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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

The agricultural, horticultural and stock as
ISOLATION of this county have about concluded.
for reasons obvious to all, not TO hold y fair
this fall. The premium list in the shape Of u
fifty page pamphlet was well along, but taking
all things into consideration. together with
the chances Of failure, rostponcment was
thought best. Over one-half Of the county
fairs Of the state have been postponed. The
stockholders will endeayor 10 get up stock
fair Tor two or three days. which no doubt
will be well attended and well patron;zcd
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

The mother and foster sister OF John STAN
ard esq. paid that gentleman a visit last week.
His mother and sister had been touring it IN
the Rocky mountains
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

A GOOD BARGAIN.
NO. a,5-Ieo acres. 6 miles southwest of town,
watercd by the Cowskin. Price $3.50.
NO. SLIGO acres, miles northeast Of town ;
II acres in cultivation. and hedSe
rows broke. Price $3.50.
NO. 3l6--IGo acres good land, miles north
west of Wichita some improvements.
Price $500.
NO. 3l7-A good stock or agricultural farm
Illo acres, with 800 acres OF TIMBER ;
entire tract watcrcd by the Little Ar
kansas and enclosed with wire fence :
100 acres in cultivation miles north
of Wichita Price SIS per acre. part
cash and balance on time, secured on
land.
No. 3l9-3 acres adjoining the city OF iehiia,
40 rods east Of depot Price $50.
NO. 324--lGO acres. northeast quarter OF see
ton Q, township y, range ] west, 70
acres in cultivation. l2xi4 frame house,
five miles northwest Of town. friee
$500.
NO. o13-ISs 5C-ioo acres first bottom 30 acrcs
broke: miles from this city ; north
east quarter Of section 3, town q. /
east. Price $500.
NO. a6S-IG0 acres first bottom land. Is acres
broke, 3 miles from this city. South
east quarter of section 30, town 81,
east. Price tI2 per acre.
NO. o6o-iC0 acres first bottom. II acres broke
house I2xl4 u miles from this city ;
northwest quarter Of section -, town
81, range I east. Price $50
NO. 2G2-Northwesi quarter Of section D, town
shin -, range west. all bottom land.
miles from this city Price d"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03
Tuesday. August y. Is.a

lue>CaN. august -, ia.
Met at o'clock. Opened by calling roll.
followed by reading scriptures and prayer by
Prof. Ward.
First exercise primary geography, followed
by discussion Of same subject.
Some attention was then gwen 10 the theory
and practice OF teaching bv Prof. Ward. amer
which the subject Of L. S. history WAS taken
up.
short recess wa. then given, amer which
the subject Of spelling was considered. An
essay on the subject by Mrs. Todd.
Next = lesson in language was conducted
by Mrs. West
Miss FooI then gave her pan OF teaching
drawing to little children.
A lesson in History hy Prof Ward was a
conlnuancc Of his r an o: the day before.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03
Sedgwick County Teachers Insti-
tute.
Monday. August ~. Is,

Monday. August ~, 1874.
Institute called 10 order at las p. IN. Peof
Ward called 10 chair: NJ. f.. Chung chosen
secretary Miss Gray appointed critic. An
exerercise in music was then given by Prof.
llul.e, amer which Mr.. wilkinson gave a les
son in numbers.
A recess OF fifteen minutes was then taken
when the subject of primary reading was pre-
sented by Miss Mary Grey. The subject OF
object teaching WAS then presented by Prof.
Ward.
After reading Of critics report program
for next days excuses was made out. when
the institute adjourned 10 meet Tuesday
morning at . O'Clock.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

young man, formerly from Denmark, was
stricken down with sunstroke while at work
on the straw stack at the time our folks were
threshing. Dr. Mckinney, IRON Jamesburg.
was called, and he soon recovered SO writes
Mrs king
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

The latest agony in the serenading line is TO
employ a negro quarteite TO DO the singing
and playing while the "feler' places himself
near the window to catch the coquet As II is
gently dropped by his fair one.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

The city schools will commence on next
Monday, September 7ih. The superintendent
desires 10 have any one that expects 10 attend
school this fall and winter, to report if posi-
be on Monday. whether they can commence
regular attendance from that day or not.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03
Republican County Conventions

That the county nominating convention shall be
held ut the Eagle hall, in the city Of wichita, on
the 18th day Of September, lisa. at IL O'Clock a.
m. of said day, and that the primary election
therefor shall be held Saturday, the 9Th day Of
September, lisa, at the usual places of voting in
the several presnc.s OF the county, at which each
municipal township shall be entitled TO chose two
delegates, except the township OF the city of
Wichita, which shall be entitled 10 four, one
from each ward of said city.
The following ofiieer to be put in nomns-
tion viz:
Representative,
Clerk OF the district court,
Probate Judge,
Superintendent of Public Instruction,
County attorney,
Coroner.
III. l.. JACKSON, Chairman.
n
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

WESTWARD THE STAR, ETC.-Mr. A. ii.
Whitcomb took his departure on Wednesday
last for Wichita. Kansas, where he has located
permanently, and proposes opening an alb
stracf, conveyanclng and general land Office
Mr.. Whitcomb has had several years expert
eDce in similar pursuits in this city, and has
achieved fine reputation as an expert and
thorough workman in his line of business
We bespeak for him a prosperous life in his
new home -Champaign County tW) Gazet!e.
Mr.. Whitcomb has taken up his residence
in our city and commenced operations. Any
body who comes TO this conunty and works
faithfully will succeed.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

Born. on "Wednesday, August 26th, to NJ II.
and Cccsiia Corclino, a son. And amt the
captain. who is getting ready TO start TO the
Black Hills happy
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

Several school district clerks have failed to
make their annual report in accordance with
law. by notice they are still given TO the
18th of this month
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

Sheriff Massey, who for the past three weeks
has been continuously on the track of criminals
in this and other states is again at home. Our
boy. Tence, as deputy makes splencid Of
ficer. lie is prompt, affective and makes no
mistakes
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

box OF very fine cigars was found upon
our table with a note reading. AS you enjoy
these forget the troubles and veXatons incl
dent TO hfe.-J. II. NJ After perplexing our
knowledge box we have settled upon our old
and tried friend. Hon. J. r. Mead. as the dom
or. The injunction will be obcyed. Many
thanks
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

c.. F. Gilbert has sold his horse Smuggler. jr.
TO NJ. II. Moser, who first brought that splendid
animal to this country and who now says that
he will never part with him again.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

The trustees of the several townships OF
Sedgwick county will find an order Of the
board Of county commissioners published
elsewhere which will prove of interest to
themselves and others
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

The hoppers have been moving south for
several days. Their fight is very high. A
gentleman from the gulf says they were still
going south into or across the gulf. But few
are left in this county.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

Mrs. j. c. Fraker. who is with her mother
at Empora, is very much lower, aud her
friends have dispsired Ga her life. Her hus-
band is with her.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

Thirty-iiyc bushels of wheat to the acre
weighing siXfy-fiye pounds 10 the bushel is
the returns q. A. Lyon has from his crop of
winter wheat
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

Called to order at lao. After calling of
roll Mr. Wilkinson led the convention in sing
ing from the joy, after which he continued his
lessons in primary arithmetic. Mrs. Fees
then conducted class in mental arithmetic.
After a recess Of half an hour the question
box was opened The subject of numbers
was then taken up by Prof. Ward. After
hearing Of critics report the institute ad-
jOrrned
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

From W. +. Stanley, the clerk OF the board,
We learn that the late enumeration of school
children in this city shows 234 males and $50
females, total OF 495, against 23l males and
elS females or total Of 449 last year.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

"Ilurricanc Bill'' was discharged from Gus
tody yesterday morning. lie proposes TO take
n hand in the Indian war as u scout and guide
if n regiment is raised.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

An Interesting letter from Florida. written
by an old citizen Of this county. will be found
upon the first page. Next week We shall pub
fish letter from the San Juan mines, written
by one Of Wichita's bows
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

our last issue. The entertainment was highly
spoken Of by n number that were present.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03
ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR oFrIcE S..
At the earnest solicitation AZ , large nuu

At the earnest solicitation Of large number
Of the voters of the 25th senatorial district,
the name OF Major Thomas =. Fletcher, Of
Howard county, is announced as candidate
for the position of state senator for this dis
trict, subject to the decision of the republican
convention to be held at Wichita on the 18th
day OF September, 1874.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

One thousand, two hundred and twenty
dollars was returned to Judge Jewett in the
way of fines for the last month. The income
on licenses amounted to little more
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

Over two thousand stock hogs have been
shipped from this point in the past month,
which could illy be spared.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

The total assessment Of Sedgwck county.
rs corrected and equslized, amounts to
Sl,4l9, s02 30, from which SlI1 93O.0 is deduct
ed as legitimate ATTACHMENTS
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

Major Thos. +. Fletcher, of Howard county,
Is announced by his friends rs candidate for
senator from this district
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

Remember the primary elections next Sat
urday, and the county convention Saturday a
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

The cheering news comes to us from every
portion of the valley that farmers are indus
triously sowing their fall wheat In our own
county large acreage has already been sown
and before another week hundreds Of acres
more will have been seeded down. That's
right. Sow your wheat and that immediately,
even il you sow it in dust. 1t win then be
ready for the first rain that does come. All
experience in this STATE proves that the latter
part OF August or the first week or two in
September. at the latest, is the time to SOW
wheat. Drill it in well aud deep or cover
with pillow il possible, but at any rate put it
in Immediately.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

Our correspondent Eagle" writes US a val
liable and practical letter which will appear
next week on the first page.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

zone OF the Macs letter came too late.
We were almost ready for press, but it will
appear next week on the first page.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03


We have large number of pieces of I,pd-
in tracts of from one TO twenty acr,. ,aiolu-
ing the city Of Wichita. suitable for suburban
residence.
40 49,,
W. - r'n f'', 'Ahu' p,ns on 10.
- "a 70 ~
', nt 80 49," III nt' i','l'
prieo sn 80 -. W ~
p'' "'
NJ. Hy-Southwest quarter OF section IL,
~, ,ca n,h'P :. rang : 'as,, containing
49,. 80, =. - '.,'' ''o"' p''' ~,
81. =, 49,. 49, -, a. ""e p''
~. - -, .si 81" co. 'v",
reach ee..in good grown, cont.
lion. being mile. southeast of Wtrhi
IA and : mile. nnrtbea.t NJ ~ Pc
Price J2yo.
NO 4.1-Isn ,cre- In scctior - AMI %. ,,,,,,-
shin ~ ranyr cas-, h, Eu,lrr Count,
% are. Of good timber. ~ .rrr- 4,
cultivation. hou.e with fol,r root,. ami
br;wecp $3.50 and sps1 rsiI. 81, III
place. wstrred by Whitewater. -
bearing pcarh trees, aud IS 81 other
varieties ofiruit. This farmi il Il mile.
OF wichita. . miles from ti'Iorado. 5
Tilcs from augusta and 2 miles from
'V'' nH,'a 1"oi st"""i Nous saw
ar , g,is. mn WITHIN one nail mile
T'ies i--'' per acre
NO. $3.50 acres. In section :, township ~
range 'a.': mouse izAi9. ~ uii"-
-S.ihs -, "i ',hItt' ahd . H'if- east
.i ~ $50 N-ief'' ny hapie cf"'s.
fFi'e bsi.
NJ. f"'-SY,.n hsI OF s"b,h'Sst quarter %
-efloi 3D. 'n"hsn,p y range .A-i,
anu we n"'th bsu "i 'hf northeast
go. con,.iolr, t,.o .',,- -, -.
fe,yt fv a .,,e.r,' n, TO-. So, a.
nit. nor,ne,sf -, MA. tS.s.s 100
49,.
a, .ee,isn "a -. ~ - -,
CONTAINING ~ .cr.. : ,.,,le, ..,,,,s.,.,
~ V-,ss.i,s 1890, 80 o. -.
NJ ,g'lH pa" u ihsa., quarter ~
seaiyh :. l"""-"'p - i4hks ! fa't'
anJ 81 good bottom land. Price 800
xo scs So,...,,, ,,.,,,., = ..,.,,,,., g. ,,,..,.
.ti,, - &c. I -, e.,.,,e. ,,.,.l,.
.l H.. ,.,4,.r,,, ,.,,st h. -. a., -.
Der, ns,ir- sDuib"sst ~ v iebiiz.
PTi9" 5'"
SO f1-fs.t bail u sassti,r. IL quarter ~ s4s.
ton e. township q, range easi . ~
arr. one hajf ii.lis north II IS tr,itta
a splendid lotzfsan. l'rlr. I'm
.cn AZ. s,-tf,s.., .,r.,,sy q, .,,.t,a, =.
,-,...tt., - 49,, -, ~ -. =,
.t,tsr y, -. X, 1890. -, -.
80. :. ,,,,,.. .a,.fb 80 We
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

SIR. MURDOCH: Please announce the name
of Mr.. James NJ. Tracey las a candidate for the
office OF county superintendent of pubic in
struciion. Mr.. Tracey is gentleman well
qualified to I'll the Office acceptably to the pub
lie. BY wish Of his many friends.
Yours very truly, JNo. G.. DUNsCoMB.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03
NJ AlsRIED.

In tins city, on Monday. August 3lst. 1874.
by the Rev. j. L. Harsen. Samuel NJ. Rhodes
10 Mary J. Bolts, all of Wichita.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

Sheriff Massey seldom il ever fails 10 get
his man when he goes Tor him. He returned
n few days since with Long, who will have
justice injected out TO him We trust.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

SPECIAL FOR A FEW DAYS.
NO. 313-lG0 acres, northeast quarter section
10. township ~, west. Price 900.
No. 3,4-Ie0 acres, southeast quarter of Sec
ton %. township III, west, some inn
provements. Price 500.
NO. 3,7-l60 acres, 10 miles east Of Wichita.
watercd by Four Mile creek, 10 acres
of hardwood timber. 10 acres in cult
walton, 80 acres enclosed by good board
and posi- fence. and good frame dwell
ling, situated in a good ncighborhood
and within half mile OF Midland post
office. Price 1900.
NO. 333-SOutheast quarter of section Is,
township 81. range east. l39 acres !;
half mile north of Wichita; ha, 80
acres Of timber, 10 acres in cultivation,
l4x2i Il story frame house In good
condition, watered by the Little Ar
kansas river. Price $1,000.
NO. 334-I60 acres. northwest quarter Of see
ton IA, township ~, range ! west, j!
miles west Of Wichita; l6O acres in
cultivation. I2xl4 pine house In good
condition, three-qnarters OF mile IN
hedge. Price $500, part cash and
balance on time.
no. SlO-l6O acres, 3 miles northwest OF town,
80 acres in cultivation. Price 50 per
acre.
NO. 3l9-l6O acres, ~ miles southwest OF this
city, bottom land. Price $3.50.
NO. SJO-Northeasi quarter OF section IL, town.
ship u, range west. l61 acres. good
bottom land. Price ESQ.
NO. 352-IG0 acres. u miles south Of town, 30
acres in cultivation. good house and
stable. watered by Chisholm creek and
two living springs. Price S3,ooe.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

Mr. Cogshell is building two story resi-
dence on Lawrence avenue near Douglas
avenue.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

A GOOD BARGAIN.
NO. 36S-160 acres, 10 miles east Of Wichita,
watered by living springs and running
stream of water comfortable house
anu acres in cultivation. Price 200.
NO. 369--l53 acres, 3 miles northwest Of Wich-
ita, some timber, 20 acres in cultiva-
ton, wstered by Arkansas river. log
house l6x30, outhouses, stables, etc.
Price $50.
NO. 3.0-l6O acres. mics southwest Of town.
northwest quarter of section Is, town.
ship IS, range east, l6 acres in culti-
walton, good log house l6x20. Price
$50.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

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 eity. Call at our office for infor-
nation as to price and location.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

There will always be found with us miss
and women's and children's boots and shoes.
mems and chldren's hats and caps. mems and
children's ready made clothing, trunks and
yalises, dry goods. staple and fancy; Rock
river building paper; a full. general and sea-
sonable assortment of fresh and new styles in
their respective lines, all purchased with care
and especial regard to the absolute require
ments of frontier people, Of the best makes
and brands, as cheap as long experience and
money can purchase, and sold at small adj
vance on counter cost. Our stock and build
ing belong to us, business chiefly done within
ourselves, thus avoiding the necessity Of charg
ing consumers the expense, waste and shrink
age often incident to the requirement of mid
die men. To see is to believe. Cali on VIM.
Z. Woodman, 33 and 35 Main street, Wichita,
Kansas.
N. B.-Money TO loan by mortgage in sums
to suit borrowers, on one to five years time.
First Arkansas Valley bank.
11-tf WIN. G. WoODMAN & Son.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

We are authorized 10 announce the name OF
Geo. Salisbury As candidate for the office Of
county attorney, subject to the decision of the
republican county convention.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

1t is reported that heavy rain tell in the
northern part Of the county yesterday morn
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

! 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 rs speedily as possible. and for the ac-
complishment 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 frat class, and the
adoption of the Miller platform and Westing-
house air brake, together with its Pullman
sleepers. aud reclining chair coaches, render
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 seasonable 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 G. Ii. Baxter, western passenger agent,
Kansas City, Mo-, or Z. A. Ford, general pas
senger agent, st. Louis. Mo. 45-if
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

Commissioner York's wife and children
started for visit 10 Illinois last night.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

G. ii. English has been quite sick for sew
eral days, but is mending slowly.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-09-03

THE PUBLIC ENDORSE IT.-The efforts OF
the managers of the st. Louis. Kansas City and
Northern short line. 70 meet the requirement.,
OF the travelling public. has resulted in 4 large
increase in through passenger business. which
has kept UP admirably. Notwithstanding tbs
dun times. mainly attributable 10 the extensive
improvements made N the la,ttw wears. cost
inc over two millions dollars besides earnin.-.
The company i now running five Of those mag
niiieent day coaches. fitted with Bucks reclin-
ing and adjustable chairs, aud dressin. room.
with every desirable toilet convenience. with
cut any extra charge. Ten more OF these SUI
peru coaches, TO suppiant ordinary cars. are in
process of construction. each OF whirh wiz
be finer than the preeeslin. ones. Great a.
tention Is given ia safety. the coaches being
supplied with Blscss;one's platforms and coup
lers. 10 proven; ,clescoping and oscillation.
waichmen patrol the line day and night. be-
fore and after the passage OF each train. TO sec
that everything Is in good order. This " stem
of wsfehmen gises this road extraordinary ex-
emptiou from ace tents. aad especially tina; the
impaired iron has been replaced this season BY
the best quality OF new steel and iron rails.
laid on broad. new ties. Tsis road continues
to run Elk fas; express t.si0., two more .aan
any other road between the Missouri and Ms
sis-ippi river, Any ticket agent seiliag
through tickets 10 TIE east. north sr soQih.
sells tickets over this xcs.ieni road. for mas,
circulars. and line tables, address either Ly-
naE NeCary. Kansas City. Mo-. or p. B.
Grost, ST. Louis. Ne, &c-u