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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-02-15

Ca CoURrSllIr IN CHURcH.-A gen
tleman while in church desiring to make
known his hearts wish to a lady, polite
ly handed her bible opened at ii John
V. 10, which she returned pointing to
Ruth ii, 10. He handed it back TO her
pointing to iii john, Is. The result
was marriage, and the moral is, carry
your bible to church with yop.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-02-15

The LATE WALTER SHIRLEY-.Mr.
Walter Shirley, whom we noticed last
week as having fallen or been thrown
from his horse on Thursday evening
last, and liz . brief time died, doubtless
from the exposure OIL that very severe
night, was buried, near Middleway, on
Sunday afternoon last. The very large
attendance upon his in1erment was an
unmistakable testimonial TO his worth.
and the esteem in which he vas held by
bis neighbors and acquaintance. - Free
Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-02-15
CHE Alarkcts.
Shepherdstown Market.

Corrected ,ceekly by d. S. Rtntch.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-02-15

uHAKER'S Garden Seeds. TOR sale by
- W. +. Lpmen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-02-15

p0~ IMpKovrp.-The Leesburg Mir
ror come to us is new dress and en-
larGed in form. We congratulate the
Mirror upon this evidence ofprosperity,
and wish it renewed success
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-02-15

BV- SERvIcEs.-A protracted meet
ing is progressing at the n. f. Church,
South, Rev. A. \. J. Neei, Pastor. a
good deal of interest is manifested.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-02-15

We have had several editions OF the
Beautiful Snow" since our last issue.
Over two hundred lives were lost III
Minnesota during the recent severe
snow storm. Go West young men.
Ex Governor Geary, Of Pennsylvania,
died suddenly Oh Saturday last.
1t is proposed to hold a meeting Of
colored men in Washington, on the eve
of the Presidential inauguration on the
subject of Cuba.
There is man in our town so bow
legged that it takes circular saw to
cut his pants, so says Gy"r the spark
ling clerk of Cheap Side No. l.
Ex.Gov. Swain, OF Maryland, has ac-
cepted the invitation from the Society
of Alumni OF the University of Virginia
to deliver an address in the hall of the
University on the 9th of June next.
j. H. Surratt, says the Catoctin Cla-
rion is teaching school at Emmitsburg,
The Chambersburg Valley Spirit has
the following: Mr.. David L. Martin
near the State Line, is feeding hog
which weighs one thousandpounds gross.
Edward S. Stokes. the handsome New
York criminal, after mature dellbera-
ton, has determined to become insane.
This, some people Will regard as new
dodge for a respite. Stokes is strongly
backed by money and other influence,
and considers himself badly treated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-02-15

a@" We learn that Captain J. II. L.
Hunter, of this County, WAS injured by
a railroad accident near Mt. Airy, Ten
lessee. His injuries are not serious land
he is now in the care of his brother, DIR.
YIN. Hunter, formerly of Martinsburg,
at Knoxville.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-02-15

s5" Rev. J. \. Scott, will deliver a
Temperance Address at the Church at
Kerneysville, on Friday evening the
21st instant The public are invited to
attend.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04
Tur r.srrsr TINE on RrcoRp-FRox

The FASTEST TINE ON RECORD-FRoM
THE MISSISSIPPI TO NEW YORK AND Bos-
roN-By special arrangement, on and after
Sunday, August Sd, lightning express train
win run between St. Louis, Quincy, New York
and Boston, via. Toledo, Wabash and Western,
Lake Shore and New York and Central roads,
leaving St. Louis and Quincy in the evening,
Immediately after the arrival of trains from
the west, stopping onlv at the principal sta
tations and arriving at Toledo for breakfast
passing along the shore Of lake Erie by day
light, and arriving at the New York Grand
Central depot at 1915 next morning. This
time is over eight hours in advance Of the Chi
cago route to Toledo, Cleveland, Buffalo, New
York and Boston, and four hours and forty
minutes quicker TO Detroit: also from three tc
ten hours quicker to above points than all
other competing lines.
Tickets for sale at all principal offices in the
west. 6. W. Burrows, general superintend-
ents, Lafayette; J. s. Lazarus, western agent
Kansas City; W. l.. Malcolm. general agent
rol,.do 2l-l2
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

In answer to the wonder expressed by some
as to the why Of no city tax this year, we will
state that to us it would have been greater
surprise had any been made. Even with
much smaller income there would have been
no necessity for direct city tax, with any
thing like prudent management. The city
council did no more than their plain duty in
\ the premises.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Rev. j. W. Stogdill, pastor of the NJ L.
church. drives one Of the best horses that
makes time on our streets, and we have been
kindly invited to a seat in his buggy some
evening. Next TO a bountiful supply ofyellow-
legged spridg chickens. Methodist minister
has faith in good horse flesh. worldly speaking.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

McCanlcss, enc Of the enterprising merchants
of West Wichita, is doing first-rate business
He allows this side of the river TO get away
with him in no particular.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

NorICE-AIlparties knowing themselves in
debted to the late firm of owens 4 Mcdlin are
respectfully requested To call ana settle their
accounts and save costs. IL. OWENS.
al-tf l.. \. MEpLIN-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

The premium list Of the coming Sedgwick
county fair will be revised in some important
features. and the whole published again before
the first day of the fair
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Three-fourths Of the improvements made In
wi.h;., mi. season are Of a substantial and
permanent character. many OF which wouid
proye ornaments 10 the finest streets Of the
,,,o.s y,opulo,ls cities In the state.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

The health of the valley is, We may truth.
fully say, surprisingly good We hear OF nc
serious sickness any place within radius Of
one hundred miles, and our city physicians
~opt,ru, the opinion
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

James A Stevenson started Tuesday evening
on n visit 20 Ohio. and will be gone about TWO
weeks. during which time he willrest up from
the effects OF close application TO duties in the
A. s land Office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Remember. ladies. especially those living
ont of town. that our large press is running on
Monday and Friday mornings, when We VIII
be happy TO have you call. Several parties
from quite distance misunderstood the day
and we felt as badly as they did over the dis
annniniment.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

There will be meeting Of the committee OF
arrangements for the Harvest Home picnic, on
the far grounds at Douglass. Butler county
on the 18th day Of September, at o clock p. m
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

The business Of Nessly 4 Son is rapidly upon
the increase. The standing Of Mr.. Ncssy in
the community could not be better, whl'e
Charley is popular They keep the choicest
groceries and vegetables obtainable.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Mr.. John W. McChesney, the agent Of the
Homestead Gu,de,' a valuable book of there
hundred pages on Kansas, finely illustrated Is
in our city, canvassing for the book,-makine
us a call just as we 10 TO press.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

We have in our Office neat geological cab.
met for the display Of minerals and stones Of
the Southwest, and we would be thankful for
any contributions.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Maddox & Richmond have sold in the last
five drys TO John Hickey, OF Butter county
Kansas. 27s fat cows; 496 Westlake x Co.'s
fat beeves; 24O Wilson & Co.'S, OF Mo-; i2o
Eagin n Meka's yearlings.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Miss Emma Hills bid her friends goodbye
this week. She has gone to attend the Jack
sonville, H., seminary. Her mother, VINO
went with her, will return after short visit.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Mr.. Stackman has just received large stock
O, French. English and American cloths, which
he is prepared to cut and make up IN the latest
style.. Mr.. SIS trade is on the increase, cause
why. he gives entire satisfaction to his GUS
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

The last three weeks of August proved 50
dry that the corn In some Of the late planted
fields will not ill SO wei, As it otherwise would
have done
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

our markets are abundantly supplied with
prairie chickens, at twenty and twenty five
cents pair. Since the opening OF the season
certain parties have killed from two to h'e
dozen each day.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Mr.. Henry Levi, the polite andpopular clerk
of Mr.. Karatofsky, starts next week on trip
through Europe and to his home in Southern
Germany to improve his health. Henry has
only been with us about nine months, but In
that time has made many friends, who all BID
him a hearty farewell and hope for his speedy
and safe return. Mr.. Levi has proved one OF
the most popular statesmen in the city, and
hundreds OF lady customers will miss him from
the store of Karatofsky. He will write TO this
paper from some portion Of Europe. Good
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

The complimentary tickets for the coming
county fair were printed last week. They
were executed in four coors. and arc designed
for officers of agricultural societies in adjoining
counties. and for editors and other prominent
mon throughout the state.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

We call the attention Of our farmer subscrib'
ers to an article on hedge growing upon inc
outside The theory seems sound,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

.dapy were disappointed in last Saturdays
pacing race, between L,ghtfoot. Of Fl. Scott
and Avenue Bill, of Wichita. Time, first heat,
won by Flectfoot. 80; second heat, won by
same animal, 81. It was awful hot and the
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

W.. Hobson, wichita's great bridge build
er. is q, home again. He is now building wv"
bridges in the western part Of the state.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

We are informed by Mr.. j. Jehry sifton'
that the oranges Of Sedgwick county contem-
plate holding a reunion at this place during
the county fair.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Mr.. W. r. Tucker brought in sample OF
cotton raised on David Warwick's place, iour
miles south of town The balls were fine ana
full blown, although they were of the first that
onpnsb
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

As near as can be estimated, about hiteen
hundred acres of cotton has been grown this
season in the counties Of Sumner and Sedg-
wick. Much Of it was not properly planted,
but upon the whole the yield will prove salts
factory. Before another season we shall have
| a series of articles written by an experienced
planter. treating upon the proper mode and
culture of this great staple. BY another year
we hope TO have gins and presses in the valley.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

. The bridge across the Big river has proved
poor investment for several months past, II
which time there has been only four or hVt
weeks in which the river was not easily lord
a.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

The capital state and blue ribbon -four arr
the fayorite brands sold in this vicinity. The,
are sold at the cast and west grocery. 2l-st
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

STOCK HoGs-rarmers wanting stock hogs
to feed should send orders to Jos. q. Mccoy
4 Co.. live stock commission dealers, Kansas
CITY. No. who have secured Especial low rate
of freight to Wichita and other weste IN points.
They will purchase and ship stock hogs at
lowest market rates, aud charge moderate
commission only per car. This affords our
farmers an excellent opportunity of turning
their corn into money before Christmas sl-at
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

The successful growing Of castor beans In
this valley is no longer viewed in the light Of
nm experiment. The yield Of this years crop
il simply amazing.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

"a rumor reaches us that NJ. NJ. Murdoch,
the vivacious and courteous editor OF our CO.
temporary, the "AGLE," has arrived home
from his Rocky mountain jaunf, refreshed.
reiuyinatcd and full Of business, We get
IL. He must be. rs we have not rs yet been
able to close CLAIMS with him. welcome home,
dear mOuntaineer W Bedcon.
Thank you. But, my dear sir, we paid our
respects by visiting your sanctum the day
after our return Finding editors and propri-
etors non est, we just took chair and RECALLED
ourselves in long newspaper CAB with
Hutch, who appeared unusually happy in an.
ticipstion Of his wife's return home from a
visit 10 Miami county.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Rev. J. +. Nesey informs Us that there VIII
be a basket meeting, next Sabbath. six miles
southwest of town, at the cattle trail crossing
of the Cowskin. on the grounds OF Mr.. Lane,
near Mr.. Yorks. The place is very pleasant
one. Services TO commence at loi O'Clock.
Two or three ministers will be present and de-
liver discourses,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

VIM. Griefcnstcn received announcer L. %
patent, last week, for quarter secuoh Oh 'he
vesf side Of the river.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Four hundred and eighty-one subscribers
get the EAGLE at the postoihee ID "ichi''' d
note for advertisers.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

The Emporia Ledger comes 10 us enlarged
and improved to metropolitan proportions,
and filed with live reading.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

We are in receipt of an anonymous commu-
nication criticiZing the manner III winch The
EAGLE praises this valley. and recounts the
wonderful productions of the soil. In the hrst
place we have never Intentionally exceeded
the bounds of truth: in the second place we
have SIMPLY been enseavoring TO do our drty
to our patrons and to ourscli, and in the third
place we would respectfully remind our cor
respondent that he would prize his manliness
much more had he, like an honest man, sub
scribed his name to his fault finding effuslon.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

More announcements this week. Friends
win not forget to send in the regular fee WIN
their interesting documents.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Something is wrong again in the mail line
Some of our subscribers at scdgwick CITY 90
not get this paper.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

TAKE NOrTcx-An old accounts due the
late firm of West 4 Mann. unsettled Septem-
Der 18th, will be given to Justice Mitchell for
collection. mean business.
aAet nc. MANN.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04
MARRIED..

ON the 2sth inst, at the residence Of G. Ii.
Smith. by Rev. j. {. Post, Mr.. IL. I. Kramer
to Miss Meek Baynum, both OF this city. No
cards.
"Hcr gentle spirit
Commits itself to yours TO be directed,
As from her lord, her governor, her King.
We heartily wish friend Kramer and his fair
bride life of unalloyed happiness. bound up
and made secure by pure, unselfish love.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

The las, day of summer was followed on The
frs, aav of fall with a gentle rain and cool at
mosphere.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

:: 80 -5-5ts.-.:-- : 80 --s 6: -3--~,, ,-s-..ta
y. -eS.:i:z.s, :. - -. se:s.-. =: re -;.a;;ss
:. s::a :. -, -i2::,- : =, Ca; :: =, -.- 5s--
s-.l --.:..s-.
y!djng Tor amendment :" the constitution
R7 - rsso{,G ~ tse ls7isistf e TIE s'0fc Of Kan
s-s f,-3-thirss ri all IRE -salacJs es,tea 70 each
s6Gss coH,srgi7e hcrc.-:
SrcrIoN Thar section two, article two. Of the
constitution Of the state II Kansas be amended 30
u 20 read a. follows. The number 81 representa-
tive. aud senator's shall he regulated 10y law, bat
shall never exceed cae hundred and twenty live
r,.presrnta;iVeS and forty senators. Prom and
after the adoption a. the amendment The house OF
representatives shall admit member from
rach county IN whiCh at ioas; two hundred and
ifty legal votes were cast At the next proceeding
general election; and each organized county IN
which less than two hundred legal votes were cast
nj the next preceding general election shall be at
tache,i ami constitute part OF the representa-
tive district of the county lying next adaeeii 10 II
on the east.
electors OF this tale ioF adoption OF rejection, 81
the next general election.
SEC } The ballots used ( said election shall
he written printed as follows; For Amend
ment to section two srticlc two, of the constiu-
TOM or, Against amendment 10 section two.
article two. Of the constitution
ssc 4 This &C, shall take effect and he IN force
from and sfser its publication in the kszsss Week
" Cor;acaUsaf'a
hereby c. rtify tina; the above joint resolution
originated in the house OF reprr-e rtaiives fehrx'
I ,.
lisa two-thirds Of all the members elected voting
therefor JOSIAH kkLLOG1,,
Specker Of TIE house 81 rrpreies'e!fres,
ALyN K. BANKS,
CA.sf clerk Of the ksssr Of representatives.
I do hereby certify that thu aeove joint rc>oiu
ton passed the tnse March 8, lS15, tvo-thirS:s o.
+ :. SLOWER,
Gko C. CRowYarx, prensenf 81 sAS sesS:s.
Secretary Of tks senate.
Approved March s. ls.3
| THOMAS A OSBORN,
Go-ersor.
hereby certify ths; the foregoing is = true ans
correct copy OF the original enrolled joint r-solu
lion now on Gle in my once, and that the Sam
Wa published in the kaxscs Weekly CszaS.
.esih April 10, 1873
In testimony whereof have hereunt.
| rSEALl subscribed my name and an xsd h
great seal Of state. DONG Il Iopekl
his siss dsy Of July, T. d. ls.3.
VI n. SNAitwOQD.
| MT SASfty ~ SesH.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Mrs. J. L. Caldwell will please accept our
thanks for some choice grapes, grown IN hcr
ovn pardon
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Old John Robinson's show, here on Monday
was the first circus and menagarie that ever
visited the Arkansas valley i'm Kansas. The
day was very pleasant, and but for the threat.
ening appearance of rain all the morning, the
crowd would have been immense. Twenty
three hundred tickets were sold for the day
performance. and nearly twcntv-one hundred
for the night performance, at one dollar pei
ticket. There were no disturbances through
out the day. Many were here from The coun
tie. of Sumner, Butler, Reno and Harvey
An excursion train brought down four wei
filed coaches from Hutchinson and Newton
Taking the night and day together, Mr.. Rob
inson said this was his best point west OF thu
Mississippi river, outside Of Denver. Hi
great white llama and one Of the seals died thu
day the show arrived in Wichita.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04
SPECIAL. NOTICES.

desire 10 sell on advantageous terms, my
lot and the champion pain, shop on it. sta
ated on Main street. opposite Moser'. wagon
shop 29-tt j W BENsCH.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Mr.. Bensch offers his paint shop and lot on
Main street, south of Douglas avenue, for sale.
See enerial
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

The Variety Theatre has new troupe, when
$ drawing crowded houses.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

In another month the waters OF the TWO NV
ers will be getting cool enough to make hsh
una1
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Buy your groceries At the east and wcs' store
There you will always find good article. fresi
and cheap. Si-E
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Raw. J. p. Harsen has returned and will be
ound in his place on next sabbath.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Judge Muse, of Newton, made us friendly
all yesterday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

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REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

SroxKwARK! sroNEw&RE! car load just
unveN 4 CssdwtQ Z Tjsswtkth'a ~
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Great rush at J. karatofsky's, he ia selling
out a, cost for the next 80 days at Eagle block.
II
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

EMIGRATION TURNING-CHEAP FARMS IN
Pacific railroad company oilers 100000 acres
of land in Central and Southwest Missouri at
from 81 to Sl2 per acre, on seven years time,
with free transportation from St. Louis to all
purchasers Climate, soil, timber, mineral
wealth. schools, churches and law-abiding So
ciety invite emigrants from all points to this
land of fruits and flowers. For particulars ad-
dress A. Tuck. land commissioner, st. Louis,
Mo. 42-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

Karatofsky means business and will sell dry
goods. notions, Shoes oil cloth. carpets or any
thing in his line of business at cost for 30 days
only.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

To make room for fall stock, karatofsky will
close out his stock Of dry goods, oil cloths, car
pets, shoes and notins ETC., at cost for the next
30 DAYS