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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

NOTICE. wish to notify all my old Gus
toners and the public generally that am now
located at the well-known stand. the :" Star
Livery Stable on Douglas avenue. east Of
Main street. and am still engaged in the livery
and feed business. | keep always on hand the
best horses and carriages, buggies and outfits,
generally kept in a first-class livery business.
Passengers wishing to 90 into any part of the
country can be accommodated with the very
best of teams, accompanied with driver, if de-
sired, at reasonable rates. Particular atten-
ton paid to all stock left in my care.
Mr.. o. {. Daisy is engaged at this stable in
the purchase and selling of horses. mules, and
other property. c. G. THOMSON, prop.
Go EAST BY WAY OF ST. LoUIS.-ln these
days of competition the wise traveller selects
his route before leaving home. In almost ev-
cry instance he desires TO reach his destina-
ton as speedily as possible, and for the ac-
complshment Of that purpose the Missouri
Pacific through line from the west to the east,
via Kansas City and st. Louis, offers induce
ments unsurpassed by any other line in the
country. Everything connected with the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad is first class, and the
adoption of the Miller platform and Westing-
house air brake. together with its Pullman
sleepers. and reclining chair coaches. render a
trip over the line perfectly safe and pleasant.
Passengers from all Kansas City. Leavenworth,
Atchison and other prominent cities. are land
ed in st. Louis at scasonable hours morning
and evening. and in ample time to make direct
connection with all railroads for every point
in the north. east and south. Particular in
formation with maps, time tables, etc, may be
had at the various ''through ticket Offices in
the west or upon personal or written applica-
ton to q. ii. Baxter, western passenger agent,
Kansas City, NO., or +. A. Ford, general pas
senger agent, st. Louis. Mo. 4o-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

A millinery and dress making establishment
will be opened shortly on Douglas avenue, just
cas-: OF the American House.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

For SALE.-A small dry goods and grocery
store for sale, doing good business, in a
country town not far from Wichita. Satisfsc-
tory reasons given for selling. viii give time
On one-half fit. Enquire of Geo. Salisbury,
attorney at law, Main street. Wichita. 2-2t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Our neighbors Of West Wichita have been
fixing up hings generally this spring. building
additions grading streets, etc.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Since last Saturday night the weather has
been cold, raw and rainy. making il extremely
hard upon stock just at this time Of year.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,
treasurer of Sedgwick county, state OF Kansas,
will on saturday, the 18th day of May, 4 ID. ls'4,
between the hours of 80 clock m. and 40 clock
D. m sell at public sale 1t my Office, within the
city Of Wichita Sedgwick county, Kansas. to the
highest bidder, the following described school
land in legal subdivisions, situate in the county
of setlgwick and state OF Kansas. to-wit:
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

The principal streets an avenues OF the
city are being cleaned up and put in shape as
fast as it can be cony eniently done.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

The rooms in the upper story Of Kohn's
building will be occupied by Attorneys sluss,
kirkpatrick. Jewett and Christie.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

County IreaSurerS SAFE OF ScnoouanoS.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
treasurer of SedgwIck county, State of Kansas,
Will on saturday the I'd day OF May, 4. ID. 1874,
between the hours of 30 clock .. IN. and o clock
u m sell nj public sale at my office. within the
city Of Wichita, Sedgwick county, Kansas. TO the
highest bidder, the following described school
land in legal subdivisions. situated in the county
of >edgwick. and state of kansas, to-wit
Section s., Township q. South Range west,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

put up wire fence TO nail Grip of board along
the entire stretch OF fence/so that stock can
see the obstacle, and thereby save both fence
and stock
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Two more livery and feed stables have been
erected recently and stocked up, which makes
nine in all in our city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

We received letter this week from George
town, Colorado, dated September 1st. 1875
only about seven months coming.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

We issue this week five hundred extras for
the firm of c. +. Pierce & Co.. dealers in lum-
Der, which they prSpose to send TO different
points throughout the Southwest. They mean
business.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Karatof.ky Il Applebaum, held Louisville
lottery ticket which drew three hundred dol
lars in cash. all of which they have received.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Parties holding stock in the Sedgwick coun-
ty Agricultural society will bear IN mind that
the election of officers takes place next Satur-
day. and it is quite essential that rs many be
present as possible. in order that full ex-
preston can be had.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

The Texas Hotel has been rented by parties
who are fitting il up in modern style. and will
have it running in full blast shortly.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

We have large number of pieces OF lands
i'll tracts of from one to twenty acres, adjoiu-
ing the city of Wichita. suitable for suburban
residences.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

An Emporia girl attempted suicide because
boil come on her nose the night before she
was going TO dance.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

The March apportionment of the state school
fund for 1874 has been received, and eighty
cents TO the pupil of each district will he paid
to all districts having had thr &c months
school taught during the year 1873, upon the
application Of the respective district treasur-
ers to the county superintendent. The amount
received for the county was Sl.3i9.4o. which
is an increase over last year of about $1,000.
The July apportionment OF last year was only
liuic ever 5000, making for the year about
$1,000. Thi, year 1t will be about 50 900.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

An organized movement is on foot at the
east TO locate large number of discharged
soldiers in Southwestern Kansas. The object,
is TO secure one hundred and sixty heres to
each settler free Of cost, except the expense of
con, cyancc. which will be SIC The grand
army of the republic in New York have taken
hold Of the matter. and il seems likely 10 re-
suit in a large addition TO our Kansas yeom3n-
nv during the coming summer
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

How is il about that bell Tor a fire alarm
The time OF year is fast approaching when the
greatest fires occur.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

A movement is on foot among the young
folks to have a fishing excursion on or about
the first Of May.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

The latest business house opened in the city
Is apawnbrokers shop. where they loan money
on diamonds. etc.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

One Of the prominent features Of karatof-
sky's dry goods store is the new and endless
variety of fancy articles, and great treat to
drop in and take look at them. 3
For SALE.-rwenty yoke OF fine work oxen
for sale or trade, for cash, At low figures. The
cattle viii be on sale at the Bonner stables,
Basley 4 March, on or about the Goth inst.
Parties desiring a bargain in oxen will take
due notice. %
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Can't some enterpri,ing young man start
varieties theatre and run it through the season
for the benefit Of tM TeXa. men. They are Of
that nature that they must have amusements.
Won know
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

The Sumner and Cowley county freighters
are happy once more, from the fact that they
can get midnight lunch at the "key know
room.
A company has been organized in the west
crn part of the county for the purpose of boring
FOR coal, and opei ations have already been
commenced
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Mr.. Hall mourns the loss Of his fine bird dog,
Rebecca. Some hcartlcss wretch gave her
.scold piZcn."
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Under the Influence Of the bad weather dur
satisfactory, more because the merchants were
expecting large trade. Trade may be little
late this spring, but 1t is bound TO come.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

TT you cannot find anything in these col
umns that SUITS you call at our office, corner
of Main street and Douglas avenue.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

The long horns are corning-not in hundreds,
but thousands. The following letter has been
handed us by Mr.. Dryden with permission TO
publish it, 1t is from his boss-herdcr:
BEiToN, Texas. April 10th. lS.&.
JAS. Dryden. Esq. Strive arrived here
safe yesterday and crossed the cattle this morn
ing. Twas down to see the cattle book and find
that already $1,000 head have crossed the river
at this place. Littig 4 Tob crossed the river
here on the 6th inst. and by this time are some
distance from hS Every herd See inquire
TO what place they intend driving, and most of
them say TO Wichita. Kansas. think you can
look for us about the 18th of next month. We
came nearly freezing the last three nights. il
being very cold. and also good deal of rain
and hail, but think the weather will become
good for some time. l will write TO YOU again
at Fort Worth, on nv arrival there. Best re-
CARDS. Your obedient servant.
A. l.. ALLEN.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Presentation. W. +. Hackney and {.
5. Brodben, passed through the city Monday.
eHroute TO Topeka.
Hon. W. L. Martin, Of Cowley. was in the
city Monday. Also Mr.. Fairbank, of Winfield.
{. r. Pierce. of Emporia. Of the firm of {. +.
Pierce Il Co., was in the city this week and
gave us call.
Miss Florence Morris, OF Topeka, is in our
city
J. Karatofsky. the merchant prince Of Wich-
ita, has secured the services Of Mr.. James o.
Brown. formerly with New York store. Mr.,
Brown will be pleased TO meet his customer
friends. and, as usual, will say cheaper than
can he found elsewhere.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23
A GOOD BARGAIN.

NO. 3Jj-1GO acres. 6 miles southwest OF Town
watered by the Cowskin. Price $3.50.
NO. 31o-oO acres. l.! miles north OF town.
Price $3.50.
NO. 3I4-IGO acres. miles northeast of Town
- acres in cultivation. and hedge
rows broke. Price $3.50.
no. 3I5-4O acres. II miles east Of town.
splendid residence location. Trice
$500. part cash and balance on time.
NO. 3l6-lGO acres good land. miles north
west of Wichita some improvements.
Price 5000.
w 317-k GOOD stock or agricultural farm
Ilo0 acres. with 800 acres Of timber;
entire tract watered by the Little AT
kansas and enclosed with wire fence
100 acres in cultivation miles NORM
of Wichita Price SiS per acre. part
cash and balance on time. secured on
land.
NO. 3ls-lG0 acres, 9 miles northeast o. somh,
10 acres under cultivation anu house
12XI4. Price $500.
Nh. 3lo-3 acres adjoining the city Of Wichita,
40 rod. east of depot. Price 500
NO 320-Northwest quarter OF tie h"itne.is'
quarter and northeast quarter oi the
northwest quarter Of section 81, town
ship ~. range l east, containing 10
acres. Price 80.
No 324-IGa acres. Northeast quarter oil see
zion Q. township -. range west. ~
acres in guilty alton. 12xl4 frame bnhsc-
five miles northwest Of town. friee
$500.
So s1s-I.o acres. southwest quarter OF see
ton T., township 20, range east. 10
acres in cultivation, house. stable and
well. 100 choice fruit trees in good con
,ition. 81 miles northeast OF wichita
Price $500. 20
NO 3o9-l46 acres. 2 miles north ~ town. -
~" ..res Of timber. house stable and well.
and watered by the Arkansas river
price $50: one-half cash and BAL
anre in two and four months time
No 33l-Ea,t half Of section :. township =.
range wet. acres in cultivation,
hedge rows broke. mile, Wes' ~
wichita Prize 1920.
So s-s-1ss .G-lOo acre- first bottom; n acre.
broke: mile. from this eity north
.,.t quarter Of section .. town =, F.!
east Price 800.
Nh 9,ss-1s0 acre- first bottom land- u acre.
w. broke. ; mile from this city. >onih,
east quarter Of section -, town -.
ca.t. Price all per acre.
NJ s.s,-l6e acres first bottom ], acres hr@he'
house l2xii, 81 miles from thi- city ,
southwest quarter OF section -. town
d range eat. Price 60.
40. e1,-lS0 acre. seeoDd bottom. - -
broke with good water. l. niics from
~. ~ ! mile. from Fl Ps-o. Prize
eso southeast quarter Of section II,
town -. range east
SO sssiI,0 srre- tir-t bottom. 10 acres broke
house Isxl4. four miles from this city .
so,Irbwest quarter % section ID. town
- west PTlee s~S-
70 .cs -So-rhv,st quarter Of seetion :. town
ship q, range west, az bottom 'Aiii'-
mile. from this city Price q"
20 .;l-Ito acres u acre. Of planted timber
"a acre. under eilitiy alton pine iFaise
houss with cellar milk bon-e i-x4
hedge row. all around; good hank
stable: 30 fruit tree; on Chisholm
ereek: good spring creek running
through laid land: being the -3'iis,-
east quarter Of section y. 70" ns.iii p
r,r-e ! est, 5 miles from this effy
Price l-$0
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

The roads between this place and the Min
ncscah are pronounced TO be In 4 very bad
condition.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

p. Montgomery has again been employed
by the railroad company TO work on the cattle
trail this season in their interests. Mr.. Mont
gomery was engaged in the same business last
season. and he did his work we'll
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

man from Emporia bought $50 tons of hay
in the stack and is pressing and shipping il to
Empora.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

We passed by the Turner's Hall Tuesday
night and heard them dscoursing some very
fine music.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Rev. Mr.. Hanna, formerly OF this city, is
meeting with high favor at Wichita.-Paola
Spirit.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

j. karatofsky has just received the largest
stock OF staple and fancy dry goods. carpets,
and Yankee notions to be found i'll Wichita
He sells goods in every county in the South,
west. New goods received every day, new
styles of dress goods-in fact, all the newest
novelties to be found in the New York and
Boston markets Hamburg embroide-ies,
Gupure and real laces, novelties in ladies'
collars and cuffs, rtchIngs, belts, &c; women's,
misses, and chIdren's fancy striped and plain
lose; very sly fish and desirable green Alex
ander kid gloves, every pair warranted. All
ands of goods, all in very desirable styles, an
entire change from last season, dress goods,
muslins, linens, flannels, clothes and cassimcrs,
He makes specially of laces and embroideries
md invites particular attention to that depart
ment. The largest line of corsets in the city,
curtain laces, etc. Trunks and valieses of all
';inds. lie is constantly receiving the latest
novelties in new dress goods. comprising the
newest styles from the looms OF France and
England. Ladies will always find in his stock
a complete assortment Of dry goods Of every
description, which will be sold close to cost, in
rider to attract tie trade from neighborng
cities and villages.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

PRICES, PRICES, PRICES DOwN-At J..
KaratOfsky's. The best prints at ten cent
per yard. Lonsdale soft finished muslin at
fourteen cents per yard, at Karatofsky's. In
dian head muslin at thirteen cents per yard. at
ratofsky's-cyerything in proportion. D.
Patents on all lands entered prior to March
18th, 1873, are now ready at the land Office. 1t
would be well for the parties to whom the
patents belong to get them and have them duly
recorded, which may save long and tedious
litigation ut some future time. Aft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

young horseiYi.rh he is training. He has
purchased pair of steel boots for Grichcn-
STEMS horse, Prince and is trying to learn
him TO trot.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

S. S. Ride, living out two miles from town,
has fifty acres OF winter wheat that promises a
large Weld,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

The Methodist quarterly meeting commences
next Saturday at O'Clock. Election of trus-
tees soiaetiirc during the afternoon. Any
member of church over twenty-one will be al
lowed TO vote
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

The new city officers have been thoroughly
talked about and canvassed all over the city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

During the week the condition Of the local
money market has been better than usual, de-
posts from both county and city showing a
aggregate, and checking only moderate. Col
lecting is reported pretty good, and altogether
business is very promising. The live stock
ictcrests have the preference in the demand
for currency, which is quite large, the balance
being distributed to the mercantile trade gen.
orally
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

According to figures from the surveyor gen.
erals Office, the exact geographical centre Of
the state Of Kansas is the corner of sections
five, six, seven and eight, township eighteen,
range nine west. Ii is in Rice county. about
sixty miles due northwest from Wichita.
Wichita is therefore fiity-four miles east of the
centre line north and SOUTH of the state
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Some parties have brcn fishing in the Big
river with pitchforks and have been quite sue
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Schlichter 4 Russell still continue TO sell i'm
mense amounts of hardware and farm imple-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Wichita has at present twenty lawyers, ant
all seem 10 be doing god business
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Notice il hereby given that the undersigned.
treasurer o! >edxwiek county. state Of Kansas,
Will on SATURDAY.. the s5-d day OF May. ID 1854.
between the hour Of o'clock . m and 40 clock
D m sell s., public sale NJ his ofiee. withia he
city OF ichiis. ~estx~ick county, Kansas, u rhe
highest bidder the following described school
land in legal Subdivisions si'usied tn the county
OF >cdgwick. state of kansas. to-wE
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Hewitt x Pittenger will move in few days
TO the room next TO Houck & Bro hardware
sfOre
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Bearing peach trees are scarce in this valley.
Notwithstanding their scarcity, they are in
bloom.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Bishop is contemplating building u bath
house and opening Turkish bath rooms.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

Mr.. Posts sermon on "Science and the Bible"
was postponed TO next Sabbath evening.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

The PUBLIC ENDORSE IT.-Thc efforts OF
the managers OF the st. Louis, Kansas City and
Northern short line, to meet the requirements
Of the travelling public, has resulted in a large
increase in through passenger business, which
has kept up admirably. notwithstanding the
duh times, mainl attributable TO the extensive
improvements maic in the lasttwo years, cost
ing over two millions dollars besides earnings.
The company is now running five of those mag
ntcent day coaches, fitted with Bucks reclin-
ing and adjustable chairs. and dressing rooms
with every desirable toilet convenience. with
out any extra charge. Ten more of these SUI
perb coaches, TO supplant ordinary cars, are in
process of construction. each Of which will
be finer than the preceding ones. Great at
tention Is given to safety, the coaches being
supplied with Black>tone's platforms and coup
lers. TO prevent telcscoping and oscillation.
Watchmen patrol the line day and night, be-
fore and after the passage of each train, to see
that everything is in good order. This system
of watchmen gives this road extraordinary eN-
cmption from accidents, and especially that the
impaired iron has been replaced this season by
the best quality of new steel and iron rails,
laid on broad, new ties. This road continues
TO run six fast express trains. two more than
any other road between the Missouri and Mis-
sis,ippi rivers. Any ticket agent selling
through tickets TO the east, north or south,
sells tickets over this excellent road. For map,
circulars, and time tables. address either Ly-
man McCarty, Kansas City. Mo-, or p. b.
Groat. ST. Louis, No. lott
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-23

How many Of our farmers are going TO expe
riment on cotton growing this season: