The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-27
GETS GOLD MEDAL
Buffalo Bill Matthewson and
0. c. Daisy.
RECEIVE THEIR REWARD
Are Awarded Diplomas for
Best Corn and Wheat.

William Matthewson. perhaps as well II
not better. known as Buffalo Bill Matthew
son. who lives on thrifty looking farm
not far from the city, was the recipient OF
a reward in the form OF a gold medal and
diploma from the officers of the Trans
Mississippi exposition, which was held a.
Omaha, Neb., last fall The gold medal
and diploma was not for one OF Uncle
BIZ MatthewsOn's many deeds OF Vslor.
nor for killing the last wild buffalo OF the
plains last week, but was for the best ex-
hibit of the best specimen of corn that
was in the whole display OF the Trans
Mississippi exhibition. Uncle Silly Mai
thewson did not know when he was FOL
lowing his pillow early last spring that he
was making mills for the planting OF corn
that would be gathered for the inspection
OF the critical eye OF a jury OF awards at
a worlds exhibit. Had he known II, or
even thought il. he could not have done
better than he did for his corn has beaten
the world
William Matthewson once owned and
operated bank in the city. The bank quit
in the reverses of the boom days and left
him far in debt Many thousands Of do.
lars were due TO creditors. and William
Matthewson went 10 his farm with his
mind fully made up that every dollar Of
il should be paid, and if his life was spared
ne would some day know the feelings again
OF a man who could say that ne did not
owe A dollar 10 any man living. He went
to work and in time wiped the word debt
from his story and began 70 accumulate.
During the summer months. when ne was
drilling corn for the worlds exhibit. Uncle
Billy MatthewsOn was a Kansas million
aire. worth 10000 in his own name free
and clear. and Yesterday he added a golG
medal to it, which rewards him for his toll.
He beats the world. and asks: What more
is there left for me to do?" And the out
of-debt story is getting 10 be an old one
in Wichita
Another citizen, o. c. Daisy. who was
also living here in early DAYS and who
was interested in many enterprises during
the boom, has been the recipient of hon
bic mention from the Trans Mississippi
exposition. o. c. Daisy had money in
vested in some large undertakings during
boom days. and which shrunk in value
with the declining conditions. Since that
time he has given a good share of his time
to farming and has held the city privilege
for sprinkling and sweeping the principle
streets. Mr.. Daisy has also been interest
ed in Cripple Creek mining, and two years
ago drew out $4,000 as his share. Since
that turning point in the later years Of
his business career he has been settling up
his business obligation, and which. he has
said. amounted close TO 900. and this
week will see the canceling of his last
mortgage, and residence. business prop
erty and some farming interests will be
left besides other interests which he holds
in much personal property.
For a very suitable memento OF the year
of 1885, o. {. Daisy has In his possession a
large and elegantly engraved diploma.
which was received by him Saturday. and
inscribed thereon: "You are awarded hon
orable mention for the best exhibit Of
wheat made at the Omaha exposition held
in 1875. " Signed by Gordon ". wattle,
president; Edward f. Bruce. manager Of
department OF exhibits: J. NJ Woodwork
chairman Of committee on awards: F. Y.
Taylor. superintendent or COMMITTEES on
awards in group; John a. Wakefield. gen
ersl secretary.
Attached 10 this is the seal OF the great
Mississippi international exposition
And it all means that two OF wichlts's cit
liens are rewarded in most handsome
manner.
Prof Mcpherson from Mulvane,. lis
spending the holidays in Wichita