davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
MAP OF SUMNER COUNTY.

them. This porosity Of the soil, while
it renders it capable Of being plowed
and worked Immediately after the
heavies; rains, at the same timo keeps
it constantly moist by an evaporation
from below, and protects it from
drought. 1t will sand more drought
and can at the same time be worked
with far less deleterious effect when it is
We than the black muck or clay soil Of
other states. This is best shown
by the fact tina; the roads of the coun-
ty are never muddy in the sense that
is known in eastern states. The soil
when once wet is decidedly sticky, but
after the heaviest rainfall it only re-
quires day or two at most of bright
sunshine until the roads and streets
are again dry. Yet the cultivated soil
holds moisture perfectly, and even in
the dryest seasons one can readily kick
up moist earth in a we'll cultivated
cornfield. The soil is rich and deep,
reaching in many parts depth Of
twenty feet. 1t is the pride and boast
Of Sumner county farmers that they
can grow in perfection every grain,
vegetable, grass, plant or fruit that
fiourishes between the northern limits
of the cottonfield and the Red River Of
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04

were assigned to a smaller reservation
Out Of part of the territory thus TAX
en- from he Indians was formed Sum-
ner county.
The records show that the first build
ing within the boundaries of what Is
now known as Sumner county was
erected early in 1869 by John Degolia
and Mr.. Cando. 1t consisted Of stock
ade ranch and was located on the old
Chisholm cattle trail at the Slate Creek
crossing. This ranch was general head
quarters for this section Of the trail
during 1869. A perpetual stream Of i'm
migration was flowing into he country
much to the annoyance Of the Indians.
This rush Of settlers resulted in the
Osages ceding the whole of The Dim
inished Reserve to the government in
1870. The result was an unprecedent-
ed tide of immigration, which showed
no halt until every 100 acres had been
aked off. Not only did the pioneer
stake his own land, but he also secured
allotmen:s for wife and children, sis
ters, cousins and aunts," that were to
arrive within the next two years.
1; was on February the seventh. 1871,
that Governor Harvey issued his proc
lamation organizing Sumner county.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04

in he production Of wheat, and far
Surpasses any other county in the state
OF Kansas in this respect. 1t is invar-
iably Of such grade that millers are
willing to pay an ezra price to Sc
cure 1t. In 1898 Sumner county pro-
duced i,2OS.SSl bushels Of wheat.
CORN, OATS AND RYE.
The corn crop is second in import
ance to that Of wheat, as Sumner cOun-
ty is situated directly in the center Of
the great corn belt of Kansas. The
crop is a sure one, the yield being 30
to 60 bushels per acre. In 1898 this
county produced l.977,3SO bushels.
Oats d. splendidy in this section. Civ
ing an average crop Of 80 to 60 bushels
per acre. The yield for 1898 was 75O,slO
bushels.
Rye runs from Is to 40 bushels per
acre, while barley gives from 40 to 30
bushels per acre.
ALFALFA.
This crop is no longer a novelty in
the state Of Kansas. The ease with
which it can be grown, and lis value
as fodder, has given it a place on every
we'll regulated farm, and there are few
farmers in Sumner county who haye
not their stand Of alfalfa. II is one II
the mos; fattening foods for stock. es-
pecially if combined with other car
bonaceaus foods, such as grain or sor-
ghum. While there is a great demand
for it as hay. still the greatest yield
20 the farmer is in its use to fatten
steers. Although alfalfa is fast be-
coming the predominant forage in Kan
sas, there is sill considerable qua iti-
ties Of prairie grass on which cattle
feed. In 1898 there was sown in sum-
ner county ?0J acres in alfalfa; pra.-
rie grass undor fence 124,6O4 acres; sor.
ghum for foca5 = or grain, 5,Gl7 acres.
CONTINUED on PAGE >.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04

that this county gives forth. Truly can
it lie called "the Canaan Of the home
seeker" for where in the North, the
East, the South or the West can the
immigrant find locality where expert
ence goes to show that il offers more
inducements to the newcomer, at the
cost Of less sacrifice of labor or capital
than any other section.
Sumner county is peOpled today with
a broad-minded industrious hospitable
class of citizens. They have come with
in her boundaries, acquired their lands,
built their homes, planned their crops,
raised their families, and are living to-
day surrounded by the comforts and
blessings of society, enjoying the
many benefits conferred upon them by
a beReficen. Providence.
There is room for hundreds Of fami-
lies to locate in Sumner county. Much
of the land is held in large tracts which
are ready to be broken up into smaller
farms and can be obtained on the mos;
advantageous terms. An industrious
farming democracy stands ready to
welcome all newcomers, and he who
would enjoy these benefits should come
and make his home in Sumner.
One of the objects of this article is
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
the North.
TIMBER.

the North.
TIMBER.
Sumner county cannot claim TO have
great timber resources, although along
the rivers and creeks are timber bel 5
of about a quarter or a half mile in
width. Trees are easily grown, and the
farmers have planted them to a consid-
cradle extent so hat the landscape is
broken by many fine groves. The va
rieties grown are ash, oak, elm and
cottonwood.
MINERALS.
There is a vein of salt rock under
lying the whole county. 1t is 81 fee.
in width and only needs the capital
necessary for its development to be-
come a grea. industry. Quarries Of fine
marble and limestone are regularly
worked and there are also deposits of
fireclay gypsum, agatite. etc.
CATTLE RAISING.
As in the past, when the vast herds
Of wild cattle found their pasturage on
the lands of this county, stock raising
is still an important industry. Now it
is on a different basis. Whereas in
early days any kid Of bred steers
passed muster, it is now only the Short
horns and Herefords that are mostly
raised Cattle feeding, in connection
with swine raising, is an important in
dustry. High grade Sh5~t-horns and
Hereford cattle of model types, bred
from the bes; beef getting stock, are
kept by many of the farmers. The
steers are grazed during the warm
months, after which they are fall fed
and turned off during the winter and
spring. weighing from 1,4OO to $500
pounds.
Steers are fed in conjunction with
hogs, as the latter fa:ten perfectly on
the litter of the feed yard. and go to
market weighing from ESQ to 400
pounds at ten 10 fourteen months old.
The following figures taken from the
Kansas State Board of Agriculture Re-
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
Special Agricultural, Industrial And Historical Edition.

1t was named in honor of the Hon.
Charles Sumner Of Massachusetts. At
tina, time it was considered a very
empty honor to name after him what
was known as a part Of the Great
American Desert" If tha. able man
could come to life and be permitted to
gaze upon this garden spot, he would
surely be tempted % exclaim, What
wonders hath God wrought"
TOPOGRAPHY.
The area Of Sumner county is exactly
76O,920 acres, and Of all this vast body
of land there is not a single quarter sec
tiJn but what will make a good farm.
Its real beauty can hardly be surpassed.
Undulating prairie, free from bOulders
or flint hills, ipterspersed with open
groves Of imber and watered by rivers
and creeks.
Sumner county is one Of the best wa
tered sections in the state. Its princi-
pal rivers are the Arkansas, which en-
.ers the county west of Mulvane and
runs in an easterly direction, leaving
it south of oxford; the Ninnescah
River enters the county still further
west, and runs eas erly until it emp
ties into the Arkansas north of oxford;
the Chickaskia River enters the cOun-
ty from the western boundary line near
Argonia and flows in a sou heasterly
direction, leaving it at Hunnewell. In
addition are the COwskin, Slate, Shoo-
fly, Prairie, Fall and Bluff creeks, with
their numerous branches. There are
several fine springs scattered over ,he
county and every farm has an mex
haustible supply of pure water which
is found at a depth of from u to 45 feet.
SOIL.
The soil Of this county is all good
and will amply repay the labor bestOw-
ed on it, 1t is generally composed of
a deep l0am, mellow and rich, resting
on a light colored sub-soil consisting Of
loan, clay and gravel Both the soil
and he sub-soil being 50 porous that
surface water rapidly passes through
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
By FLORENCE A. PIPER.
Cultures hand

Cultures hand
Has scattered verdure DER the land;
And smiles and fragrance rule serene
Where barren wild usurped the scene
1t is no idle boast, no tale Of the fer
tie brain of a prolific penny-a-liner, !
when we ate that Sumner county is, |
and has been for years, the gem of !
the productive counties of the state of
Kansas
Just as the gold, which forms the
setting of the diamond, serves to en-
hance its value, so do the surrounding |
counties of southern central Kansas .
tend to show the unparalleled product
iveness of grand old Sumner"
Like pillows of gold are to be seen
her waving fields of wheat, the rich |
ness of the scene being varied by the
refreshing green of the alfalfa, that
standby of every successful stOckman
For ages writer's have sung the
praises of the cotton producing sections
of the South, the wheat fields OF the
frigid North and Erst, and the stores
of wealth in the Rockies; while the
praise accorded these is merited, it could
be more worthily bestowed on "bouRte-
Gus Sumner" The claim of being 'he
banner wheat section of the world is
not based on one or two years Of b0un-
tiful crops, but on results obtained dur
ing the las: ten years. Results that
have gone on year by year, making
steady progress until it can without
fear of contradiction, proclaim its ag-
ricultural wealth to the world.
1t is not so very many years ago
when this vast country knew no dwell
ers other than that of the Red Man
and the buffalo. The noble Red Man
roamed the prairie, monarch of all ne
ls.rveyed," content 10 pitch his tepee
or dwelling on almos: any spot of this |
section we'll knowing that the nutri- |
tious grasses which carpeted the pral-
rie afford excellent paSturage for MS
herds. For thousands and thousands /
of wears had these lanis lain uncultivat- |
ed. each years crop of wild grass add
ing another layer of organic matter 10
the soil, and, as this accumulation con-
tinued for time beyond the memory OF /
man. il has created a soil, the fertility
of which is almost unbourded, giving
forth its crops year af er year unaided
nv any artificial means.
Man is essentially selfish, and 1t needs
no great depth of thought to under
stand how the early pioneers cast their
covetous eyes towards this fertile sec
tion. Bearing the torch of civilization
in their hand, they entered The domain
of the savage and drove him further
hack into the wi,ds. Thus wa; the ln'
cantion of Sumner county.
Enough of the past!
It is of the present that we would
sneak. for by reason of its CROWN and
standing it demands more attention
from the world than ever before.
Think of it! In 1898 Sumner county
nroduced 4,2OS,SS4 bushels of winer
wheat The reader can hardly grasp
tho magnitude of this amount, and yet
it is only one crop among the many
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04

We wonder how many people of this
vast American continent have consid-
cred the part which the currency of
the nation plays in the transactions Of
the general marke,s of the world and
realize how small part it represents.
Metallic money and its representative,
the circulating noe, are together only
the small change of trade employed in
the settlement Of balances and the
smaller purchases and payments. This
Is best Illustrated by the fact that the
statements of the New York clearing
house show that not over five per cent
of its transactions are liquidated in
actual money; and in this we realize
that the exchange in the modern mar
kets are effected by the direct agency
Of the credit sys.em, and the banks
and bankers are its machinery. How
important, then, are sold, ably manag-
ed institutions to thriving city.
Such an institution is the Wellington
National bank, Of yelling on, Kansas.
This institution had its inception as
a state bank in 1884, and a year later
was converted in.o a national bank
with capital of $4,000, at which II
now stands, and in addition has a sur
plus amounting to s500000
Its premises, which are located in its
own building on the corner of Washing
ton and Harvey avenues, are fitted up
in an appropriate and substantial
manner, and are furnished with every
convenience for conducting business,
including fire and burglar proof safes.
II transacts general banking busi-
ness in all its branches, adopting a
conservative yet enterprising policy
which at once earns the confidence Of
its patrons, and has placed II in the
front rank Of solid banking institutions
Of the state.
The following well known gentlemen
comprise its officers: John T. Stewart,
Esq. president; w. w. Hagen. Esq,
cashier and E. B. Winner, Esq, assist
ant cashier. It's president is a native
OF Ohio, but has been a residen. Of
Kansas for twenty seven years, twenty
two Of which has been spent in yelling
ton. For many years he was engaged
in the loan and abstroc. business, and
became connected with the bank ten
years ago. In 1895 he was elected presi
dent, and under his guiding hand the
bank has prospered. His direction Of
he banks affairs has been judicious.
yet at the same time liberal and enter
prlslng. He is much esteemed in the
community and is recognized as a man
Of shrewd judgment and integrity. Mr..
Hagen and Mr.. Winner have been as
ISOLATED with the bank for three and
five years respectively. They are
known for their rectitude and genial
manners. and ably second the presi-
dents efforts in conducting the bank.
The Wellington National bank does
a general banking business, buys and
sells exchange and makes collections.
It's correspondents are The Chase Ma
tional bank, New York, and The First
National bank, Kansas City, Mo.
This is the only national bank in
Sumner county. and 1t has certainly
proved itself a bulwark Of financial
strength. The last official statement
made to the comptroller Of the currency
showed its total revenues as amount
ing to s417755.O6. while lis deposits
were 1914, ,709.S5.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04

to make known the resources of this
section to the world, to set forth no;
only what the past has done but also
what he fuure promises.
To the stranger this recital might
seem an eXagg5rati0n, but to he pe0-
pie who have resided here it will be
recognized as a truthful statement Of
fac 5, for ii is the aim of the writer TO
c5nfine this article to that domain alb
SOlut7ly.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
BOUNTEOUS SUMNER!
The Canaan Of the Hom9seeker The Banner Wheat Sec.
tin of the World
Produced Nearly 33,OOO,OOO Bush
els of Wheat in Ten Years.

Thousands of Dollars Invested in StOckraisng- Vast
Herds of Thoroughbred Horses Cattle, Hogs and
Mules Roam the Undulating Landscape -Luzuriant
Grasses Carpet Her Fertile Lands -Unfailing and
Bountiful Crops of Wheat, Corn, Oats Kafr Corn
Alfalfa, Vegetables and Fruits Good Markets and
Excellent Transportation Facilities A Farming
Democracy that Welcomes all Newcomers
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
HORSES AND MULES

I1OhSES AMI NJ OLTsS
This county has always maintained
its importance as a producer Of good
horses and mules. We do not mean
poorly bred animals. The foals of such
only help to demoralize the market and
result in loss to the farmers; animals,
bred from a carefully selected sire, are
always in steady demand in the mar
ket. Followed Systematically the pos
sibilities Of this industry are unbound
ed and form an important source of
revenue to the farmer. In 1898 there
were owned in Sumner county 1921
horses and 2,346 mules and asses.
WHEAT.
Wheat is the leading staple product
of Summon county. 1t can be truthfuliy
said that there was never a failure in
the whea. crop, and, in fact, many Of
our most successful farmers have made
an average Of II to 22 bushels per acre
for the last ten years. This section
competes successfully with the world
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
LOCATION.

Too much stress cannot he laid on the
fac that Sumner county ia not a West
ern county. 1t is one of the southern
tier Of counties, lying about is miles
from the eastern boundary Of the ate,
and 226 miles from the western frontier.
This advantage in situation is an i'm
p1rtan. factor in its prOductiven5ss. Its
boundaries consist Of Sedgwick cJun-
ty on the north, Cowley on the east.
Harper and Kingman counties on he
west and Oklahoma territory on the
south.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04

People who never make mistakes are
dangerous persons to associate with.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
HISTORICAL.

As rule the early history of a given
section is rather uncertain; but still on
manv DOins the information afforded
by the records is reliable. Few people
Of the present generation can grasp
the fact that this fertile and p0pula ed
country, Of which we write, was at one
time under he despOtic rule Of Spain.
Yet such was the case. 1t took over
three centuries before the glory Of
Spain departed and the sturdy Anglo
Saxon was able to claim this part Of
the great West for his own.
After its release from me control Of
the Spaniard, the Osages had it for
part of their reservation. But as the
andard of civilization advanced step
by step it crowded the noble Red Man
# the forest" from his happy hunting
grounds. The elimination OF this
march Of progress, SO far as the red
man was concerned, was reached in
1867 when the Grea. and Little Osages
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
OLD AND RELIABLE
THE WELLINGTON NATIONAL
BANK, WELLINGTON, KAN.

Backed by the Prestige of Age and Hon
esty IL has Acquired "a solid and Pros
porous Business. The Panic of 1893
could not shake 1t. Its career and
names of its Officers.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-03-22
CITY NEWS

Rankin has more good real estate for
sale than any other real estate man in
Albuquerque,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-03-22

across the Rio Grande near the Pueblo OF
Cochiti, returned to his home last night,
observation-disclosures having acted favor
ably upon the bridge resolution before
adjourning.
II Is rumored here that Albuquerque
will be treated TO two first Glass circus
companies next month. II IL stated
that the John Robinson and Walter l..
Main circuses will be the attractions,
and as both shows have heretofore ex-
hibited In the territorial metropolis the
people can expect good performances.
The CITIZEN understands that the press
agent, Harrison. who was here with the
Main shows, IL not now with them. He
IL the gentleman that worked the icon.
%tinu0us performance racket" on Alder
man Marion.
Thos. Tucker was a passenger from
the south last night, being called to the
city on legal matters. His case has been
! adjourned till the next term OF the dis
trict court. and In consequence he will
return TO bona Ana county tomorrow
morning.
John Mclntire, station agent for the
Santa Fe AT San Antonio, n. NJ, was In
the city to day calling on friends. He
leaves for the south tomorrow morning.
A grand masquerade ball will he given
at the Armory hall on April 3 by Hose
company No. 3.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-03-22
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

The regular semi-monthly hop at the
Commercial club this evening.
Fifty-eight passengers for California
points passed through the city to-day on
the limited.
Dancing will be in order at the Com
mercial club this evening, ~ ladies'
night will be observed.
Miss Emma Huning. a popular young
lady OF Los Lunas, Is visiting with friends
In this city for a few days.
q. ". Smith. the Santa Fe Pacific
superintendent OF machinery, left on the
limited today for the west.
up. Goodlander, who travels for the
Meyer Bros. Drug company. returned
10 his headquarters in this city last
night.
Mrs. Laura V. Southwick and daughter.
OF Kansas City, left last night for Colo
RADIO Springs, after spending the winter
In Albuquerque.
Rev. Geo. j. Juillard. the Catholic
priest OF the Gallup parish, came In
from the west last night and has his
name on the Stnrges European register.
The Presbyterian ~presbytery will con-
yene In this city next week. DIR. J. NJ.
Shields, Rev. Harvey Shields, Rev. Il. NJ.
Fent0n and wife. from the Jemez hot
springs, will attend.
Rev. j. G. McClintOck, the Presbyterian
minister at Sioux City, Iowa, who visit
cd Albuquerque about sixteen years ago.
passed through the city last night with
his family on their way TO III Paso.
Prof. G. l.. Herrick, Herbert Brooks
Hereford Fitch and Douglas johnson tx.
pect TO leave this evening for Cerrillos
where they will spend q few days inves-
tigating the geological formation OF the
country.
The Ladies' Aid society OF the Lead
Avenue Methodist church will give a
dime social at the home OF o. ". Strong
on Thursday evening. There will be- a
musical program and refreshments. All
welcome.
b. II. Forsythe, OF the saloon firm OF
Forsythe Il Lowry, OF East Las Vegas,
passed through the city for southern
California on the limited to-day. He ex.
poets TO be absent from the territory for
at least a month, and, OF course, will
take in several we'll known and popular
sporting events at San Francisco while
on the Pacific coast.
some complaint Is made by pedestrians
who have occasion to walk on the west
side of Third street between A. A. Grants
new building and the opera house. They
say that the sidewalk In this particular
locality Is In q horrible condition. and
has been 10 for nearly a year. Why do
not the authorities require the property
owners to build a cement sidewalk
DR.. X. p. Benhsm, Of Bland, who has
been In the city for a few days, attending
the meetings OF the county commission
ers and urging the building OF n bridge
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-03-22

New LOT of tho latest designs for pie
tnre frames received ut Hudson's paint
shop, llS north Second street. Now get
your picture frames.
j, l.. Bell 4 Co, the metropolitan gro.
GERS. Keep a. large and varied "A stock OF
staple aud fancy groceries a. any house
in the southwest.