and skill could dowas done, but in vain. On Wednesday morning he died, and was buried at theParker graveyard on Thursday. He was nine years of age and was a brightand noble lad. All who knew him loved him. On the morning of the accident,he had for recitation the verse, "Boast not of tomorrow; for we knownot what a day may bring forth." Elder Gans made the above the textof the funeral discourse.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 5, 1884.

Mr. Editor: What are these doctors trying to dose us with, thesedays? What do the general public care about "codes" and whetherdoctors advertise or not? If I were you, Mr. Editor, I'd shut off theirsteam pretty quick and end their misery. Let 'em take a column, if theywant to blow their horns in an advertisem*nt, and pay for it at regularrates, and no personals thrown in. I think this would quench their advertisingardor right away. I suggest a cut of a fat and lean man with the legend,"I take Dr. So-and-So's medicine," and "I don't," asa warning to the dear people. A doctor's creed is to get more money andif he can make more money out of eyes and ears than head and feet, why lethim, I say. We never met Alma Mater, and don't want to. Guess she's a niceenough girl, though, or the boys wouldn't talk about her so much. Vindexneedn't feel bad about "the best doctor in town," for we presumesaid doctor is the only one that has found out he's any better than theaverage, and as long as he sticks to "Fiziologizing," there isn'tmuch harm likely to be done. If the teacher likes to tell the school childrenabout his particular pet in the pill line, who's to hinder. But if I don'tquit, you'll think me as bad as the doctor fellows, so ta ta. From one ofthe LAITY.

[RICHLAND TOWNSHIP AGAINST NARROW GAUGE PROPOSITION.]

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.

From Richland. At a meeting of the voters of the south precinct of RichlandTownship held Monday night at Floral schoolhouse, Feb. 25th, 1884, CaptainStevens was chosen chairman, S. W. Norton, Jr., was chosen secretary. Theobject of the meeting was to consider the proposition of the projected NarrowGauge. Rousing speeches against the proposition, as stated, were made bythe chairman, Mr. Howard, and Mr. Irwin. The following resolutions wereadopted by the meeting unanimously.

Whereas, The Commissioners of Cowley County have submitted tothe voters a proposition to aid the Denver, Memphis & Atlantic railroad,which proposition we believe to be unfair, because, 1st. It is not bindingenough on the company as to the kind of material to be used in the constructionof said road, 2nd. Because said company does not bind itself to have inoperation any connecting road outside of Cowley County, and 3rd. Becausewe believe the amount asked is exorbitant for the kind of a road to be built.Therefore, be it

Resolved, That we believe that it is to the interest to thevoters of Cowley County to vote against the proposition of said Narrow Gauge.

Resolved, That we urge upon the people of other townships inthe county to organize for the purpose of making a systematic fight againstsaid proposition.

S. W. NORTON, Secretary.

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[THE NARROW GAUGE.]

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.

It is natural to expect that the most unanimous support of the propositionwill be found along the line of the proposed road and the most general oppositionwill be found in places most distant from the road, because along the lineof the road people are benefitted most by it. In addition to the benefitof nearness to the accommodations and the greater enhanced value to property,the railroad is taxed for the townships and school districts it runs throughwhile townships and school districts in the county which the road does nottouch get no benefit from township and district taxation of railroads. Thisis neither fair, just, nor right, and should be remedied by a constitutionalamendment if, as is concluded, it cannot be remedied without. But this injusticeis not in itself a reason that persons not benefitted by these taxes shouldvote against the bonds, for they are benefitted in other ways to such anextent that they are better off with the bonds than without them becauseof taxation for county purposes alone. It cannot help them to vote againstwhat will do them good because the same thing will do the others more good.

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[CAMBRIDGE CORRESPONDENT: "CLYDE."]

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.

On Saturday evening quite a number of the young folks met at the schoolhouseto ride the Goat. Quite a number from Winfield were present, and among thenumber was one of the COURIER boys, Mr. Frank Greer. I presume quite a numberwill join the temperance ranks. I expect to myself if they don't black ballme.

School is going off finely and the youths of this vicinity are learningrapidly under good instruction from Prof. Barnes and Miss Parmer. They seemto give universal satisfaction.

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[GRAND PRAIRIE CORRESPONDENT: "ONE OF THE BOYS."]

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.

We had a spelling school at Grand Prairie Friday night. There were alarge number out. All passed off well except going home. Mr. John Reddishes'horses got frightened while he was paying attention to his best girl; mighthave been serious, but fortunately help came and he got off with only asplit double-tree.

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[ODESSA CORRESPONDENT: "M. S."]

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.

Our school is progressing nicely with W. B. Beaumont as teacher.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.

The railroad election of Fairview Township on March 11th will be heldat Akron schoolhouse.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.

Miss Mary Berkey left last Saturday for Emporia, where she will takea course in the State Normal school. Miss Mary is a bright young lady andwe are glad to see her afforded an opportunity of advancing in educationalmatters.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.

Miss Annie Barnes of Winfield has just closed a six months' term of schoolat Valley Center Schoolhouse, which was the most interesting, systematic,and best governed school in this part of the county. It is the wish of manyof the patrons that the school board try and secure her to teach the nextterm of school.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.

Mr. H. G. Norton closed his winter term of school at Excelsior, threemiles south of town, last Friday. Everybody in the district turned out withfilled baskets and had a grand picnic. Mr. Norton is one of our best teachersand has given excellent satisfaction. Excelsior was about the first schoolhouseput up in Cowley County, and during the early days the writer imbibed ideasand shot paper wads within its walls. The district has seen many changessince then, and the places of many "old timers" are filled byothers.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.

MARRIED. Mr. George Wright, nephew of Dr. W. T. Wright of this city,and Miss Anna Norton were married in Arkansas City on last Thursday evening.George is one of Cowley's brightest young men and has many friends in Winfield,who wish himself and bride a long and happy life. Miss Norton was, for along time, a teacher in the Arkansas City schools and is an accomplishedlady.

Winfield Courier, March 6, 1884.

The Senior Class of the High School will be pleased to meet all theirfriends on Friday evening, March 7th, at East Ward school building. Admission10 cents.

Arkansas City Republican, March 8, 1884.

The school column was left out this week for want of space.

Arkansas City Republican, March 8, 1884.

At a meeting of the school board, held last Thursday evening, it wasdecided that pupils who are neither absent or tardy for a whole month, willbe dismissed one hour earlier on one Friday afternoon of each month.

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[NORTH RICHLAND CORRESPONDENT: "DICK RELVIG."]

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1884.

District 23 has built a good new house, size 24 x 32. School will closesoon. Mr. Stuber has given the boys and girls a good start.

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[OTTER CORRESPONDENT: "OTTERITE."]

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1884.

Our school board are all women's rights men.

Miss Robbins, of Winfield, will teach our summer school of three months.

Most everyone is interested now about the D. M. & A. railroad. Theythink that those last stipulations that the Company filed with the countyClerk are enough, and that it is to their interest to vote for the bonds.Hon. Jas. McDermott of Winfield addressed quite a number of the sturdy yeomanryof Otter Township at the Cedar Creek schoolhouse on Wednesday evening andconvinced, it seems, most all the doubting Thomases that they should fallin with offered mercy before it is too late. OTTERITE.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1884.

The school at the station closed on the 7th. With regrets the studentssee Miss Davenport leave.

The school in old Salem has closed for this term. Mr. Roberts awardedprizes to the deserving ones, and treated all the pupils and his numerousguests to candy. It seems I was lucky enough to get treated to all the goodies,as I just returned from my visit in time for the exercises at school. Ipresume I ought to tell you what a delightful time I had in my travels.Left Salem on Saturday morning the 23rd. Arrived all right at my destination,Cambridge, and was warmly welcomed by dear, kind friends. That evening I,with quite a number of the Cambridges, had a ride on the I. O. G. T.'s goat,in the Cambridge schoolhouse. The Lodge, like myself, was a stranger there,but I trust the young people who seem to possess plenty of energy will keepthe Temperance boat from sinking and may their Lodge be the means of savingmany. On Sunday morning with my friends, I attended Sunday school, and listenedalso to an excellent discourse from the Rev. Knight. Attended prayer meetingin the evening. On Monday morning, behind the spirited horses of the Rowbrothers, I enjoyed a ride of four miles to the Ranch, where I spent twodays very pleasantly and feasted on the sweets of the land, and was "honeyed"to my heart's content. Returned to the little city and on Tuesday eveningthe Rowe brothers entertained quite a number of their friends, and thusI formed some very pleasant acquaintances. The rest of my visit was quietlypassed and on Thursday eve I returned home, but my trip was far from lonesome,as I met Mrs. Olds, also Mrs. Asp, of Winfield, at the Cambridge depot,also Mr. Beasley of Burden, and Mr. James B. Rowe formed our little partyand we had plenty of fun. The ladies, also Mr. Beasley, dropped off at Burden.We arrived in Salem in time for Christian service (came on the local), werekindly entertained a few moments by Mrs. Lucas, and after church was broughthome by my good brother, and so ended my travels. But I forgot to mentionthat I met quite a number of Winfieldites while there, and among the numberMr. Frank Greer, and enjoyed a friendly little chat with that amiable gentleman.OLIVIA.

[TEACHERS EXAMINATION.]

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1884.

An examination of applicants for teachers' certificates, will be heldat the Courthouse beginning at 9 o'clock a.m., March 21, 1884, and continuestwo days. Applicants will please appear promptly at that time. A. H. LIMERICK,County Superintendent.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1884.

The winter terms of our district schools are now closing and contractsare being made for spring and summer terms.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1884.

H. G. Norton commenced a spring term of school last Monday at Excelsior,south of town, where he closed a winter term a week previously.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1884.

The Senior class entertainment at the high school building on last Fridayevening was very pleasant, and largely attended. Music, recitations, etc.,formed the program. The proceeds go toward hiring the Opera House for thegraduating exercises at the close of the term.

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1884.

The Kindergarten entertainment given by Mrs. Garlick on Tuesday eveningwas the cutest thing that our citizens have yet enjoyed. The participantsexhibited perfect training and played Mother Goose, dramatized in a waythat would do credit to even grown persons. Mrs. Garlick is making a grandsuccess of her Kindergarten school and is being well patronized.

[SCHOOL REPORT.]

Winfield Courier, March 13, 1884.

The report of Valley View school for term commencing Oct. 1st, 1883,and ending Feb. 22, 1884. Number of pupils enrolled 41. Average first twomonths 16 11-40. Average last three months 24 1-3. A grade general average97-3/4. Wilber Martin 100, Carrie Schwantes and Pearl Martin 98, B. GradePeter Schwantes, George Staggers, and Charlie Staggers 92, May Blanchardand Mary Bryan 87, Alice Pennington 90, average 90. C. grade, Charley Schwantesand Sandy Craig 92, Jessie Staggers, Nellie Martin, May Allen, Robert Craig,Heartie Schwantes and Ben Perrin, 89, general average 89-3/4.

Number whose deportment was 100 last month: Pearlie Perrin, Ben Schwantes,Wilber Martin, Sandy and Robert Craig, Charlie Staggers. James Craig's deportmentaveraged 100 during term. Only one scholar, Pearly Herrin, was not absentduring term.

The following is a program of closing exercises.

Select reading by Wilber Martin, subject "Inchape Afloat."

Declamation by Charley Stewart, "Meeting of the Birds."

"Nobody's Child," Jessie Staggers.

"Spring," Sandy Craig.

"Missionary Music," Nellie Martin.

"Trust in God," Charlie Staggers.

"Little by Little," Charlie Schwantes.

"Buckle down Boys," Robert Craig.

"Forty Acre Farm," Pearl Martin.

"Corn of Kansas," Carrie Schwantes.

Select reading by May Bryan, "She has outlived her usefulness."

Pearlie Perrin, "How to tell it."

Ben Schwantes, "Look not upon the wine when it is Red."

Earl Lee, "Speak Gently."

John Schwantes, "Come Again."

Eva Forbs, "Be in Time."

Ida Schwantes, "My Mother."

Alvah Smith, "The Little Teacher."

Lizzie Simco*cks, "How it Happened."

Cora Schwantes, "The Bridge of Sighs."

Wilber Martin, "Look at Both Sides."

Select reading by Pearl Martin, "Washington and the Poor Widow."

Carrie Schwantes, "Independence Bells."

All the smaller scholars had declamations without a single exception,and the scholars all did exceedingly well. After the exercises closed, Mr.J. F. Martin and others addressed the school. ANNA MARK, Teacher.

Arkansas City Republican, March 15, 1884.

At the teacher's examination, last Saturday, held at the high schoolroom, there were three applicants: Misses Minnie Turner, Hannah Gilbert,and Mary A. Johnson. They succeeded in securing certificates for one year.Miss Lizzie, Gilbert and Horace G. Vaughn, obtained grades sufficient fora six month's certificate, but do not wish to teach.

Arkansas City Republican, March 15, 1884.

The following pupils of the high school department were perfect in deportmentduring the sixth month of the term.

Mahlon Arnett, Cora Armstead, Sammie Beall, Joseph Campbell, Sarah Crocker,D. C. Duncan, Jacob Endicott, Effie Gilstrap, Laura Gould, Ida Hackleman,Richard Hutchins, Alice L. Lane, Eddie Marshall, Minnie McIntire, HowardMaxwell, Birdie Martin, Dora Pearson, Sarepta Abrams, Frank Barnett, ViolaBishop, Ella Crocker, Mary Dakin, Mollie Duncan, Lizzie Gilbert, Eddie Ganes,Flora Gould, Laura Holloway, John Kirkpatrick, Hattie Laird, Rosa Moore,Fred. McLaughlin, Mettie Marbin, Jessie Norton, Walter Pickering, LilliePurdy, Lloyd Ruby, M. J. Scott, Emma Theaker, Clarence Thompson, MartinWarren, Lida Whitney, Frank Wright, Carrie Rice, Alvan Sankey, Eva Splawn,Frank Theaker, Horace Vaughn, Edna Worthley, Constance Woodin, Frank Wright.

The following pupil was imperfect and received 36 percent: Robert A.Nipp.

Arkansas City Republican, March 15, 1884.

School is progressing finely.

Our spelling came off in due season, and now the howls of the juniorsare heard throughout the land of "previous question," referringto our parsing matches. The junior editor was very restless Monday night,and, as he was tossing his head upon his pillow, he was heard to murmursomething like the following: "Oh ye juniors, ye juniors! Why haveye forsaken me. How often, O ye juniors, have we met at the neighbors' housesand practiced from 6 to 12, and how often we have boasted of defeating theseniors; but now we are beaten. We will try them again, but it will amountto the same thing." . . . .

We publish the following as the fourth best essay for this month, writtenby Miss Effa Gilstrap..."AIMING AT PERFECTION." [DID NOT COPY.]

Arkansas City Republican, March 15, 1884.

Oh! How bad we feel, the seniors beat us in spelling. . . .

Miss Lizzie Gilbert has learned a new song.

Miss Mollie Duncan held up the junior flag, at the spelling match, tillall the others had failed. This shows that Miss Mollie was in earnest, andmeant to excel. The musical convention took considerable patronage fromthe spelling match.

The following is the fourth essay for this month, "DELAYS THE DANGEROUS,"by Sarepta Abrams. [I DID NOT COPY.]

Arkansas City Republican, March 15, 1884.

BOOKS IN HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY WERE LISTED...NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO READ!BELIEVE TRAVELER DID THIS ALSO.

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[MAPLE CITY CORRESPONDENT: "FLO."]

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1884.

The ladies of District 98, a few days since, had an entertainment forthe purpose of raising money to purchase an organ for the school and Sundayschool. The net proceeds amounted to $43.

Mr. Quincy A. Roberts, who has been teaching at 98, is taking a few daysvacation and visiting friends and relatives in your city.

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[AKRON CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVER."]

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1884.

J. W. Warren's school, at Akron, closed last Tuesday with a big dinnerand lots of nuts and candies and a good time in general, and on Friday nightthe school gave an exhibition in the schoolhouse, which was first class.The house was crowded to its utmost capacity. The principle part of theplay was a drama entitled "Down by the Sea." The actors performedtheir parts well and it was comic as well as interesting. Prof. Hittle withthree fiddlers furnished excellent music during the evening. Mr. Warrenhas given general satisfaction in the school this winter and we hope thedistrict will be so lucky as to secure him for another term. OLIVER.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1884.

School contracts for spring terms of three months are being made throughoutthe county and some of the schools have already commenced. The winter andspring terms of a majority of the districts will cover nine months, whichaffords splendid educational advantages. But few counties are as forwardas Cowley in matters of education.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1884.

A very pleasant surprise party was given Mr. Gridley last Wednesday evening,it being his birthday. Mrs. Gridley provided a supper to which all the teachersof the city together with Mr. Buford and Mr. and Mrs. Limerick were invited.Mr. Gridley was made the recipient of a fine arm chair and an elegant volumeof Bryant's collection of poems. The evening was pleasantly spent in socialconversation and all present agreed that the occasion was one of pleasureand profit.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1884.

The past winter has been a very effective one in our public schools,and the many terms which are now closing show most satisfactory results.County Superintendent Limerick was on the go all winter and every schoolin the county was visited often by him. The Professor is an indefatigableworker, and to him much of this success in educational matters is due.

Winfield Courier, March 20, 1884.

There has been a call issued for a convention of the teachers of thisand neighboring counties to be held at Wichita March 28th & 29th forthe purpose of permanent organization. We are in receipt of a program ofthe exercises. Every teacher should attend.

Arkansas City Republican, March 22, 1884.

SKIPPED SCHOOL COLUMN...APPEARED ON SECOND PAGE...BUT COULD NOT READSECTION WHERE NAMES WERE MENTIONED FOR THE SENIOR DEPARTMENT.

FOLLOWING ITEMS CAME FROM THE JUNIOR DEPARTMENT.

The Junior department have completed Monteith's Comprehensive Geography,and will now take up Cornell's Physical course.

Miss Eva Splawn was compelled to leave school last week on account ofher parents going to Iowa. We regret the loss very much.

Martin Warren, one of our best pupils, also relinquished school at thebeginning of this month.

No more cayenne cases up this writing.

Red aprons are fashionable nowadays.

Miss Lizzie Wilson, after finishing her school on Grouse Creek, whereshe has been instructing youthful minds the past winter, called at the ArkansasCity High School last Wednesday afternoon. We hope Miss Wilson appreciatedthe appearance of the school as much as we did her call. Come again.

Robert Nipp is unable to study very hard. The reason is unknown, unlesshis eyes are getting dim. Be careful, don't get any red pepper in them,Bob.

The Senior editor says if they beat the Juniors spelling again he willhave his head shaved, and greased, too, if he keeps us from beating themparsing.

Arkansas City Republican, March 15, 1884.

The following pupils received the highest grades in examination lastmonth: Arithmetic--Jacob Endicott, Lloyd Ruby, Mountferd Scott, Eva Splawn,Clarence Thompson, each 100 percent. Those who received 100 percent are:Sammie Beall, Sarah Crocker, Campbell Duncan, Mollie Duncan, Flora Gould,Hattie Laird, Eddie Marshall, Rosa Morse, Lloyd Ruby, Eva Splawn, ClarenceThompson, Edna Worthley, Lida Whitney; Miss Lizzie Gilbert received 99 percentin geography. Mahlon Arnett, Sammie Beall, and Lida Whitney received 97percent in English grammar. Those who averaged 95 percent through the wholeexamination are Lizzie Gilbert, Mountferd Scott, Lloyd Ruby, Ida Hackleman,Edna Worthley, Lida Whitney, and Sarah Crocker.

Arkansas City Republican, March 15, 1884.

Miss Lettie Dakarn of Silverdale visited our school last Friday afternoon,which was very highly appreciated. Call again, Miss Lettie.

Arkansas City Republican, March 15, 1884.

We publish the following as the best essay for this month, written byFrank E. Barnett: "CAYENNE PEPPER." [DID NOT COPY.]

Arkansas City Republican, March 22, 1884.

At the last meeting of the school board, it was determined to grant avacation of one week, at the end of the seventh month.

Arkansas City Republican, March 22, 1884.

The time for receiving bids on the new schoolhouse has been extendedto April 14. Let our home mechanics attend to this matter. Some responsiblehome firm should be awarded the contract.

Arkansas City Republican, March 22, 1884.

Miss E. A. Taylor is teaching school this week. Geuda Springs Herald.

Miss Taylor was last year one of the best pupils of the Arkansas CityHigh School. Her success as a teacher is pleasing to her instructor.

Arkansas City Republican, March 22, 1884.

The spelling match at the public school building came off according toappointment last Monday night. There were not so many pupils present asat the match spelling two weeks previous, but the spelling was much better,it taking about a quarter of an hour longer to decide the contest. The juniorswere victorious this time, Miss Sarah Crocker and Mr. Campbell Duncan remainingafter all the seniors were spelled down. This necessitated a contest betweenthese two as it was arranged to give a prize to the pupil standing up thelongest. Mr. Duncan gained the prize, and deserves much credit for it, forhe has been in school only a short time, and had attended school very littlebefore entering this school. We think the young gentleman must be relatedto us--he spells very much like our relatives.

Arkansas City Republican, March 22, 1884.

"J. W. Warren's school at Akron, closed last Tuesday, with a bigdinner and lots of nuts and candies and a good time in general, and on Fridaynight the school gave an exhibition in the schoolhouse which was first-class.. . . Mr. Warren has given general satisfaction in the school this winterand we hope the district will be so lucky as to secure him for another term."Oliver in Winfield Courier.

Mr. Warren is one of our former pupils, and a young man of fine abilityand excellent character. Nothing pleases us better than the success of ourboys and girls.

Arkansas City Republican, March 22, 1884.

RECAP OF JOB WORK DONE BY REPUBLICAN PLAYED UP:

Arkansas City Republican, March 22, 1884.

DIED. On March 16, 1884, Mrs. Mary Drenan Francisco, wife of Mr. LouisFrancisco, of Silverdale Township. Mrs. Francisco has long been a most patientsufferer with that dread disease, consumption. She was a firm believer inthe christian faith, and for a long time a member of the U. P. Church. Thefuneral services, held at Parker schoolhouse, were conducted by Revs. Harrisand Campbell.

Arkansas City Republican, March 22, 1884.

The vacancy in the Intermediate Department of the city schools, causedby the sickness of Mrs. Geo. Wright, was filled by Miss Emma Theaker, onMonday, and by Miss Jessie Norton, the remainder of the week.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1884.

There will be a vacation of one week commencing April 7, 1884, in thepublic schools of Arkansas City.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1884.

At Wichita next Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, will be held ateachers' convention for Southwestern Kansas. A very interesting and instructiveprogramme has been arranged, and every attention will be given the teacherswho are fortunate enough to be able to visit Wichita this week.

Arkansas City Traveler, March 26, 1884.

The S. P. U. of Bolton will meet at the Bland schoolhouse the first Saturdayin April at 9 o'clock p.m. All members are requested to turn out. AL RAMSEY,O. S.

Arkansas City Republican, March 29, 1884.

The senior class has lost two more of its members: Misses Alice Laneand Minnie McIntire. There are at present only eight members in the class.We do not know what is to be done; but if scholars will persist in quittingschool, they had as well stop now as any time. The singing class is doingwell.

We publish the following as second best essay for this month, writtenby Miss Emma Theaker.

I am afraid that the people of Arkansas City do not take as much interestin the public schools of this place as they should. The children are sentto school and the teachers are expected to take charge of them and teachthem. If the scholars do not learn as much as the parents think they should,the whole blame is thrown upon the teacher. The parents do not seem to thinkthat the teacher as well as the scholar needs help and encouragement.

At present there are in our schools three hundred and ninety-four scholarsenrolled and seven teachers employed. These scholars do not all attend regularly,yet the rooms are all full, and it is to be hoped that the new school buildingwill be ready for use at the beginning of the next school year.

In the high school department there are fifty pupils. These comprisethe senior and junior classes. The senior class has ten members, but I believethat these do not all intend to graduate. The rest of the pupils in thisdepartment are juniors. The studies in the senior year are algebra, rhetoric,spelling, Latin, physiology, bookkeeping, and natural philosophy. In thejunior year, reading, arithmetic, spelling, writing, grammar, history, politicalgeography, and physical geography. At least one new study is expected tobe added to the course each year until a higher course is obtained.

One of the most interesting classes in the school is the singing class.It is surprising how much the voices of some of the pupils have improvedsince this class was organized.

There have been two parsing matches and one spelling match between thesenior and junior classes this winter. In both of the parsing matches theseniors, on account of being out of practice, were beaten. They had bettersuccess in the spelling match, however, four of them remaining standingafter the last junior was spelled down. There will be another spelling matchon next Monday evening. We hope that more of the friends of the scholarswill be present than there were the last time. The money that is taken inis used for the benefit of the school library, unless some one scholar spellsthe remainder of the school down, when a part of it will be used to buya prize for that scholar.

The first books for the school library, which now contains two hundredand nineteen volumes, were purchased during the second year of Mr. Sylvester'steaching. A museum was started at the same time, but the interest in itseems nearly to have died out, though we hope it will soon revive. The interestin the library, however, has never diminished. Since Mr. Atkinson firsttook charge of the school, there have been about one hundred and ninetybooks added to it. The library now contains many standard works of history,poetry, biography, and fiction. There are fifteen volumes of Universal Knowledgeamong the works. Any person not a scholar can, by paying ten cents, obtainthe use of a book for two weeks.

Six months of this school year have already passed. During this timethere has been good work done by most of the pupils. The warm weather willsoon be here and then it will be much harder to study; but let the pupilsremember that if they neglect their studies, they will be sure to regretit. There are but three more months until vacation. No doubt some of thepupils are already longing for that time to come, yet, when it does come,they will all say "farewell" with a feeling of sadness.

Arkansas City Republican, March 29, 1884.

The spelling match last Monday night resulted in the defeat of the seniors,as all the juniors expected. . . .

Arkansas City Republican, March 29, 1884.

Mr. Hasie, one of Arkansas City's liveliest businessmen, and who haslately determined to unite his fortunes with this people, called at theschool Wednesday in the interest of the Choral Society of Arkansas City.Mr. Hasie shows that he is interested in the welfare of those about him.We would be pleased to have him call in often.

Arkansas City Republican, March 29, 1884.

Friday evening after the last recess those who were not tardy or absentduring last month were dismissed, in accordance with the action of the schoolboard. There were but twelve of us that had to remain till the usual hourof adjournment. Prof. was very complimentary towards us; he said we werethe best looking.

Arkansas City Republican, March 29, 1884.

The two main classes of the High School have compromised. The seniorswere so totally defeated that the most of them deserted the flag. We contemplategoing abroad, as the public will see, in a couple of weeks, in consequenceof which we have consolidated.

Arkansas City Republican, March 29, 1884.

We desire to inform the public of a little incident that befell the senioreditor. Last Saturday being the last day of school at the Parker schoolhouse,and the famous editor thinking it a good chance to distinguish himself,he collected his wits, and betook himself to that place, in the afternoon;as is customary in most schools on the last day, they had a spelling match.The leaders thinking the famous speller could spell anything in the book,of course chose him first, but when the teacher began to give out the manof the pen "lost his grip," and missed the first word that waspronounced to him; a word of only five letters, too; and still he wantsto spell against us juniors. It would never do for anyone who spells cedarwith three e's and an s, to spell against the juniors.

Arkansas City Republican, March 29, 1884.

Mr. James Warren, a teacher of this county, after finishing his schoolnorth of Winfield, favored the Arkansas City school with his presence lastMonday.

Arkansas City Republican, March 29, 1884.

The following is the second best essay for this month, composed by MissEdna Worthley:

Everyone ought to control his temper, or the least we could do is totry; for "practice always makes perfect," whatever be the undertaking.A person may be very beautiful, but if he has a bad disposition and makesno attempt at controlling it, and is always cross and disagreeable to thosearound him, it will render him utterly repulsive. Some people seem to benaturally disagreeable, and take their sole and only enjoyment in makingothers unhappy; such persons ought to be pitied for a disposition that isbeyond control rather than despised, as they seem to deserve. If a personis always cross at home, making the lives of all around him unbearable,it will in time become a part of his nature, and when he leaves home, hewill show his real nature no matter how hard he may try to conceal it. Forwhat we have been for years acquiring, cannot be rooted from our naturesin a moment. We should all try and control our tempers, no matter what itmay cost at the time. Some may say it is too late, but the poet says:

"It is too late! Oh, nothing is too late,

Till the tired heart shall cease to palpitate."

Arkansas City Republican, March 29, 1884.

The sickness of Mrs. George Wright continuing, her place in the publicschool has been filled this week by Miss Jessie Norton.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, April 2, 1884.

The legislature adjourned on Tuesday of last week after passing the followingbills: A bill to protect domestic animals, a bill providing for a sanitarycommission and expenses thereof, one providing for a veterinary surgeon,two local bills applying only to Cloud County, and a supplemental bill allowingcities of the third class to organize across a county line similar to jointschool districts.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, April 2, 1884.

The good work started by Sedgwick County is being seconded throughoutthe country about us, and everywhere we hear of the farmers responding tothe call for help from the overflowed districts of Ohio. Not to be outdonein this respect, Cowley County is now making an effort to send several carsof corn to the Ohio relief committee. Free transportation is promised fromWinfield by the Southern Kansas Railroad company. Several of Bolton's prominentfarmers waited on the TRAVELER last week and requested that a call be issuedfor the people to meet at Theaker, Bland, and Stony Point schoolhouses onnext Friday evening, and ascertaining just what can be done in this direction.This is a good plan, and it should result in every farmer coming out andconstituting himself a committee of one to help in this grand work. If thereshould be any difficulty in obtaining transportation, the corn could easilybe sold to grain buyers in this city and the money forwarded to the properparties in Ohio. Whatever progress is made can be reported to Mr. N. T.Snyder, who will act in conjunction with the Winfield parties who are pushingthis matter. Let our Bolton farmers bear in mind the date and place of meeting--Friday,April 4, at the Theaker, Bland, and Stony Point schoolhouses.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 2, 1884.

NOTICE. The S. P. U.'s will meet at Bland schoolhouse next Saturday eveningat 7:30 o'clock. There is business of importance to transact. Members cannotafford to remain away. Let there be a full turn out. FRANK LORRY.

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[CONSTANT CORRESPONDENT: "MARK."]

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.

Messrs. Chapin and Myers this week step down and out of their schoolroomsin district 93 and 10 respectively.

Elihu Anderson is expected home next week from his studies at the StateCollege at Manhattan. He will then have an opportunity to ventilate hisclassical vernacular between the plow handles.

County Supt. A. H. Limerick last week visited two of our schools, numbers4 and 116. Between the pedagogue and the pedagogues, the Superintendentwas slighted in regard to dinner. Drop in upon Mark next time, A. H., andhave the wants of the inner man supplied. There is always a warm place inhis anatomy for the earnest advocator.

The writer acknowledges the receipt of two new books entitled "WebsterBiennial," and "Campaigns of the Rebellion," for which heis placed under many obligations to the Supt. of the printing departmentof the State Agricultural College of Manhattan. They are exclusively theproductions of the college and the excellent workmanship speaks volumesfor the progress of the institution. MARK.

[COMPLAINT ABOUT COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT LIMERICK.]

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.

In your issue of March 20th, we find the following.

"The past winter has been a very effective one in our public schools,and the many terms which are now closing show most satisfactory results.County Superintendent Limerick was on the go all winter and every schoolin the county was visited often by him. The Professor is an indefatigableworker, and to him much of this success in educational matters is due."

Now we of District No. 28 have felt slighted, but concluded, perhapswisely, to bear it in silence, until we read the above, which so rubbedin the slight that silence ceased to be a virtue, or to give honor to whomhonor is due. The facts are, we have had a more than average successfulterm of school taught by Miss Lizzie Wilson of Arkansas City, an enrollmentof fifty-five, an average attendance of thirty-five, and in deportment andscholarship are not ashamed to compare with any district in the county;yet in our two years' residence here, the County Superintendent has nevervisited the school. He called on us and others in the district before theprimary, when he wanted votes, but never once since, and in the face ofall these facts to have the leading paper in the county say that the Superintendentvisited every school in the county, and not only visited them but visitedthem often and attribute their success to him; and still more,this same article copied and thereby endorsed by an Arkansas City paper,one of whose editors was formerly an instructor of our teacher, we think,is taking the honor from our teacher, where it justly belongs; and in theface of all these facts, 'tis more than human nature ought to be calledupon to bear without a kick. Hence, our kick. IRVIN.

[A. O. U. W. SUPPER AT NEW SALEM.]

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.

The A. O. U. W. supper at New Salem recently, in the commodious hallof the new schoolhouse, was a decided success. The brothers of Burden Lodgewith their wives and daughters came down in force and thus exemplified thetrue idea of fraternity. Burden's Brass Band, with seventeen pieces, organizeda few weeks since, was there. This band has a very competent leader, whohas accomplished fine results in the short time he has been at work withhis new pupils. Winfield will soon have to look out for its laurels in theway of Brass Bands.

The following items will interest our New Salem and Burden readers.

A splendid cake was voted to Miss Esther Gilmore as the best lookinglady.

The respective friends of C. C. Krow and Sim S. Moore ran them as opposingcandidates for the honors (i.e., a cake) of the "ugliest man."The contest waged "furious and fast," but "Sim" at theclose bore aloft the "saccharine pleasantness," as victor by ahandsome majority, while the treasurer smilingly scooped in the dimes.

J. F. McMullen, of Winfield, also delivered a short address on the benefitsof the Order, which was listened to attentively.

Total receipts, $91, of which $55 was left as net profits after payingall expenses. This sum will be expended by the Lodge in fixing up theirhall. JONATHAN.

Consider the following very important. Printed the entire articleeven though the issue of "schools" was only part of it. MAW

[AN ASSESSOR SPEAKS OUT ABOUT INEQUALITY OF PAYMENTS.]

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.

I have read your articles on the annual assessment of the county witha degree of pleasure that I can poorly express, and now I wish to have mysay added to your wholesome words. I express myself for a two-fold reason:First, that there might be another meeting of the assessors; and second,that there might be a just and equitable assessment of the whole county.I would like to see men fare alike, whether their property is in real estateor other property. I shall call your attention and that of the public toa few stubborn facts in the case.

1. We have a just and unambiguous law in reference to the assessmentof property in Kansas.

2. Under this law, the assessors doing their duty, no reasonable mindedperson should complain.

3. The State requires a certain amount, and the county requires a certainamount, to meet their several expenses. What is so required must be raisedby a tax on property in said State and county.

4. No honorable people should submit to fraudulent discriminations ofeither persons or property on the assessment roll.

Now, Mr. Editor, while your readers look these four facts square in theface, I will figure a little on the subject. And remember, it is an oldand trite saying that "Figures won't lie!"

1st. Here is Mr. A, who has fifteen acres adjoining town and he wouldnot look at one thousand dollars for the same and he is assessed the modestsum of forty-one dollars for it!

2. Mr. B, who has a quarter also adjoining town and for which he wouldnot look at five thousand, is assessed four hundred and seventy-nine dollars.

3. Mr. C, who has an eighty, also adjoining town, is assessed two hundredand forty-six dollars.

All three of these bodies of land are so close to the center of our flourishing"burg," that they are solicited for town lots and would bringvery much more than farms a mile or more in the country. The assessmentis far below one-tenth of the real cash value. Now while the assessors dothus with real estate, how do they treat the merchant in town in valuinghis stock of goods?

Why, they put on the last mill the law will allow. Is not this fraud?Is it not discrimination? Or is it official ability and downright patriotism?Judge ye.

4. There are farms out a mile or more that would bring from four to fivethousand dollars and they are assessed at from four hundred to five hundred.Such is a fair statement of the assessment of real estate hereabout. Andit compares favorably with the discrimination in livestock. Mr. D has ahorse he bought a few weeks ago at one hundred and twenty dollars, assesshim at eighty; while his neighbor has an extra horse worth three hundred--butno matter, assess him at eighty!

5. A few words on Implements. According to the proposed rule, they areto be assessed at from thirty-nine to fifty percent, off first cost. Well,here is a man who has good new machinery, and give him fifty percent off,which is just one-half. But his neighbor has machinery worn by use and bakedin the sun, and give him the same, fifty percent off. We are the representativesof pure municipal government and just institutions, so give the poor fellowwith his machinery worth about one-fourth of that of his neighbor, a chanceto pay the same tax and thus prove his loyalty! Shame on the thick skulled,or rotten hearted, or bulldozed petty official who cannot or willnot see the injustice and wretched discrimination of such flimsy principles,or rather lack of all true principle, and such a namby pamby wayof serving the dear people.

6. Once More: There is a school here of nearly one hundred pupils andtwo teachers are employed. Well, after the school meeting last August, votingthe highest tax allowed by the law for teachers' fund, they have only beenable to pay one and a half month's salary up to this time! All the restof the orders for the six months taught are on interest, being unpaid. Andwhy this embarrassment? Because the assessment of the real estate in thisdistrict is so shamefully low that one percent on it would hardly bury a"kill deer," who had lately shuffled off this mortal coil forwant of healthful sustenance! Now what can be done to guard against unjustdiscriminations, and to adjust these difficulties and make it fair to all?I answer: Let the assessors agree upon a regular procedure and assess everythingon the same basis of cash value. If it is two-fifths, one-third, or one-half,let it be the same on all livestock, implements, real estate, merchandise,or any other species of property. That would probably double the valuationof Cowley County, but would not increase the county tax a single mill. TheState tax might be a trifle more, but even if it was increaseda dime or two upon each citizen, what of it in such a modern Eden as CowleyCounty? Every man knows that the county expenses must be met, and everyman ought to know that low valuation of property will not makesaid expenses less. If it takes $50,000 to run Cowley County when land isput in at one-tenth its real value, it will cost the same $50,000 when itis put in at full value. And further: The list already made out, I think,values horses, cows, oxen, etc., at about two-fifths their real value; whynot, therefore, say the same on every other species of property, and thusequalize the burden upon the shoulders of all who hold property. Can ourassessors rise and explain and vindicate the basis they have laid down givingreal estate such an unreasonable advantage? We shall see what we can scenton this rather cold fox track.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.

The election for city officers Tuesday passed off quietly, only about550 votes being polled. The following is the result.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: G. H. Buckman, 270; J. E. Snow, 168; L. L. Beck,137.

CONSTABLES: H. H. Siverd, 218; T. H. Herrod, 217; Jas. McClain, 130.

COUNCILMEN: W. R. McDonald, 160; Marshall Howard, 147.

MEMBERS SCHOOL BOARD: Geo. Ordway, 158; E. S. Bedilion, 153.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: G. H. Buckman, 205; J. E. Snow, 131; L. L. Beck,96.

CONSTABLES: H. H. Siverd, 146; T. H. Herrod, 128; Jas. McLain, 121.

COUNCILMEN: W. J. Hodges, 120; S. J. Hepler, 97.

MEMBERS SCHOOL BOARD: W. C. Robinson, long term, 118; B. F. Wood, longterm, 105; Jas. H. Bullene, short term, 122; W. H. Smith, short term, 103.

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.

The law allows ladies the privilege of voting for members of the schoolBoard. There were none voted last Tuesday. They were not registered.

[COWLEY COUNTY TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.]

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.

A Mass Temperance Convention, according to previous announcement, forthe organization of the county for Temperance work, convened in the BaptistChurch on last Friday at 11 o'clock, with a good representation from thedifferent townships of the county. A temporary organization was effectedwith Rev. J. Cairns as chairman and Frank H. Greer secretary, and the followingcommittees were appointed.

On permanent organization: Mrs. E. D. Garlick and Messrs. Capt. Stubblefieldand N. J. Larkin.

On resolutions: Messrs. A. P. Johnson, D. C. Beach, and C. P. Graham.

On plan of work: Messrs. A. H. Limerick, R. O. Stearns, J. Cairns, D.C. Beach, and C. P. Graham.

The Convention then adjourned to 2 o'clock p.m.

At the afternoon session, after the opening exercises, verbal reportsfrom various sections of the county were presented, giving very favorableshowings of the status of prohibition and the increased interest which hasbeen manifested in the Temperance work throughout the county.

The committee on permanent organization reported, recommending a continuanceof temporary officers, with the addition of J. W. Millspaugh, vice president,and A. P. Johnson, treasurer, which report was adopted.

The committee on resolutions presented their report, which was discussedand adopted.

After miscellaneous addresses, the convention adjourned to 8 o'clock,when a forcible lecture on the Temperance question was given by Dr. W. R.Kirkwood.

The second day's session began at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, when assignedtopics were taken up. The first subject, "The duty of the Christianin relation to Temperance Work," was introduced by Rev. J. H. Snyder,followed by remarks from M. V. B. Bennett.

"Temperance Work in Schools," was taken up by Prof. A. H. Limerickand was followed with remarks from Prof. Collins and others, when the followingresolution presented by Mr. R. M. Tomlin was heartily adopted.

Resolved, That this Convention recommends to the school boardsof Cowley County the introduction into the schools thereof, "The Boysand Girls' Temperance Text Book," by H. L. Reade, price 20 cents percopy, or $15 per hundred, published by J. N. Stearns, 58 Reade St., NewYork, and other suitable temperance literature."

The third topic, "Woman's Relation to the Temperance Reform,"was discussed by Rev. C. P. Graham, when an adjournment to 2 o'clock atthe Opera House, was had.

On convening the fifth session, the committee on plan of work reportedthe following, which was adopted.

We, your committee on "Plan of Work," after a brief conference,are of the opinion that nothing short of thorough and systematic organizationcan accomplish ends that are now essential to the furtherance of the Temperancemovement, and in view of this, we would recommend the following plan.

1. That the county be divided into seven districts, as follows.

1st, or N. W. District: To include the townships of Maple, Rock, Richland,Ninnescah, and Fairview.

2nd, or N. E. District: To include the townships of Omnia, Harvey, Windsor,Silver Creek, and Sheridan.

3rd, or E. District: Dexter and Otter.

4th, or S. E. District: Spring Creek and Cedar.

5th, or S. W. District: Creswell, Bolton, and Silverdale.

6th, or W. District: Vernon, Walnut, Tisdale, and Liberty.

7th, or Central District: The City of Winfield.

2. That we organize this Convention in a permanent organization witha president, secretary, and treasurer, and a vice president in each district.

3. That the vice president of each district appoint one member in eachtownship in his district to constitute district executive committee.

4. That president, secretary, and treasurer, together with vice presidentof each district, constitute an executive committee of county who shallhave power to direct and control the work of County, and assign to eachdistrict such duties as may be necessary for the complete organization ofcounty; the meetings of said committee to be held in the City of Winfieldupon the call of the president and four members shall constitute a quorum.

The officers of the County Temperance Organization for the coming yearwere elected as follows.

President, Rev. J. Cairns.

Secretary, Frank H. Greer.

Treasurer, A. P. Johnson.

Corresponding Secretary, A. H. Limerick.

Vice presidents--

First district, Rev. C. P. Graham.

Second district, Dr. Wilkins.

Third district, W. G. Seaver.

Fourth district, W. E. Ketcham.

Fifth district, S. B. Fleming.

Sixth district, J. W. Millspaugh.

Seventh district, S. S. Holloway.

Hon. M. V. B. Bennett, editor of the Kansas Prohibitionist, wasthen introduced and delivered an address. He also addressed a large audiencein the Opera House Saturday night and in the Baptist Church Sunday night.Mr. Bennett is one of the most logical and eloquent speakers that has evertaken the rostrum in the interests of Temperance in Kansas, and his addresseswere all highly appreciated. The convention was interesting throughout,and the thorough discussion of different topics relating to Temperance workwas the means of creating new enthusiasm and formulating plans which willgreatly increase the danger to violators of the prohibitory law.

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[VISITOR'S VIEW OF WINFIELD.]

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.

Prof. C. Marsh, who instructed our pretty songsters and brought out lastweek in the Opera House the Cantata of the four seasons, gives his observationsof Winfield to his home paper, the Lyons (New York) Republican, inthe following interesting letter. The Professor is an old newspaper manand shows up the "Queen City" meritably.

I came here two weeks ago. Winfield is about fifty miles east of thecenter of the state in Cowley County, and about 250 miles from Kansas City.It is a beautiful town with fine wide streets, and contains 4,500 people.There are fine graded schools on the union plan, which contain about 1,200pupils. The principal, Prof. Gridley, is a live Yankee, born at Westfield,Massachusetts, and it is safe to say that he is both a "gentleman anda scholar."

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, April 3, 1884.

Miss May Dalgarn is a county "School marm" at present. Hopesuccess may always attend her.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 5, 1884.

[STARTS OUT WITH USUAL COMMENTS ABOUT THE "JUNIORS"...SKIPPEDTHIS PART.]

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 5, 1884.

Miss Effa [Effie] Gilstrap paid our school an appreciated visit, lastFriday. Miss Effa was one of our best class-mates, and was cordially welcomedby all. Call again, Miss Effa.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 5, 1884.

The following is the third best composition for this month, composedby Frank Wright. Article was entitled "Good Humor." SKIPPED BYME.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, April 5, 1884.

We had the honor to spend the evening with the senior editor last Sunday,and found the famous penman given to hospitality at home, as well as atschool; this is what we like to see. We also found Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn tobe excellent acquaintances.

Professor says that some of the scholars have very open countenances--whenthey smile.

The junior department will take up drawing after factation, in placeof writing; this will probably be an interesting part of the school. Thereare but eight members in the history at present; there were thirty membersthree months ago.

Arkansas City Republican, April 5, 1884.

The city schools will have one week's vacation commencing next Monday.

Arkansas City Republican, April 5, 1884.

The monthly examinations held in our schools last Thursday and Fridaywere especially gratifying to the teachers. The average percent of advancementwas higher than any preceding month.

Arkansas City Republican, April 5, 1884.

MARRIED. Married by Rev. S. B. Fleming, at the residence of the bride'sparents, in this city, Monday, March 31, 1884, Frank Fosset, of Caldwell,Kansas, and Miss H. M. Gilbert, of this city.

Two years ago, Mrs. Fosset entered the Arkansas City high school underdiscouraging circ*mstances. With a determination which knew no defeat, shesteadily advanced until last June, she graduated with the highest honorsof her class. Thursday evening the happy couple started for their Territoryhome accompanied with the best wishes of her former teacher and schoolmates,who sincerely wish the bride that success which true merit so richly deserves.

Arkansas City Republican, April 5, 1884.

Rev. J. O. Campbell, accompanied by Prof. Weir, of Baxter Springs, calledupon the school yesterday. Prof. Weir is a dignified and cultured gentleman;a graduate of the Indiana University; and is seeking a position as principalof a graded school. From appearances, we believe he would make us an excellentteacher.

Arkansas City Republican, April 5, 1884.

Mrs. George Wright has so far recovered from her illness that she isable to take charge of her department in our schools. Her co-workers andpupils gladly welcome her return.

Arkansas City Republican, April 5, 1884.

We received a pleasant call yesterday from our old time friend, Dr. WillCarlisle, who returned last Wednesday from a four years' collegiate coursein Ohio. He informs us that he intends to locate permanently with us.

Arkansas City Republican, April 5, 1884.

Prof. J. C. Weir was yesterday elected principal of the Arkansas Cityschools for the coming year. We welcome Prof. Weir among us. His appearanceand genial manners won him many friends while here. We congratulate theschool board and the people of Arkansas City in securing the services ofso live and energetic a man.

Arkansas City Republican, April 5, 1884.

The following named pupils of the High School were perfect in deportmentduring the seventh month, and received 100 percent.

Mahlon Arnett, Frank Barnett, Sarah Crocker, D. C. Duncan, J. C. Endicott,Eddie Garris, Flora Gould, Laura Holloway, John Kirkpatrick, Ed. Maxwell,Fred C. McLaughlin, Birdie Martin, Robert Nipp, Lillie Purdy, M. J. Scott,Clarence Thompson, Edna Worthley, Sarepta Abrams, Cora Armstead, Mary Dakin,Mollie Duncan, Lizzie Gilbert, Laura Gould, Ida Hackleman, Richard Hutchins,John Kirkpatrick, Rosa Morse, Howard Maxwell, Birdie Martin, Walter Pickering,Lloyd Ruby, Emma Theaker, H. G. Vaughn, Lida Whitney, Constance Woodin.

The following were imperfect and received 25 percent:

Sammie Beall, Alvan Sankey, Lida Whitney, Hattie Laird, Frank Theaker,Frank Wright.

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[SILVERDALE CORRESPONDENT: "SILVER DALE NASBY."]

Arkansas City Republican, April 5, 1884.

Rev. Thomas, of Winfield, addressed the people at Silverdale and Coburnschoolhouse last Sunday. Mr. Thomas is a Baptist minister, and quite aneloquent speaker.

Everybody is so busy at present that there is not much news, but lookout for the next letter.

W. E. Ketcham, our near neighbor, is teaching school at Maple City thissummer. This gentleman has a good reputation as a teacher, and is probablyone of Cowley's best applicants. SILVER DALE NASBY.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1884.

The contract for the new $10,000 schoolhouse in this city will be leton the 18th inst.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 9, 1884.

The school board of district No. 2 last week engaged the services ofProf. Weir as principal of our schools for the next year. Mr. Weir has taughtin Baxter Springs for the three years last past, and comes to us highlyrecommended. We hope that now our school will be in efficient hands, andour school advantages developed to their fullest extent.

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[MAPLE CITY CORRESPONDENT: "FLO."]

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

Mr. Quincy Robertson, who has been teaching in 98, is again at his postafter a few days vacation and rest.

As was mentioned in my last letter, the ladies of district 98 gave anentertainment some few weeks since for the purpose of raising money to purchasean organ for the Sunday school and were very successful, but not successfulenough to raise the required amount for purchasing their organ; but nothingdaunted, they have concluded to give another entertainment consisting ofa sciopticon or magic lantern show. They have fixed the date on Friday evening,the 11th of April. The entertainment will be both instructive and amusing,and it is hoped that a large audience will be in attendance. The admittancewill be 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children under 12 years ofa*ge. Turn out one and all and give the good cause a lift. FLO.

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[OTTER CORRESPONDENT: "OTTERITE."]

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

There was to be a Union Sabbath school organized at No. 63 on Sundaythe 30th of March.

Miss Robbins, of Winfield, is teaching the summer term of school at theCedar Creek schoolhouse.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

Miss Davenport is back to Salem in the capacity of intermediate teacher,and the little Salemites are happy.

Miss Mary Randall will again instruct the rising generation of the EastSalem schoolhouse. We bid both the "school marms" a hearty welcome.

[SCHOOL REPORT.]

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

The report of New Canton school District 91, for the term commencingNovember 19, 1883, and ending March 7, 1884. Number of pupils enrolled,34; with a daily average of 15.

The general average of the A Grade for the last examination 98 ½.Charles Daugherty 95, Samuel Gilson 95, Willie Jacobus 93, McPherson Daniels95, Frank Brandow 90.

B grade, general average 93-27, Susie Walck 90, Annie Gilson 98, JohnGilson 88, Ralph Smyth 95, Alvah Jacobus 95, Bertie Rader 92, Laura Brandow95.

C grade, general average 98, Charley Tice 98, Grace Jacobus 98, OrlandoSmyth 97 ½, Mable Brandow 98, Malissa Morse 98 ½.

Names of those whose deportment was 100, for the term: Samuel Gibson,Willie Jacobus, Charles Daugherty, Leon Jacobus, McPherson Daniels, FrankBrandow, Susie Walck, Annie Gibson, Laura Brandow, Mable Brandow, GraceJacobus, and Malissa Morse. Lou Norman was neither tardy nor imperfect duringthe whole term.

We closed school with a general examination, in which all acquitted themselveswell, thereby proving that their time had been well improved.

We spent a part of the last day in spelling; an exercise in which thepupils took a great interest, and which they preferred to the "Maryhad a little lamb" exercises. Mr. Samuel Gibson "spelled the schooldown," after which we repaired to our homes well satisfied with ourwinters work. MATTIE DANIELS, Teacher.

Excerpt from a long article re taxation that pertains to schools...

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

5th. Another gross injustice should be remedied. A county or townshipissues bonds to aid in the construction of a railroad and the property ownersin each and every part of that county or township are taxed to pay the interestand principal of these bonds. The railroad also is taxed for all purposesbut only the school districts through which the road actually passes getany benefit of the school taxes including the schoolhouse building tax.If county bonds are issued only those townships through which the road actuallyruns can be benefitted by township taxes on railroad property. In the natureof the case the townships and school districts through which the road passesgain the chief benefit of the road in the nearness to the accommodationsof the road, in the acquisition of new property other than the road whichthe building of the road brings, and in the enhanced value of property causedby the road, but so far as taxation of the railroad is concerned, all whoare taxed on account of the road should be and can be equally benefittedby the taxes paid by the railroad.

A law should be immediately enacted taxing railroads for school purposesand township purposes at the average rates of all the school districts andtownships which contribute to the bond tax and distribute these taxes prorata to all the districts and townships. Even if all such taxes were appliedto the payment of interest and to the creation of a sinking fund for thebonds until both interest and principal were fully paid or provided for,it would be much nearer justice than at present but would fall far shortof complete justice.

It is claimed that such a law would be unconstitutional. We do not believeit. If it is unconstitutional to be just, it is time that the constitutionwas amended so as to make it a just constitution and such amendment shouldbe submitted by the next legislature.

[REPORT OF WINDSOR ACADEMY SCHOOL.]

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

Report of Windsor Academy school for term commencing Oct. 1, 1883, andending March 24, 1884, as follows.

Average for term of advanced grade: Joanna Bedell 88, May Kinley 96,Mary Cue 71, Ida Straughn 94, Carrie Warr 96, Rebecca Weaverling 89, FloraBedell 87, James French 92.

Intermediate grade. Katie Harris 96, Jessie Cue 81, George Weaverling85, Willie Bedell 87, Daniel Mohler 89, Della Cue 86, Louie Spradlin 72,Myrtle Harris 92, Walter Mohler 84, Fred Weaverling 80.

Primary grade. Alice Hillier 87, Minnie Cue 84, Dahlia Harris 86, MarthaSmith 75, Mattie McDonald 77, Tommy Smith 78, Bennie Weaverling 77, HoraceKinsley 89, Oona Mohler 89, Willie Smith 89, David Mohler 84, Elmer Cue85, Eddie Smith 79, Fred Hillier 75, Walter Hillier 86. No. enrolled, 52.Average daily attendance 24-8. No. not tardy during term, 1. MAGGIE SEABRIDGE,Teacher.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

The Republicans of Pleasant Valley Township will hold their primary forthe selection of delegates to attend the County Convention on Thursday nightat half-past seven o'clock at the Odessa schoolhouse. By order Chairmanof Committee.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

The Chicago & Alton railroad has presented to each room of our publicschools a fine map of the U. S.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

On Tuesday of last week, while school was in session, a Kansas zephyrlifted the chimney and roof off of the Bolton schoolhouse, three miles eastof Dexter.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

Miss Ella Kelly, accompanied by Miss Azelma Brown, came down from DouglassSaturday and stayed over Sunday with relatives. Her eight months' "ideashooting" in the schools of that place closes the first of June.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

A literary entertainment will be given under the auspices of the Seniorclass by pupils of our public schools, in high school building, Friday eve,April 11th. Admission 10 cents.

Winfield Courier, April 10, 1884.

Will C. Barnes of this city, who successfully managed the winter termof the Cambridge schools, spent last week at home before again assumingthe scepter at the same place for a spring term, on Monday last.

Arkansas City Republican, April 12, 1884.

First and foremost is the Hasie and Commercial blocks on east SummitStreet costing $40,000. Secondly, the new school building costing $10,000.Next is the First Baptist Church, the estimated cost of which is severalthousands of dollars. Then we have the bridge at Harmon's ford, bonds forwhich to the amount of $5,000 have been voted. Several new enterprises arecontemplated, but have not taken form to a sufficient extent as to warrantus in saying they are certainties. T. A. Gaskill has under course of erectiona fine stone pork-packing establishment, and expects to build large additionsthis fall. There must be at best calculation one hundred dwellings to bebuilt during the summer. Persons traveling over the different parts of thecounty assure us that no town has a better prospect than our city. Let thegood work go on, and without doubt, five thousand inhabitants will be withinthe limits of Arkansas City before the beginning of the new year.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 16, 1884.

School was resumed last Monday after a recess of one week.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1884.

Tuesday evening the representatives of the proposed standard gauge railroadmet the people of Walnut Township, at Olive schoolhouse and submitted atownship proposition to take twelve thousand dollars of stock in the road.After a discussion of the proposition and the submission and acceptanceby the company of several amendments, a committee was appointed to meetwith the attorney of the Company, incorporate the amendments in the proposition,and circulate the petitions. The sentiment of the meeting seemed to be decidedlyin favor of encouraging a competing line.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1884.

Miss Celina Bliss closed her school at the "Victor," threemiles south of town, last Friday, with a big dinner and a general good time.County Supt. Limerick and other visitors were present.

Winfield Courier, April 17, 1884.

The Fairview Republican Township primary will be held on this (Thursday)evening at the Akron schoolhouse at 6 o'clock, for the purpose of electingdelegates to attend the County convention at Winfield on the 19th inst.J. L. Foster, Chairman Township Cen. Com.

Arkansas City Republican, April 19, 1884.

Several familiar faces missing from school since vacation; while severalnew faces have made their appearance.

We received our new singing books Monday morning; we predict a glorioustime singing for the next two months.

Miss Lizzie Wilson, formerly a member of the senior class, but for thelast year a school teacher, has returned to school. We gladly welcome MissLizzie, as she will be quite an ornament to our class. We wonder if anyonemissed our column of the paper last week? It is very evident that it wasnot published; but the reason of it was, it was vacation, and we were resting.After this we will try to insure the column every week. Alvan Sankey occupiesa front seat. The teacher says he is quite an ornament to that column. Thefollowing seniors were perfect last month: Emma Theaker, Jno. Kirkpatrick,Laura Holloway, F. C. McLaughlin, H. G. Vaughn. The following were imperfect:Alvan Sankey, Frank Wright.

The following received the highest grades in examination: Spelling, EmmaTheaker; Physiology, H. G. Vaughn, 100, Emma Theaker, Alvan Sankey, 97;Latin, Emma Theaker, 95.

It is now time for the seniors to commence their graduating addresses;school is out in two more months.

The junior editor is a sharp one, but we are even with him for once.When he arrived at school Monday, we noticed that he looked pale and careworn,we questioned him concerning his troubles. "I am all right," respondedthe famous penman in answer to our inquiry, its this Andrew Jackson collarthat hurts my neck. If ever I wear another standing collar, may someonewhip me." We afterwards learned that though the Andrew Jackson collardid hurt his neck, that it was nothing to be compared to the way in whichhis feelings were hurt by the removal of Miss . The young lady isgoing on a visit, and Mount says: "Maybe she will get married."Next time, Mount, tell us the truth.

The following is the fourth best composition for this month, writtenby John Kirkpatrick, "POLITICIANS." [DID NOT COPY.]

Again school is in progress. After one week's vacation, the scholarscome with renewed determination and regenerated efficacy, which makes theProfessor look as bright and pleasant as a "big sunflower swingingin the summer breeze."

The editor of this column spent a very pleasant week in the country duringvacation, plowing, cutting stalks, planting corn, and various other duties,which are so numerous on a farm; and after a week's exercise of this kind,we feel more like working in the schoolroom.

There are several new pupils this term.

We have ten day's hard work yet before we complete White's Arithmetics,but will then have it thoroughly mastered.

The junior department will have two months to spend on Hart's Compositionand Rhetoric, which will fit them for the senior class, next year, betterthan any class preceding.

We see by the last week's REPUBLICAN that the school board has selectedProf. Weir for Principal of this school, whom we hope will give as goodsatisfaction to the sensible pupils of the school as his predecessor, whois very highly appreciated by that class of pupils.

The following is the best essay for the month, composed by Miss LidaWhitney, "SCOTLAND.' [DID NOT COPY.]

Arkansas City Republican, April 19, 1884.

The summer term of the city schools commenced last Monday.

Arkansas City Republican, April 19, 1884.

An unusual large number of new pupils were in attendance at school thisweek.

Arkansas City Republican, April 19, 1884.

Miss Thenie Taylor, daughter of Dr. Taylor of Chicago, is stopping atthe City Millinery. She is a teacher of vocal and instrumental music, andalso agent for pianos and organs, which she has on exhibition at the CityMillinery.

Arkansas City Republican, April 19, 1884.

Will L. Aldridge is erecting a fine dwelling near the schoolhouse; R.B. Baird has the contract.

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[GEUDA SPRINGS CORRESPONDENT: "SCHOOL BOY."]

Arkansas City Republican, April 19, 1884.

Miss Nellie Hendon's school closed last Friday.

Arkansas City Traveler, April 23, 1884.

At the regular monthly meeting of the school board of district No. 2,held at the office of F. J. Hess, April 3, 1884, the following businesswas transacted. Bills received and approved.

Petition from the pupils for an electric machine read and tabled.

A contract was made and agreed to with Prof. J. C. Weir, of Baxter Springs,Kansas, to superintend our schools for the term of 1884 and 1885, consistingof eight months, at the salary of $1,100 for the term. The contract wasto be so made that the board could dismiss Prof. Weir at any time for causeshown, he assuming entire control, management, and hiring of teachers. Theprincipal teacher and the two primary teachers are to receive $50 per montheach and the other two teachers $40 per month each. It was agreed by theboard that the Cowley County Bank receive $200 for the disposal and saleof the $10,000 bonds of the district, issued for the purpose of erectinga school building. Adjourned.

At a special meeting of the school board of district No. 2, held at F.J. Hess' office, April 19, bids for the erection of the new school buildingwere opened as follows.

John Q. Ashton, of Lawrence, Kansas: $9,495.

Smith & White, Wellington, Kansas:" $11,700.

R. R. Beard, A. Stewart, and A. McLeod, Arkansas City, (brick): $11,425.

R. R. Beard, A. Stewart, and A. McLeod, Arkansas City, (stone): $11,313.

The bid of John Q. Ashton, of Lawrence, was accepted.

Messrs. Howard & Coonrod were instructed to erect lightning rodson the present school building, they to enter into bonds to keep the samein good repairs for five years, and to receive remuneration therefor indistrict orders payable February 1, 1886, without interest. A petition numerouslysigned was presented to the board in favor of this measure, hence theiraction as above.

Miss Annie Hunt's resignation, to take effect at the expiration of theeighth school month, was accepted. Adjourned. F. J. HESS, Clerk.

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[SOUTHEAST COWLEY CORRESPONDENT: "PHINEAS."]

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1884.

We know of another school (63) which has not been graced by Prof. Limerick.

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[CONSTANT CORRESPONDENT: "MARK."]

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1884.

To chronicle the success of the Pleasant Valley Sunday school under supervisionof Charley Roseberry.

To mention the organization of a Sunday school at Victor, with SamuelWatt as Superintendent, Henry Harbaugh secretary, and Mrs. J. C. Snyderchorister.

To assure the finder of a book entitled "Farm Experiments,"by E. Shelton, Prof. of Agriculture of the State College at Manhattan, thatthe writer will "set 'em up" if said book is left at the COURIERoffice.

To know that the learned school marm of Dist. No. 115 redeemed her reputationfor generosity last Friday--the closing day of her second term of school--inproviding a good substantial dinner for our worthy County Superintendentof Public Instruction, and that "he got there Eli."

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1884.

R. C. Story, ex-School Supt. of Cowley County, has resigned his positionas cashier of the Fall River Bank and will move to Atchison in a short time.

Winfield Courier, April 24, 1884.

Representatives of the Kansas City & Southwestern Railroad Companywill meet the citizens of the different townships in this county for thepurpose of the submission and discussion of propositions to vote aid asfollows.

At Tannehill in Beaver Township, Saturday evening, April 26th.

At Baltimore in Omnia Township, Monday evening, April 28^th.

In Richland Township, at Prairie View schoolhouse, Tuesday afternoonand at Floral Tuesday evening, April 29th.

Let every citizen of these townships come out. If the road will be abenefit, the townships want it. If they are satisfied after looking intothe proposition that it won't, they want to sit down on it. No communitycan afford to let a railroad pass them by without excellent reasons forso doing and without canvassing the matter thoroughly before acting. Webelieve that this road will do more toward developing Cowley County thanany enterprise we have yet had an opportunity to secure.

If this opportunity is neglected and the road allowed to go to buildup and develop another county and another town, it will be a matter thatour people will regret as long as they live. We urge upon every citizenalong the proposed line to attend the meetings, inform himself thoroughlyon the matter, and then act as his best interests may demand.

[SCHOOL COLUMN.]

Arkansas City Republican, April 26, 1884.

Owing to the disability of the editor of this department, which he willexplain next week, we will have to confine our column to the following wellcomposed essay by Miss Emma Theaker. Essay: MY EXCUSE FOR NOT WRITING ACOMPOSITION. [Did not copy.]

It has been raining and snowing a little; and in consequence thereat,the school is not enjoying the best of health; and there has been nothingof much interest that transpired during the week, excepting the rhetoricclass is progressing finely. Campbell Duncan has returned to the historyclass, which he with others, deserted some time ago. Quite a number of thejunior class are becoming deeply interested in bookkeeping.

Some of our little boys throw ink when the Professor is not present.

Miss Nina Anderson, of Winfield, and Miss Minnie Stewart, of this city,favored our school with their presence last Friday afternoon, which wasvery much appreciated by the school.

Edna Worthley and Lida Whitney are again coming to the front in geography.

The following is the second best essay for this month; composed by MissLaura Gould. Entitled "KIND WORDS." [Did not copy.]

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[PLEASANT VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: NAME NOT GIVEN.]

Arkansas City Republican, April 26, 1884.

Miss Dora Toombs has opened a select school, which commenced last Monday.The term will last two months.

Mrs. Amy Chapin closed her term of school in district No. 49, with greatcredit to the teacher and pupils.

Arkansas City Republican, April 26, 1884.

The high school room has a greater number of pupils than at any precedingportion of the year.

Arkansas City Republican, April 26, 1884.

Coonrod & Howard placed their superior copper lightning rods uponthe public school buildings, last Tuesday.

Arkansas City Republican, April 26, 1884.

The contract for building the new schoolhouse was awarded to John Q.Ashton, for $9,495.

Excerpt from correspondent who tried to be funny...

[GRAND SUMMIT CORRESPONDENT: "U. C. I. RITE."]

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1884.

Skule comences at Grand Summit on the 28 uv the present munth. Mr. D.M. Akers will be the teacher.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1884.

Miss H. Trezise closed her six months term of school at Red Valley Thursday,April 24th.The school has been well attended this winter with an enrollmentof fifty pupils. Among the number are the following, who never whisperedduring the term: Etta Race, Alice Barricklow, Agnes Thomson, Ida DeVore,Ada and Joe Sallee, Alex Thomson, Zobeide Easterday, Wm. Tousley, FlorenceSeacat, Wilber Duncan, Ola Whistler, Robert DeVore.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1884.

An examination of applicants for teachers certificates, will be heldat the High School building at Winfield beginning at 8 o'clock a.m., Saturday,May 10th, 1884. Applicants will please appear promptly at that time. A.H. LIMERICK, County Superintendent.

Winfield Courier, May 1, 1884.

The Commencement exercises of the High School will take place in theOpera House Thursday, May 8th, at 8 o'clock p.m. Thursday and Friday, May8th and 9th, will be devoted to oral examination in all the grades, to whichthe patrons and friends of the school are invited.

[SCHOOL COLUMN.]

Arkansas City Republican, May 3, 1884.

The junior editor knows very well why our column was not representedlast week; the river being past fording when I reached the banks, I turnedand slowly wended my way home; the other seniors were of too high callingto write for the people of this world; hence, our column was not represented.You have our grateful thanks, Mount, nevertheless, for the excuse you wrotefor us. The seniors that try to build up our column by contributing to it,have our sincere thanks. Those that do not write, surely take but littleinterest in our column.

We wish the juniors would publish their own compositions . . . the compositionwritten last week was by Laura Holloway, a member of the senior class. Wepublish the following composition as the third best for this month, writtenby Alvan Sankey...called "RAIN." [Did not copy.]

This division commenced Algebra Monday.

Jacob Endicott wears red shoes, with hide tongues, and sorrel binding.

The singing class is singing with three beats to the measure.

There was some misunderstanding about the essay published last week.We just published the wrong name, was all.

Alvin Sankey is all smiles this warm weather, although he gets too warmsometimes.

H. G. Vaughn is getting in the habit of talking to himself, when thingsgo wrong with him; better get red in the face than do this, Horace.

Campbell Duncan is the champion of the history class.

The following is the third best essay for this month, composed by DavidC. Duncan. Entitled "THE SENSE OF HONOR." [Did not copy.]

Arkansas City Republican, May 3, 1884.

W. E. Ruckman is building near the new school block.

Arkansas City Republican, May 3, 1884.

Mrs. Theaker's school celebrated May-day with a feast of good thingsat their schoolroom.

Arkansas City Republican, May 3, 1884.

The rain on Wednesday dampened more than the earth; the hopes of theschool children suffered materially. The school board, being weather wise,predicted a heavy shower on Thursday, and revoked the holiday for the firstof May.

Arkansas City Republican, May 3, 1884.

Notice. My son, John W. Harpole, 16 years of age, left his home and schoolthe 21st of April, and has not returned, and I hereby warn all persons againsthiring or harboring him or selling him goods, for I will not stand responsiblefor any of this contracts.

Kansas papers please copy.

Arkansas City Republican, May 3, 1884.

Mr. Warner is in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs. Charles Hutchins.While under the guidance of Richard Hutchins, viewing the city, he paidthe school an appreciated call. He is much pleased with southern Kansas.

Arkansas City Republican, May 3, 1884.

Mrs. L. M. H. Theaker's school closed yesterday. It has been a very profitableterm to the little ones, and the patrons regret that they will no longerhave the instructions of this excellent lady. The best recommendation forMrs. Theaker is that she has reared a family of excellent children, andwhat she has done for her own children, she is capable of doing for others.The position of matron, at the Chilocco Indian school, has been tenderedto her, at lucrative wages, and accepted. While regretting to lose her,we wish her in her new sphere that honorable success, so richly deservedby so meritorious a lady.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 7, 1884.

Christian Services. Elder S. C. Frazer will hold morning services inthe schoolhouse in this city next Lord's day at 11 o'clock, also in theevening at 7:00 o'clock. Cordial invitation to attend extended to all.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 7, 1884.

Notice. There will be a meeting of the citizens of Bolton Township, andall others interested in the burying ground, at the Bland schoolhouse onSaturday, the 17th day of May, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of consultingtogether and making arrangements to fence and otherwise improve the buryingground belonging to this township on the northwest corner of the northwestquarter of section ten, township thirty-five, range 3 east.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1884.

Miss Mary Gable, of much fame as an elocutionist, is about to organizea school of elocution in this city. She is a lady of much talent in herprofession.

[CORRESPONDENT FROM REDD VALLEY: NAME NOT GIVEN.]

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1884.

Please accommodate a subscriber of your paper by inserting the following.

"Miss Trezise closed her six months' term of school at Redd Valleyon last Thursday evening with a grand exhibition.

"This is the second winter Miss Trezise has taught at Redd Valley.She has proved herself a very efficient teacher, giving good satisfactionto parents and pupils.

We cannot speak in too high terms of Miss Trezise as a teacher, and herexhibition last Thursday evening was a grand success. I doubt if a moreperfect one could be produced by any school in Kansas. It was got up ingood style, the house was crowded, and a great many left for want of room.

"Following is the programme, should you feel inclined to publish."

Song: School.

Rec'n Painter of Seville: A. Sallee.

Rec'n Darius Green: Z. Easterday.

Song--When the mists have cleared away: Misses Derose.

Rec'n Address to young men: Wm. Tousley.

Phrenology: Tousley and Easterday.

Archie Dean: A. Sallee.

Famine: E. Race.

Wandering Refugee: Misses Race and Barricklow.

Plaint Truth: R. Derose.

Chewing Tobacco: A. Holliday.

Experience of Courting: J. Barricklow.

Widder Jones: E. Race.

Thomas Cat: J. Chrisman.

Violin Solo: G. Hunt.

Tom Twist: Z. Derose.

Lord Nolen's Daughter: A. Sallee.

Song--Little Pigee: A. Holliday.

Tableaux: Misses Derose.

Entertaining big sister's Beau: Z. Easterday.

Barbara Freitchie: J. Derose.

Cat without an Owner: Barricklow, Sallee, Duncan, Derose.

Song--Melican Man: J. Chrisman.

Quartette: Misses Trezise & Barricklow; Messrs. J. & G. Barricklow.

Gumtown Lyceum.

Little Fishes: Shiller.

Before and after Marriage: Misses Derose, Messrs. Easterday & Hunt.

Stump Speech: C. Seacat.

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[SPRING CREEK CORRESPONDENT: "JEMIMA."]

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1884.

The enterprising people of our district have set our schoolhouse groundswith a large number of forest trees, which are making a fine growth andpresent a most beautiful appearance. JEMIMA.

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[MAPLE CITY CORRESPONDENT: NAME NOT GIVEN.]

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1884.

School closes at 98 (South View) on the 16th of May.

Mr. Ketcham, one of the oldest and must successful teachers in the country,is teaching a subscription school at this place.

Winfield Courier, May 8, 1884.

DIED. A very sad and sudden death occurred in Harvey last Sunday. Mr.Thomas Galley went to church at the Mt. Vernon schoolhouse, and feelingindisposed, went out, and was immediately attacked with hemorrhage of thelungs and died within an hour.

[SCHOOL COLUMN.]

Arkansas City Republican, May 10, 1884.

SENIOR DEPARTMENT; HORACE G. VAUGHN. EDITOR.

Only five weeks more of school, and then the seniors, who have held outfaithful, will go to their homes rejoicing.

We received a pleasant visit from one of our former and pleasant schoolmates, Miss Stella Swarts.

The Blaine and Lincoln club meets every Monday evening, quarter afterfour.

JUNIOR DEPARTMENT; MOUNTFERD J. SCOTT, EDITOR.

The high school department was very much disappointed last Thursday,it being the day set for the Mayday. However, we will have it some othertime.

As regards the essay published two weeks ago, we would just say, thatwhen Miss Laura Holloway signs Miss Laura Gould's name to her essay, shemust not hand it to the Professor.

The following is the fourth best essay for this month, composed by MahlonArnett. Entitled "A GOOD NAME IS BETTER THAN RICHES." [I DID NOTCOPY THIS...ALSO, SKIPPED A LOT OF THIS COLUMN!]

Arkansas City Republican, May 10, 1884.

Dr. J. Vawter sold to S. B. Adams last Saturday, for the sum of $150,lots Nos. 1 and 2, in block 133, for the site of a new Christian Church.The location is a beautiful one, being in the northwestern part of the citynear where the new school building is to be erected. The members of thisdenomination expect to build a nice edifice and hope to be able to completeit this summer. The work will be commenced as soon as sufficient funds areraised. Let the good work go on.

Arkansas City Republican, May 10, 1884.

The vacancy in our schools occasioned by the resignation of Miss AnnaHunt, will be filled by Mrs. George Wright.

Arkansas City Republican, May 10, 1884.

Recently Mr. Millington, postmaster at Winfield, offered Miss Anna Hunt,of our city schools, the superintendency of the registry department of thepost office at that place. Miss Hunt accepted the offer and proffered herresignation to the school board. It was accepted with reluctance, and MissHunt finished her term yesterday, and returns to her home at Winfield today.This excellent young lady rendered us efficient aid in the schools, andwith regret we chronicle her departure.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 14, 1884.

The S. P. U.'s of Bolton Township will hold a meeting at the Bland schoolhouseon Saturday next, May 17, for the election of officers, and for other importantbusiness. All members are earnestly requested to be present. A. J. GILBERT,Captain.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 14, 1884.

George M. Stearns, principal of the Washburn College, Topeka, was inthe city last Saturday, shaking hands with old friends and making new ones.Mr. Stearns is a candidate for state superintendent of public instruction,and is most ably qualified for the position.

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[COWLEY COUNTY FAIR AND DRIVING PARK ASSOCIATION.]

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1884.

ASSOCIATION, TO BE HELD AT WINFIELD SEPT. 23, 24, 25, & 26, 1884.

[Set of parlor furniture, not less than seven pieces; sofa; lounge orcouch; easy chair; smoking or lounging chair; upholstered reception chair;center table; library table; pier mirror and base; mantel mirror; windowcornices; lambrequin; set of chamber furniture, not less than three pieces;spring mattress; mattress for bed; dressing bureau; set of dining-room chairs;extension table; sideboard; book-case; secretary; parlor writing-desk; office-desk;office-chair; desk of any kind; hall-tree or hat-rack; display of furnitureof all kinds; child's crib; child's carriage; display of willow or rattanchairs; display of veneers; display of rustic wood-work; assortment of schoolfurniture.]

Historical painting in oil; landscape from Nature, in oil; Animal piecefrom life, in oil; Fruit piece in oil; Flower piece, in oil; portrait fromlife, in oil, water, or crayon; fancy painting in oil; landscape paintingin water colors, Kansas scenery; Animal or bird piece, in water colors;fancy painting in water colors; Landscape in crayon; Animal or bird piece,done in crayon. Specimens: Kensington painting, pastil painting, plaquepainting, etching on glass or cloth, pencil drawing, crayon drawing. Drawingof any animal or building on the Fair Grounds; Specimen of architecturaldrawing. Displays: shell-work, feather-work, moss-work, half-work, wax-work,scroll-sawing, agricultural wreaths, of any design. Collections by owner:oil paintings, water-colors, chromos, ink or pencil drawings, decoratedpottery, stereoscopic views of Kansas, photographs done by exhibitor. Displaysby owner: Marble statuary, bronze statuary,. Landscape, in oil, done byexhibitor. Animal painting in oil, done by exhibitor. Geographical drawing,by any pupil of the public schools in Cowley County.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1884.

The boys in the public schools of Arkansas City have formed a Lincolnand Blaine club. On their organization a heating time was had in the nominationof a President and vice-President, and after a long pull Lincoln "gotthere" as President and Blaine took a back seat as vice-President.The patriotism of the boys of today is in harmony with the general atmosphereof progressiveness.

[HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.]

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1884.

The Opera House was crowded on last Thursday evening for the annual Commencementexercises of the Winfield High School. At the proper hour the curtain rose,disclosing a class of six young ladies, all beautifully robed in white,and countenances aglow with expectation, with their teachers, Prof. A. Gridleyand Miss Caro Meech, at the head of the class. The program of exerciseswas as follows.

Invocation: Rev. Dr. Kirkwood.

Greeting Song: Class.

Essay--From Possibility to Reality, with Salutatory: Josie A. Pixley.

Essay--Geometry, with demonstration of proposition: Lizzie J. Lawson.

Instrumental Music--Drops of Water: Miss L. Dawson.

Class Prophecy: Ivy Dell Crane.

Recitation--"The Present Crisis": Olive Stubblefield.

Instrumental Music--The Witches' Dance: Miss L. Dawson.

Class Prophecy: Ivy Dell Crane.

Recitation--"The Present Crisis": Olive Stubblefield.

Instrumental Music--The Witches' Dance: Miss L. Dawson.

Essay--The Earth's Phenomena: Coralie Shreves.

Essay--Crazy Patchwork, with Valedictory: Ella F. Garlick.

Farewell Son: Class.

Benediction: Rev. Brittain.

The subject matter and rendition of each performance were highly creditableand worthy of individual mention, but where all did so well, it would seeminvidious to particularize. The presentation of diplomas was preceded byvery appropriate words of advice by Prof. Gridley. Miss Dawson renderedthe class valuable assistance in her beautiful instrumental selections.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1884.

There will be a meeting at Akron schoolhouse in Fairview Township onTuesday evening, May 20th, to consider the Kansas City & Southwesternrailroad proposition. Every citizen is requested to be present.

[SCHOOLS. SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD OF EDUCATION.]

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1884.

A communication reflecting upon the Superintendent of the city schoolsand the Board of Education for their action regarding the graduation thisyear of one of the High School pupils has been handed us for publication.We know these gentlemen to be men of honor, sound judgment, and fairness,and we think the publication of the article would do no good to anyone.It would only stir up strife, and such is far from the mission of the COURIER.

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[NEW SALEM CORRESPONDENT: "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1884.

Maud McMillen alarmed the teacher and pupils by swallowing a pin recently,but has not seemed to suffer from its effects.

[SCHOOL COLUMN.]

Arkansas City Republican, May 17, 1884.

Last week closed the eighth month of school. We have now commenced theninth month. Just think, only four more weeks of school, and the graduatingaddresses to write! Well, if the other seniors have commenced writing theiraddresses, it is more than we have done.

The following named seniors were perfect for the eighth month:

Laura Holloway, Emma Theaker, Lizzie Wilson, John Kirkpatrick, H. G.Vaughn.

The following were imperfect: Alvan Sankey; F. C. McLaughlin.

The following were the highest grades received in examination by theseniors: Spelling, Emma Theaker, 100; Alvan Sankey, 99. Latin, H. G. Vaughn,100.

The following is the first best composition published for the month,written by F. C. McLaughlin. Entitled "GOLD." [SKIPPED.]

Jacob Endicott, one of the Juniors, left for the territory last Mondaymorning, where he will stay for the coming summer on a cattle ranch.

A comet struck the east side of our schoolhouse last Sunday night, butdid little damage.

Mrs. Wright has taken charge of the grammar department, which place wasresigned by Miss Hunt, last Friday.

Spring dresses are flourishing.

Have you seen the "comet?" Ask Rob Nipp about that.

New fashions every Monday morning.

Flowers decorate the young ladies.

Alvan Sankey still commands a front seat.

Rob. Nipp changed seats Monday morning; he likes to be near the recitationseat, so he will not have so far to go to his classes.

Miss Edna Worthley received 100 percent throughout examination.

Ellis K. Cook, Samuel Chatone, ArKeatak, Beulah Zazed, Miss Emma Jackson,and Miss Virginia Stumbling Bear, of Chilocco school, visited our schoollast Monday.

It is fashionable to have mowed hair.

Arkansas City Republican, May 17, 1884.

The excavation for the school building has been completed, and the basem*nthas been commenced.

Arkansas City Republican, May 17, 1884.

Miss Mary Johnson, of the city schools, has been sick for the last twodays, and her place has been filled by Miss Lizzie Wilson.

Arkansas City Republican, May 17, 1884.

Miss Thenie Taylor, of the City Millinery, will after May 25 teach amusic class in the rooms of the Cowley County Bank building, now occupiedby Miss Grace Medbury. Miss Medbury will return to her home in Connecticut.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 21, 1884.

Major Hasie will superintend the erection of our new school buildingin the west part of town.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 21, 1884.

S. P. U. There will be a meeting of the Pleasant Valley Stock ProtectiveUnion, at Odessa schoolhouse, on June 3, at 7 o'clock p.m. By order of D.B. McCOLLOM, Captain.

[BOARD OF EDUCATION.]

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1884.

The Board of Education has given Prof. A. Gridley the superintendencyof the city schools for the coming year. Misses Dickie, Gridley, and Hamillhave been employed as teachers. Numerous applications from teachers at homeand abroad have been sent in and the board will consider them and employthe full corps of teachers at its next meeting.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1884.

Miss Gable will meet her elocution class on Monday morning, next, atthe east ward schoolhouse.

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1884.

Quincy Robert's school in district 98, Spring Creek Township, has closedand he is again at home. The term was very successful.

[PLEASANT VALLEY STOCK PROTECTIVE UNION.]

Winfield Courier, May 22, 1884.

The next regular meeting of the Pleasant Valley Stock Protective Unionwill be held at Odessa schoolhouse Tuesday night, June the 3rd, 1884; afull attendance of members is urgently requested. D. B. McCollum, Capt.

[SCHOOL COLUMN.]

Arkansas City Republican, May 24, 1884.

A new fashion of wagons are all the rage; Mount says they are calledthe "Ketcham wagon," and, if Nebraska is not heard from presently,he believes he will purchase one. Mount is a very modest fellow; he tellsquite a deal of good about us, but he never says anything in favor of himself.The other day he announced, that while perforate means to smother, consecratemeans to scatter.

Can any school be so proud as ours; talent displayed! Yes, if you don'tbelieve it, just look at last week's paper, and see the poetry. Hard toilthere! Midnight revelry!!!

The compositions handed in last Friday evening were very commendable.The professor made some very appropriate remarks, stating that he was pleased,and they would equal some of the writings of the compositions of the sophom*oreand junior year of college. We have some brains in our school and when theyare fired up, they will produce an effect.

Our junior editor said, "flowers decorate the young ladies."I think from all appearances they adorn some of the aspiring boys.

"Come one, come all, and see the biscuits fall." Wonder wherethey came from? I never heard of biscuit meteors or comets.

The following is the second best essay for this month, composed by MissEmma Theaker. Entitled 'A VISIT TO OAK GLEN."

"Oak Glen is the name given to a farm about six miles northeastof this place. Like all other farms in southern Kansas, it is mostly beautifulprairie, but it has one attraction which few of the others have, and thatis a canyon. The canyon is over a half mile long, and is quite wide anddeep. The walls are steep and very rocky. It is made shady by the trees,some of which are quite easy to climb; perhaps, it is because, by doingso, one can, at the right season of the year, get splendid wild grapes,whose vines always grow on the tallest trees. The rocks are covered withmoss and ferns. Several kinds of ferns are found there. The prettiest kindis the silver fern. It is very small and fragile. The upper part of itsleaf is green and the under part white, looking much like silver.

"There are several springs in the canyon and a small stream flowsthrough the center of it, and empties into the Walnut River, into whichthe canyon opens.

"It was at this place that we spent the first Saturday after schoolhad closed for the summer vacation two years ago. As I had the pleasureof such a visit before, this one had been eagerly looked forward to. Wearose bright and early Saturday morning and, after a hasty breakfast, startedon our six miles ride. The journey was a very pleasant one and was finishedmuch more quickly than might have been expected. After arriving at our destination,the first thing that required our attention was another breakfast. We thenvisited the orchard where we found trees loaded with ripe cherries. I donot believe I will ever enjoy cherries more than I did that day, and I think,from some cause, there were not quite as many on the trees that eveningas there had been in the morning.

"In the afternoon we took a ride around the farm and searched forwild raspberries. They were not very plentiful, but the few we did findwell paid us for the trouble of getting them.

"While riding along above the canyon, we stopped several times toadmire the beautiful views that lay before us. At one place we could see,just below the Walnut River winding about and looking like a great serpent.Beyond this lay large fields of grain and in some places houses could beseen. Until the road passed over a ridge, we could see it lying directlybefore us in almost a straight line. At one side was the canyon with cattlegrazing on its banks. After having continued our ride through most of theafternoon, we returned to the house in time for supper, which was thoroughlyenjoyed.

"We did not return home until the next morning when we arrived therejust in time to get ready for church."

Editor is sick.

Everybody is getting tired of school this hot weather.

Wanted. A position as clerk or salesman, apply to Frank Barnett.

If any of the wholesale stores wants a bookkeeper, they will be profitedby inquiring of H. G. Vaughn.

Miss Armstrong, of Harmony, Indiana, gave us an appreciated call Monday.

When the senior editor is called on to take charge of the sub-juniors,he gets nervous and cannot sit still long enough to bat his eyes more thantwice. Of course, there is a good reason for this. Maggie Ford says shethinks there is nothing so pretty as a nice, large red rose; and of course,Maggie is always looking to them when in sight; consequently Horace cannotsit still.

If Alvan Sankey does not quit looking at the girls, the Professor willhave to whip him.

Some of the juniors are getting along finely with algebra, but we aresorry to state that others are not progressing so nicely. All are takinga good interest in rhetoric.

We are nearly half through Loomis' Progressive Music Course No. 2.

Miss Lida Whitney has been absent the past week on account of sickness.

The following is the best essay for this month, composed by Mount Scott.Entitled "THE DRESS IS NOT THE MAN." [DID NOT COPY BUT IT WASCLEVERLY WRITTEN.]

Arkansas City Republican, May 24, 1884.

A. V. Alexander bought three lots on High Street, in the block northof the public school building, this week, and will immediately begin theerection of a fine residence thereon.

Arkansas City Republican, May 24, 1884.

W. S. Houghton and wife, who were visiting in this city several daysof this and last week, returned Wednesday to their home in Boston, Massachusetts.Mr. Houghton invested some money in stock while here, and will probablybuild some houses on lots that he owns in this city. Their son, C. S. Houghton,who came here about three months ago to recover his health, which failedwhile he was attending school at Howard University, returned home with them.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 28, 1884.

Railroad meeting at Parker schoolhouse Saturday evening, May 31.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 28, 1884.

The time for the annual school meeting draws near and the attention ofall parents and all interested in our schools is called to the fact.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 28, 1884.

The next regular meeting of the Pleasant Valley Stock Protective Unionwill be held at Odessa schoolhouse Tuesday night, June 3, 1884. A full attendanceof members is urgently requested. D. B. McCollum, Capt.

Arkansas City Traveler, May 28, 1884.

A railroad meeting will be held in the Parker schoolhouse on Saturdayevening at 7:30 p.m., when prominent speakers will be present to talk uponrailroad matters in general, and the Kansas City & Southwestern railroadin particular. All interested in the welfare of the township are invitedto be present.

[NEW SCHOOLHOUSE PROPOSITION.]

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.

It is proposed by the City school board to submit to the voters of thisdistrict a proposition to vote $10,000 bonds for the purpose of buildinga new four room schoolhouse. There is not room in our present twelve schoolrooms for near all the pupils that would have to attend our city schoolsand something must be done to make more room and that immediately.

It is concluded that four more rooms will be sufficient for the present,possibly for three or four years, but without doubt in the not distant future,another 4 rooms will be needed and still another.

It is, therefore, important in locating a new schoolhouse this summerthat it should be done in reference to the future location of at least twomore schoolhouses. At present there are the most pupils in the east andsoutheast part of the district who are distant from a schoolhouse, and thefirst new house should be built in that direction. We should say that aboutin the vicinity of Judge Torrance's ten acre tract and Senator Hackney'sresidence would be a proper location.

When other schoolhouses are to be built, the northeast and southwestparts of the district would naturally be the locations. It is probable thatthe wards of the city will be increased in number as fast as schoolhousesare built and the house to be built this year will be known as the thirdward schoolhouse.

There is a considerable area in the east and southeast that ought tobe included in the corporation limits and will be at no distant day, andwe know of no reason why it should be insisted that a schoolhouse to bebuilt this year should be located within the present city limits. It isenough that it be located in the most suitable place within the districtwhether outside or inside the city limits.

We should say that the school board should first locate the site andcontract for the ground subject to the approval of the voters at the election.Then submit the bonds, stating the location in the proposition and thenan approval of the bonds will be an approval of the site and every voterwill vote with a full and fair understanding of the situation.

[HAMIL BOY KILLED IN STORM.]

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.

During the storm of Tuesday afternoon, the sod schoolhouse in District93, near Covert, was struck by lightning, and a six-year-old son of R. L.Hamil was struck and instantly killed, and four or five other pupils wereso badly stunned by the strikes as to require medical treatment to restoreconsciousness. Osborne Farmer.

[BASKET MEETINGS.]

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.

Rev. Harris will hold basket meetings as follows: In his own grove twomiles northeast of Arkansas City, June 1st; near Science Valley schoolhouseJune 8th; at Maple City June 15th; south of Odessa schoolhouse on PoseyCreek June 22nd. Preaching at 10:30 a.m. and at 2 p.m., dinner at 12 m.All are requested to bring Gospel hymns and provide chairs and spring seatsas far as convenient.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.

A basket social will be given at the Holland schoolhouse, in PleasantValley, on next Tuesday evening by the Young Ladies Aid Society. It is apleasant drive and a number will probably attend from town.

[PROHIBITION.]

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.

A Prohibition meeting, to be held at Mr. Bradbury's Grove, Beaver Township,Friday, June 6th, was announced, but after a conference on the subject onMay 26th, it was unanimously agreed to call the said appointment, in considerationof the farmers being so driven in cultivating their crops and preparingfor the coming harvest and advised the holding of as many Sabbath meetingsat the schoolhouses may be possible. The work is great and important andshould be presented in the most effectual manner.

J. F. Martin, J. W. Browning, H. Harbaugh, J. W. Millspaugh; DistrictCommittee.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.

Miss Ella Kelly closed her winter and spring work in the Douglass publicschools last Friday and is again at home.

Winfield Courier, May 29, 1884.

MARRIED. Mr. D. M. Sprankle, of Lawrence, and Miss Alice Klingman, ofthis city, were married at the residence of Mr. J. W. Curns, by Rev. B.Kelly, Wednesday of last week. They left Thursday for Lawrence, their futurehome. Miss Klingman has been a resident of our city for many years, wasan efficient and popular teacher in the city schools, and one of our mostvalued ladies. The well wishes of a large number of friends accompaniedher to her new home.

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[SILVERDALE CORRESPONDENT: NAME NOT GIVEN.]

Arkansas City Republican, May 31, 1884.

Miss Pyburn's school was out yesterday; she has taught a very successfulterm, and will probably get the school next winter.

[SCHOOL COLUMN.]

Arkansas City Republican, May 31, 1884.

Seniors busy writing their graduation addresses. We are one week aheadof time with compositions. The one published two weeks ago was for the bestfor last month; and the one published last week was first choice for thismonth.

The foreman of THE REPUBLICAN suggests that we resign our position aseditor of the school column. Reason: Bad grammar. Now, we have no intentionof resigning, and if the foreman wants someone else to represent the column,he will have to keep on waiting. [NOTE: ACCORDING TO EARLIER ISSUE, THEFOREMAN BY THIS TIME WAS R. C. HOWARD.]

Miss Mollie Duncan returned to school Monday. Miss Mollie has been absentfrom school the past week on account of sickness. We subjoin an exact copyof a junior agreement. The paper was obtained by a member of the seniorclass. The following will explain: "I do hereby solemnly swear thatFrank Barnett shall forever relinquish his claim on said girl in favor ofme the undersigned." M. J. SCOTT.

The following is the business-like indorsem*nt: "J. Rick,""F. E. B."

[NOTE: I DEFINITELY DO NOT CATCH ON TO THE INSIDE JOKES!]

The following is the second best composition for this month, composedby John Kirkpatrick. Entitled "THE HUMAN BODY." [DID NOT COPYTHIS COMPOSITION.]

One more week and school will be out; it will be quite a relief to thepupils.

Alvan Sankey is going to the Arctic coast to spend the summer. He saysthe weather is too warm for him.

Who would not have a rose? A nice, large, red rose. Miss Lizzie Wilsonsays wild dandelions are not to be grinned at.

Someone who attends school got a black eye the other day, but she doesnot want us to tell who she is. We won't, but school teachers will get theworst of it sometimes. However, it was an accident.

Wanted. Someone to take care of Alvan Sankey. He is the oldest man inthe world (except a few), and needs someone to watch him at all times.

Someone will oblige the editor of this department by selling Horace Vaughna pair of squeaking shoes.

Miss Mary Dakan has been absent from school the past two weeks, whichwas occasioned by her having the mumps.

Frank Barnett gets his lessons pretty well for a boy who talks and thinksso much about the Belle of the school.

Professor Pollock, of Orient, Iowa, visited our school last Monday. Callagain, Professor.

Arkansas City Republican, May 31, 1884.

The city schools were closed yesterday.

Arkansas City Republican, May 31, 1884.

The school board of Winfield have decided to call an election to vote$10,000 bonds to build a new schoolhouse.

Arkansas City Republican, May 31, 1884.

Prof. S. E. Pollock, principal of the schools of Orient, Iowa, paid theschools of this city a pleasant call Monday.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 4, 1884.

Our city schools closed last Friday, giving the boys a chance to traintheir muscles during the summer months.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 4, 1884.

The commencement exercises next Monday evening will be most interestingand should be attended by all friends of the school.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 4, 1884.

H. E. Asp and Ed. Greer drove down last Saturday evening and held a railroadmeeting at Parker schoolhouse, east of the Walnut.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 4, 1884.

A school library is a valuable aid to school work, and friends of educationshould do everything in their power to enlarge its field of usefulness.An opportunity will be presented next Tuesday evening to aid in buildingup our school library, by liberally patronizing the school festival at thePerry house.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 4, 1884.

The commencement exercises of the high school department of our publicschools will be held next Monday evening, June 9, at the opera house, andon Tuesday evening a festival will be given at the Perry house by the pupilsand patrons of the school, to which all are cordially invited. The proceedswill be devoted to the purchase of books for the school library.

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Winfield Courier, June 5, 1884.

Mr. L. E. Dalgarn has returned home from College at Manhattan for thesummer months.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1884.

The folks of Star Valley will give a festival at Star Valley Schoolhouseon Tuesday evening, June 10, for the benefit of the Star Valley Union S.S. Everybody will be furnished with ice cream, candies, oranges, Lemonade,etc., at the lowest prices. Committee.

Winfield Courier, June 5, 1884.

Mr. B. W. Everman, Supt. of the public schoolsof Carroll County, Indiana, spent a few days of last week with the familyof Jonathan Stretch. He took with him to the Indiana University some specimensof fish from our streams.

Arkansas City Republican, June 7, 1884.

Go to the school festival.

Arkansas City Republican, June 7, 1884.

Do not eat supper at home, next Tuesday evening, but go to the PerryHouse and partake of delicacies prepared by the pupils and the patrons ofthe school.

Arkansas City Republican, June 7, 1884.

The school festival and supper to be given at Perry House, next Tuesdayevening, promises to be one of the finest ever held in our city. Everybodyis working to that end and everybody will attend.

Arkansas City Republican, June 7, 1884.

E. C. Condit, of the Rutan Ventilating and Heating Company, of KansasCity, was in the city, Tuesday and Wednesday, and made a contract with theschool board to put furnaces into both the school buildings. The cost willbe about $700.

[SCHOOL FESTIVAL.]

Arkansas City Republican, June 7, 1884.

The teachers, patrons, friends, and pupils of our schools have decidedto dispense with the literary entertainment, for the present, and substitutea social and festival. Accordingly the Perry House has been secured andactive preparations are making for an agreeable and pleasant time. The youngladies of the school secured a considerable sum from our businessmen. Thisamount will be expended in strawberries, ice cream, lemonade, and otherdelicacies. The following committee on arrangements has been secured: Mrs.W. M. Sleeth, Mrs. A. Worthley, Mrs. H. P. Farrar, Mrs. J. L. Huey, Mrs.Beall, Mrs. C. T. Atkinson, Mrs. J. C. Loveland, and Mrs. C. A. Howard.The committee itself is sufficient guarantee for an excellent supper.

The supper, consisting of cold meats, cold chicken, cold turkey, lightbread, rolls, buns, pickles, etc., will be served for 25 cents for eachperson. Ice cream and strawberries will be 10 cents a dish, extra. Gentlemenare requested not to wear buttonholes bouquets, as Misses Edna Worthleyand Lida Whitney will preside over the flower stand, and be able to supplyall wants. All are cordially invited to attend.

[CLOSE OF SCHOOL.]

Arkansas City Republican, June 7, 1884.

The commencement exercises of the High School of our city will be heldnext Monday evening, June 9, at Highland Hall. The following is the programme.

Music.

Salutatory: Procrastination. H. G. Vaughn.

Music.

Mormonism. John Kirkpatrick.

Music.

Commencement Day. Laura Holloway.

Music.

Dignity of Labor. F. C. McLaughlin.

Music.

Fame. J. A. Sankey.

Music.

Valedictory: Beyond the Alps Lies Italy. Emma Theaker.

Arkansas City Republican, June 7, 1884.

The attention of our patrons is called to the card of Mrs. Emma Chenoweth.She has long enjoyed an enviable reputation in our midst for imparting instructionto her pupils. The rapidity with which many of her pupils have acquireda knowledge of music is the best recommendation that can be given her. Toall our readers who have pupils for instruction in this branch of education,we can heartily recommend Mrs. Chenoweth.

CARD. MRS. EMMA CHENOWETH, TEACHER OF PIANO AND ORGAN MUSIC.

Rooms at Dr. Griffith's residence, ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1884.

As the time for the annual school meeting draws nigh, we hope the citizensin general and parents in particular will show their interest in our schoolsby being present and assisting in the election of the director for the comingyear.

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[PLEASANT VALLEY CORRESPONDENT: "SANGAMON."]

Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1884.

Prohibition speaking was the order of the day yesterday at Victor schoolhouse.Addresses were delivered by Prof. A. H. Limerick, Revs. Cairns and Post,and Messrs. Millspaugh and J. M. Martin. Their work is deserving of greatpraise, as it is not for money but the good of the country they work. Lettheir banner wave.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1884.

Some ten days ago some person or persons pulled up the fence and brokeabout forty shade trees on the block north of the schoolhouse, presumablyfor the very simple reason that this property has lately been fenced, therebyclosing a "cut off" road and depriving some stray cows of grazingprivileges. This road has heretofore been used by Tom, Dick, and Harry--everybodycoming into town from that direction--but they only used it through thegood will of the owner of the block now fenced, inasmuch as he was not yetready to make the improvements thereon now rendered advisable by the growthof our city. And now that this city is spreading out, and making it moreimperative upon travelers to pay some attention to regular line roads, itis certainly in very poor taste for any man or set of men to attempt topreserve the relics of ruralism to such an extent as pulling down fencesand destroying shade trees. The perpetrators of such deeds are too contemptiblefor consideration, but it will be well for them to remember that the lawprescribes a criminal penalty for such offenses. A large reward has beenoffered for the apprehension of the miscreants, and if caught, it will gohard with them. This is not the Indian Territory, and such proceedings willnot go by default, nor the perpetrators be permitted to go scot free.

Arkansas City Traveler, June 11, 1884.

The commencement exercises at the operahouse last Monday night were interesting to the large audience and verycreditable to the pupils and principal. A most pleasing feature of the entertainmentwas the excellent music furnished by the school club. Many of the youngpeople were greeted by a shower of bouquets from their friends, upon thecompletion of their essays. The final entertainment given by the schoolchildren was the festival last night at the skating rink, which was generallyattended and was a success, socially and financially.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 14, 1884.

To the School Board:

Gentlemen: I have the honor to make the following report.

Probably a brief review would not be inappropriate. Three years ago thepresent principal entered the school which was divided by two factions betweenwhom at that time, extreme bitterness existed. Many supposed that the newteacher would be exposed to the fire of both parties. By strict adherenceto principle, he succeeded in healing the breach and uniting the two factionsinto one harmonious whole. Another misfortune was that the school was entirelyungraded. By the close of the first year, the principal was enabled to makea rigid gradation. To some extent this was displeasing, but the pupils wereconvinced, after awhile, that the principal knew best, and yielded. Thusat the end of two years, the teacher beheld his labor crowned with success,and was prepared to enter with satisfaction upon his third year of labor.His anticipations were not illusory, and it now gives him pleasure to reportthat the past year has been one of uninterrupted pleasure and success. Theentire term has been one of rapid progress, and thorough work. Besides theregular course, drawing and singing have been introduced into all the departmentsin which the teachers could give instructions in those branches. It is asource of satisfaction to the retiring principal, to know that he is ableto pass to his successor, a school in which there is nothing but harmonyand friendship. Before closing, he would offer one thought in favor of hispupils and co-laborers, which in after years may prove beneficial. The pupilsof our home schools, when prepared for the work, should be preferred toteachers from abroad; those of the teachers who have succeeded, should beretained. Without consulting the successful teachers, these places werefilled by others from a distance. It would seem but fair to give a fairtest, and whoever succeeded best should have been employed. What stimulushas our pupils and resident teachers, if they must seek employment abroad?They certainly have a deep interest in our institutions and would laboras earnestly as strangers for our success. We deem so much is due our pupilsand home teachers, and assure you, gentlemen, that these suggestions aremade in good faith for the promotion of our best interests. Extending sincerethanks for any courtesies or favors received, we are, Respectfully Yours,

Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.

The school singing club will be organized into a Blaine and Logan campaignclub.

Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.

The country pupils have gone to their homes much to the regrets of bothteacher and pupils.

Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.

The halcyon days of school are over, and many are the regrets of bothteacher and pupils.

Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.

Everybody attended the school festival; everybody was pleased; no morepleasant close of school was ever known.

Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.

Thanks are due from the school to R. O. Lutes for teams furnished byhim gratuitously. Mr. Lutes is always ready to help a good cause. The teacherand pupils desire to return thanks to those who aided them in their effortsfor the library.

Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.

One of the most decided successes of the season, was the school festival,given by the teacher and pupils of the high school and grammar departmentsat the skating rink, last Tuesday evening. The school labored earnestly,but much of the praise due, must be given to Mrs. Beall, Mrs. Klopf, andMrs. Atkinson, who directed the movement, and toiled incessantly the entireThursday for the undertaking. These ladies worked with untiring zeal fromearly morn to late at night. In the afternoon and evening, they were joinedby Mrs. Baird, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Armistead, and Mrs. Chenoweth. Too muchcredit cannot be given each one of these ladies for their unwearied efforts.Evening brought an immense crowd. The evening passed in social enjoyment,and at a late hour the actors passed from the scene, well pleased with theirevening's entertainment.

Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.

The commencement exercises of our High School were held in Highland HallMonday evening. A large assemblage was present to witness the close. Ourcitizens may well feel proud of the class of 1884. That they were so, wasshown by the frequent applause and the bounteous bestowal of flowers. Themembers of the class acquitted themselves with honor and were a credit totheir teacher. The parents and friends of these young people have to congratulatethemselves on the possession of such talented young persons. The depth ofthought and morality of sentiment were the subject of much favorable comment.All agree that the class could not be excelled. Excellent music was renderedby the school club. Many thanks are due Mrs. F. Beall from both the principaland pupils for her aid at the organ. The people of our city may well beelated at the high mental and moral standing of the pupils of the ArkansasCity graded schools.

Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.

Prof. J. C. Weir, who has so creditably filled the position of superintendentof the Baxter public schools for two years past, has accepted a similarposition in the schools of Arkansas City, to which point he will go in afew weeks. Prof. Weir is a thorough, energetic instructor and we regretto announce that he is to leave our city. His methods of teaching are ofthe latest and best, and his discipline perfect. Baxter's loss will be ArkansasCity's gain.

Baxter Springs Herald.

Arkansas City Republican, June 14, 1884.

Found. By Mr. Hopp, at or near the schoolhouse, a black dolman. Ownercan have same by calling at this office and paying advertising charges.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1884.

Walter Tomlin is again at home after a term in the Fayette, Missouri,schools.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1884.

Miss Mary Berkey returned last week from Emporia, where she was attendingthe State Normal School. She is advancing rapidly in educational matters.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1884.

County Superintendent Limerick and Prof. Gridley were in attendance uponthe County Superintendents' Convention and the closing exercises of theState Normal School, at Emporia, last week.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1884.

Master Joe. Miller, son of Geo. W. Miller, our stock dealer, has returnedfrom school at Richmond, Kentucky, and taken charge of his father's businessin this city, Cliff Wood having retired. Joe. shows more manliness and businessthan many boys very much older.

[SCHOOL: THIRD WARD.]

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1884.

The Board of Education at its meeting last Thursday evening selectedthe site for the new school building in the south half of the south blockof the Courier Place, on Eleventh Avenue, nine blocks east of Main Street.This site is chosen with reference to other school buildings, which thecity's future will undoubtedly demand. The largest number of pupils nowdistant from a schoolhouse are in the east and southeastern part of thedistrict, and of course it is proper that the first additional buildingshould be located there. The proposition to vote $10,000 bonds for the erectionof this building will be submitted soon. The site chosen by the Board ofEducation apparently gives general satisfaction.

Winfield Courier, June 19, 1884.

Judging by last Sunday's attendance at church, we can say for the peopleof Cambridge that they are good church goers. The room, which will seata good sized audience, was crowded both morning and evening. We are gladto note this. It speaks well of the community. We wish our town had oneor two good church buildings, although our nice schoolhouse, second floor,does first-rate.

Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.

J. W. Warren has been employed to teach in district number 8, this county,at forty-seven and one-half dollars per month.

Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.

Misses Virginia Walton and Mary Johnson, teachers in our public schoolsduring last year, departed last Saturday for their homes in the East.

Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.

Miss Lizzie Gilbert, who has been, for the past nine months, a pupilof excellent standing in our High School, returned to her home at Dexter,last Saturday. She is a niece of Mr. T. J. Gilbert, of our city, and a mostestimable young lady.

Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.

Instructions given in organ and piano music by Miss Thenie J. Taylorat the music room of Miss Grace Medbury, which will be vacated by Miss Medburyafter May 25th. Pianos and organs for sale at extremely low figures andeasy terms. Call at the above named room over Cowley Co. Bank for particulars.MISS THENIE J. TAYLOR.

Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.

Today closed the ninth month of school.

The seniors have completed Rhetoric, algebra, physiology, bookkeeping,the nine months' course in Latin, and have made considerable advance inconstitution and physical geography. The juniors have made remarkable progress,and are a class of which any school ought to be proud.

The number of the graduating class is six.

Altogether it has been a pleasant and desirable school as one could wish.It is with exceeding sadness we part from our excellent, ever kind, andconsiderate teacher, to whom we all owe so much gratitude. All the classjoin in wishing him the success and happiness which he so much deserves.We leave school bearing malice toward no one. Asking the pardon of the gentlemenof THE REPUBLICAN office for the trouble we have given them, wishing ourbrother juniors success in life, and with kindest regards to all, I remainyour obedient servant and ever well-wisher.

The following is the graduating address of Miss Emma Theaker.

[Hard to read. Looks like address was entitled "BEYOND THE ALPSLIES ITALY," but not sure. DID NOT COPY.]

Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.

School closed last Tuesday in grand style. After a course of nine monthsof school. We are all satisfied with the close; not because it was unpleasantto attend, but because we have done a good year's work, and need some rest.We do not think that we ever passed as pleasant a term of school, long orshort, in our life, as we have this year. There being no discord among thepupils and teacher; everyone has been on the best of terms; and as a classwe stood well in our examinations. There have been comparatively very fewfailures. We have completed Harvey's grammar, White's Complete Arithmetic,Monteith's Comprehensive Geography, Cornell's Physical Geography. We havealso had a course in writing, spelling, and analysis, drawing, singing,Hart's Rhetoric, Robinson's Algebra, and A. S. History. If it was necessary,the junior department alone could turn out twenty good school teachers;but there will be but few of the class that will teach this coming winter,as we think it more profitable to finish the senior course before stopping.If the next term is carried on with so much talent, good natured firmnessand skill, as this one has, it will be a surprise on the part of the junioreditor. And also seeing that Mr. C. T. Atkinson is bound to retire fromthe professorship of public school, we bid him a solemn farewell, and heartilywish him success in journalism, as long as he may continue therein; andwhen he sess fit to quit that branch, may his labors be crowned with successin a ten fold proportion.

We received the following report from the treasurer of the Library Association.

TOTAL EXPENSES: $48.25

NET PROCEEDS: $34.63

There is a surplus in the treasury, making in all for to be expendedin books $40.78.

Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.

To Prof. Weir we tender our lasting gratitude for the actively earnestpart he has taken in our schools. Never a thing which was too troublesome,never a subject too broad, and never any undertaking too tedious for theenergetic mind and rigid will of Prof. Weir to undertake for his students.Prof. Weir has been with us two years and now resigns his position as principaland superintendent of our public school to take the superintendency of theschools at Arkansas City, Kansas. While Prof. Weir's place is to be filledby so great and good a man as Prof. E. C. Noble, yet we cannot reconcileourselves to the thought of parting with this one of the noblest of teachers,without many pangs of regret. Wherever Prof. Weir goes, deep desires foreducation and advancement also go. Baxter Springs Herald.

Arkansas City Republican, June 21, 1884.

The annual school meeting will be held at the schoolhouse next Wednesdayafternoon, at 2 o'clock, for the purpose of electing a director. There isa request that a full attendance will be present as the subject of securingmore funds will be discussed. It is to be hoped that the people will givethis matter thought.

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Winfield Courier, June 26, 1884.

New Salem school is out and Mr. Lucas, the principal, is enjoying domesticlife at present.

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Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, June 28, 1884.

W. E. Ketcham's school ended with a grand exhibition last Tuesday night.P. Q. D.

Arkansas City Republican, June 28, 1884.

The subject of a college as mentioned in THE REPUBLICAN two weeks ago[DID NOT CATCH ARTICLE REFERRED TO], has awakened some serious thought uponthe subject. Several have spoken in favor of this commendable project, andurged that something be done toward gaining the expression of the peopleconcerning this matter. Of this we know, that if such an institution befounded, several within the knowledge of the writer should be retained aspupils, who, unless this be done, will seek other places for instruction.The people of Arkansas City deserve such a place of learning. Educated themselves,they desire that their children have equal or superior facilities. If wefail to obtain such educational advantages, some other city must profitby our inertness. We would again recite some of the advantages: Our childrencan be educated under parental care. If they go away to be educated, therestraining influence of home and parents is removed, and many yield tothe evil influence of others and go astray. This much dreaded result canoften be avoided by parental watchfulness and care. Again as a class, studentsare intellectual. The brightest minds seek the halls of learning. Contactwith such sharpens the intellect, and in the rivalry of a large school,the students of Arkansas City would be benefitted by the worthy strife.Parents cannot expect their child even though he be a genius of the highestorder, to attain eminence unless there be a powerful incentive.

It must be borne in mind, too, that students generally possess sufficientmoney for their expenses before they enter the school room. Their expensesgenerally amount to from $3 to $5 per week. This amount is expended in thecity; and when the number of students be two or three hundred, becomes quitean item in the business of any town. In the town in which we attended school--atown of probably 500 inhabitants--the people subsisted almost entirely fromthe income derived of the students. Why may we not have such an institutionand have the advantage of this income, even though it be not large? We trustthis article will be given the consideration it deserves and that action,prompt and sufficient, will be taken.

Arkansas City Republican, June 28, 1884.

The new school building is beginning to present quite a good appearance.

Arkansas City Republican, June 28, 1884.

At the annual meeting held at the school building, Wednesday afternoon,Mrs. H. P. Farrar was elected director for the next three years, and a loanof two percent was made on all property within the district's limits, forschool purposes.

Arkansas City Republican, June 28, 1884.

A communication containing severe criticisms upon the conduct of oneof the members of the school board, and also some strictures upon the actionof the school meeting of last Wednesday, has been handed us for publication.Allowing that many of the censures are just in the interest of the district,we feel that the communication had better be suppressed. Extreme personalattacks seldom accomplish a good result. Strife in a school district shouldbe studiously avoided by all its friends, and we feel in giving it publication,we would in some degree, be responsible, if there were disastrous results.

Arkansas City Republican, June 28, 1884.

Horace Vaughan started for the Normal last Monday.

[NOTE: SCHOOL COLUMN CALLED HIM VAUGHN...NOT VAUGHAN...???]

Arkansas City Republican, June 28, 1884.

Rev. Romine will preach at the Baldwin schoolhouse tomorrow at 11 o'clock.All are invited to attend.

Arkansas City Republican, June 28, 1884.

Notice. A meeting will be held at Bland schoolhouse, Bolton Township,July 19, in reference to Hope Cemetery Association of Bolton Township. Allthose who have subscribed to the capital stock of this association, andthose having secured lots, and those wishing to secure lots, pay for themto treasurer, on or before July 19, and as soon as possible deeds will bemade out. By order of

Arkansas City Traveler, July 2, 1884.

Mrs. H. E. Ingram will open a kindergarten and primary school in theprimary room of our public school building next Monday. Her terms are fiftycents a week. Further notice next week.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 2, 1884.

At the school meeting last Wednesday, Mrs. H. P. Farrar was elected tothe position of director, by an almost unanimous vote. Major Sleeth, Dr.Kellogg, and Mrs. Worthley received one vote each, the balance being castfor Mrs. Farrar.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 2, 1884.

A communication containing severe criticisms upon the conduct of oneof the members of the school board, and also some strictures upon the actionof the school meeting of last Wednesday, has been handed us for publication.Allowing that many of the censures are just, in the interest of the districtwe feel that the communication had better be suppressed.

The above is clipped from the columns of our neighbor across the way,and obtains its only importance from the fact of its having been writtenby one who is popularly supposed to have had some connection with our schoolsfor the last two years. Now, there is no lower, meaner, more unprincipledway of assailing a man than by insinuation. A man holding an office to whichhe has been elected by the people, is directly accountable to these peoplefor his actions while in that office. While it is presumed he will do thebest he can, he must expect criticism. Thus his official acts are the propertyof the public, and if he has done wrong, it is no more than right that thepublic should know it, so long as the complaint is made in good form. Weare not in favor of "extreme personal attacks," but if eithermember of the school board of 1883 (two of whom hold over this year) hasdone anything contrary to the best interests of Arkansas City's schools,and which furnishes just cause for grievance, we assure the aggrieved partiesthat their complaints can be heard through the TRAVELER. As to the irregularityof the "school meeting of last Wednesday," it occurs to us thatthe most striking irregularity was the absence of the retiring principal,showing the alarming interest this gentleman feels in school matters. Sofar as we can learn, the meeting of last Wednesday was perfectly legal,and conducted in good order, and it certainly resulted in a very good choicefor director in place of the gentleman whose term had expired. But as wesaid before, if there is anything "rotten in the state of Denmark,"let us endeavor to remedy the evils, and see that justice is done to all.

Winfield Courier, July 3, 1884.

The project of building a new and commodious schoolhouse should not beallowed to fall through. Dexter needs a new schoolhouse, the district isrich enough to afford it, and it should be built.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 9, 1884.

Every year we hear of someone being killed by the reckless dischargeof firearms on the Fourth--the day when every responsible man seems to thinkhe has a God given right to shoot off anything he can get his hands on.While our own locality was fortunately free of such excitement this year,we have to chronicle the killing, at Wellington, of one of the brightestlittle girls we know. The nine-year old adopted daughter of our friends,Joseph Perry and wife, was shot through the heart by a random bullet anddied without uttering a word. Mr. Perry and family were sitting on the hotelveranda opening from the second story, just after dark, watching the publicdisplay of fireworks. There was the usual promiscuous firing of rockets,candles, torpedoes, firecrackers, etc., when, without warming, Mr. Perry'slittle girl gave a sharp scream and sprang toward him, and after a shortgasp was perfectly quiet. The parents thought she had fainted from fright,and, carrying her into the house, sent for a doctor. Before the doctor arrived,however, it was plain that the bright young life was past the aid of man,and an examination disclosed the fact that a bullet had struck her side,and ranging upward lodged in her heart. Death had been instantaneous. Thedeceased was an unusually bright little girl, dearly beloved by all whoknew her. For a long time she was one of the favorites in the Sabbath schoolclass at Parker schoolhouse, and many have been the tears shed by the childrenof East Creswell over the horrible death of their loved playmate. Two parties,we understand, have been arrested and lodged in jail, charged with firingoff their revolvers, but what action has been taken we have not yet learned.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 9, 1884.

Annual Report of Arkansas City School District No. 2 for the Year EndingJune 9, 1884.

Following is the report of the clerk of the school board for this district,for the year ending June 9, 1884.

Number of teachers employed, Nine, as follows.

C. T. Atkinson, Miss Anna Hunt, Mrs. Annie Wright, Miss Mary Theaker,Miss May A. Johnson, Miss Virginia Walton, Miss Albertine Maxwell.

Number of different persons attending school this year, 629.

Salary paid to male teacher, $700.

Total number of months taught by male teacher, 8 months and 3 weeks.

Total salary paid female teachers, $1,816.26.

Total number of months taught by female teachers, 51 months and threeweeks.

Average salary of male teacher, $80 per month; average for female teacher,$35 per month.

Number weeks of school sustained by the district, 36.

Total levy for school purposes for year ending July 31, 1884. For building,6 mills; incidental, 4 mills; teachers, 5 mills; total, 15 mills.

Estimated value of school property, including buildings and grounds,$1,800.

Number of school buildings, 8.

Number of school rooms, 7.

Number of school houses built in year ending July 30, 1884: Two temporaryframe buildings and one $10,000 stone building in course of erection.

Cost of same: $1,120 for frames and $9,495 for stone.

FINANCIAL REPORT RECAP...VERY HARD TO READ!

TOTAL RECEIPTS: $5,062.10 [IT LOOKS LIKE].

TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $2,178.00

Winfield Courier, July 10, 1884.

Profs. B. T. Davis and A. H. Limerick addressed the people at Seeleyand the Blue schoolhouse, in Ninnescah Township, last Sunday.

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Winfield Courier, July 10, 1884.

Miss Lillie Gilliland, who has been teaching a select school at thisplace closed it on last Wednesday, with a picnic, dinner, and a little entertainmentin the afternoon. Those present report an excellent time. Although laboringunder many difficulties, Miss Gilliland has had a very successful term ofschool.

We had the pleasure of attending an exhibition at Maple City given byMr. Ketcham at the close of a very successful term of school. The programwas excellent and all the actors did well. Despite the warmth of the evening,and the fact that the house was filled almost to overflowing, all were wellpleased with the entertainment and left feeling that they were the happierfor having been there.

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Winfield Courier, July 10, 1884.

School District No. 30, Sheridan Township, organized a temperance societyat their schoolhouse Sunday, June 22nd, with forty-two members.

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Winfield Courier, July 10, 1884.

Our Winfield correspondent states that the county will be short of teachersthis fall. Let this fact be known and an immigration of pedagogues willensue, calculated to astonish the natives.

Monday afternoon, we accompanied Dr. Knickerbocker in his nice rig toSeeley. The country between the two places is beautiful, and seemed to beone vast garden spot, almost choked with its abundant fruition. The locationof Seeley is very pleasant; it being situated on a rolling prairie and withinthree-quarters of a mile of the Walnut River. The houses are neat and tasty,and indicate the thrift and good sense of their owners. The schoolhouse,a fine stone building, is an object of special pride to the town, as thecitizens consider the education of their children the greatest blessingwhich they could bestow upon them. Seeley also has some excellent businessmen,who carry a good line of goods according to their respective branches oftrade.

Arkansas City Republican, July 12, 1884.

DIED. Mr. E. B. Parker's family ascertained yesterday week that theirlittle grandchild, the daughter of Charley Parker, of Pawnee Agency, wasseriously ill or dead. Mrs. Parker and one of her sons started for the agency,but met their friends at Willow Springs, bringing back the corpse. Theyreturned with the procession. The intention was to bury the child Sabbathevening, but having been packed in ice, the body was so well preserved thatit was kept until the following day, when the family services were heldat the Parker schoolhouse, and the interment took place in the cemeterynearby.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 16, 1884.

AD. Notice to Contractors. Notice is hereby given that bids will be receiveduntil August 31, for building a new schoolhouse in district 89. Specificationscan be found with Dr. Kellogg. Z. CARLISLE, District Clerk.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1884.

An enthusiastic temperance meeting was held at Sheridan Schoolhouse,in Sheridan Township, last Sunday afternoon, at which James Grimes, of Parsons,and Prof. A. H. Limerick and D. C. Beach, of this city, addressed the people.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1884.

Miss Ida Johnston has returned from Toronto, Canada, where she has beenattending school during the past year. Her return is heartily welcomed byher many young friends here. Mr. D. C. Irwin, a cousin of Miss Ida, accompaniedher home and will spend the summer in Winfield.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1884.

A temperance rally will be held at the Quier schoolhouse, in SheridanTownship, next Sunday. It will commence at 10 o'clock a.m. and continueall day. A picnic dinner will be a prominent feature, so take your wellfilled baskets. Hon. T. H. Soward and Rev. H. D. Gans, with others, willbe the speakers. Good shade will be prepared.

Winfield Courier, July 17, 1884.

The Board of Education of the City of Winfield will receive sealed proposalsfor the erection of a school building according to the plans and specificationsto be seen at M. L. Read's Bank, The Board reserving the right to rejectany and all bids. All bids to be in by August 1st, 1884.

Arkansas City Republican, July 19, 1884.

Bids for a new schoolhouse in district 89 will be received until August1, 1884. Specifications will be found with Dr. Kellogg.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 23, 1884.

Prof. A. Gridley, of Winfield, called upon the TRAVELER last Thursday.The gentleman in company with Hon. Geo. Ordway and Mr. Louis Zenor weredown as a committee to examine our new school building with a view to gainpoints for the erection of another schoolhouse at Winfield.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1884.

Albert P. Johnson is announced this week as a candidate for the Republicannomination for county attorney. He is a native of Madison County, Arkansas,and is yet a young man, only 29 years old. He was only six years old whenthe late civil war broke out and therefore did but a small amount of fighting,but his father was colonel of the 1st Arkansas Union Infantry and made agood record; was at one time Lieut. Governor of Arkansas and at anothertime secretary of state; was elected to Congress from an Arkansas district,but was counted out. Albert P. Johnson was educated at the best schoolsof that state and graduated from the Arkansas State University with thehonors of the degree of A. B. at the age of 21. He had studied law, duringthis time, and was then admitted to the bar in his state. Not being satisfiedwith his attainments, he then took a course in law studies at the law schoolof the State University of Michigan, whence he graduated in 1878, came tothis city, and engaged in the practice of law, where he has been well knownfor the last five years as a careful and successful attorney. He sustainsa good record as a citizen and Republican and is abreast of the progressof the age. He has the elements of future usefulness and fame and if heshould be elected, he will make a careful, industrious, able, and efficientofficer.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1884.

Blaine and Logan Meeting. The Republicans of Fairview Township are invitedto attend a meeting at Akron schoolhouse on Saturday evening, August 2nd,at half past seven, for the purpose of organizing a Blaine and Logan Club.Speakers will be present and address the meeting. Wm. White, Vice PresidentCounty Club.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1884.

Vernon Township. The Republicans of Vernon Township are requested tomeet at the Werden schoolhouse on Friday evening August 1st, at 8 o'clock,for the purpose of organizing a Blaine and Logan Club for the township.Speakers will be present.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1884.

Liberty. The Liberty Township Republican primary meeting will be heldat the Rose Valley schoolhouse on Thursday, August 21, at 2 o'clock p.m.J. A. Cochran, Chairman, Township Committee.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1884.

Master John Ballard has returned from school in the state of New York,and his mother Mrs. Emerson, is happy. So is the Mayor.

Winfield Courier, July 24, 1884.

Teachers Examination. There will be an examination of candidates forTeachers Certificates, at Winfield, beginning at 8 o'clock a.m., July 30th.A. H. Limerick, Co. Supt.

Arkansas City Republican, July 26, 1884.

Arkansas City Traveler, July 30, 1884.

Republicans of Silverdale Township will meet at Silverdale schoolhouse,Saturday evening, August 2, 1884, at 8 o'clock p.m., for the purpose oforganizing a Blaine and Logan club. Speakers are invited and expected tobe present. Every man who believes in protecting American labor and interestscome out. J. J. Estus, L. J. Darnell, Committee.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1884.

The Republican primary convention of Ninnescah Township to elect delegatesto the county convention will be held at the Blue schoolhouse on Saturday,August 16th, at two o'clock p.m. Geo. S. Cole, Chairman, Township Committee.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1884.

The people of New Salem will give an ice cream festival at the Schoolhouseon the night of the 7th of August, in the interests of the M. E. Church.Also, will have cake, lemonade, and a variety of confectioneries. Musicby the Burden band.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1884.

School district 30 seems determined to keep up with the times. They arebuilding a new schoolhouse and have advertised the old one for sale. Thenew house will be a beauty in design and finish, 26 x 36 in size, to becompleted after the latest style, and so be ornamented with a fifty dollarbell. The district is successfully running a Sunday School and have in connectionwith the school organized a temperance union, which promises good results.This is decidedly a temperance community and ex-Governor St. John has manyfriends and admirers here would like to see him elected president, weresuch a thing possible; but as there is not a shadow of a chance of his election,they will vote for the Republican nominee, as the next best thing for prohibitioniststo do. Sheridan Township will send delegates to the county convention favoringthe nomination of Ed. Pate for District Clerk. Ed. is an old Soldier andan old citizen of the county; a good fellow and a fine scholar. He has therespect of all who know him and would make a No. One officer if elected.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1884.

Republican Primary Election. The Republicans of Richland Township willhold a primary election at the Summit schoolhouse, on Wednesday, August20th, at 2 o'clock p.m. for the purpose of electing delegates to attendthe county convention held at Winfield the 23rd of August. J. R. Cottingham,Chairman of township committee.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1884.

Capt. H. H. Siverd delivered a temperance address last Sunday at theSheridan schoolhouse in Sheridan Township. The Captain's logic and fieryoratory greatly warms up an audience.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1884.

John J. Davis and Earnest Johnson will start soon into general merchandisingat New Salem. They were both among the earliest graduates from the WinfieldHigh School, are industrious and intelligent young men, and will make asuccess of this enterprise. They are arranging to handle the grain of thatvicinity.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1884.

Notice to Contractors. The Board of Education will receive sealed proposalsfor the erection of a school building according to the plans and specificationsto be seen at Read's Bank, on and after August 5th, 1884, all bids to bein by August 10th, 1884. The Board reserves the right to reject any andall bids.

Winfield Courier, July 31, 1884.

Prof. C. T. Atkinson, a member of the examining board, is assisting inthe teachers examination this week.

[TEACHERS' EXAMINATION.]

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 2, 1884.

The following are the questions submitted to applicants for teachers'certificates by the examining board of Cowley County.

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Arkansas City Republican, August 2, 1884.

SKIPPED LONG ARTICLE RE COWLEY COUNTY TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION SESSIONS[SEVEN SESSIONS IN ALL.]

COMMITTEE: A. H. LIMERICK, Chairman, S. J. GILBERT, JENNIE BRENGLE, ALLIEHARDEN, H. G. NORTON.

Committee on reception and entertainment of teachers attending association:Misses Fannie Stretch, Laura Barnes, Lida Howard, Messrs. Limerick, andGridley. Also mentioned as part of programme for the meeting: "Laffand gro phat," J. W. Warren.

Arkansas City Republican, August 2, 1884.

The school board met last Thursday night and employed Mr. Gall, an architectof Arkansas City, to draw up plans and specifications of the new schoolhousefor this city.

Winfield Telegram.

Arkansas City Republican, August 2, 1884.

The citizens of Creswell and Silverdale Townships met on Monday evening,28th, at Silverdale schoolhouse, and organized an association for the purposeof stock protection, and after the subject before the house was thoroughlydiscussed, the following resolution was passed.

Resolved, That we the citizens of Creswell and Silverdale Townships,will prosecute to the full extent of the law any person or persons drivingany stock through our township contrary to the statute laws of Kansas.

The following officers were elected: President, John H. Showalter; 1stVice-President, James Estes; 2nd Vice-President, O. S. Gibson.

Another meeting was appointed for Thursday evening, the 31st, for thecompletion of the organization. It was also suggested and has been announcedthat a meeting for the same purpose be held at the Parker schoolhouse, inCreswell Township on Friday evening, August 1. The association also earnestlyrequests the cooperation of Bolton Township.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1884.

Mr. D. E. Keyes, of the Ruttan Ventilating and Heating Company, is inour city superintending the putting in of their apparatus in our two schoolbuildings.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1884.

The Republicans of East and West Bolton Township are requested to meetin joint caucus at the Bland schoolhouse on Wednesday, August 20, at 2:30p.m., for the purpose of choosing delegates and alternates to the countyconvention at Winfield on Saturday, August 23; also to choose delegatesand alternates to the 67th representative convention, and to elect a memberof the central committee. The representation will be the same from eachprecinct as in the last county convention. J. D. GUTHRIE, Chairman.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 6, 1884.

A meeting of the farmers of Creswell Township was held at Parker schoolhouselast Friday evening, August 1, for the purpose of protecting the stock andgeneral interests of this section. It was unanimously the sense of the meetingthat Bolton and Silverdale Townships be requested to join the farmers ofCreswell in preventing any diseased or through cattle from passing thesetownships. The following resolutions were read and adopted.

Resolved, That we, citizens of Creswell Township, unite in prosecutingto the full extent of the law any person or persons driving, or attemptingto drive, any southern or diseased stock through our township.

Resolved, That we solicit the cooperation of adjoining townshipsin this work, believing it to be of paramount interest to every farmer andstock grower.

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

The Richland primary meets on Friday, the 15th of this month, at Summitschoolhouse at 2 o'clock. It was announced for the 20th, but has been changedto the 15th on account of the district convention at Burden meeting on the20th. Remember the date, Friday the 15th.

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

The Republican Primary for Vernon Township will be held at the Werdenschoolhouse on Thursday, August 21st, at 3 o'clock p.m. J. B. Evans, Chairman,Township Committee.

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

There will be a Republican caucus held at Akron schoolhouse August 16th,1884, at 4 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing four delegates to thecounty convention.

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

The Republicans of Maple Township will hold a primary election at theCentennial schoolhouse on Saturday, August 16, at 2 o'clock to nominatetwo delegates to the district convention to be held at Burden on Wednesday,August 20th. Also to nominate three delegates to the county convention tobe held at Winfield on Saturday, August 23. By order of the Township CentralCommittee. E. J. Cole, Chairman.

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

On the 25th of August the Winfield Catholic School will open, under thedirection of Mrs. McAtee. Mrs. McAtee is a graduate from the Normal Schoolof St. Louis and has taught in the Public High School of that city. Applicantsdesiring admission to this school must apply to the Pastor, Rev. John F.Kelly, on or before the 20th of August.

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Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

The township and school district levies have not yet been returned tothe clerk, but there will be a general and established reduction in taxesall around. The State Board of Equalization raises the assessment of thecounty 11 percent, making the total valuation of the county $4,434,067.38.

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

A number of the Republicans of Vernon Township met at the Werden schoolhouselast Friday evening and organized a Blaine and Logan club. Mr. Jenningsand others from Winfield were present and addressed the club. . . .

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

Among the many staunch and loyal Republican townships of grand old Cowley,Dexter occupies the front rank. For enthusiasm and enterprise they are neverbeaten. Last Thursday added another laurel to her record by the erectionof the first Blaine and Logan flag pole in the county. There was a largenumber of people present and music was furnished by Prof. McLain with hissplendid Burden Cornet Band. The pole was one hundred feet high, paintedred, white, and blue, and as straight as a chalk line. It was one of thefinest poles we have ever seen. After the pole-raising the crowd adjournedto the schoolhouse, where, after music by the band, Judge Soward deliveredan eloquent and red-hot speech of an hour. He was followed by Senator Hackney,in one of his characteristic speeches, delivered in his happiest vein. Hewarmed the democratic party up lively, bringing up their record for twentyyears and contrasting their past utterances with present accomplishmentsuntil the few democrats present were either mad or converted. Hackney neverfails to wake things up.

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

Pleasant Valley Primary. The Republican primary of Pleasant Valley Townshipwill be held at the Odessa schoolhouse on Friday, August 15th, at 4 o'clockp.m. sharp. After the election of delegates to the county convention, itis intended to form a Blaine and Logan club. All interested in the formationof such club are urgently requested to be present.

D. S. SHERRARD. Chairman, Township Committee.

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

Otter Township Primary. The Republican primary meeting of Otter Townshipto elect delegates to the county convention will be held at the Otter Creekschoolhouse, August 16th, 1884, at 3 o'clock p.m. J. B. GRAVES, Chairman,Committee.

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Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

Mr. Frank Pixley has returned to school at Lawrence.

Messrs. Nichols and Thornton are replastering the old Salem schoolhouse.

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Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

Rev. Mayu preached an excellent sermon at Highland schoolhouse last Sunday.

Winfield Courier, August 7, 1884.

Republican Primary Election. The Liberty Township Republican primarymeeting will be held at the Rose Valley schoolhouse on Thursday, August21, at 2 o'clock p.m.

J. A. COCHRAN, Chairman, Township Committee.

Arkansas City Republican, August 9, 1884.

Our excellent architect, William Gall, has the contract for furnishingthe design for the new school building at Winfield.

Arkansas City Republican, August 9, 1884.

Miss Anna Bowen, who two years ago, was an excellent student of our highschool, is expected next week in the city, to visit her aunt, Mrs. T. H.McLaughlin.

Arkansas City Republican, August 9, 1884.

DIED. The friends of Mr. E. Baldwin were pained Monday to learn thathis esteemed wife, Mrs. Anna Baldwin, had died at Manitou Park, the precedingSaturday. Mr. Baldwin, and a friend arrived on Monday's train with the remains.The funeral services, conducted by H. D. Gans, took place the followingday at the Parker schoolhouse, and the body was laid to rest in the burialground nearby. The deceased was highly respected by all who knew her. Thefriends who knew them so well in other years, bear to the bereaved one theirearnest sympathy and sorrow.

Arkansas City Republican, August 9, 1884.

The cooperation of Bolton and Silverdale Townships in keeping any throughor diseased stock from being driven through our townships is requested bycitizens of Creswell, who had a meeting at Parker schoolhouse on Fridayevening, August 1, for the purpose of stock protection. The meeting passedthe following resolution.

Resolved, That we the citizens of Creswell Township unite inprosecuting to the full extent of the law any person or persons drivingor attempting to drive any stock through our township contrary to the statutelaws of Kansas.

Resolved, That we solicit the cooperation of adjoining townships.SECRETARY.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 13, 1884.

Mr. Lindsay, our census taker, reports 807 school children in this district.He also says that over thirty families have come in since the 1st of August.Still we boom.

Winfield Courier, August 14, 1884.

The Republican Primary for Vernon Township will be held at the Werdenschoolhouse, on Thursday, August 21st, at 3 o'clock p.m. J. B. Evans, Chairman,Township Committee.

There will be a Republican caucus held at Akron schoolhouse August 16,1884, at 4 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing four delegates to thecounty convention.

The Liberty Township Republican primary meeting will be held at the RoseValley schoolhouse on Thursday, August 21, at 2 o'clock p.m. J. A. Cochran,Chairman Tp. Com.

The Republican primary meeting of Otter Township to elect delegates tothe county convention will be held at the Otter Creek schoolhouse, August16, 1884, at 3 o'clock p.m.

The Republican primary convention of Ninnescah Township to elect delegatesto the county convention will be held at the Blue schoolhouse on Saturday,August 16th, at two o'clock p.m. Geor. S. Cole, Chairman, Township Committee.

The Republicans of Beaver Township will hold a primary election at theTannehill schoolhouse on Saturday, August 16th, at 4 o'clock p.m., to electthree delegates and three alternates to attend the county convention tobe held at Winfield August 23rd.

The Republicans of Richland Township will hold a primary election atthe Summit schoolhouse, on Friday, August 15th, at 2 o'clock p.m., for thepurpose of electing delegates to attend the county convention, held at Winfield,the 23rd of August.

The Republicans of Maple Township will hold a primary election at theCentennial schoolhouse on Saturday, August 16 at 2 o'clock to nominate twodelegates to the district convention to be held at Burden on Wednesday,August 20th. Also to nominate three delegates to the county convention tobe held at Winfield on Saturday, August 23.

The Republican primary of Pleasant Valley Township will be held at theOdessa schoolhouse on Friday, August 15th, at 4 o'clock p.m. sharp. Afterthe election of delegates to the county convention it is intended to forma Blaine and Logan club. All interested in the formation of such club areurgently requested to be present.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 20, 1884.

Geo. Wright will leave for Kansas City in about three weeks to attendthe medical school in that city this fall and winter. Next year George willattend the St. Louis medical college, and with his ability will soon bea full fledged physician.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1884.

A Temperance Meeting will be held next Sabbath night in the Rock ValleySchoolhouse, two miles east of Rock post office. All the people of the vicinityare cordially invited.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1884.

The primary convention to select three delegates to the District Conventionto be held at Burden on the 20th, met at Summit schoolhouse Friday, August15, at 2 o'clock p.m.

T. R. Carson was elected chairman; N. J. Larkin, secretary.

The following named delegates were selected: D. C. Stephens, J. P. Groom,and Marion Daniel.

And alternates, to-wit: J. S. Hamilton, J. R. Thompson, and Phillip Stuber.

The convention instructed to vote for Maurer for candidate for Representative.

The following resolution offered by N. J. Larkin was unanimously adopted.

Resolved, That we are in favor of a law prohibiting the railroadand express companies transporting or delivering any and all intoxicatingdrinks to be used as a beverage over their roads or lines to any point orplace within the state of Kansas. And we hereby request our representativeto use his best efforts to procure the passage of such a law.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1884.

The primary convention in Richland township met at Summit schoolhouseon August 15th at 2 o'clock p.m., to elect delegates to the County Conventionto be held at Winfield on August 23rd.

T. R. Carson was elected chairman; N. J. Larkin, secretary.

Delegates elected were J. R. Cottingham, Willis Wilson, H. H. Hooker,and T. R. Carson. Alternates, J. S. Hamilton, J. H. Irwin, Capt. Stuber,and G. W. Barstow.

The township central committee was then selected.

D. C. Stephens, chairman, and member of county central committee, N.J. Larkin and J. R. Carson.

Convention adjourned.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1884.

Next Term opens September 3rd. All the regular College Courses in additionto a thorough Preparatory Department. Special facilities for the study ofFrench and German. Expenses moderate. Experienced teachers in each department.

For further information address the President.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1884.

The following is a list of teachers granted certificates at the lateexamination.

Hattie Andrews, D. T. Armstrong, Mahlon Arnett, W. D. Askin, Anna F.Barnes, Laura C. Barnes, Fannie Ballard, Thornton Baker, Cora B. Beach,Hettie M. Brown, T. W. Bowles, Mary L. Berkey, Jennie Bringle, Lizzie Burden,Belle Bartgis, J. C. Bradshaw, Dido M. Carlisle, Villa Combs, Mollie Coonrod,Ivy Crain, Wm. Clover, F. E. Craven, Myron Cronk, A. R. Carroll, Amy Chapin,Mannie Crum, C. A. Daugherty, Hattie Daniels, A. O. Elliott, H. A. Earhart,Rosa A. Frederick, S. J. Gilbert, Lizzie Gilbert, Anna Hansbrough, BelleHansbrough, Lida Howard, Allie Harden, F. E. Hongley, R. B. Hunter, JamesN. Harris, Ella Hunt, Fannie Himelick, Maggie Herpich, Ora Irwin, Sade Jesserand,W. E. Ketcham, Ella R. King, Ella Kempton, Anna Kuhn, Ida Kuhn, Viola Krow,Zoe Kephart, Lizzie Lawson, Matie M. Linn, Emma Lycan, W. H. Lucas, JosephMoore, C. H. Messenger, Mary E. Miller, Fannie McKinley, Mary R. Manser,Erma La McKee, H. G. Norton, Eva B. Preston, Sadie E. Pickering, S. E. Pollock,Belle Page, Carrie Plunket, Anna Primrose, Grace Powers, Josie Pixley, CyrusPerkins, Amy Robertson, Anna Robertson, Mary Randall, Ed. G. Robertson,T. L. Shaffer, Jno. Stevenson, Olive Stubblefield, Jno. R. Smith, MaggieSeabridge, Minnie Sumpter, Maggie Stansbury, Fannie Saunders, Cora Shreves,Eliza Taylor, Minnie Turner, Haidee Trezise, W. C. Tidd, Millie Taylor,Hattie Utley, Horace Vaughan, Lottie Wilkins, Allie Wheeler, Lizzie Wilson,J. W. Warren, Lotta Wolfe, Charles Walch, Viola Winters, H. S. Wallace.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1884.

OFFICE OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT, WINFIELD KANSAS, Aug. 19, 1884.

An examination of applicants for teacher's certificates, will be heldat Winfield, beginning at 8 o'clock a.m., Sept. 5th, 1884, and continuetwo days. Applicants will please appear promptly at that time. Nellie M.Aldrich, and C. T. Atkinson, Assistant Examiners.

Arkansas City Republican, August 23, 1884.

The new schoolhouse is assuming commanding proportions.

Arkansas City Republican, August 23, 1884.

Elder J. Kenny will preach in the schoolhouse tomorrow at 11 a.m., andin the evening at the usual hour. All are invited to attend.

Arkansas City Republican, August 23, 1884.

The stone work on the new schoolhouse will be completed this week.

Arkansas City Republican, August 23, 1884.

The following is a list of teachers granted certificates at the lateexamination.

HATTIE ANDREWS

D. T. ARMSTRONG

MAHLON ARNETT

W. D. ASKINS

ANNA F. BARNES

LAURA C. BARNES

FANNIE BALLARD

THORNTON BAKER

CORA B. BEACH

HETTIE M. BROWN

T. W. BOWLES

MARY L. BERKEY

JENNIE BRINGLE

LIZZIE BURDEN

BELLE BURTGIS

J. C. BRADSHAW

DIDO M. CARLISLE

VILLA COMBS

MOLLIE COONROD

IVY CRAIN

WM. CLOVER

F. E. CRAVEN

MYRON CRONK

A. R. CARRELL

AMY CHAPIN

MANNIE CRUM

C. A. DAUGHERTY

HATTIE DANIELS

A. G. ELLIOTT

H. A. EARHART

ROSA A. FREDERICK

S. J. GILBERT

LIZZIE GILBERT

AN HANSBROUGH

BELLE HANSBROUGH

LIDA HOWARD

ALLIE HARDEN

F. E. HONGLEY

R. B. HUNTER

JAS. N. HARRIS

ELLA HUNT

FANNIE HIMELICK

MAGGIE HERPICH

ORA IRWIN

SADE JESSERAND

W. E. KETCHAM

ELLA R. KING

ELLA KEMPTON

ANNA KUHN

____ KUHN

VIOLA KROW

ZOE KEPHART

LIZZIE LAWSON

MATTIE M. LINN

EMMA LYCAN

W. H. LUCAS

JOSEPH MOORE

C. H. MESSENGER

MARY E. MILLER

FANNIE McKINLEY

MARY R. MANSER

ERMA LA McKEE

H. G. NORTON

EVA B. PRESTON

SADIE E. PICKERING

S. E. POLLOCK

BELLE PAGE

CARRIE PLUNKET

ANNA PRIMROSE

GRACE POWERS

JOSIE PIXLEY

CYRUS PERKINS

AMY ROBERTSON

ANNA ROBERTSON

MARY RANDALL

E. G. ROBERTSON

T. L. SHAFFER

JNO. STEVENSON

OLIVE STUBBLEFIELD

JNO. R. SMITH

MAGGIE SEABRIDGE

MINNIE SUMPTER

MAGGIE STANSBURY

FANNIE SAUNDERS

CORA SHREVES

ELIZA TAYLOR

MINNIE TURNER

HAIDEE TREZISE

W. C. TIDD

MILLIE TAYLOR

HATTIE UTLEY

HORACE VAUGHN

LOTTIE WILKINS

ALLIE WHEELER

LIZZIE WILSON

J. W. WARREN

LOTTA WOLFE

CHARLES WELCH

VIOLA WINTERS

H. S. WALLACE

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1884.

Prof. J. C. Weir, our school principal, with his family, arrived in thiscity yesterday, and we understand has rented a residence in the south partof town. We are pleased to welcome them to our town.

Arkansas City Traveler, August 27, 1884.

An examination of applicants for teacher's certificates will be heldin Winfield, beginning at 8 o'clock a.m., September 5, and continue twodays.

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1884.

Miss Lotta Wolfe has been engaged to teach in District 9, south of townthree miles.

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1884.

Miss Fannie Stretch has been quite sick for the past week, but is betterat present.

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1884.

The County Superintendent has received Cowley's semi-annual apportionmentfrom the State School fund. It amounts to 40 cents per capita.

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1884.

Winfield has one thousand and forty-six school children. There are eightthousand and forty children of school age in the county.

Winfield Courier, August 28, 1884.

Miss Susie De LaMeter left Wednesday for Wellington, where she will engagein teaching a kindergarten school. Miss Susie is quite a favorite amongthe young folks and will be greatly missed in our social circles. The goodwishes of many friends accompany her to her new home.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, August 30, 1884.

Father Kelly, of Winfield, was in the city the past week looking afterthe welfare of his flock, and has taken the initial steps toward the erectionof a Catholic Church, at this place, and for this purpose has secured fourlots immediately north of the old schoolhouse, a very desirable location.He proposes building a church 30 x 50 feet, and in the near future he intendsto erect a day school building. We hope he will meet with such encouragementas the enterprise deserves.

Arkansas City Republican, August 30, 1884.

C. W. Powel arrived in our city the after part of last week from Ravenswood,West Virginia, and will take charge of a school in West Bolton.

Arkansas City Republican, August 30, 1884.

The County Superintendent has received Cowley's semi-annual apportionmentfrom the State School fund. It amounts to 46 cents per capita.

Winfield has one thousand and forty-six school children. There are eightthousand and forty children of school age in the county.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 3, 1884.

Elder William Gans, father of Judge Gans, will preach at the schoolhousenext Lord's day, at 11 o'clock a.m., and 7:30 p.m. A cordial invitationis extended to all.

Arkansas City Republican, Saturday, September 6, 1884.

Elder W. Gans, father of Judge Gans of Winfield, will preach in the schoolhousein this city next Lord's day, at 11 o'clock a.m.; also at 7:30 p.m. A cordialinvitation is extended to all to attend.

Arkansas City Republican, September 6, 1884.

Rev. F. L. Walker, our Baptist minister, will preach at Gilstrap's schoolhousetomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m.

Arkansas City Republican, September 6, 1884.

H. D. Walker has been secured by the people of the 96th school districtas instructor of their children this winter. We understand Mr. Walker isa first-class teacher.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 10, 1884.

In another column will be seen the special notice of Mrs. E. N. Wilson.Mrs. Wilson is an accomplished and thorough instructor in music, both vocaland instrumental. Moreover, she is the composer of many pieces that havetaken high rank in musical productions. The art of music cannot be too highlycultivated, and in this city of refinement and culture, Mrs. Wilson shouldreceive a generous patronage. She can be found at the Leland Hotel.

Ad. Music Teacher. Mrs. E. N. Wilson, late of Missouri, a graduate ofBeethoven's Conservatory of Music, is at the Leland. She comes with a numberof first-class recommendations, and we feel safe in recommending her toour readers as an efficient and successful teacher. We have read a veryfine letter of recommendation from Prof. J. J. Iglehart, superintendentof city schools and principal of public schools of Columbia, Missouri, Mrs.Wilson having taught music in said schools.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 10, 1884.

Our public schools will open on Monday, September 29. Mr. Lindsay, censustaker, reports 827 children of school age in this district, and of thisnumber we hope to see 750 in school this fall and winter. Wherever it ispossible, parents should send their children to school. It is the best andgrandest safeguard against the forming of bad habits and the surest meansof making good citizens of the youth now growing up. By the first of nextJanuary our new school building will be ready for occupancy, which willgive to Arkansas City every facility for the promotion of learning. Prof.Weir is earnestly working among the people now with a view to getting thelargest possible attendance. Under the present management, our citizensmay justly feel proud of their schools.

Winfield Courier, September 11, 1884.

There will be a meeting at the Schoolhouse hall at New Salem, on Fridayevening, the 12th of September, for the purpose of organizing a Blaine andLogan club.

W. C. Douglass, Chairman, Republican Central Committee of Tisdale Township.

Winfield Courier, September 11, 1884.

Prof. Graham Smith, from Augusta, Kentucky, is visiting this city andwill open a select school if he has sufficient encouragement. He is a gentlemanand scholar and will doubtless give ample references as to his qualifications.

Winfield Courier, September 11, 1884.

Profs. Beaty and Vaughn have organized a writing school and began worklast week.

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Winfield Courier, September 11, 1884.

Public school opened here on the 1st; Prof. J. W. Campy as principaland Miss Strong as assistant.

The musical concert of Prof. Jones on the 4th was a grand success, especiallythe winging of Miss McKinley and Miss Martin.

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Winfield Courier, September 11, 1884.

Mr. Correll will teach the old Salem school this winter. Mr. Lucas willagain be principal at New Salem.

Had a fine time at the picnic. Plenty of goodies to take home. Prof.Limerick favored us with an excellent speech. Rev. Graham and Rev. Irwinalso made short speeches both full of good things.

Mr. John Irwin has again gone off to college, and his nice S. S. classof bright young ladies miss him in the Sunday school, as he is an excellentteacher and can point and lead them through the narrow path of Christianlove and duty. May he return ere long with his wealth of laurel.

Doctor Downs and his good wife will be missed in Salem S. S., and elsewhere.He has gone to Ohio to attend medical college, and Mrs. Downs accompaniedhim. In their search for happiness and fortune may they always think theycan be found in all purity, grandeur, etc., only in heaven, but may thefind a goodly share of the good things of this life allowed to them here,and in the end find perfect joy.

Mr. Fitzgerald was very sick at the Indian Government school in the Nationand sent for Mr. Joe Hoyland. He immediately hastened to him and insistedon him returning with him to his home in New Salem. But he did not feelable that day to endure the journey, but when his physician was consulted,he said it was the best thing he could do, so the next evening found himthe invalid guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hoyland, and he is now convalescent.

Winfield Courier, September 11, 1884.

Prof. A. H. Bach, formerly professor of music in the Bowling Green, Kentucky,female college, will be at Friend's Temple of Music and Fashion on Monday,the 15th, inst., between the hours of two and five p.m., and would be pleasedto meet the music loving public, or anyone interested in procuring the servicesof a first class professor of music. The Prof. comes to us highly recommended,and has had fourteen years successful experience as a teacher of piano,organ, vocal culture and theory, and will doubtless permanently locate withhis family at Winfield, provided he receives the encouragement he deserves.

Arkansas City Republican, September 13, 1884.

Quite a number were in attendance to hear Elder W. Gans preach at theschoolhouse last Sunday.

Arkansas City Republican, September 13, 1884.

Horace Vaughn, every body remembers Horace, who was a graduate of theHigh School last year, will be the pedagogue who presides over the schoolin district 35, Estus schoolhouse, in Silverdale Township.

Arkansas City Republican, September 13, 1884.

Wm. Wagner, of Tiffin, Ohio, arrived in Arkansas City last Saturday evening.He is a brother of the senior editor of THE REPUBLICAN and expects to teachschool this winter.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 17, 1884.

Applications for the janitorship of the public schools should be addressedat once to Prof. J. C. Weir or Frank J. Hess.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 17, 1884.

Eddy has turned himself loose on school books this fall, and now hasone side of his store filled with these valuable aids to education.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 17, 1884.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. Go to Eddy's for School Books.

CHILDREN! CHILDREN! Go to Eddy's for School Books.

LARGEST AND FINEST Assortment of School Books in the State at Eddy's.

Arkansas City Traveler, September 17, 1884.

That retiring disciple of Cleveland and Democracy, G. A. Perry, was busylast week taking the school census of this city, and during his rounds hadvarious experiences. Timidly knocking at the door of a residence, he accostedthe lady who opened it with: "Good morning, madam. I am taking theschool census. Have you any children between the ages of 5 and 21 years?"The lady hesitated a moment and replied: "No, sir--that is, yes sir;I mean I will have in____" But George had precipitately fled, not waitingto learn that the lady was expecting her 11-year-old niece from Indiananext week.

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1884.

The contracts for the new third ward school building have been let. WarnerBros. from Indiana, gentlemen of experience and reputation who have recentlylocated with us, were given the contract for carpenter work and the everreliable Jim Conner the contract for stone work. Its location is in thesouth part of the Courier Place, and work will be commenced at once. Theplans indicate a substantial, roomy, and convenient building.

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1884.

The Cowley County Teachers Association meets next Friday evening andSaturday morning in the High School building in Winfield. A full attendanceis desired.

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1884.

Miss Cora E. Reynolds, of Dundee, Michigan, a classical graduate of HillsdaleCollege and a teacher of several years experience, has been engaged as teacherin our High School. Miss Reynolds comes among us highly recommended as alady of refinement and scholarly attainments.

Winfield Courier, September 18, 1884.

The city schools will open Sept. 29th, under the superintendency of A.Gridley, Jr., with the following corps of teachers.

Miss Cora E. Reynolds, High School.

Mr. W. C. Barnes, (A) Grammar room.

Miss Lois Williams (B) Grammar room.

Miss Allie Dickle, 2nd Intermediate (east ward).

Miss Sadie Davis, 1st Intermediate (east ward).

Miss Retta Gridley, 2nd Primary (east ward).

Mrs. Leavitt, 2nd Primary (east ward).

Miss Jessie Stretch, 1st Primary (east ward).

Miss Fannie Stretch, 2nd Intermediate (west ward).

Miss Mattie Gibson, 1st Intermediate (west ward).

Miss Mary Hamil, 2nd Primary (west ward).

Miss Mary Bryant, 1st Primary (west ward).

It is desired by the Superintendent that all pupils who intend to enterschool and do not know to which room they belong, should meet him in theHigh School building on Saturday, Sept. 27th, at one o'clock p.m., thatthey may be assigned to the proper grades.

Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.

Prof. J. C. Weir appears to the REPUBLICAN to be the right man in theright place. He is now engaged in making preparations for the opening ofour schools.

Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.

Parties desiring the janitorship of the public school building shouldapply at once to Prof. J. C. Weir or F. J. Hess, as it is desired to havethe building in readiness for the approaching school term.

Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.

A man by the name of Roblatt, of Winfield, will commence the manufactureof brick at Geuda Springs next week. After their first kiln is burned, workon a $4,500 schoolhouse will be commenced.

Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.

G. A. Perry, who is taking the school census of this district, informsthe REPUBLICAN that there are 857 school children so far, and the numberwill in all probability be increased to 900 by the time he completes hisrounds.

Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.

Mrs. E. N. Wilson, late of Missouri, a graduate of Beethoven's Conservatoryof music, is at the Leland. She comes with a number of first-class recommendations,and we feel safe in recommending her to our readers as an efficient andsuccessful teacher. We have read a very fine letter of recommendation fromProf. J. J. Iglehart, superintendent of city schools and principal of publicschools of Columbia, Missouri, Mrs. Wilson having taught music in said schools.

Arkansas City Republican, September 20, 1884.

AD. SCHOOL BOOKS AT MOWRY & SOLLITT'S.

Winfield Courier, September 25, 1884.

Go to H. Brown & Son for your school books.

Winfield Courier, September 25, 1884.

The salaries of Cowley teachers are advancing perceptibly. By referenceto another column, it will be seen that a large number of them get $50 permonth, and the lowest, a very few, get thirty-five. this shows an increasein the standard of our teachers. First-class teachers and good prices isa good motto for any school district, and we are glad to see so many adoptingit.

Winfield Courier, September 25, 1884.

The fire departments were called out last Thursday in a flurry owingto a fire having been discovered in the twenty tons of coal in the basem*ntof the East Ward school building. The basem*nt was full and airless andthe fire seemed to have originated from spontaneous combustion. Severalhours of constant playing of the hose were required in extinguishing it,and a close watch has since been kept. It seemed to have been graduallydeveloping for several days.

Winfield Courier, September 25, 1884.

Miss Cora Robbins returned last week from Marion, Kansas, and will againjoin Cowley's noble band of teachers.

Winfield Courier, September 25, 1884.

Mrs. N. L. Olmstead in her school will pursue the Public School methods.The term commences Monday, Sept. 29th. There will be two daily sessionsfor Primary and other classes.

Winfield Courier, September 25, 1884.

Floral, Ora Irwin, $35.

Akron, R. B. Corson, $50.

Rock, Emma Robins, $45.

Omnia, Millie Taylor, $35.

Tisdale, T. P. Vaughn, $50.

Excelsior, Lottie Wolf, $45.

Tannehill, Anna Kuhn, $40.

Red Bud, Miron Cronk, $35.

Maple, W. E. Ketcham, $50.

Constant, Lizzie Wilson, $40.

Fairview, H. S. Wallace, $45.

Seeley, Fannie Gammon, $35.

South Bend, O. M. Akers, $40.

Silverdale, Grace Powers, $40.

Richland, Jennie Bringle, $40.

Cambridge, H. F. Alberts, $67.

Baltimore, Mrs. Craven, $33.50.

Silver Creek, Nannie Crumb, $35.

Grand Summit, Allie Wheeler, $40.

Dist. 75, Vernon Township, R. S. White, $40.

Oldham, Vernon Township, A. Staggers, $50.

Theaker, Bolton Township, S. J. Gilbert, $50.

Walnut Valley, W. P. Beaumont, $50.

Bethel, Walnut Township, Lida Howard, $40.

Chase, Tisdale Township, Rose Frederick, $35.

Shriver, Sheridan Township, T. W. Bowles, $40.

Quier, Sheridan Township, Belle Hambro, $40.

Parker, Creswell Township, S. E. Pollock, $45.

Gilstrap, Silverdale Township, Horace Vaughn, $40.

"Blue," Ninnescah Township, Belle Varner, $40.

Coburn, Silverdale Township, Lozetta Pyburn, $40.

Udall, J. W. Camp, $50; Lida Strong, $45.

Glenwood, Dexter Township, Laura Phelps, $40.

Fairview, Dexter Township, Edith Holland, $40.

Old Salem, Tisdale Township, Anthony Carroll, $40.

Rose Valley, Liberty Township, Anna Mark, $40.

District 106, Vernon Township, Amy Robertson, $40.

Enterprise, Beaver Township, Amy Chapin, $40.

Box City, Harvey Township, D. W. Ramage, $40.

District 7, Dexter Township, Jno. Smith, $40.

Spring Side, Bolton Township, Alfred Wing, $40.

District 133, Ninnescah Township, Mattie Linn, $35.

Olive Branch, Walnut Township, May Miller, $33.

Valley Center, Fairview Township, W. G. Tidd, $50.

Prairie Grove, Fairview Township, R. B. Hunter, $40.

Lone Star, Creswell Township, Minnie Sumpter, $40.

Prairie Ridge, Liberty Township, Lizzie Lawson, $35.

Victor, Pleasant Valley Township, Mrs. Snyder, $45.

District 8, Vernon Township, J. W. Arren, $47.

Rose Valley, Creswell Township, S. G. Phillips, $40.

Crooked Elm, Tisdale Township, Ed G. Roberts, $37.

Mount Vernon, Harvey Township, James S. Tull, $45.

District 111, Spring Creek Township, S. P. Overman, $45.

Lone Tree, Richland Township, Anna Dunham, $40.

Green Valley, Ninnescah Township, Clara Green, $40.

Moscow, Silver Creek Township, Thornton Baker, $35.

Centennial, Beaver Township, Cora Beach, $45.

Dexter, Anna Vaught, $45; and Laura Elliott, $40.

Queen Village, Richland Township, Sade Jesserand, $40.

Maple Grove, Walnut Township, S. W. Norton, $50.

Mount Washington, Beaver Township, Frank Chapin, $50.

Valley View, Vernon Township, Amy Barnes, $40.

Queen Valley, Rock Township, Carrie Plunket, $35.

Prairie Home, Tisdale Township, F. E. Haughey, $45.

Mount Carmel, Fairview Township, Villa Coombs, $35.

Grand Prairie, Maple Township, George Whitson, $40.

Odessa, Pleasant Valley Township, Celina Bliss, $45.

Prairie Home, Richland Township, Sarah Hollingsworth, $40.

Rock Valley, Rock Township, J. O. Bradshaw, $45.

New Salem, W. H. Lucas, $50; Clara Davenport, $40.

Wrights Canyon, Pleasant Valley Township, Jos. Moore, $40.

Science Valley, Walnut Township, Miss Laura Barnes, $40.

Arkansas City, principal, Prof. J. C. Wier, $1,100 per year.

Torrance, Horace G. Norton, $50; Irmie McKee, $35; Mrs. Elliott, $40.

Burden, R. B. Moore, $80; Lizzie Burden, $40; Ella Kempton, $35; MaryBerkey, $40.

A number of teachers have failed to send a notification to the CountySuperintendent, from whom we obtained this list; therefore, it is incomplete.Nearly everyone of the one hundred and forty-three districts of the countyhave engaged teachers and by October 1st a majority of the schools willbe in full blast.

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Winfield Courier, September 25, 1884.

Mr. Fitzgerald has gone back to his post at the Indian (government) school.

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Winfield Courier, September 25, 1884.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 1, 1884.

Miss Cora Thompson left for Manhattan, Kansas, last Friday, where shewill attend school the coming winter.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 1, 1884.

School has been postponed for a week in order to make better arrangementsfor accommodating the large number of pupils. The directors are doing everythingin their power to take care of the children, but the increase is so largethat it necessarily will make some delay and inconvenience until the newbuilding is completed, which will be about November 1. An effort will bemade to secure the opera house until that time. All is needed is a littlepatience, and everything will be lovely in a few weeks.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

The first session of Teacher's Association was held in Winfield, Saturday,the 20th. Friday evening preceding a small band of teachers met in the highschool building for a social time and were highly entertained by the readingof essays by Miss Jessie Stretch and Mr. Gridley. Also a short speech byMr. Limerick. We then repaired to the Good Templars Hall where we were cordiallyreceived, and nicely entertained.

It is encouraging to know that someone outside of our own ranks feelsan interest in our welfare and we tender our thanks for the hospitalityshown us by the Good Templars of Winfield.

Saturday morning a meeting was held for the purpose of discussing topicsof vital importance to every teacher. Prof. Davis was present and took quitean active part in the several discussions. The several topics were satisfactorilydisposed of; the only feature over which we lament is that more of our teacherswere not present.

The second session is to be held at Burden, on the third Saturday ofOctober. The patrons are specially invited and the teachers should feelduty bound to be present and add interest to our meetings. Allie Hardin,Secretary.

[Note: The following article reveals early conditions for schoolteachers in Vermont. Although it pertains to "tariffs," I foundit very interesting and have included it. MAW]

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

The writer was born in the spring of 1823, about the middle of the lastterm of President James Monroe. During the first ten years of our life atariff moderately protective was enacted in 1824 and made more protectivein 1828, and continued until 1833, embracing the term of President JohnQuincy Adams and the first term of Andrew Jackson. We well recollect theSouthern "kick," the agitation and nullification measures theninaugurated against the tariff, under the lead of John C. Calhoun; and alsoGen. Jackson's sturdy stand against the nullifiers; but of course, can rememberlittle of the effect of protection up to 1833 except the impression leftupon our mind that we had general good times.

In 1883, to settle the trouble with the south on this question, a compromisewas adopted which provided that all tariff duties in excess of twenty percentshould be reduced one tenth each year until 1842 when the remainder of theduties in excess of twenty percent advatorum were to be strickenoff.

We well remember that from the passage of this act, through the secondterm of President Andrew Jackson and through the term of President MartinVan Buren, prices of labor, of wheat, corn, potatoes, pork, beef, and everythingwhich the farmer could produce kept going down, down, down. We rememberthe fearful financial crisis of 1837 when all the factories were crushedout and shut up and when the capital invested in them vanished; when allthe banks failed, and most of the merchants and tradesmen, when money couldnot be had at any sacrifice, and when ruin, want, and distress were everywhereapparent. We remember then that party lines were very strictly drawn, therebeing two parties, the Democratic under the lead of Jackson, Van Buren,Benton, and Calhoun (we called them Loco Foco's) with distinctive free tradedoctrines, and the Whigs under the lead of Webster and Clay, with protectiondoctrines.

We were raised in Rutland County, Vermont. Our father was a Whig, a warmadvocate of a protective tariff; and a farmer. From 1837 to 1842 we were10 to 14 years old and can remember well the situation of those times. Thecountry where we lived was an old country as compared with what Cowley County,Kansas, is now. The farmers had large orchards with plenty of first classfruit, but they sold best graft apples at 12 ½ to 18 3/4 cents abushel when they could sell at all. They made cider and could only get about$1.00 per barrel. They raised plenty of potatoes and sold at 10 to 12 ½cents per bushel. Corn was worth 20 cents and wheat 50 cents per bushel.They made maple sugar and sold it at the next town at 6 1/4 cents a pound.Pork was worth $6.00 to $7.00 per barrel and fine wool 25 cents per pound.Everything also which the farmer had to sell was in similar proportion.

The worst of it was, they did not get cash for their produce at that.It was barter and trade. They could get English made calicoes at 25 to 30cents per yard, some as high as 50 cents. Other foreign goods sold at similarprices and they had to depend mostly on foreign goods for such suppliesas they could not make at home. The farmers were out in the fields at hardand unremitting work from six o'clock in the morning to seven o'clock atnight and in haying time from 5 o'clock in the morning to 8 o'clock at night.Their wives and daughters spun and wove, making nearly or quite all thecloth used in the family. Their labor was unremitted and they worked manymore hours than the men. No house was furnished unless it had wool cards,wool spinning wheels, flax spinning wheels, quill wheels, distaffs, anda good loom. Young men went to church proudly clad in the full cloth garmentswhich their mothers and sisters had made from the raw wool. Young ladiesproudly marched up the aisles in the fine Lindsey Woolsey of their own fabrication.

Strong and active young men hired out to the farmers to work at one hundreddollars a year. Bright young women worked out at house work at 75 centsper week or taught school at the same price, or rarely exceeding a dollara week.

The farmers had no pianos, organs, or other musical instruments in theirhouses, no carpets, paintings, papering, or ornamentation of any kind exceptsuch as they or their wives and daughters could get time to "fix up."They had no carriages or buggies and the young man who could take his girlout sleigh riding in a smart cutter got up by himself was a nabob.

As compared with the farmers of Cowley County at the present time thefarmers of Rutland County, Vermont, were exceedingly poor, though they comparedfavorably with those of other sections in these times. The poorest CowleyCounty farmer has more of comforts and luxuries around him than the wealthiestfarmer had there and then. A farmer whose aggregate property was worth athousand dollars was then considered wealthy. I remember one only who wassaid to be worth ten thousand dollars and he was a phenomenon.

Here and now farmers worth ten to fifty thousand dollars are not at allscarce and one not worth over a thousand dollars would be poor indeed.

We remember the political campaign of 1840 when President W. H. Harrisonwas sung into the presidential chair. He was the Whig candidate againstMartin Van Buren, the Democratic candidate for a second term. Conventionswere held all over the country, speeches were made, songs were sung, andimmense enthusiasm prevailed. "Tippecanoe and Tyler too," "Van,Van is a used up man," "The log cabin candidate," etc., werethe songs we heard night and morning. It was no wonder that the people inthe rural districts wanted the protective tariff which the Whigs promisedthem in place of the "tariff for revenue only," which was grindingthem down.

Well, the Whigs got into power and enacted the protective tariff of 1842.Then all these things began to change. Manufactories of all kinds beganto be established all over the country, and began to demand wool, cotton,flour, meal, potatoes, apples, pork, beef, and almost everything the farmercould produce, and would pay the cash for them. They began to want help,laborers; and scores and hundreds of our Vermont girls left their 75 centper week house work or school teaching and went to Lowell and other factorytowns, to work for three to six dollars a week and more when they becameexperts. It was a bonanza to them. Therefore, the wages of house girls andschool teachers went up at home, but in none of these or later years didteachers get more than half the pay they do here and now; yet it was a greatadvance. Young men too were drawn from the farm to the factory and pricesof their labor went up too. The factories turned producers to consumersand everything the farmer could raise found a near market at enhanced pricesand cash at that. In the course of four years prices of farmers produceand of labor had on an average doubled. Wool went up to 75 cents per poundfor fine Merino fleeces, flour to ten dollars per barrel, potatoes to 25cents per bushel at the farmer's door, pork to $14.00 per barrel at home.

The farmers began to get ahead. Carpets, pianos, paintings, libraries,fine furniture, new houses, and other evidences of thrift appeared. In 1846they were in the highest state of prosperity the country had ever reached.

In the meantime we had attained our majority. The prosperity under theprotective tariff had put money into the farmers' pockets to such an extentthat they could give their sons a start and many young men started "westto grow up with the country" in the new regions beyond the lakes. Wetook our little patrimony in our port monaie and went west too,reaching Chicago in 1845. Since then, our observations have been in Illinois,Iowa, and Kansas. In our movement we have kept just a little ahead of therailroads, until within the last six years the railroads have got by usand are now so far ahead that we give up the race and shall stay right hereand see our neighbors get rich under a protective tariff.

In 1844 we should have cast our first vote for Henry Clay and protectionhad we remained in Vermont, but we left before the election and had notgained a residence anywhere else when the election came off. Well, thatyear James K. Polk, the Democratic candidate for president got elected bybeing a free trader in the South and a strong protectionist in Pennsylvaniaand his election was followed by the enactment of the "tariff for revenueonly" law of 1846.

As this article is already spun out too long, we will treat of the effectsof this and subsequent tariff laws at another time.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

At the earnest solicitation of patrons, Mrs. E. D. Garlick will establisha department in her Kindergarten schools for advanced classes, taking infrom the first to the third reader, and introducing the common school branches.Pupils will be received on and after Monday, October 13th.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Miss Susie DeLameter, now conducting successfully a Kindergarten schoolat Wellington, spent Saturday and Sunday with her Winfield friends.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Mrs. Ordway will open her class in painting at her studio on Tuesdayp.m., October 7th. She has been improving the time of her trip East in newstudies and work; and is prepared to teach the New Lustra painting.

Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Paper announced the public schools of Winfield opened on Monday morning."With the opening of school, the pressing need of the third ward schoolbuilding, which is now under contract, is again forcibly brought up."

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Winfield Courier, October 2, 1884.

Arkansas City Republican, October 4, 1884.

The Christian Church is almost completed. Its dedication was to be tomorrow,but owing to the plastering being uncompleted, it will not occur until thefirst Sunday in November. The neat "little white church around thecorner" is quite an ornament to Arkansas City. Services as usual willbe held in the schoolhouse.

Arkansas City Republican, October 4, 1884.

Miss Lizzie Holbrook, one of our schoolteachers, reported from Quincy,Illinois, in the REPUBLICAN, is from Chester instead.

Arkansas City Republican, October 4, 1884.

Miss Cora Thompson, daughter of Capt. Thompson, left for Manhattan thefirst of the week, where she will attend school.

Arkansas City Republican, October 4, 1884.

A postal from Geo. Wright says forward the REPUBLICAN to Kansas CityMedical College, corner of 7th and Washington streets.

Arkansas City Republican, October 4, 1884.

The new frame schoolhouse in Dist. 89 is nearly completed; it will beone of the best schoolhouses in the township.

The new district made of territory from 89 and 80 have voted bonds tothe amount of $800, and have voted to have a stone building instead of aframe; we think they have acted wisely in that direction. Bad boys willnot cut all sorts of figures on the outside of a building made of that kindof material.

Arkansas City Republican, October 4, 1884.

The postponement of our public schools one week became a necessity becausethere was an insufficient number of rooms to accommodate the pupils. Arrangementshave been made for using the opera house during the first month; also aroom has been fitted up on Summit Street north of Central Avenue Hotel.These extra rooms will suffice for the present month when the new buildingwill be ready for occupancy. The efforts of the Board to meet the largeincrease of pupils will certainly be sustained by every citizen. Both pupilsand teachers who occupy these temporary buildings will labor under disadvantagesfor which there seems to be no remedy. Patience for a little while willbe necessary under the existing emergencies. When the new building is readyto be occupied, all pupils from the 1st to the 7th grades inclusive livingWest of Summit Street will continue in the old building; those of the 8thgrade and the advanced work will be taken into the High School. These gradesreferred to will be better understood by parents when they receive the courseof study now in preparation. We shall be pleased to have them give the Cataloguea careful and thoughtful reading, and encourage their children to devotetheir energies to complete the work laid out. In presenting this outlineof work, we do not claim that it is the only plan that could be made orthat it is perfect; but that it is, to say the least, such a course of studyas should be mastered by young ladies and young gentlemen by the time theyhave attained to the age of seventeen. We hope the plan of work will meetyour approbation and that we may meet with your encouragement in conveyingit into execution.

Arkansas City Republican, October 4, 1884.

The following are the bids for the janitorship of the school buildingsreceived by the school board: Kincaid, $45; Kallenberger, $35; Hawthorn,$29; and Pitts Ellis, $54. As announced in last week's REPUBLICAN, Mr. Kallenbergerreceived the appointment, as he was deemed by the board as being the onemost suitable for the work.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 8, 1884.

School opened on Monday of this week, and from indications the enrollmentwill reach fully 600. The teachers have from fifty to 125 pupils each undertheir charge.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 8, 1884.

Miss Hattie Horner, perhaps better known as the "normal poetess,"took the train Wednesday for Arkansas City, where she has been employedas assistant principal of the city schools. Newton Republican.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 8, 1884.

School district No. 39, in Bolton Township, will need about five cordsof good hard wood this winter; which some man can furnish by applying toJ. J. Broadbent, district clerk, whose post office address is Salt City.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 8, 1884.

A meeting of the citizens is called for next Wednesday evening, in thebuilding north of the Central Avenue Hotel and now used for school purposes,the object being to make some arrangements for laying off our cemetery intoregular lots, so that in the future some order may be observed in buryingthe dead. The forty acre tract now comprising our cemetery was bought bysubscription many years ago, but no regularity has been observed in thematter of selecting the lots. It may not be generally known, but peopleare buried in this ground wherever a friend or relative picks out a spot.Less than a month ago, a grave was dug directly in the road, which beingovergrown by grass was somewhat obscure, and Mr. George Russell informsus that a few months since, while digging a child's grave, his spade struckan old, decayed coffin, breaking it open and exposing the remains. Thisis simply the result of neglect. In the case Mr. Russell mentions, therewas no sign of a grave near where he was digging. Time and neglect had allowedthe place to become overgrown with grass and beaten down, and no doubt hundredsof people have walked and driven over the remains of some stranger whosefriends have failed to mark his resting place.

This is all wrong. A meeting should be held and attended by everybodyinterested in caring for the remains of our dead. Let a committee be appointedto see to having our cemetery laid off properly into lots, fenced, and protectedagainst the ravages of fire, and someone employed to keep the same in order.There is work enough there to keep one man's time constantly employed. Somegraves must be changed; walks and driveways must be made; the grass cutdown and kept trimmed, and a hundred other things done--all necessary andright. Once divided into lots, the lots should be bought and properly marked,and a portion set aside for public ground--a Potter's Field. Let there bea full attendance at this meeting, and especially let all the businessmenturn out. It is a matter of importance and has been neglected too many yearsalready.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

At the earnest solicitation of patrons, Mrs. E. D. Garlick will establisha department in her Kindergarten schools for advanced classes, taking infrom the first to the third reader, and introducing the common school branches.Pupils will be received on and after Monday, October 13^th.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

Mrs. Ordway will open her class in painting at her studio on Tuesdayp.m., October 7th. She has been improving the time of her trip East in newstudies and work; and is prepared to teach the new Lustra painting.

Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

In the enumeration of the city school district there are 761 males and727 females at school: total 1,488. This entitles us to over $1,500 stateschool funds. The enumeration of last year gave us a little over a thousandschool children. The increase for the year is 450, which indicates an increasein population of more than a thousand.

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Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

School in New Salem is in session, but we are sorry to hear of the severeillness of Miss Davenport at her sister's home in Winfield. Miss Ola Crowis filling her position until her recovery.

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Winfield Courier, October 9, 1884.

School opened on Monday morning in the new school building with H. G.Norton of Winfield as principal and Miss Emma McKee assistant. School commencedalso at the lower schoolhouse, Mrs. Elliott being the teacher. We hope forgood schools.

Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.

School commenced Monday with an enrollment of 440 the first day.

Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.

William Rike, for eight months a typo on the REPUBLICAN, has left ouremploy in order that he may attend school. He has an ambition to obtaina thorough education, and will we believe, make an apt student. "Billy,"as we called him, if he had continued at the trade, would have been an honorto the printing profession. He was bright and intelligent, and the REPUBLICANmisses him from his case. He was probably the youngest, fastest, and mostcorrect typo in the state of Kansas--8,000 ems was his day's work, and but14 years of age.

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[CONSTANT CORRESPONDENT: "GRAPHITE."]

Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.

The state agricultural college, at Manhattan, has two representativesin attendance from this community in the persons of Miss Kate Markham andElihu Anderson. Both are second year students.

Miss Mollie Holcomb has gone to Topeka to attend school. Mollie is astudious girl and will make the best of her opportunities, and after havingclimbed the heights of Pegasus, will return home a classical scholar.

Miss Cora Beach and Mrs. John Snider are wielding the spankers in districts1 and 115, respectively.

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[BEAVER CORRESPONDENT: "NOVUS hom*o."]

Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.

School has commenced in district 4, with Miss Cora Beach, of Winfield,as ruling factor.

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[MAPLE CITY CORRESPONDENT: "O. M."]

Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.

Our school commenced last week with W. E. Ketcham at the head.

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[GEUDA SPRINGS CORRESPONDENT: "MYRTLE."]

Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.

Work has not yet commenced on the new schoolhouse or the M. E. Church.

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[SILVERDALE CORRESPONDENT: NAME NOT GIVEN.]

Arkansas City Republican, October 11, 1884.

The patrons of school district 62 have, at a cost of about three hundreddollars, fixed up their schoolhouse and have hired Miss Lousetta Pyburnto teach their school this term. She taught for us last winter a good schooland we are glad to have her with us again.

A Lyceum was organized at the Silverdale schoolhouse Wednesday evening,with the following officers: P. F. Haynes, President; F. J. Jenkins, VicePresident; M. J. Scott, Secretary; and Felix Coolley, Treasurer.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1884.

H. E. Asp will speak at Mercer Schoolhouse in Bolton Township, on Fridaynight of this week, and on Saturday night at Terwilliger's Schoolhouse.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1884.

Don't forget the meeting tonight in the interest of our cemetery. A greatmany of our citizens have friends buried there, and should interest themselvesin the effort to have our cemetery properly laid off into lots. The meetingwill be held in the building north of the Central Avenue House, now temporarilyused as a school room.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1884.

"Our Frank" said, in his speech at the Theaker Schoolhouselast Saturday, that his reason for running for office was simply that heis opposed to prohibition and wanted resubmission. Well, why didn't he keepoff the track then and vote for Harkleroad? He is in favor of resubmission.On Frank's plea every Democrat and resubmission Republican ought to runfor the legislature instead of voting for some man to represent his views.But maybe no other man can handle that United States senator vote so handilyas can "our Frank."

Arkansas City Traveler, October 15, 1884.

An independent meeting was held in Bolton Township last Saturday nightat the Theaker Schoolhouse. It was addressed by "our Frank." Theaudience was a large and enthusiastic one, consisting of W. J. Conway andtwo sons (Democratic), A. C. Williams (Greenbacker and Frank's father-in-law),and J. D. Guthrie, a sterling Republican, who went simply to see and hearwhat he could. It is supposed that four-fifths of this audience will votefor our enterprising mayor. Possibly the Conways will be loyal on electionday and vote for the Democratic nominee, but our father-in-law is all solid,which guarantees for Frank a fifth of the votes represented at Theaker Schoolhouse."It wuz a epok."

Winfield Courier, October 16, 1884.

MRS. M. L. OLMSTEAD'S English & French Boarding and Day School foryoung ladies and children will open at the residence formerly occupied byProf. Farringer, Main Street, September 22, 1884. A resident French teacher.Classes in Drawing, Oil, and Watercolor Painting. Instructions given inMusic upon Piano, Organ, Violin, and Guitar; also Vocal Culture. Instructionsin Music on and after the 9th prox.

Winfield Courier, October 16, 1884.

Mrs. Dr. C. B. Gunn, nee Miss Clute, formerly a teacher in our city schools,but now of Leavenworth, is visiting in the city with the Misses Aldrich.

Winfield Courier, October 16, 1884.

A correspondent of the Udall Sentinel notes a new move on thepart of school dignitaries: "Our school board compels the school marmto take her dinner to school and prohibits her from leaving the house duringthe noon hour. If that same board was at the head of a third rate village,it would be trying to prevent the women from wearing Mother Hubbard dresses."

Winfield Courier, October 16, 1884.

The second session of the Cowley County Teachers' Association announcedfor the 18th at Burden has been postponed to Saturday, October 25th.

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Winfield Courier, October 16, 1884.

Mr. Corson will wield the walnut switch at Akron, which school commencedSept. 29th.

Arkansas City Republican, October 18, 1884.

Messrs. Asp, Tansey, and King delivered speeches in Bolton Township lastevening. Monday evening Asp and King with others will make addresses tothe voters of Silverdale Township. Tuesday afternoon the same speakers willvisit Otto and in the evening Maple City. Wednesday afternoon at Fairviewschoolhouse in East Cedar. These are all appointments in this district fornext week.

Arkansas City Republican, October 18, 1884.

Henry Gilstrap and family of Silverdale Township, have moved to townin order to give their children the advantages of good schooling.

Arkansas City Republican, October 18, 1884.

Rev. S. F. Gibbs of Illinois will preach on Saturday evening at the schoolbuilding north of Central Avenue Hotel and at the opera house on Sundayat 2 p.m. and 7:30 in the evening. Subjects: Sunday afternoon, "Whatis religious liberty?" Sunday evening, "Salvation: What it is,and what it is not." Rev. Gibbs is the guest of T. H. McLaughlin.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 22, 1884.

The young folks who are so fond of dancing should begin to take stepstowards organizing a dancing club, or school, for the coming winter. Ifproperly managed, it could be made a source of much healthful as well associal amusem*nt.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

In addition to the regular appointment published elsewhere, there willbe a Republican meeting at Curfman School House, on Friday evening, of thisweek (Oct. 24th). The meeting will be addressed by W. A. McCartney and E.P. Greer. Let everyone come out and bring the ladies. W. J. WILSON, Chairman,County Committee. W. C. DOUGLASS, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

Mrs. E. D. Garlick will resume her Kindergarten school next Monday, aftera week's necessary vacation.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

The Arkansas City school board have elected an examining board underthe provision for cities of the second class.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

The pastor of the Walnut Valley Presbyterian Church will return fromhis vacation trip in time for the usual preaching service next Sabbath,October 26th, at 11 a.m. There will be preaching the same day at Walch schoolhouseat 3:20 in the afternoon.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

The Independent legislative candidate in the 67th district, Frank Schiffbauer,is evidently following a thorny path. Says the Traveler: "Anindependent meeting was held in Bolton Township last Saturday night, atthe Theaker schoolhouse. It was addressed by "our Frank." Theaudience was a large and enthusiastic one, consisting of W. J. Conway andtwo sons (Democratic), A. C. Williams (Greenbacker and Frank's father-in-law),and J. D. Guthrie, a sterling Republican, who went simply to see and hearwhat he could. It is supposed that four-fifths of the audience will votefor our enterprising mayor. Possibly the Conways will be loyal on electionday and vote for the Democratic nominee, but our father-in-law is all solid,which guarantees for Frank a fifth of the votes represented at Theaker schoolhouse.'It wuz a epok.'"

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

One of the most interesting political meetings of the campaign was heldlast Thursday evening at New Salem. The Courier Cornet Band and the CowleyCounty Club were present, and Judge H. D. Gans and Ed. P. Greer addressedthe meeting. The large schoolhouse was literally jammed with a mixture ofRepublicans and Democrats. Judge Gans made a masterly speech and his reparteedrove every Democratic interrogator into his little hole. Tisdale Townshipwill place herself high up the Republican ladder on November 4th.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

Under the supervision of Mrs. E. D. Garlick, a band of eighty JuvenileTemplars has been organized in this city. The meetings are held every Fridayafternoon in the Presbyterian Church. Literature in regard to temperanceis provided and the enterprise should receive the hearty encouragement ofall parents, for only by education can the mind be taught to resist temptation.All children of the city are invited.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

Darien, Rock Township, has erected on the ruins of the old building probablythe finest country schoolhouse in Southern Kansas. The architecture is entirelynew and unique.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

Otto will enlarge its school building to accommodate eighty pupils. Alarge number for a country district.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

The family of W. H. Vaughn, the promising young man whose death occurredin this city several weeks ago, send their sincerest thanks to those whoso kindly cared for their boy. The LaGrange, Indiana, paper says: "Thismournful news, which brought overwhelming sorrow to the aged father andfamily, was received here Saturday. Will was one of the most promising youngmen of the town, honest, upright, free from bad habits, and of unusual manlinessand intelligence. He was graduated in the High School in 1870, then tooka course in a mercantile college at Indianapolis, and had, at the time oftaking ill, been teaching penmanship in Winfield, and was about to takean instructorship with W. E. Beaty, at Wellington, Kansas." Especiallypraiseworthy were the attentions of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Leavitt, at whosehome the young man died.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

Burden's public school has been enlarged and Miss Anna Hansbrough addedto the corps of teachers, making five instructors.

Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

Mr. John Stalter has taken up residence in Winfield, in order to givehis children advantage of our splendid school facilities, leaving his fineRock Township farm in charge of his son, George.

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Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

Miss Mary Fazel is teaching a private school on East Otter Creek.

Miss Hattie Utley will begin school at Highland schoolhouse Nov. 3rd.

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Winfield Courier, October 23, 1884.

School is progressing finely.

Preaching at the schoolhouse on next Sunday evening by Rev. Firestone.Let us give him a good house.

Mr. Lott preached at the schoolhouse for several nights last week. Heis looking for a location in this country.

The young people's Mite Society met last Saturday night at the residenceof Mr. Reynolds and enjoyed themselves for a long time; in fact, they stayedtill Sunday. They also concluded to hold a "Mother Hubbard" festivalon Friday night, the 31st of this month. Hope they will, for they are deservingof something of this kind and the proceeds are to go toward buying an organfor the schoolhouse. Committees were appointed and everything looks favorableat present.

Arkansas City Republican, October 25, 1884.

There will be a meeting of Republicans at the Guthrie schoolhouse inWest Bolton Township next Tuesday evening. Good speakers will be presentto address the audience.

Arkansas City Republican, October 25, 1884.

Elder W. Vanhoser, of Illinois, will preach in the east school buildingon next Lord's day.

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[WEST BOLTON CORRESPONDENT: NAME NOT GIVEN.]

Arkansas City Republican, October 25, 1884.

Theaker school opened on the 6th inst. S. J. Gilbert is the ruling factor.

Silas, a son of Rev. J. J. Broadbent, was thrown from his pony whileon the road home from school. He had his left shoulder dislocated and willnot be able to attend school for some time.

Arkansas City Traveler, October 29, 1884.

A Republican meeting will be held in Parker Schoolhouse next Saturdayevening, at which time several good speakers will be present. We trust therewill be a general turnout of the farmers.

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Winfield Courier, October 30, 1884.

Miss Laura Elliott and sister attended the Teachers' Institute at Burdenlast Saturday and report a fine time.

Mr. Firestone preached at the schoolhouse as per announcement, on lastSunday night. He had a good house and preached a good sermon.

Miss Eva Reynolds wielded the birch for Miss Erma McKee one day lastweek, while the latter visited the school in the lower part of this district.The little fellows say she's "awful cross."

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Winfield Courier, October 30, 1884.

Sheridan Teter has returned from Butler County, and the "schoolmarm," is again in his right mind.

There is talk of organizing a literary society at Centennial schoolhousethis winter. We would be glad to see the young people take an interest inthat direction. We promise our assistance.

Winfield Courier, October 30, 1884.

The meeting of the Cowley County Teachers' Association at Burden lastSaturday was a success in every particular. The next meeting will be heldat Udall on the third Saturday in November. These meetings are a very potentfactor in the betterment of our educational facilities, and no teacher ofthe county should fail to attend them.

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[PLEASANT VALLEY -- "COUNTRY JAKE."]

Winfield Courier, November 6, 1884.

M. S. Teter, of Beaver, took in the speech last Saturday evening at theOdessa schoolhouse. Mr. Teter is ever found with his shoulder to the wheel.

Mr. H. D. Gans delivered a speech at the Odessa schoolhouse last Saturdayevening. Mr. Gans is a good speaker. He explained political matters so plainthat none, though Democrats, need to err therein.

Winfield Courier, November 6, 1884.

Go to Prather's for your children's school shoes; he has a goat shoewith extension sole that is the best thing out.

The Latest Returns from the election gives Prather 25 cases heavy bootsto be sold regardless of price; come early.

Just received at Prather's 30 dozen more of those fine goat shoes tobe sold for $2.00 a pair.

Winfield Courier, November 6, 1884.

The new third-ward school building is going up with a rush. Messrs. WarnerBros., the contractors, have some twenty men now at work and expect to finishthe building by January first. It is large and convenient and will certainly"fill a long felt want." Its room will relieve the over-crowdeddepartments of schools and greatly enhance educational opportunities.

Arkansas City Republican, November 8, 1884.

The new schoolhouse will be ready for occupancy next week.

Arkansas City Republican, November 8, 1884.

The Misses Collins and Lewis, teachers in our public schools, were offduty the first of the week on account of the chills.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 12, 1884.

Our little burg was very much excited all this week over our schoolhouseaffair. The district selected a site to build their new school buildingon a block belonging to one Dr. Perry and instructed the board to securethe same, and if Mr. Perry would not take a reasonable price, to condemnand appraise and take it anyhow. They did so and the contractors had goneto work and had the cellar and foundation finished and ready to lay brick,when Dr. Perry ran an injunction on them and stopped work. They had a suitin Winfield last Monday, and the doctor beat the board, sued them for damages,and was going to hold the material already on the ground, some $500 worth.The people of the district got together and chose another site, and thenext day a lot of the citizens, with teams and tools, went and took up thefoundation and removed all the material to the new site. They had ordersto stop, but paid no attention to them. They made a regular old fashionedbee and got it away in a hurry. In the evening they hung and burnt Dr. Perryin effigy. They condemned one acre, consisting of six lots, and appraisedthem at $25 per lot, making $150. They made him a tender of the amount.The owner refused to take it, asking them for $750, which they thought unreasonable.Geuda Correspondent, Wellington Press.

Winfield Courier, November 13, 1884.

Our Democratic cotemporary copied an item last week from a Geuda Springspaper uncomplimentary to Dr. C. Perry of this city, regarding the locationof a new school building at that place. Far from doing anything detrimentalto Geuda, as charged, the Doctor has done all in his power, as a heavy propertyowner there, for its advancement. He has donated lots to different publicimprovements and offered a donation of six desirable lots for the new schoolbuilding site, but a vindictive board refused unless public spirit be extendedthrough lots the Doctor was reserving for a private residence. Appreciationas well as liberality is essential to the upbuilding of a town.

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[BEAVER CENTER. -- "YOUNG NASBY."]

Winfield Courier, November 13, 1884.

Miss Cora Beach gave a Spelling School on last Friday evening. The housewas crowded to its utmost capacity, and the spelling was a success in everyrespect. Miss Beach will give a spelling every two weeks, so long as goodorder is observed.

[GIRLS WHIP SCHOOLMASTER.]

Winfield Courier, November 13, 1884.

Three girls, not a thousand miles from Cowley, neither of whom was overeighteen years old, ambushed a schoolmaster and walloped him half to deathfor showing favoritism toward a fat girl in the geography class.

Arkansas City Republican, November 15, 1884.

School will be commenced in the new school building next Monday morning.

Arkansas City Republican, November 15, 1884.

G. W. Miller & Co., this week, completed putting in hot air furnacesin H. P. Farrar's residence, both the schoolhouses and the new post officebuilding.

Arkansas City Republican, November 15, 1884.

Miss ____ Ferris, of Emporia, arrived in Arkansas City the first of theweek. Miss Ferris came here as an assistant teacher in the primary departmentof our public schools. This is the third teacher employed in this department.

Arkansas City Traveler, Wednesday, November 19, 1884.

The following from Dr. Perry gives his version of the item, "Geuda'sTrouble," in last week's TRAVELER.

Editor of the Traveler:

Acquainted as you are with me, it seemed a "little unkind"that you should place me before your readers, many of whom are my friends,even though it was in a copied notice as "one Dr. Perry."It certainly bewilders me and creates a fear of duplication andthat I may opportunely stumble upon the "other one" and not knowwhether I be I or I be he.

In regard to the "late unpleasantness" at Geuda, the statementyou copied was inaccurate in some important particulars, certain facts beingleft out. I own some lots in an addition to the town of Geuda. A few ofthese are very desirable residence lots; and I have sold most of them, retaininga few for a home for myself. These last, unluckily for me, were pitchedupon as a good site for a schoolhouse. Application was made for them. Ideclined to sell, stating that I wanted them for a house, at the same timeoffering to give to the district, free of cost, four or five lots, as theymight require, one block westward. This was refused and, as I understand,the school board was urged to condemn the original ones, but the gentlemanlyinstincts of the members made them hesitate. A new school board was elected,and my price for the lots was called for, which I at last gave them, beingthe value they were worth for my own use. I hoped that this would inducethem to seek another site, there being plenty of them not far removed andequally as good. Without offering any price they immediately proceeded tocondemn six lots, not giving me any notice until too late for me to appearat the appraisem*nt.

The appraisers, one of whom was to build the foundation of the schoolhouse,put the value of the lots at one quarter of the price I had sold lots inan adjoining block which I did not value so highly.

Material was drawn on the lots before the appraisers arrived; and beforethe condemning farce was fully consummated, a cellar was dug and walledand the foundation was nearly laid. As soon as I could go over to Geuda,I notified the school board that they were proceeding illegally and dishonestlyand that I should endeavor to restrain them, which I did; my attorney havingno difficulty in obtaining an injunction as soon as access to the courtcould be had.

Conscious of having done as much for Geuda as anyone, having the sameinterest there, and desirous still of doing my share in developing the growthof the town, I shall still claim the inalienable privilege of protectingmyself against any arbitrary acts of those who assert that I have no rightswhich they are bound to respect. C. PERRY.

Winfield Courier, November 20, 1884.

Teachers Examination. An examination of applicants for teachers' certificateswill be held at Winfield, beginning at 8 o'clock a.m., Nov. 29, 1884. Applicantswill please appear promptly at that time. A. H. Limerick, County Superintendent.

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[UDALL CORRESPONDENT: "G."]

Winfield Courier, November 20, 1884.

The Congregational people will give a Thanksgiving supper at the schoolhouseon the eve of the 27th. Baskets will be for sale with a lady's name insideand the purchaser will be expected to act as escort for the unknown at supperand pay the expenses. All are cordially invited.

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[BEAVER CENTER. -- "YOUNG NASBY."]

Winfield Courier, November 20, 1884.

There was a Spelling School at Centennial schoolhouse on the eveningof the 19th.

A couple made their appearance all unexpectedly at Singing School lastSunday evening; so long as the world stands, wonders will happen.

Bill we won't say no more,

Since she's taken you to teach.

That your courting boat is run a shore,

Though you smile upon the beach.

There are some fathers and mothers in this vicinity that prohibit theirchildren from going to singing school, spelling school, and social parties.They have kept them at home so close that they have no desire to go. Theparents do this from a religious standpoint. Is this religion? Will someoneanswer?

We deem it proper to say a few words for the Victor Sabbath School; theschool has been a grand success in every respect, the officers have donetheir work well, all are invited to be present on next Sunday to vote whetherthe school shall close or continue up to December 25th, and close in connectionwith a Christmas tree. All come out and vote for the Christmas tree.

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[TORRANCE TROUBLES. -- "JAY-EYE-SEE."]

Winfield Courier, November 20, 1884.

Henry Salmos started to school on Monday.

Prof. B. T. Davis, of Winfield, will deliver a lecture on next Saturdaynight at the schoolhouse. Come out everybody.

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[NEW SALEM PENCILINGS. -- "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, November 20, 1884.

Mr. Walter Walker is home from St. Louis, Missouri, where he has beenattending school. We are glad to see your smiling phiz, Mr. Walter.

Miss Davenport is able to be a Salemite once more; but is only a shadowof her former self, we are informed, since her recent illness. She is attendingto school duties.

The old Salem school is very full, but seems to be ably managed by Mr.Corrol. He has secured the services of Miss Mary Dalgarn to assist in hearingseveral classes.

Some of our young people attended a spelling at the Moscow schoolhousethis week and report an excellent time. Spellings are coming in fashionagain. If properly conducted, they put thinking caps on a good many headsand set them to work in earnest. Success to all undertakings that elevateand help mankind.

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Arkansas City Republican, November 22, 1884.

Spelling school tonight at the Holland schoolhouse. Miss Wilson willbe mistress of ceremonies.

Arkansas City Republican, November 22, 1884.

The Cowley County Teachers Association meets at Udall today.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1884.

In spite of the fact that we have just completed a new school buildinglarger than the old one, our school children cannot all be accommodated.The temporary buildings are necessarily used. Our citizens can now see themistake they made. Three thousand dollars more expanded at the proper timewould have saved a useless expenditure of two thousand dollars and havegiven us ample school facilities. As it stands now, we are just where wehave been for the past year--too little room or too many children.

Arkansas City Traveler, November 26, 1884.

To Teachers. The State Teacher's association will convene at Topeka onDecember 29, 1884, and it is hoped that all teachers who possibly can willmake it a point to attend. All are cordially invited, and it is desiredto have a larger gathering at this election than ever before. Further particularswill be given in due time.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1884.

Thursday was a holiday for the school children--no school being held.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1884.

A number of the school boys, members of the "Tenting Club,"went into the woods and enjoyed Thanksgiving as only boys can.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1884.

Prof. Weir received a most pleasant surprise last Thursday evening. Anumber of school children met at his residence and enjoyed the hospitalityof his wife and himself--when he had recovered from his surprise.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1884.

Prof. Weir's "Course of Study" for our high school, publishedat this office a short time since, is spoken of in high terms of recommendationby Prof. Taylor, of the State Normal School of Emporia, and also by Prof.O. A. Keach, of Mound City, Kansas.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1884.

The State Teachers' Association will meet Dec. 29 at Topeka. All teachersshould attend.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 3, 1884.

To Teachers. The State Teacher's Association will convene at Topeka onDecember 29, 1884, and it is hoped that all teachers who possibly can willmake it a point to attend. All are cordially invited, and it is desiredto have a larger gathering at this session than every before. Further particularswill be given in due time.

Winfield Courier, December 4, 1884.

Miss Mamie Garlick, teaching this winter in the Augusta city schools,spent Thanks-giving at home. She was accompanied by Miss Mary Parsons, assistantprincipal of the Augusta schools.

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[CORRESPONDENT: NEW SALEM PENCILINGS. -- "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, December 4, 1884.

Miss Ola Crow will teach in the primary department.

Miss Davenport has resigned her position as primary teacher in Salemand has accepted a position in one of the Winfield schools.

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[BEAVER CENTER. -- "YOUNG NASBY."]

Winfield Courier, December 4, 1884.

There will be a Spelling School at the Centennial schoolhouse next Fridayevening, for the benefit of "Young Nasby."

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[UDALL NOTES. -- "G."]

Winfield Courier, December 4, 1884.

The supper given at the schoolhouse on Thanksgiving night by the ladiesof the city was a grand success in all particulars. The musical exerciseswere conducted by the Udall Glee Club and the rendition of "Lady touchthy harp again," by the quartette composed of Mr. Walter Camp, Al Schultz,Misses Anna and Kate Martin, was received with prolonged cheers and clappingof hands. The select reading by Miss Lydia Strong was very commendable.P. W. Smith responded to the toast of baskets in a happy and acceptablemanner. All enjoyed themselves in a manner well worthy of the occasion andwent away feeling that it was well to have been there.

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[TORRANCE TROUBLES. -- "JAY-EYE-SEE."]

Winfield Courier, December 4, 1884.

Mr. Hendry has moved to Butler County. His son, Levi, is boarding herein order to attend our school.

The show at the schoolhouse was a complete failure. The people of thisplace are too smart for such men and do not patronize them.

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[AKRON SNUBS. -- "DOLLIE DIMPLE."]

Winfield Courier, December 4, 1884.

Edwin Gutches had the misfortune to be thrown from a horse while cominghome from the spelling school at Mt. Carmel.

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Arkansas City Republican, December 6, 1884.

We have the best educational advantages in Cowley County. Two large schoolhouses,stone and brick, are filled with school children. About 900 pupils are inthe school district. Taking all in all, Arkansas City, as a place for manufacturersto locate, good climate, sociability of residents, and school purposes,it affords superior advantages to any city in the state for strangers tomake their home.

Arkansas City Republican, December 6, 1884.

Miss Abbie Lewis, one of the teachers employed in the Central schoolbuilding, was summoned home by a dispatch stating that her father was veryill. She left yesterday for Quincy, Illinois. Miss Edith Heitkam will supplyher place as teacher.

Arkansas City Republican, December 6, 1884.

To Editors Republican:

I have the pleasure of presenting for publication the names of thosestudents who are on the Roll of Honor for the month ending November 28.

The requirements are as follows: the Attendance must be 100--that is,the student be neither absent nor tardy during the month. Deportment mustbe 100, and the Scholarship must average 90 percent at least.

Prof. Weir, in a few well chosen words, congratulated thirteen on theirsuccessful passing of the ordeal. He hoped--and could, with reason, believe--thatit would be indicative of their success through life.

The following are the names, in the order of their standing.

Frank Barnett

Miss Carrie Rice

Edward Marshal

Wilford Edwards

Miss Tina Hollis

Jacob Endicott

Harry Gilstrap

Maggie Ford

Jas. Kirkpatrick

Edna Worthley

Tasso Carlisle

Flora Kreamer

Mary Lewis

The "first honors" (the highest total average) of the MiddleYear were conceded to Miss Dora Pearson, average 95½ percent; thesecond, to Miss Effie Gilstrap, average 96 percent.

The "first honors" of the Junior Class were given Lloyd Ruby,whose average was 99 percent. Second honors had to be divided among CarrieRice, Frank Barnett, Wilford Edwards, and Howard Maxwell, whose averagesreached 98 percent. Harry Gilstrap stood first in the 8th grade; MaggieFord second. Respectfully, HATTIE HORNER.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 10, 1884.

Miss Lewis, one of our teachers, was summoned home in the last week onaccount of the illness of her father.

Winfield Courier, December 11, 1884.

Report of School District No. 97, for the month ending December 5, 1884:Number of pupils enrolled during month, 4. Total number enrolled: 26. Averageattendance: 21. Names of pupils who were present each day during month:Geo. Thomas, Martin Firebaugh, James Vandewark, Emma Vandewark, Albert Miller,Nettie Black, Courtney Saunders, Maggie Martin, Alvie Firebough [?1st timeFirebaugh??], Hattie Miller.

Names of pupils who were not tardy during month: Geo. Thomas, Emma Vandewark,Albert Miller, Nettie Black, Courtney Sanders, Maggie Martin, Hettie Miller.Courtney Saunders and Maggie Martin have not been tardy during term. Ed.G. ROBERTS, Teacher.

Winfield Courier, December 11, 1884.

The Senior Class of the High School will give an entertainment Fridaynight, December 12th, at which the following programme will be presented.

1. Opening Chorus: Senior Class.

2. Declamation: Charley Roberts.

3. Recitation: Vertie Noble.

4. Solo: Minnie Andrews.

5. Essay: Cora Reynolds.

6. Dutch Song: Jessie Smedley.

7. Recitation: Maud Kelley.

8. Declamation: Clint Bull.

9. Solo: Lottie Caton.

10. Recitation: Ida G. Trezise.

11. Closing Chorus. Senior Class.

After the literary exercises the audience will adjourn for a social,during which refreshments will be served. Let everyone come and enjoy themselves;we are sure they will feel well repaid. Admission, 15 cents.

Winfield Courier, December 11, 1884.

The new third ward school building will be furnished and ready for occupancythe first of January. Misses Heimbaugh, Crane, and Nellie Aldrich have beenemployed as teachers to fill its different departments.

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[BEAVER CENTER. -- "YOUNG NASBY."]

Winfield Courier, December 11, 1884.

Preaching every night this week at Beaver Center schoolhouse by Rev.Frazee.

There will be preaching at the Victor Schoolhouse next Saturday night,Sunday and Sunday night, by Rev. Firestone.

The spelling school we announced for last Friday night at the Centennialschoolhouse was postponed until next Friday night.

A meeting was held at the Victor schoolhouse on Saturday night of lastweek, for the purpose of making arrangements for a Christmas Tree on Dec.24th, and necessary committees were appointed. We extend a cordial invitationto all and we think Victor will take the cake.

Arkansas City Republican, December 13, 1884.

Miss Emma Campbell is teaching instead of Miss Abbie Lewis. We statedlast week Miss Edith Heitkam was, but have since learned that we were misinformed.

Arkansas City Republican, December 13, 1884.

Thursday, of last week, in our public schools there was an enrollmentof 704 pupils. There is an average daily attendance of 650 pupils. Thisis the largest attendance of our schools ever reported.

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Arkansas City Republican, December 13, 1884.

Santa Claus will have Christmas trees at the Methodist Church and Victorschoolhouse.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 17, 1884.

Miss Mary Theaker is now attending school at New Concord, Ohio.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 17, 1884.

Our schools are full to overflowing. The parents and children appreciateour excellent corps of teachers.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 17, 1884.

The twenty-first session of the State Teachers Association will meetat Topeka December 29, 30, and 31.

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Winfield Courier, December 18, 1884.

LESS TAXATION. Cowley County has her schoolhouses, her churches, hercourthouse, and her bridges mostly built and paid for and the taxation forthese purposes will hereafter be light.

POPULATION. The new census shows the population of the county to be nearlythirty thousand, an increase nearly of three thousand during the year. Generallythey are intelligent, enterprising, go-ahead, move in the best society,and educated in the best schools of other states. They read the newspapers,support schools and churches heartily, and think for themselves. They arethe kind of people God sends to a country that he intends to bless. Theman who hesitates about coming to Kansas on account of society is foolinghimself. It is as good and as cultivated as he will find anywhere.

SCHOOLS. This county contains one hundred and seventeen school districts,nearly all of which has good substantial schoolhouses. Most of them arepaid for. In a very few years every dollar of her school bond indebtednesswill be paid. The people tax themselves freely for the support of schools,and keep the schools open as long each year as they can afford to. Thereare a large number of thoroughly well educated and efficient teachers, andthe schools are noted for their good work. The schools are as convenientto all and as efficient as in most of the eastern states.

CHURCHES. There is a church organization in nearly every neighborhoodin the county. Most of these hold their services in schoolhouses. A fewhave built excellent church edifices and others are "talking the matterup." There already are some very fine large church edifices in thecounty. Many leading denominations are represented. The leading are theChristian, Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian. The ministers are up tothe average anywhere. Some of them are men of great talent and culture.The man who preaches to the keen, shrewd, thinking people of the west, orwho teaches their children must have brains, education, and grit.

WINFIELD. Winfield, the county seat, is a young city of 6,000 inhabitants.It is situated on the undulating prairie on the left bank of the WalnutRiver; it is bounded on the north, south, and west by a beautiful belt oftimber, on the east by a line of finely rounded mounds, and is in the midstof natural scenery of surpassing loveliness. It commenced to be built in1870; the early buildings were of timber frames and rather small; but eachyear has added more spacious and substantial buildings until now it hasmany large and beautiful structures of brick and of magnesia limestone whichcompare well with those of older and larger cities of the east. Winfieldis the center of business for the county and has the reputation of beingthe liveliest city of its size in the state. The streets are generally wellfilled with teams, and the merchants are doing a very large business. Nearlyall kinds of business are represented with good stocks. The citizens areenterprising and intelligent, society is excellent, and one needs only tovisit the splendid costly churches and the schoolrooms, where from 1,400to 1,500 pupils are taught efficiently by the most approved modern methods,to be satisfied as to the tone of morals of the place. Winfield is sixteenand one-half miles from the north line of the county, the same distancefrom the south line, and eight and one-half miles from the west line.

The city has three ward schoolhouses, another in course of construction.These school- houses are elegant stone structures ranging in cost from $8,000to $15,000 each.

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[BEAVER CENTER CORRESPONDENT: "YOUNG NASBY."]

Winfield Courier, December 18, 1884.

Will Grimes was absent from school last week; consequently, he standsat the foot of his class.

The large boys who attend school at the Centennial schoolhouse have erecteda spring board and they are practicing tumbling. Probably the boys willjoin Tony's circus next summer.

Loyd Guyer was aroused to a sense of duty by realizing that his educationwas not yet complete; therefore, he started to school at the Centennialschoolhouse on Monday morning of last week. Loyd has accomplished the firstlesson and that is to love his teacher.

Owing to bad roads and disagreeable weather, the spelling school at theCentennial schoolhouse on last Friday night was not largely attended. Notwithstandingtheir disappointment, two of our young hopefuls resolved to make their markin the world by escorting home the school marm and the Belle of Beaver Center.

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[TORRANCE TROUBLES. -- "JAY-EYE-SEE."]

Winfield Courier, December 18, 1884.

We understand there will be no vacation in the district this winter.

'Tis truly wonderful how the patrons of the school of this place visitschool. You would be surprised to see them.

C. M. Leavitt, of Winfield, was in the city on Monday of this week. Hevisited the school, took supper with H. G. Norton and returned home on thefreight train. He let an appointment to deliver a lecture on the 14th ofJanuary, 1885.

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[NEW SALEM PENCILINGS. -- "OLIVIA."]

Winfield Courier, December 18, 1884.

Mr. L. M. Dalgarn has returned from Kansas City, where he has been attendingschool.

Miss Ella Rounds of Tisdale was the guest of Miss Johnson a few days,then bade adieu to Kansas friends and started for Washington Territory toengage in teaching.

[HIGH SCHOOL. SENIOR CLASS.]

Winfield Courier, December 18, 1884.

The senior class of the High School gave a very pleasant literary andsocial entertainment, at which excellent refreshments took part, in theeast ward school building Friday evening last. It was given as a liquidatorof Commencement expenses. Our High School will turn out this year nine graduates,seven girls and two boys.

Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.

The public schools adjourned yesterday for a two weeks vacation duringthe holidays. It will convene January 5. The school board has recommendedto Prof. J. C. Weir to employ another teacher after the holidays. The boardand the professor are working harmoniously together and we believe, if wehave not now, we will have the best disciplined school in the state.

Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.

Miss Emma Faris, one of our school teachers, went home--in the northernpart of the state--Wednesday to spend the holidays.

Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.

Miss Abbie Lewis, one of our school teachers, who was called home byher father's illness last week, will be at her post again after the holidays.Her home is at Quincy, Illinois.

Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.

The Ohio school is progressing finely under the care of Miss Sena Broadbent.

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Arkansas City Republican, December 20, 1884.

Our school facilities are unequaled. Two large buildings accommodatethe 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 anything about the good boys and girls,pen a few lines to him at Arkansas City.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 24, 1884.

The public schools were dismissed last Friday for a two week vacation.The majority of the teachers have gone to their homes to spend the vacation.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 24, 1884.

There is a lyceum held every Thursday evening in the Mowry schoolhousein district 89, and quite an enjoyable time is had. An invitation is extendedto all desirous of taking part in its debates.

Winfield Courier, December 25, 1884.

Misses Cora Reynolds and Fannie and Jessie Stretch, three of the mostpopular and efficient teachers in our city schools, departed Friday lastto utilize the holiday vacation in witnessing the attractions at the World'sFair.

Winfield Courier, December 25, 1884.

MARRIED. Mr. Myron Cronk, of Pleasant Valley, and Miss Myrtle Page, ofthis city, were married at the home of the bride's parents on Saturday eveninglast. Mr. Cronk is one of the sturdy teachers and farmers of the countyand Miss Page is a very intelligent, independent young lady, well knownto many in Winfield. May their boat ever steer clear of crags.

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[TISDALE CORRESPONDENT. -- "GROWLER."]

Winfield Courier, December 25, 1884.

School is still in progress. F. P. Vaughn wields the birch with his usualsuccess.

Miss Georgia Davis is at home from Emporia for a two weeks visit, muchto the satisfaction of her young friends.

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[CAMBRIDGE CRUMBS. -- "CLYTIE."]

Winfield Courier, December 25, 1884.

Rev. Warren of Dexter has been holding a series of meetings at WindsorSchoolhouse and doing much good.

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[PLEASANT VALLEY -- "COUNTRY JAKE."]

Winfield Courier, December 25, 1884.

There will be vacation at most of the district schools during holidays.

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[SEDAN CORRESPONDENT. -- "JASPER."]

Winfield Courier, December 25, 1884.

Bill Carniehall entertained your correspondent in company with CountySupt. Mrs. Kilmer, in a manner which calls for our most kindly remembrance.Since Mr. Limerick has consented to attach the Cowley County part of Dist.26, a general readjusting of 26 and contiguous districts became necessary,hence in pursuit of this object we did not lose sight of the pumpkin pieand other country luxuries with which our journey was blessed.

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[HACKNEY HAPPENINGS. -- "MARK."]

Winfield Courier, December 25, 1884.

The folks of Victor school district prepared their "best bib andtucker" for the entertainment of Santa Claus at the Victor schoolhouseChristmas eve. The Snyders, Harbaughs, Browns, Teeters, Watts, Whitsons,Victors, etc., saw that Santa Claus was respectfully treated and kindlyreceived at that point.

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[BEAVER CENTER. -- "YOUNG NASBY."]

Winfield Courier, December 25, 1884.

Quite a number of our young Beaverites took in the spelling school lastFriday night at Holland schoolhouse.

Arkansas City Republican, December 27, 1884.

Miss Lizzie Holbrooke, a teacher in the public schools, has resigned.She left for her home at Chester, Illinois, Christmas day. The board hasalready employed her successor, but we were unable to ascertain her name.

Arkansas City Republican, December 27, 1884.

Miss Elsie Oberchain, of Parsons, has been employed to succeed Miss LizzieHolbrooke, resigned, in our city schools.

Arkansas City Republican, December 27, 1884.

Will Kimmel, son of Thomas Kimmel, came home from Chetopa Wednesday.He has been at Chetopa attending school.

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[SOUTH BEND CORRESPONDENT: "BUSH."]

Arkansas City Republican, December 27, 1884.

Lou Holcomb was awarded the prize as champion speller at our schoolhouselast night.

Arkansas City Republican, December 27, 1884.

Prof. J. C. Weir goes to Topeka today to attend the State Teachers Association.He will be away several days.

Arkansas City Republican, December 27, 1884.

Mrs. E. N. Wilson, the music teacher, was called to Roacheport, Missouri,this week by a dispatch, stating that a member of her family was very sick.Her stay there will be indefinite.

Arkansas City Traveler, December 31, 1884.

Prof. J. C. Weir will attend the Teacher's Convention at Topeka nextweek.

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