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The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-08-05

The Republican Press of this Dis.
trict endorse heartily the nomination
Of B. F. Claypool, as will be seen by
extracts from several Of them. The.
Journal joins hands with the press
and the people, and will do its level
best to make Mr.. Claypool our next
Congressman. He has the ability and
energy to make q successful campaign
against that prince of all demagogues,
Judge Holman, and that he will re-
ceive at least 500 majority we have
no doubt at all-Winchester Journal
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-08-05

A few days ago the Cincinnati En-
quire published the following para
graph:
"At the East Indiana Democratic
State Convention the Wall street in.
fuence was at hand. 1t had its plat
form already drafted. 1t had its men
picked out to put it through. Mr..
Keer was there with thousands of
copies If a Wall street document
ready for circulation among the dele
gates /"
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-08-05

The Democrats favor the repeal of
the " Baxter Bill, and the enact
ment of such a license law as shall
protect society. produce a large in
crease of the school fund" The school
fund isn't suffering, and we want no
law, that, while it is educ-,ting the
children Of the State, will also mako
drunkards out OF them. If drunken
ness is an evil it is wrong to license
the traffic in liquor.-Spiceland Re-
porter.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-08-05

Milwaukee styles Chicago her "con-
Aagrationary suburb"
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-08-05

Nos. l, 2, s and 7 run Daily to and from
Cincinnati. All other Trains Daily except
Sunday w. L. OBRIEN,
Gent Passenger and Ticket Agent.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24
Eagle Township.

SEDGwICK COUNTY, KAN, Nov 81. 1874.
EDITOR EAGLE: 1 promised the farmers q
report Of grain We threshed this fall and we
are not through yet, but as the season for this
kind Of news is past, viii give you the fig
ures and you can use your pleasure with them
Fall wheat five thousand two hundred and
eight-fve, spring wheat three thousand two
hundred and forty-six oats eleven thousand,
four hundred and twenty-five bushels. The
largest crop raised by any one man of fall
wheat was Henry Hudson; the largest crop
on one farm of fall wheat was on John T. Car
penter's farm Of spring wheat Porter & Bro.
and Of oats II. II. Hanson had the largest
which amounted to si2 bushels, next largest
by S. Fry 800 bushels. Fall wheat raised on
Carpenters farm GO bushels, raised by Henry
Hudson fall wheat So bushels; Porter & Bro.
fall and spring wheat s3s bushels. Largest
average yield Of fall wheat, Hudson & Carpen-
ter, So bushels to the acre, spring wheat iarg-
est by j. ii. Reed, OF Reno county had eigh-
teen bushels per acre, that is all for the pre-
sent BiGGs & FOLK. thrcshers.
PERsoNAL.-Mr. A. J. Tressler, a promin-
ent citizen OF Bryan, Ohio, and president Of
the First National Bank OF that city, who has
been spending few days in our city, called
upon us one day last week. Mr.. Tressler re-
ports business affairs all astir around his east
ern home, and states, that refief societies are
being organized all through the east, to aid
the Kansas sufferers. He expressed himself
as being well pleased with our little city, and
surrounding country. He returned to his
"Buckcy" home last Monday morning.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24
Santa Claus Poor Spell.
BY JOSEPHINE POLLARD.

Word came from the country where SAINTS
Claus dwells
That he was alarmingly i'll.
And Tears were expressed that he'd not be on
With presents the stockings to fill.
The children had fancied the precious old sain,
Secure from all mortal mishaps,
And they said il was queer that ut this time OF
year
He should have such dreadful collapse.
"oh! what shall we do?' cried the little ones
With grief that they could not control;
"Oh what shall we do? for our pennies are
few,
And there isn't toy that is whole.' ~
81 thought that he'd bring me wagon said
Jack.
81 want 4 new dolly" said Jane.
"1looked for sled this Christmas" said Fred;
And they all fell to crying again.
at won't be like Christmas, I'm certain OF
tha:,'
Said yong Master Frank. with pout;
"And the bells will ding-dong monotonous
song
If Santa Claus isn't about
~ guess" said mamma, ",hat the giant De-
spair
Came into our castle to-day,
And filling with gloom every heart in this
room.
Took all Of our sunshine away.
"Dear Santa Claus doesn't like children that
pout,
And make such dismal ado;
Because he. alack has pain in his back,
And feels much more wretched than you.
"a smile on the face will do Santa Claus good,
And help him, Pm sure, to get well;
And our hearts may keep time to musical
chime
Though Santa Claus has poor spell.
"For Christmas is coming; and Christmas
must be
A season Of gadness and cheer;
Though broken our toys, let us make it, my
boys,
The merriest day Of the year"'
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24
From Grant Township.

AID SOCIETY. ORGANIZED, Dec. Eth
Elected Thos. q. Ioss. president. George
X. Ayres, secretary, and VIM McCracken,
treasurer. They also elected c. c. Campbell,
Thos. Masterson. John Pingal, 7. S. Fry, S.
Perrin and Rufus Allen as distributing COM
mittee, being one more from each school dis
trict. They appointed Rev. W. Wright of
Greenwood, Missouri, as general soliciting
agent. Every man in the township who has
friends in the east, is expected to apply to
them. Many families are entirely destitute OF
clothing and provisions and have no money
to buy with no corn for teams no seed corn
to plant with next spring, We estimate that
it will require three thousand dollars to carry
them through Till mex; harvest
THoS. .. UOss. Dresltleuf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

Ambitious! OF course we are. IT'S the
lot of man, and We deem energy and ambition
well directed, merit, else there would be nc
progress; else the boosted nineteenth century
in which we live, would never have been as il
is-the grandest time in the history of the
world.
In financial point of view we are all am.
bilious and it is but natural that we should
be so, since "by the sweat Of our brow" we
must earn our living, and the older we grow
the harder it is to earn the comforts that we
need. We should all, as far as possible, Law
by something for a rainy day. How to do this
is the great question Of the day and hour; it
is question above politics. or woman suf-
frage, or the granger movement, or the third
term, because it is question that appeals d.
rectly to each and every one of us personally.
The answer to this question does not depend
on how much or how little you earn, how
great or small your income; it depends en-
tirely on how much or little you spend If
you earn but two dollars and spend but one.
.ou are in fair way to succeed. 1t is the
out-go and not the income that determines
our success in saving.
In the matter of out-go, we all find 1t neces-
sary to buy such goods we need, flor we are
truly needy world and the important ques-
ton then comes in, chere TO buy. Now our ad-
ice is not wholly disinterestcd. We are in
business to make money, and we wish TO sell
our goods and advise you to come and see us
and examine our stock before purchasing.
We think, however, that while our advice
appears not to be wholly disinterested, that it
is valuable for the following reasons, viz: We
are determined TO make and keep a reputation
FOR selling 1.-THE BEST GOODS FOR THELEAsT
MONEY"
We will guarantee HONEST WEIGHTS AND
MEASURES.
Wewill promise polite and careful attention.
Our prices will be As low as the same quail
y OF goods can be bought anywhere.
We respectfully solicit your patronage.
Come and get acquainted with US, If you
have not already '7rc so. We shall endeavor
TO give you satislo.uon and value received
Yours, for trade,
1918 W. A. THOMAS & Co.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24
From School District Fourteen

December l., 1874
To ". " Murdoch, member of the State
Aid Society.-ln accordance with your in
structions TO Organize a number of farmers
Of school district No. IA, met at the Lee sum
nit school house on the evening of the 18th
Appointed as an executive committee, w. Il.
Williams. president, W. II. Ransom, secretary,
and Robert Duncan, treasurer. The follow
ing was adopted a the nature and cxten, of
restitution within the district One family
needing clothing, provisions and feed: twelve
families destitute of corn-,wo Of which are
profered supply by friends east, but stand
in need Of the freight free privilege. The
other ten propose TO buy at eastern prices III
the society can get it here freights freel and
for il with their notes drawing a reasonable
rate Of interest and pay able in twelve months,
Amount of corn desired, from TWENTY-FIVE to
nifty bushels per family. VIVA, can YOU do
for this Kind OF desiitution
Yours, W. II. Ransom.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

Wellington has n larger number of good
looking ladies. both married and single. than
any other town of thrice its size in Kansas !;
and in this respect can get away with Win
field and not half try. We make this asser-
ton Of Mr.. Abb. w. Sherman, who is gener-
ally admitted TO be good authority on the SUBJ
ject and who voluntarily assumes all respon-
sibility in the preriises.- Wellington Press.
Get married Captain and that will take all
the poetry out of you on the girl question.
Then they will all look alike TO you.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

Tomorrow is Christmas. and while the
whole world seems engaged in general scram-
bic after riches and worldly effects, great
many lose sight Of the wants and necessities of
those around them. To such we say pause
for a moment, and let the nober impressions
of your nature; a common feeling for humani-
ty, over step all barries, for once at least IN the
year and contribute TO the wants and necessi-
ing almost at your own door. Weknow times
are hard very hard, and there arc great
many who do not feel able 10 contribute, but
a little from each of US will go a great ways
toward leviating the sulIerings of those less IA
ynrpb
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24
From Barbour County.

sun CITY, Dec. 18th, 1874.
EDITOR EAGLE: We organized an aid So
ciety here last night and appointed +. ;. Law
rance, president, Ralph Walker secretary and
Miss LIzze Fishburn, Miss LAURA Cochran, II.
S. Cochran and J C Marshall, executive COM
mittee. People are really in a destitute con-
dition for tie necessarics of life.
JOHN FISHBIJRN
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

Mrs. Emily Buser showed us a specimen OF
her worstcd work and silk embroidery, and if
are capable of Judging of such work, We pro-
nounce it very nice indeed, and for referance
as to her work and capability for teaching
how to do the work in nice end neat man.
ner. she has the pleasure of naming Mrs. Har
sen. Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Fisher. who take
pleasure in recommending her to the public,
but call on her and see and judge for yourself
Her rooms are opposite the Occidental.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

We arc in receipt of the fourteenth annual
report OF tho state treasurer. 1t is a very in
teresting document; it is iull of good things !;
we are awful glad il come. because We have a
friend who has a very literary turn of mind
and we were wondering how we could make
them Christmas present of some rare literary
work-wc have it, next TO Webb Wilder's re-
port on state printer. We think il the best
thing that Geo. Martin, state printer has ever
nuhlishcn.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24
From Gypsum Township.

December 18th, 1873.
An organization was effected in this town.
ship for the benefit Of the needy an destitute
our midst. The following were the officers
elected, f. w. Walters president, d. X. b.
Greenlee treasurer, VIM. Swany secretary.
Any goods sent us should be marked care of
Gypsum Township Aid Society," and adj
dressed to E. w. Waters, Wichita, Kansas.
We most earnestly solicit donation OF food and
clothing or money. and will guarantee an hon.
est and impartial discharge of our duties in
its distribution. For any goods sent us our
friends will receive our heartfelt thanks.
Very Respectfully,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

The Sunday school interest is being, SEEM
ingly, greatly awakened through the efforts of
the Sunday school workers Of the different
schools. They all have greatly increased in
members and interest. On last Sabbath there
was in attendance at three of the schools that
meet in the afternoon at the same hour, over
four hundred. Eighty-six at the Baptist, one
hundred and twcnty-four at the Presby terian
and two hundred and one at the Methodist,
which we think speaks well for our young
city and must be very gratifying to the work.
ers in the cause and TO the good people OF the
city generally.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24
F.. W. WATERS. President.

c. Bradley, having faith in his capacity a.
being a good workman in iron and wood,
comes before our readers in an advertisement
setting forth what he can DO and viii do. He
is n mechanic Of old standing, and can do any,
thing that any other first class mechanic can
DO. and will not charge but fare living price.
Prices 10 suit the times. Farmers give him
call, he will do you honest work and guaran-
tee it.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24
W. Ii. Ransom.

Report of restitution by AID society Tor
week ending Dec. 10th, 1874.
City S3o.7s; Union township $3.50. and
one ton Of coal. one pair of shoes: PAYNE a5.-
20 Illinois Ills, one-half ton Of coal: MIN
neseah 6,55, oue-fourth ton of coal; Waco
500 one-fourth ton Of coal; Wichita town.
ship s.s7, two pair OF shoes; Salem 1,jo
Minueha ss,ee Park s,..5 Lincoln s.ss: Al
tea 800 one pair Of shoes Ohio ais keehi
l.ao.
Donations received from II. II. Posson &lo.-
90; from Mrs. J. L. Caldwell S.Go.; from Mr..
Carpenter from Dowigise. Mich 5000; By r.
o. order from Bryan, Ohio. ss,,5: BY Z. o.
order from Marion. y. Y, e., from W
{. Woodman, esy, Wichita, cheek 70. 5000:
by Mrs. 5. L. Davidson from Smith Davis. of
Angelica, n. Y. 500.
BY order OF society.
MRS. b. II. FIsHKR, president.
MRS. J. II. Topp, Sec.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

There is and will be a chance through the
entire winter for number Of owners of teams
to get steady employment hauling indian sup
plies to the territory. Mr.. Exton informs us
that some days he loads twelve or fifteen teams
and that he has paid out already for hauling
in cash, about twenty-five hundred dollars,
the most Of it, however, TO Summer county
farmers. 1t does seem TO US that it would be
good idea for every farmer, that possible
can, to take adya ntage OF this offered oppor-
tunty and go to hauling. While it is true
that they do not pay very big price, yet they
pay sufficient amount TO enable those who are
engaged in it to make from two to three dol
lars and fifty cents, clear money, per day, and
another good feature in the case is that they
keep their teams well fed with grain and when
planting time comes in the spring they are
able to work.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

See n call for meeting to form county or
ganization. A great number of the farmers
from different parts Of the county had con-
sultation last Saturday while in town, and con-
cluded that as great deal Of grain must nee
essarily be shipped in order to Keep their
horses through the winter and have seed for
planting, deemed ii best that an organization
OF farmers be made to solicit. receive and dis
tribute grain. The call will be found else
where, and 1t is the earnest desire of many
that the attendance at that meeting be large
in order that a full expression from the diff
ferent parts Of the county be had.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

4. W. Ash. who lives in the northern part
OF the county. has returned from St. Louis,
Chicago and Leavenworth, where he has been
in search of work. and he returns satisfied to
remain at home. He says it is almost impos-
sible TO get a job of work at any wages. He
has two good trades in which he is quiet pro-
ficient and in good times lie can make from
two and one half to three and one half dollars
per day working at either. but there is no de-
mand for labor, everything seems TO be pros
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

Quail eating Is all the go in these parts. An
other bet is up of twenty dollars between two
gentlemen. One Of them proposes TO eat
thirty broiled quails, one each day for thirty
days. The other party spoken OF some time
since, will deyour her thirtieth quail to-day.
providence permitting. Her success can be
attributed mostly TO the fact that she has had
Freach cook 10 prepare them FOR her each day,
and the different ways he has prepared them
makes a great difference.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

Capt. Folks passed through this city Tues
day on his way home from Larned. where he
has been drawing army supplies for the needy
ones Of Sumner county. lie made a draw
which run something like this, four pair OF
pants. four army blouses, etc. One thing puz-
xles the Captain. that is how the committee
on restitution are going TO manage those four
pairs OF pants 20 as 10 have them equally dis
tribute TO sixteen townships and do it in such
a way as 10 show no Partially in the matter.
We should judge irom what he told US that
Ne army clothing proposi;ion IRON General
Pope MAS rathsr tain.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

Ho: biscuit and nice light bread is essen
tial to mans happiness, and in order to have
ityou must have good four, all Of which you
can get at C. B. Ludlum & Co., one door east
Of Eagle block. 3s-st
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

Fireman's bali on New Years eve, being
the third annual ball to be given for the bene-
fit Of the ladies' aid society. The object is a
commendahle one. Let those who enjoy trip
ping the fantastic toe remember that the balls
given by the fire company are unsurpassed BY
any others given. And you can have the
pleasure Of dancing out the old and in the
New Year.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24
MARRIED.

On December Il, 1874, at the residence of
5: W. Fitzgerald, j. r., by the same, George
II. Cords, of Sedgwick county. and Mrs.
Therese Schneider, Of Sumner county.
In this city on Monday. December 2lst, 1874,
By j. Z Harsen, James K. Brown to Ada NJ.
Winters.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

Patents on all lands entered prior to Dec
3lst, 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 at some future time. Aft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

The ladies aid society has been authorized
by W. IL. kendle, OF the Star bakery. 10 draw
on him for one hundred loaves of bread for
the destitute OF the city. Tor \ Christmas do
nation. The act is certainly very common
dable one, and worthy OF imitation. Who
will be the next Some one donate good
thousand pound beef and add still greater
happiness to the suffering humanity of our
Sify
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

TAXES PAID.-Those persons who own
land in Sumner county, Kansas, but are nom
residents, Will find it greatly 10 their convent
ence and advantage to forward the money
necessary to pay tax on the same in money
order on Belle Plaine post-ofice, Summer
county. Kansas, to J. w. Forney, attorney at
law, at Belle Plaine. Mr.. Forney is prompt
and reliable Sotf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

John ESton has been appointed agent for
the receiving Of government supplies at this
place. Ho also sIpcrintends the shipping of
them. He receives and ships supplies for Al
len an Indian contractor, which makes him
about the busiest man in town
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

No -four ever sold in this city has given such
unboundeG satisfaction as that known as the
Wichita City Mills -four and sold by c. B.
Ludlum 4 Co., one door east Of Eagle block,
Douglas avenue. 1t is first-class every sack
alike. Every lady in Wichita who has used
this flour will have no other, and c. B. Lud-
lum Co. are kept busy supplying the de-
mand for this splendid article. 49,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

CHRISTOPHER Goops.-A large stock of
Jeans suits and pants just received from the
manufacturer, and are offered at a very small
advance on cost, at the Oak Hail Clothing
Store. SS-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

A Wellington woman's false switch of hair
got into the bed some way. and her husband
laid awake all night, shivcring and shaking,
under the idea that n rattlesnakc was curled
against his leg. When he found out the truth
he walked ont of that bed room whsapin'
and cussin'
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

Col. John Russell and family have moved in
TO our county, and taken possession of his
land which lies a few mile northwest of the
city. We are glad TO welcome such 10 our
county
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-12-24

The PUBLIC ENDORSE IT.-The 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 large
increase in through passenger business, which
has kept up admirably, notwithstanding the
dull times, mainly attributable to the extensive
improvements made in the last two years, cost
ing over two millions dollars besides earnings.
The company is now running five ot those mag
nifcent day coaches, fitted with Bucks reclin-
ing and adjustable chairs, and dressing rooms
with every desirable toilet convenience, with
ont any extra charge. Ten more of these su-
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 Blackstore's platforms ard coup
lers, to prevent telesceping 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 ex-
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-
sissippi 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, Mo. 40-tf