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Hugh H. Siverd
Siverd, Hugh H.
This pamphlet made by the Cowley County Historical Society commemorates the star memorial for Hugh H. Siverd's murder on October 25, 1893.
Edwin C. Manning
Manning, Edwin C.
This article describes how Manning was able to establish Winfield as the seat of Cowley County. A brief biography of his life after settling in…
Edwin C. Manning
Manning, Edwin C.
The article recounts the founding of Winfield, KS by Edwin C. Manning in 1869. A brief biography describes how he came to arrive in the area.
Edwin C. Manning
Manning, Edwin C.
Manning tells the history of the deed he received from Chetopah, a chief of the Osage Indian tribe, on January 18, 1870. He also describes how…
H. T. Trice
Trice, H. T.
This document outlines a brief biography of H. T. Trice's life in Winfield, KS.
Kiowa Indian School
Kingfisher, Oklahoma
This article describes the circumstances surrounding the death of 3 students at the Kiowa Indian School at Anadarko. The 3 students left the school…
Drowned! The Sudden and Sad End to Two Promising Winfield Youths, Winfield Courier, January 17, 1891
Paul Bedilion and Thomas Morgan
Winfield Daily Courier
This article describes the unfortunate accidental drowning of Paul and Thomas. Paul fell through the ice while skating and Thomas along with other…
Paul Bedilion and Thomas Morgan
Winfield Daily Courier
This article recounts the heroism of Thomas Morgan who tried to save his friend, Paul Bedilion, after he fell through the ice while ice skating in…
Paul Bedilion and Thomas Morgan
Winfield Daily Courier
This article recounts the heroism of Thomas Morgan who tried to save his friend, Paul Bedilion, after he fell through the ice while ice skating in…
Paul Bedilion and Thomas Morgan
Winfield Daily Courier
The articles in the Winfield Daily Courier in January and February of 1891 describe the funds that were raised to make a monument in the memory of…