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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Mr.. David Hays, Of the firm of Hays Il
Brother, who are among our heaviest and most
liberal advertisers. and the figures Of whose
immense sales last year we published a few
weeks since, returned from a trip made to
eastern cities on last Monday, where he had
been TO lay in a new stock of clothing. He
| found the fall stocks of clothing already made
up. but business duh, sales slow and jobbers
anxious to sell. Being a cash buyer, this state
Of affairs was most suspicious. He purchased
at extremely low figures an immense stock of
ready-made clothing the very best goods and
latest styles. No such stock has ever been
brought into this city. Being an old dealer he
well understands the advantage in low prices
this VIII give him over competitors. There
will be grand rush for Oak Hall upon tie ar
rival Of these goods. 1t Is well. The Messrs.
Haye are every inch gentlemen, and liberal and
very fair dealers. We never hear word of
complaint from their regular customers, and
We can sincerely advise all those desiring gents
or boys furnishing goods to 20 to the old re-
liable Oak Hall. In addition to the above
there has already arrived at the above estab-
lishment complete and varied stock of sun
mer clothing.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

I. II. Dunlap, OF Park township, was in our
office the other day, at which time he gave US
little Of his experience in the growing Of
crops in this valley. His first wheat crop was
in 1870. he being one of the first settlers here.
The wheat yielded about IS bushels TO the
acre, the same crop in 1871 did not fall short
Of 30 bushels to the acre. Mr.. ID. has harvest
ell this year GO acres of wheat which he thinks
well net % bushels to the acre strong. he sowed
few oats in 1870 which yielded splendidly.
His faith in this valley as one of sure crops and
big, is great. He brought into our Office
sheaf Of life" wheat the grains of which equal
the best, the straw and heads are almost gold
en-. Mr.. D's. success with both Irish and
sweet potatoes has been splc.ldid, he farmed in
Illinois ten years and he has seen better corn
here than he ever saw in Illinois. He thinks
California alone can excel this valley in wheat
in both of which places he has farmed.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

A sad occurrence w.S the sudden death OF
Johnny Lane. on last Thurs. hy lightning.
The little fellow was out on his pony .i'rtling
his fathers cattle, when the storm came u.
that carried in ITS dark folds the fatal shaft that
bereft him and his faithful pony of light and
life. The body was not discovered until the
next day. The father went out in the evening
and drove in the herd supposing that his boy
had gone TO some neighbours house for shelter.
He had sought refuge in a ra,inc, and it was
strange that he should have been struck in
such place by the death dealing fluid. Mr..
Lane lives about twelve miles northeast Of
town. The family have the sympathy of the
community in this hour Of their bereavement.
Johnny was said TO be only twelve years old,
and bright, promising boy
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

With sickness prevailing throughout the
land. the cholera and cholera morbus scourg-
ing many Of our larger cities. many have ex-
pressed surprise that Wichita has not been
visited by some dire epidemic or contagion.
The truth is the place is surprisingly healthy.
when we take into consideration the wet
weather and rank vegetation Of the past sum
mer and spring. We account for the extreme
healthfulness Of the place upon 10 other by
p0thesis than that Of the prevailing breeze
which sweeps up from the south and south
west, and our contiguity to the salt and other
elevated plains over which these prevailing.
heaith-giying breezed sweep.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

From the county clerks abstract of the
assessment roll for Sedgwick county for 1873,
we obtain the following interesting figures.
The total number Of acres assessed in the coun.
ty is 2s6,s17, at an average valuation of one
dollar and sixty three cents and seven mills, to
three dollars and ninety-four cents and seven
mills. at an aggregate valuation OF s67l,G.s.
Number of town lots, 3,109, at an aggregate
valuation Of s365,s7.. The aggregate valua-
ton Of personal property in the county foots
up s321 ,594. The following table shows the
total valuation Of all taxable property in the
cauptv hy fowpshif,s
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24
ArcHIsoN. ToPEKA& SANTA FE X. r..
LII. II

WltfIIA. July -Ist, ISin. ]
EDITOR EAGLE Excursion tickets will be
n:sccd on sale at our office July Goth and 3oth
to Topeka and return. at sil.lo for the round
trip. and TO Carbonate at So 30 the round trip
flor all who wish 10 attend the state grange
meeting at Lswrence). good to return until
August Sd inclusive. And - Topeka and re-
turn July 3lst 10 August LIST, at Sll.lo the
round trip 10 all colored people who wish TO
attend the colowed peoples barhacue). good
to return until August I'd inclusive. And to
Emporia and return July Slst to August 9th.
at s6.s5 the round trip ito those wishing to at
tend the Friends mceting), good to return un-
n August 10th inclusive.
CHAs. Marsh, Agent.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Messrs. Bishop and Fenton have collected
quite a menagarie Of native animals, which
they care for and keep in recess back OF
their office. They have three ft:ll grown
prairie dogs and fox squirrel that live hap
PLY in the same apartments; young bison or
buffalo calf. and a hawk. The animals ar,
very tame, the young bison answering to the
call Of his name. which is "Modoc.' These
gentlemen have Il couple OF very fine bird dog,
and young arsenal in the way of guns, and
as the first Of August is nearly here, We expect
to hear from their field exploits.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

some eight miles from town, WAS bitten by a
rattlesnake on last Monday. Hurrying to town
for relief. whisky was recommended as an an
tdotc. lie drans about two and one-halfpints.
That was in the forenoon. BY night he was in
an nsenslsle condition. the eXertions of two
or three physicians faiing to arouse him. Still
continuing in 4 comstose or lethcrHc state. OH
Tuesday morning gal,anic battery. douclling
and the injection OF amouia were resorted To.
which after two or three hours had the effect
of arousing him. and yesterday morning hopes
were entertained tor his recovery. IL viii not
be forgotten that whisky was what the matter
are deadly enough.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24
WELLINGTON, Kansas. July IS. ls.3


Gel. H. n Xuydock
DEAR SIR: The full grown EAGLE has just
swooped down upon the Press Office suspend
ing work and almost our breath. Allow me
to congratulate you upon its enlargement. 1t
needed no new dress. Always beautiful. this
number is perfect. Hurrah for the EAGLE
and Wichita. Nine cheers and three tigers
'or the Arkansas valley and the Southwestern
Kansas! Success 10 the biggest EAGLE in
america! and may its enterpri>ing proprietor
be rewarded by reasonable amount of filthy
lucre Tor his enterprise.
Fraternally yours, JoUN II. Folks.
The above congratuatory and compliment
tary note is from the hands of Capt John II.
Folks, the editor Of the Sumner county Press.
Such encouraging words from such source
we assure him are duly appreciated. Ey
economy and close attention to business we
hope TO keep the EAGLE up TO its present
standard. The business men of Wichita are
entcrprisng. liberal, and. we believe, fully APP
precate the Importance TO the place Of such a
paper as the EAGLE. With Capt. Folks. we
most heartily join in three times three cheers
tor the Arkansas valley and Southwestern
kanaa,.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Friend J NJ. Copeland. one of the success
mi farmers of Waco. approaching the fact that
poor editor has hut a slim chance for gar
den. and that an editors wife and babies enjoy
fresh vegetables as well as anybody else's wife
and bnbies, csme Juggling into our sanetum an
immense quantity Of peas, roasting ears. etc.
last Saturday. For this thoughtful act may
l,as crope Weld an hundred fold.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

A. II. Pierce. esq. the large wholesale dealer
in Texas cattle at Wichita, bought last Mon
day two choice herds of Texas cattle. One
herd of Bcrney Bros, picked cattle. for Ss..15;
through cattle and lot of picked cattle from
Col. l.. II. Harris. at $50 wintered, outbidding
the representative of Ellsworth. who sought to
draw the cattle from this range by Offering
laroer price
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Teachers and friends of education through
out the county and city Will not forget the
teachers institute, which will be held in this
place commencing the 18th day of August, or
the examination Of teachers which is 10 follow.
Superintendent Emerson is already making
preparations for the important meeting. Sew
eral prominent educators of the state will be
present, among them President lloss and Prof.
Norton. of the State Normal school.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

A young man from the country slapped abig
copper cent under the nose of the stamp clerk
nj the Wichita postcflice, the other day. say
ing: Il guess I will take one OF them Ger
pastorael cards, mister. ~. Sect Monitor.
"A young man from the country with big
copper cent didn't do any such thing. The
language is more like that Of class dwelling
i'm the bottoms around 1T. Scott, besides the
postmaster at Wichita takes no such risks with
his pasa
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Kansas State Normal school tEmporia), Geo.
W. Hoss. president. The next term of this
school opens September 10th. Examination
for admission on the 9th: tuition is free; use
Of text books free; music, penmanship and
practice school in which pupils can prsetice
teaching will be opened next term. The
course of study in this institution is full one
the faculty is experienced and able; the build
ING commodious and ample. In q word, this
institution ranks among the first Of its king in
the west 1510t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

W. w. Turne,, who owns place six and
half miles abovetown. put in last fall about
twu bushels of walnuts and one-half bushel Of
peach pits. together with other tree seeds, and
he informs us that the growth is wonderful.
Mr.. Turner is stopping this summer at Joplin.
No. He had had team of horses stolen from
HIM and was up looking for them and for the
purpose of purchasing another team. The
lead mines are at Joplin, and he reports money
matters easy Whereabouts.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

A Mr.. Parker. Texan, died at the residence
Of DIR. Owens on last Sabbath, and was buried
on Monday, his remaids beng followed to the
grave by large number Of cattle men and
other citizens. Me-. Parker, after an attack Of
the measels. took cold in fording or swimming
death
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

John NJ. Steele, in company with other gen.
temcn, while out riding the other day, eight
or ten miles northeast of the city, ran on to a
lake of fine pure water. situated upon the high
prairie. The lake had no outlet. The bot
tom was covered with bubbling springs. and
the waters were full of fish, among which were
regular speckled trout as they determined
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

At the depot, on Monday. we saw sevcra
fourteen foot iron box columns from our foun-
dry. billed to Wichita. which. rs Mr.. Grave>
SAID. We're the finest the foundry had yet turn
ed ont. They certainly were fine specimens
Of casting. The foundry is filling great man!
orders Of this kind now. and is fast acquiring
notoriety.- Emporia Ledger
The work spoken Of above was for the new
business house of Hills & Kramer. With the
manufacturer, we think them the finest col
umns that have yet been put up here. being
tasty, neat and airy, their strength being in
their fieptL
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

An Emporia minister visits our city, preach
est sermon: subject, love toward one another !;
takes up collection to defray is expenses, re-
turns home and writes letter for the Ae,cs. in
which he abuses our town
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Rev. J. w. Stogdill has about recovered
from his late sickness and, no preventing prov
idence, will he in his pulpit next sabbath. His
subjects for the day will be "The nature Of
moral law" in the morning, and 1.-The fulfill
meht OF the jewish law. - in the evening.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Assistant Superintendent Pagan was down
along the line of the railroad this week making
arrangements to protect the farmers along the
road against fire from the engines tbis fall.
Where farmers do not object he will plow Il
strip one hundred feet distant from the track.
and as soon As the grass becomes dry enough
have the section hands burn the grass between
the strip and the railroad. We are glad to
make record of such thoughtful and just
work upon the part of the railroad.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Reese & Sawyer have been awarded the con-
tract for the building Of Nj. L. Moser's new
mansion. The building is TO be ereceet, on a
choice and slightly location one milo and halt
east of town. where Mr. NJ. purchased last
spring. and from which point be can overlook
the city and the valley for many miles. The
building is TO be o. brick. with cellar under the
whole OF it, the dimensions being lexSo feet.
with an L lsxl6 feet. one story and half high.
TO cost something over ss.eeo. Mr.. Moser has
for some months past. and Judging RON the
dram Of the front elevation he viii have one Of
the most beautiful and artistic homes yet
erected h The valley.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Judge Wade Mcdonald made us a call on
Tuesday. He is about to remove to Yelling
ton. when he will enter into copartnership
with w. +. Hackney, esq, for the practice Of
law in the courts Of Sumner and adjoining
counties
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

The Lawrence Tribune of last Friday con-
tanned a very readable communication from its
special correspondent, touching this valley and
Wichita, which we had intended TO publish,
notsIurned up.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

The Methodist sociabe, held at S. L. David
sons on Tuesday night, was largely attended,
and was in every WAY perfect success.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

In connection with the following list
we have for sale several tracts of land,
ranging from to 20 acres, adjacent to
the city. suitable for suburban resi-
dences, and choice residence lots in all
parts of the city. We also have the ex-
elusive agency of several Of the best
business lots in the business center OF
the city. Call at our office for infor-
nation as to price and location.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Wichita is filling .p every day by class of
men that cannot fail to build up a prosperous
town. Why is it that the price of landed
property, of every description. is 80 much on
the increase: What is il that gives to every
stranger that confidence in the future prospects
Of our town. If it is not the go-ahead and every
thing-go class of men that reside in our midst !:
On last week our town was favored by
call from an illustnous gentleman from Eng
land Of large fortune. and defendant from the
noble house of Whitworth. Of the barony of
Lancashire. Baron Whtworih. after looking
around our city. was fully convinced Of the
substantial basis on which our town is built.
and has now invested $4,000 in the town ant
country property, through Mes>r-. Steele &
Levy, for the purpose Of settling among Us.
and is the fcrerunner ola great many inhuen-
tia and moneyed Englishmen who propose
coming 10 this country. He telegraphed last
Monday for his family. 10 Europe, and has
zone east 10 meet them.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

At most any depot between here and the
capital can be seen soda cases with Harris 4
Co.'S name on them. Harris soda is very
popular. No pains are spared by him in man.
ufacturing first-cass article.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

The official card of =. +. Weeks, esq, viii
be found in the city directory this week. Mr..
Weeks commands lucrative practice, we
should judge by the amount Of legal notices he
has published
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24
READ THIS

REA d THIS
IMPROVED FAkM-lC0 acres. first bottom
land. with 30 acres in cultivation good
house l4x20. pine, story and a half
good stable l2x2G; 1870 rods Of grow
ing hedge; good Wei three and i
half miles from Wichita. being the
northwest quarter Of section 30. town
ship 81. east. Price sI7oo.
NO. 214--A fine improved farID-l57 acres
first bottom land. with 30 acres large
wood timber: - acres under culiiVs-
ton: /. story house good frame sta
bic corral; one mile Of good posi- and
rail fence, and post. and rails enough
10 fence the place three and half
mies southwest from Wichita. Price
1900.
NO. $3.50 acres second bottom; southwest
quarter section 81. township -. range
east; 80 acres under culti, alton
house lexis; 100 growing cotton
woods II miles from Wichita. 3Iniifs
from Dry Greek postoffce. Price
$50: ono-balf cash. balance IN one
years time.
80. sl--Is9 acre. second bottom II sores
under cultis alton miles from wici1-
Ita Price $3.50.
NO s5-lG0 acre. second bottom sou;hwe,:
quarter SECTION y. township DC. range
east; Il acres under culii1 alton
box house I2xls: y nile. from Wich-
iiz. Price 5000
NO. Ts-I5o acres second bottom southwest
quarter section %. township %. range
rast. u miles from Wichita Price
900
so. $3.50 acres nrst bottom: East half q
northeast quarter II section II. town
ship =. range west, 20 acre. bsok,
Jius house I2xls milo. from W ieh-
isa Price s35s.
40. a1-5se acre. fret bottom: eat haH -
section ]. Swnslaip -. range west
3; miles from TIN, city. prlse 500;
$3.50 cash in hand. $500 The -, o,
December 49,. r,iisoet Interest,
so. 70 ~ acres kr,, soii"n land - ro,i.
frD.a thl, city. Pre- 60 sg>T srT,
80 eia-Ie3 scres Gs.i bottom iznd, ~i'h -
acres uTHlsr cHl,isaloa sa..i iseD.s
mites frosa NSzey Ce.lisr. ssils.
ffoa 4lil. city. Prioe go pr ARE.
"a. Ss-isI sI-l.o sc-,s ar.; bsfto3; . are.
Of god TIMER - seTss essisr esls,i-
r-tsat Aof-c isx9g; rr.if eBss srog8a
ea;ire E,iece; y Esls-- froas -. 'isy ,
u nlle. from csssy wa;.F. z.i.es
from jsbsga. Price ia@e.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Col. Cakes. commanding the 9th u. $. regu-
lars. spent n portion of last week in the city
lie had been down visiting one of his compan-
les, stationed at camp Wichita. The colonel
is very fine appearing officer, and held the
position of major general during the war
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

In the excellent article touching Sumner
county, its present and future, the printer
makes Mr.. Brodbent say, in speaking of school
buildings, 1000 II should have been So. 600
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

al will please accept thanks for kindly notices
of our enlargement.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

j. II. Mead returned from Topeka last Sat
urday, where he had been TO look after the
wheat harvest of his farm. The brown hands
and sunburnt cheeks Of the president Of the
First National were very becoming.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

The Hutchinson Ners contains four large
double-column advertisements of drug stores.
They have no saloons in Hutchinson.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Mrs. :. King. the treasurer of the school dis
trict on Cowskin. brings in for publication this
week notice of the reception Of proposals.
They are going to have school house. The
specifications can be found al Sclichters 4 Rus
sells. See notice elsewhere.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24
VI ARElED.

on sunday. Jul, nth. lS73. by David Hart
well, Justice of the peace. in Park township. AT
his office. Mr.. Willard Barber 10 Miss America
'. Cayanaugh. all with accompanying friends
OF Sedgwich county. Kansas
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

G. NJ. Garrison, the old and well established
harness maker, and wide awake advertiser,
is doing good, solid business this summer.
Ills work stands high in the estimation Of his
patrons. Give him call
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Quite number Of our farmers have stacked
their grain and laid their corn by, az they:term
IL, and have commenced putting up hay.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

During one Of the recent severe storms al
Empora, man was struck in the throat by
lightning three times, and yet escaped death.
His recovery was the more remarkable as the
lightning was Of the Jersey variety.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

PERsoNAL-We acknowledge calls from j.
S. Danford, A. l.. Redden and MIR. Gossard, of
Eldorado; DIR. Herington, of Augusta; and
Jacob Smith, of I opeka, this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

w. A. Thomas a. Co., the Green Front gro
GERS. are doing an immense business in the
supply trade. They are supplying sixty or
seventy cattle camps.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Every permanent resident in sedgwick coun-
ty ought to furnish something for exhibition
at tho county fair this fall.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

DIR. Moorhead's residence, on the corner Of
Lawrence and First streets, looks inviting.
The taste and order there shows the taste and
refinement of the lady who presides within.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

Friend J. Corwin will please accept our
thanks for late Idaho paper, the Silver City
Oryhss AralancAe.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

II. Nichols & Co., through r. II. Dunbar,
sold 800 head of cattle for Jacob Woodward
this week. at 81 l2i. The buying season is
fairly opening.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

The sale of extra EAGLES was immense last
week Many ladies of the city even pur-
chasing extra copies TO send away to their
friends.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

We are pleased to hear from our readers.
from every portion of the county and valley,
touching local subjects and matters Of general
interest. at any time. but we must warn some
of our correspondents against personalities.
We cannot afford TO make the EAGLE vehicle
Tor the venting of personal dislikes. We sill
not publish letters containing reflections upon
private character. The reason for the non-ap-
pearancc of some communications will by this
be understood. Please eschew everything Of
the kind from matter intended for these col
unu
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-24

The opera, in it, new location and under
new management. has become exceedingly
popular among the mirth-loyng portion ofthe
community Miss Gladstone has been pre-
nounced by competent judges fine singer.