Winfield Courier from Winfield, Kansas • 5

Tile Winfield Gourier, Gowleq Gountg, Kansas. 'Busted" Alliance Store. The alliance store in this citv suc ARRESTED A. Rare Chance Jo I MI cumbed to the inevitable and closed fl its doors last Saturday evening. It I KXr By the Courier Printing Company.

is said the affairs are in a very bad shape and that there is a deficiency of several thousands of dollars left for the stockholders as a memento THURSDAY, OCT. 9, 1S90. SHERIFF GIBSON AE RESTED OX THE CHARGE OF INTENT TO KILL. SUlISCUirTION RATES. IX ADVANCE and a reminder that tmsinessis busi One Year J150 fix Months To Three Months 50 Entered in the postoffiee at WinfleM, as second-class matter, and entered for transmission through ihe mails as such.

JOK. P. WINTON, Business Manager. He Plays Pinkerton Detictiveand Shoots at an innocent Man. There will be a special session of the district court on the 8th of One of the Results of Ignorance, Conspicuously and Dangerously Displayed.

EVERYBODY! Commencing to-morrow, Saturday, will give yon a ticket good lor 2 cents witli every 50 cent? worth, of goods bought of us. Tickets will be ssued till January 1. For particu-ars see the ticket. The county commissioners have done nothing to-day except consider a few road cases. ness, and that what is everybody's business is nobody's business.

This state of affairs was brought about through bad management and ignorance of the mercantile business. When it was started there were hundreds of persons claiming that they were being robbed by the regular merchants and that they proposed to regulate the matter by conducting their own business. They were promised something for a little advance on nothing by the managers, and the Alliance Exchange bloomed and blossomed, and for a time did more business than half the merchants of the city combined. But there was no basis upon which to work. There was no careful calculation of the expenses of rent, light, fuel, help; shrinkage in value; losses on shipments of Four pounds of beef for 25 cents at Tony's meat market, opposite Grand At last Sheriff Gibson has taken the place of a criminal and is now in the toils of the law.

He was arrested yesterday upon a com plaint, charging him with shooting at one Geo. Hosteller, with intent to kill. The particulars are as follows WE WILL SELL YOU opera house "Win field. In the matter of City vs. Johnson of the Winfield Water Judge Troup deferred judgment until the Sth of November at which time the papers will be ready for an appeal.

L. "Wallace, who has been held in jail for several weeks, on the charge of cattle stealing, and who was released yesterday and immediately re-arrested on a new comnlaint. During the summer, a man named L. Wallace, a cowboy, and John Beach, a cattle raiser, drove a few produce and the thousand and one head of cattle to Arkansas City and items that the experienced mer rrnn turned them into McDowell's cattle pens. McDowell is the leading Ms chant would make, there was no system in the management of the mm MMT Mil store and sometimes it was difficult butcher of Arkansas City and ms pens are out upon the prairie.

The to distinguish a clerk from a custo next morning after the cattle were mer. The experiment has been a CD rt- i 03 CD 3 pj CO 5 dear one to the the promptly gave bond. Mrs. Ada Saint, of Albuquerque, N. took the Millingtons and "Wilsons, her parents and sister, by surprise last evening, by appearing to them at their home with her youngest daughter, for a visit for a few weeks.

patrons may be able now to remem turned into the pen, Mr. McDowell discovered several steers in the lot that were not bargained for and asked Beach whose they were. The latter replied that he did not know; that there were no such cattle ber the fact that scores of merchants in this city, who have been "robbing" them, have failed, and been pauper ized, many of them through crediting the very persons who claim to have been robbed. among the stock brought by him. C-T-.

Mrs. Lee left yesterdav for Wallace, who was employed by Beach made the same statement Cedar county, Iowa, to visit a broth Any Other Firm in the City. and give you back 4 per cent on the dollar as an inducementand benefit to you. Call and Get Particulars. Messrs.

D. B. McCollum, Jasper, er who is dangerously ill. Capt. Lee began to get lonesome within an Cochran Co.

have purchased the stock and took charge Monday morn The affair was talked of and finally Bob Burnett, a cattle inspector was sent for. Burnett has a list of all the brands of cattle 0 hour after she left. He was wonder CD 2 ing. They were among the heaviest ing last night how a man could get ct- stockholders. They will run the in the southern part of this state and store for the firm and independent along without a home and a house keeper.

the territory and he discovered that of the alliance. Mr. Cochran has P. i he stray cattle belonged to Drury had experience, is comfortably fixed, Warren and others. Complaint was then made and Wallace was arrest financially, while McCollum is re puted wealthy.

ed and sent jail on the charge of stealing cattle. McDowell then sug- It is reported that an expert will Tom Eaton went out with Sheriff Oibson to-day, taking his gun along to shoot birds. A large flock flew up close to the buggy, and Tom, with his gun almost among the birds, fired away and never touched a feather. Gibson says Tom can't hit a flock of barns. be engaged to examine the books rested that a watch be set and the eal thief would come for the cattle and ascertain, if possible, where the leakage has been Mr.

r-t- i rV He therefore told a German, named worked at the slaugh manager of tne Alliance Exchange, CD is chairman of the central commit CD ter house, that he would pay him dnnhlft nricA to stav un all niirht and tee of the people's party, which pro- i tt i I UU5CS IU ICLlkO lltiUl 11U1U C1113 CD watch the cattle pens. 0 4 lariated his horse out on the prairie, WE HAVE HE LARGEST ST0CK of government, and do away with existing laws. That is another and similar instance of attempting something Chauncey 1. Hewitt, of Tisdale purchased through E. S.

Iiedilion, a residence near the Second ward school building and has removed his family to it. Mr. Hewitt is well and favorably known througnout the county, and the Courier extends a warm welcome to him. took his blanket out, laid down and waited. 4 sr impossible.

In some manner, Sheriff Gibson fl got and his instinctive CD detective predilections were im The Same Old Story. A couple of weeks ago two well c-t- L. S. Cogswell, who has been mediately aroused. He sought or staying with her daughter, Mrs.

J. by Bob Burnett and dressed and fluent talking fellows worked Maple township on the con Heuthorne, for a few weeks, left they decided to make a big catch during the stilly night and proceed for Kansas City this morning, going tract-note racket and made a good haul. OF ITS KIND IN THE STATE ed under cover of darkness to Mc by way of Wellington where she Their mode of operation was to will stop to visit her son, L. S. Cogs Dowell's cattle pens.

When they PD co neared the objective point they dis call on a farmej and get him to sign a contract which gave him the right CD well. She was accompanied by her grand-daughter, Mona Phipps. covered Hostetler, and without to sell a certain patent in that town CO warning fired at him. Hostetler alarmed and not knowing what class It was remarked on the streets today' that Hilt Jennings is going to blow, in some of the money he made And can sell you most anything you call tor. have a complete stock of CD ship.

The farmer signed the original contract and also a duplicate which the agent took away with of midnight robbers or assassins CD r-i might be seeking his life, fled to the in his western deals running a news tj slaughter house, secured his Win paper just before the election. Hilt 2) Chester and came out to do battle. him. In a few days the bank would notify the farmer that they held his note for a certain sum with the request to call and settle, will do the editor of the people's or gan a good deed by dropping a hun In the meantime, Gibson and Burnett suspecting a return of CD CD dred or so in his outstretched palm I 4 their fire, kOook refuge behind IJLast week a farmer in Maple township by the name of Walker received iff mil mm, V. H.

Gammon was in the city last Hostelter's horse. Hostetler came a call from an officer from Wichita out and, leveling his gumexclaimed night Gammon is the man chosen by II. Grow for deputy treasurer, who told him that he held his note r-1 cro for $125. Mr. Walker was astonish but was thrown overboard at the ed and came to "Winfield to see about 2 Pj d- tJ 2 instance of Dick Chase and Sam Strong who made it plain that a "Vat the teifel you mean anyhow? Kit owit from pehint tat horse or I shoot te horse and ycu too." The sheriff and eattle inspector discovering that they had made a serious mistake, came out, apologiz- the matter, but could do nothing ana naa to pay tne note.

it seems kicking republican and not a quiescent democrat must fill that position that the older the game worked the quicker the victim bites. The coun- JO c-t- 3 -ST pj CD begged Hostetler to say noth Infants Cloaks, Childrens Dresses, Odd Pants for Men and Boys just received to-day, Lace Curtains, Shades, Rugs, John Skinner, of Sheridan PS ing and it would be all right They tr" 15 ful1 of sharpers and the farm- ers should use a little ordinary horse had, previous to the apology, placed township, was in the city to-day. He has just returned from Columbus, Kansas, where he and one of the sense in dealing with such fellows. the man under arrest They remain ed there about an hour, the officers 2 S3 CD Neer of Windsor township, December and May. C5 CO e-r- hi purchased two hundred head of cat trying to enjoin silence and the German insisting on being taken "to Ar- Iitz G.

H. Ivreamer, a 23 year old dude, and Mrs. James Hill, a 47 year tie to feed this winter. Mr. Skinner Kansas ity wnere ne could give is a successful farmer and works CO CD old widow came up from Arkansas a i -Hosiery.

Corsets, hard for what he makes. CD bond. Finally, Gibson enjoined silence and departed. city aiuraay evening ana were CD Ft; CO married. They will remove to Chic Frank Kraft will quit the emplcy of Pix Harden this week and will go to Emporia and thence east to Wallace was arraigned for trial in Arkansas City yesterday and on motion of the prosecution the charge CO CD CD 3 i fcr1 cd ty I was dismissed, but he was immedi ago where Fitz will enjoy the widow's mite, which is from $12,000 to 20,000, and Mrs.

Kreamer will enjoy the society of Fitz in exchange. There's nothing wrong aoout this proceeding, but it looks queer. seek a better location. Frank is one of the most energetic sturdy and steady young men in the city and ately re-arrested upon a complaint, Mens Shirts, Gloves and Mitcens, Jewelry, Tinware, Fancy Chin aware, charging him with stealing cattle in when he goes he will carry with him the best wishes of the citizens of the territory. In tire meantime, the defense had been active, and upon Wiufield.

the close of the nrst case, warrants were issued for Sheriff Gibson and Yesterday warrants were issued The Winfield plungers are all home from the Wichita fair and each one hums the same sad refrain VOf all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these; it might have Bob Burnett, charging them with from Judge Bexter's court for the ar shooting at Hostetler with intent to rest of Bob Barnett, cattle inspector, 5. AND 10 CENT BARGAIN COUNTERS kill. and Sheritt uioson. liiey were been." It might have been different charcred with shooting at George if they had risked their cold, hard The outcome of the case will be watched with considerable interest Hostetterwith intent to kill on Sep cash on the other horse. Had the shots taken effect the sher ember Sth.

Burnett was arrested WINFIELD AlAKKETS, The following is the state of the market Id iff might go to join his deputy, who is now serving a term for murder. by Constable Nash and gave bond for trial. The warrant has not been served on Gibson yet as he is at this city, corree ted Oct. 1S90. PRODUCE.

shots not having found their) mark, it will be interesting to ascertain what justification, if, any, can Leavenworth. Traveler. Butter, per ft i2C 15- Yesterday the case of state vs. be offered or accepted. Potatoes per bu joe to 1.00 Cabbige.per ft Turkeys, per ft Chickens, per ft q-q Chickens, young, per doz $2 00 And thousand other articles too numerous to mention.

Gall and Look Through Our Stock. The Wallace, charged with stealing cattle, was called in Judge Armstrong's court The case was dismissed by the county attorney. Com Ducks, per ft. Geese, per ft. plaint was then filed with the court The soldier's reunion at Arkansas City, October 21, 22, and 23, promises to be a booming success.

Among the speakers already secured are Senator Plumb, Gov. Steele, of Oklahoma, Hon. Tim Mc-Carthyand Hon. L. J.

Webb, commander of the S. of V. There will GEAI2T. charcinir Walkue and John Beach J.S with stealing cattle in the territory 05c C5c 85c 45c 40c 29c 53.00 75 to and bringing them into the state, Wheat Corn, white Corn, yellow Oats Hogs Cattle, cows Cattle, steers Under-Sherifli Kitchen arrested be a barbecue dinner every music and a rousing time generally them. The trial was set for October 13th and they gave bond.

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