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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

Go EAST By WAY OF ST. LoUIs.-In 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-
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 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 81. Louis at seasonabe 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 mafS, time tables. etc, may be
had at the various through ticket Offices in
the west, or upon personal or written applica-
ton 10 G.. II. Baxter, western passenger agent,
Kansas City, Mo-. or f. A. Ford. general pas
senger agent, st. Louis. No. 45-tf
The PUBLIC ENDORSE 1.-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
duh times. mainly attributable TO the extensive
improvements made IN the last two years. cost
ing over two millions dollars besides earnings.
The company i. now running five Of those mag
nfcent day coaches. fitted with Bucks reclia-
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 suppani ordinary cars. are in
process OF construction. each OF which viii
be finer than the preceding ones. Great at
tention Is given TO safety, the coaches being
supplied with Blacks'oue's platforms and coup
.ers. 10 prevent tc.sccping and oscillation.
Wsfchmen patrol the line day aud night, be-
fore and after the passage OF each train. 10 see
that everything is in good order. This system
OF watchmen gives this road extraordinary ex-
emption 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 fas; express train, two more than
any other road between the Missouri and Mis-
sissipp; rivers. Any ticket asen, 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 NcCarty, Kansas City. No., or r. p.
Great, Sc. Louis, No. A0-0
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

No. W-l60 acres first bottom: southeast
quarter section 33, township 81 range
east; A. acres under guilty alton (;
pine frame house 12xl6, with kitchen /:
u miles from Wichita. Price $3.50.
NJ. :T9-16o acres first bottom: southeast
quarter section s. township -, range
l west. Price COG.
NJ. 4l-eO acres first bottom; acres of tim
Der on Chisholm creek; the north halt
OF the northwest quarter of section -,
township y, range l east three-qrar-
tiers Of q mile from This city. Price
1900.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

NO. 229-A first class hstel for sale, situated
on the corner Of Water street and
Douglas avenue, in the city Of Wiehi-
Ia. being 5ONSO, with wing 43NSo,
three stories high, containing fifty-one
rooms. This house was built this
summer, and is doing good business.
This property can be bought for Sl5.-
600, on easy terms. For null partict-
lars please address us. Groand 50xiao.
NO. 2S9-160 acres southwest quarter Of see
ton "a, township Is, range 3 east: 80
acres under cultivation; acres under
fence; hedge rows broke pine house
l2xli; watered by Eight Mile creek
Price Sl3o0.
NJ. 2W--l6O acres p acres of timber, and
30 under cultivation; corral of !, acres
fenced; watercd by Arkansas river /:
miles from Wichita. Price SlJ00 /:
one-third cash, and balance to suit
purchaser, secured on land.
NO. oJ1-S0 acres east half of southwest
quarter of section 20, range ! east !:
20 acres i'll cultivation: house. stable
and pump; II miles Of Valley Center
Price $1,000; one-half cash, balance in
six months time. secured
NO. 2W-East half of northeast quarter of see
ton -, township u. range east, con-
tanning 50 acres. Price 800.
NO. 29S-S0 acres: the south half Of the south
west quarter of section 10. township
26 range east ; IL acres under cultiva-
ton &; 81 miles north Of Wichita, in the
valley OF the Little Arkansas. Price
400.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

Matte Gaylord is gone. So is her dad, that
yirtuous, indignant parent, who whitfield out
prize slate pencils and toothpicks. and made
curb-stone speeches about the editor OF the
EAGLE We were not permitted TO listen TO
the dulcmer voice of the fair Matte. but it is
said by those Y no paid their money. that her
pathos drew tears from a bcnch-legged ice
that had followed Fraker 10 the show, while
her clear cut wit convused:the colcred gcmen'
who sings for Tom. Conklyn's auction. Fare
well, thou gay deceiver, and when thy wan
dering footsteps. in foreign lands, shall tread
the long drawn aisles u some ancient cathe-
dral, with its forest pf nutsd columns and
dimly lighted inches Of chaste statuary, or
when YOU listlessly and dreamily wander mid
the shadows of some massSrowa abbey. where
the senses are enchanted BY sweet chimed
veApers, may YOU not forget Wichita, nor
yor daddy his love for ths edlaor Of the
4AQEA::
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09


STATE OF KANSAS l..
Sedgwick county,
In the District Court ofthe county Of Sedg-
wick, state ofkansas
Amy &. Smith.
VS..
Marks Withrow, Mary
Withrow. and Will
liam ID. Sanders.
The above named Marks Withrow and Mary
Withrow will take notice that they have been
sued by the above named plaintiff in the above
named court, and that unless they answer the
petition of said plaintiff against them filed in
said action in the office Of the clerk of said
court by the 2lst day OF April. A. d. 1874, the
said petition will be taken a. true and judge
ment will be rendered against them in said
action for the sum Of s343,4s. with interest on
the sum OF $50, 90 from June -. A. d. 1877, at
the rate Of IL per cent per annum and an attor-
neys' fee of Sl00, and for the sale OF the south
east quarter Of section number six, in town.
ship number twenty-eght. range two east, in
the county Of Sedgwick, state OF X ansas under
a mortgage 10 satisfy the same, in accordance
with the prayer OF said petition.
SLuss x DYER. prEs a.ty's.
Wichita. March IL. 1874.
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READ THIS

READ THIS
IMPROVED FARNi-I6O acres, first bottom
land. with 30 acres in cultivation good
house l4x20. pine. story and half
good stable l2N26 $50 rods Of grow
ing hedge; good well three and \
half miles from Wichita, being the
northwest quarter of section IS, town.
ship 70. east. Price Sl5Oa.
NJ. .o-lGv acres second bottom southwest
quarter section so. township ", range
east; u miles from Wichita. Price
5000.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

It's jes enough TO make feller feel heart.
sick to take peep into Karatofsky's store and
see the mighty fine new spring goods they are
gettin' in, and now need some new clothes SO
bad but ean'traise enuf to buy one of those
new silk hats; bin out OF a job most al winter
but jes the fust Job git | am going to av new
outfit from this ere stose, a. sure as your
born.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

A telegram was received by Jamcs McCul-
locli, esq, last Friday from James Dryden,
dated Austin, winch conveyed the welcome in
telligcnce that twenty-five thousand beeyes
had passed through that city, destined all for
Wichita. The owners OF these herds will be
here in few days by rail. They propose to
herd their cattle clear outside of the settle
ments this year, so as to avoid all trouble and
and damage expenses, which will be satisfac-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

They have a bald mountain down in South
Carolina that has been doing considerable
grooming and trembling of late. The people
TO think of their latter end. Immense re,iyals
Of religion have sprung up, at which Illicit
whisky distillers have came forward and ac-
knowledged their Shortcomings, and swore
OF. We suggest n subscription paper and the
immediate erection OF bald mountain on the
banks of the Rackensack.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

The first quarterly meeting of the Wichita
circuit will be held at the Prairie Gem school
house on Saturday and Sunday, the 18th and
18th Of April. Preaching at O'Clock on Sat.
urday, followed by the quarterly conference,
Preaching IL 4. m. Lovefeast at . 4. m. The
sacrament of the Lords supper will follow the
service. This will be the first quarterly meet
> ing on this circuit, and full attendance is de-
sired by all.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

For SALE CHEAP.-My residence, corner
Lawrence avenue and Waterman street. A
large house with ten rooms, closets, pantry,
cistern and well lot 10Ox14o feet, fence, shade
trees and shrubbery. all in good condition.
For further particulars inquire of Jud Her
ringtOn. 5l.tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

Our stock is the largest and best selected in
town. We have received the largest stock of
Irish and japanese poplin, japanese cloth and
alpacas in all colors, that has ever been brought
to this market, of which has been bought IN
New York at bottom prices and will be glad to
show and convince you Of these facts, if you
will only drop in, at Eagle block.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09
Sherif's Sale,
TIE STATE OF KANSAS, ! :.


TIE STATE OF KANSAS,
sedgwick County. IS
District Court 18th Judicial District of the
| state of Kansas, in and for Sedgwick county,
Kansas.
Isaac Shellabarger and John Il.
Leideigh, partners by the name
an style OF Shellabarger and
Leideigh, plaintiffs,
Eliza c. Abel. John Exton, J.
&. Mills, W. y. Stem and l.. n.
Taylor. defendants.
BY virtue Of an order OF sale issued out of
the district court Of the 18th Judicial district,
sitting in and for Sedgwick county, Kansas,
wherein Isaac Shellabarger and John II. Lei
deigh, partners, by the name and sty lie of Shell
larbarger and Leideigh, are plaintiffs, and
Eliza c. Abeel, John EXt0n, j. c. Mills w. =.
Stem and l.. NJ Taylor are defendants, will,
on Saturday, the 18th day of April, A. D. 1874,
At , O'Clock p. m. at the court house door in
the city Of Wichita, offer for sale, at public
all the right. title and interest Of the defend
ants, Eliza q. Abeel, John Exton, j. c. Mills,
W. p. Stem and l.. NJ. Taylor, in and to the
following described real properly, to wit:
Lots number two (2) and four az. and thirty
1907 feet of the south side lot number six t6)
Wichita street. in Eli r. Waterman's addition
to the town Of Wichita, as shown by the re-
ing known as the Planters House standing
thereon, all Of said property being in the co,un-
ty of Sedgwick, and state Of Kansas.
Said real property will be sold rs the prop
erty of the defendants. Eliza c. Abee, JOHN
Exton, J. c. Mills. W. p. Stem and l.. NJ
TAYLOR. to satisfy said order of sale
Sheriff's Office, Wichita, March 10th, A. D.
1874.
P. Ii. MASSEY, Sheriff,
SOFT Sedgwick County, Kansas
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

The Turnverein ball last Monday night was
quiet, pleasant affair. Our German friends
are not as demonstratve Mt their dances rs
Americans, but sail off as scrcnely and quietly
in round dance or waltz as light feathers up
on the bosom Of a qlriet lake
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

Several of the leading cattle dealers of the
Lone Star state arrived in the city this week,
among who were Sim. Holstein, Crawford,
Judge Quinlin and Shang. Pierce, each of
whom represent thousands of becves that will
be on this markc ct inside of six weeks.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

The lower portion of an earring was lost by
a lady the other day some where in or near
the city, which the finder will please return to
this office, where he will be literally reward
ed. The part lost consists of a pyramid or
cone-shapcd top, with fat pendants dropping
down TO a bright spheroid cbrystal
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

This is the last week Of the tax-list, which
we know our readers are heartily tired OF see.
ing. Hereafter we shall be able to furnish our
readers an abundance of reading matter.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09
Publication Notice.

uOuV0uVu tvVSNCs
THE STATE OF KANSAS,
Sedgwick County.
In the district Court of the county Of Sedg-
wick. state of Kansas.
James II. Todd and Thomas Royal.
partners in trade, by the firm name
Of Todd and Royal, plaintiffs.
vs..
W. L. Given, defendant.
The above named defendant, w. r. Given,
will take notice that he has been sued by James
ii. Todd and Thomas Royal, partners in
| trade by the firm name and style of Todd
and Royal, the said plaintiffs that said
plaintiffs, on the 3lst day Of December, A. d.
1873, filed in the Office Of the clerk Of the
district court of the county Of Sedgwick,
state of Kansas, petition In the above enti-
tied action against him, said plaintiffs demand
ing judgement against him. said w. Il. Given,
for the sum of one hundred and ninety-fOur
dollars and twenty cents and interest thereon;
that, OH the 3lst day of December, A. d. 1873.
an order of attachment was issued out of the
said court in said action against him, the said
defendant which order Of attachment was, on
the 3lst day Of December, A. b. 1873, by the
sheriff of the comfy of Sedgwick, state of Kan
sas, levied upon the following described real
estate, tO-wit:
Lots one and two, and the northwest quar-
ter of section number nineteen, in township
number twenty-nine, range number one east,
in the county of Sedgwick, state of Kansas, aud
that unless you, the said W. I. Given, answer
the said plaintiffs petition by the Both day of
April, 1874, the said petition will be taken as
true, and judgment rendered against you ac-
cording to the demand of said petition as afore-
said and the above described real estate will
be sold to satisfy such judgment.
Wichita. Kansas, March 18th. 1874.
Geo. Salisbury, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Attest, G. w. Reeves, Clerk.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

{. NJ. Scott, editor of the Arkansas City
7rdCeller, whom we have come TO recognize as
Irregular old business" paid our city a visit
last Thursday. lie was en- route for the initial
point OF the Fall River railroad, of the pros
poets of which enterprise he proposes to learn
something before his return
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

The report of the public schools of Wichita,
which we promised last week, was crowded
out, but appears upon the first page Of this
paper. A careful perusal of this report is
asked by the parents Of this city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

James e. Hope is making extensive I'M
proyements to his cottage home this spring.
The perspective reminds one Of the Historic
romance, ''the house Of seven gables" and at
once convinces the observer that the propric-
tor is man OF taste.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

KARAToFsKY's DRY GOOD STORE, EAGLE
To the ladies Of Wichita and surrounding
country, we want to call your particular atten-
ton to our large stock Of ladies and misses
dress goods for spring and summer at unusu-
ally low prices
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

Home grange had feast aud social and
happy time generally last saturday. The
EAGLr.was not forgotten, as the presence of
Dan. Hoover late in the evening with his arms
full OF cake, butter, steak, etcetera. tcst-
fed. Our friends Of Home grange, especially
the lady members. will accept our warmcst
fla.l
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

We are printing sixteen page pamphlet
for w. Z. Mcclure l. Co., lumber dealers. OF
Wichita, which, besides advertisements for
several firms in town. contains large amount
of useful information TO those contemplating
building. II makes some valuable suggestions
about plastering, foundations, etc. also some
valuable receipts. 1t tells all about the eapac-
fly Of cisterns, all kinds of mason work. the
amounts of material and SO forth. II gives
tables of all materials necessary for building
houses, fences, etc. The work will prove a
valuable one TO every farmer.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

Hugh Moore starts on visit next week to
his old home in Ireland. which he has not seen
for twenty years. His EAGLE is directed to
Ballysaly, county of Dairy, Colerea3, Ireland
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

For SALE.-Four thousand peach trees, at
seven dollars per hundred. Call at S. W.
Richmond's. one and one-half miles southwest
of Wichita. J0-4
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

There were printed ut this Office 16, $50 city
tickets, consisting of sxty-onc different kinds,
vet all the candidates We're not elected.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

The "orientar' is the style and name OF a
new cigar and tobacco establishment opened
up in the Whitworth building by Mcssrs. Cog
dell & Pierce. two well-known, popular gen.
temen. At the Oriental will be found the
purest tobaccos. and fine imported cigars, by
the plug ounce or box.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

From private letter we learn that Armen,
and Cotton. two Of Wichita's boys, are at West
Las Animas, New Mexico.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

Six in the northern part Of this state and
northern Missouri and Iowa last Sunday. II
rained and hailed In this valley.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

"Old Business came nearer guessing the
temper Of the city on officers desired than did
any candidate for mayor IN the field
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

l.. w. Feichhcimer, Of Cincinnati, sends us
his home paper. containing accounts of the
whisky crusade, which is interesting and
exciting. Fetch. is not a crusader
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

New radishcs made their first appearance in
the market last week, fresh, crisp and tooth
some, raised by Mr.. Smith, the celery man.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

The colored boys of Wichita have organized
a base ball club. Their grounds are just north
Of town, AMI they practice saturday after
moons.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

Morris kohn returned from New York yes
terday. His new and splendid store room on
the conner Of Douglas avenue and Main street
will be ready for occupancy by the time his
stock arrives, at which time he will be heard
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

The Wichita EAGLE has just completed its
second volume, and the wings OF the handsome
bird are certified TO as strong and as active as
its industrious and enterprising proprietors
could desire. Long may she ly.-Comm2s~
sr.1lL
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

The county council, p. Of II. were in session
yesterday in West Wichita, the action of
which viii be published next week, providing
we get the minutes.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

FOR SALE.-Saturday, April nth, at p. IN.
at Gocn & IIannums auction room, eight head
thoroughbred Poland China pigs, from two to
G; y mouthS old D1-3t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

Our counters and shelves will show the most
varied assortment Of spring and summer goods
ever before brought to this town, and, if such
such thing is possible, we intend to make a
sensation at Eagle block. j. Karatofsky.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

See notice of election Of officers of the Sedg.
wick county agricultural society and stock as
ISOLATION.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09
Publication Notice

SupucaCoo Not1ce.
THE STATE OF KANSAS
The County Of SedSwick.
In the District Court within and for said
county and state.
ii. C. RAINBOW plaintiff,
VS..
Emma r. Childs, defend't.
The defendant, FL INA Il. Childs, will take
notice that she has been sued by the above
named plaintiff, ii. Z. RAINBOW, in the above
named court that said plaintiff filed his petit
ton, and an affidavit in attachment, against
said defendant. in the office Of the clerk of said
court, OH the 18th day of March. A. d. 1874,
that on the 18th day Of March, AID. 1874, an or
der Of attachpent againt the property of said
defendant was issued by said clerk and direct
ed to the sheriff of said county; that on the 18th
day of March, A. d. 1874, by virtue Of said Or
property, to-wit.: The south half ID Of the
(32l, township twenty-five (25). south Of range
one % west, in the county aforesaid, was at
tached as the property of said defendant, and
that said defendant must answer the petition
of said plaintiff on or before the 18th day of
April, A. d. 1874, or said petition will be taken
As true, and judgment will be rendered
against Said defendant. and in favor OF said
plaintiff. for the sum Of ninety dollars. with in.
ierest thereon at the rate Of seven per cent
per annum from the first day Of April A. u.
lS.3. and the real property attached as afcre-
said. in the suit aforesaid, will be sold to sat
isfy the judgement aforesaid, and the costs in
that behalf expended.
+. B. B. J GsSH1n' An'ys for pltf
Wichita, Kansas, March 10th, 1874.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

III II you cannot find anything in these col
uinns that SUITS you call at our office, corner
Of Main street and Douglas avenue.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

We have large number of pieces of land,
IN tracts OF from one to twenty acres adioin-
ing the city OF Wichita. suitable for suburban
residences.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

Geo. Clark's dog. Joe, every body knew
Joe--was killed last week at Lakin by the ear S
running over him. For the last year he has
travelled continuously with his master, who is
messenger, but in an unlucky moment Joc's
narrative was severed just behind the ears
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09
An earring was found and left at this Office
which the owner can have by calling

The county commissioners have been in ses-
sion a couple OF days determining appeals
taken from the superintendent OF public in
s;ruction upon the boundaries of several school
districts, and a warm time they have had Of it.
They will be in session to-day for the trans
action Of general business, and next Tuesday
TO canvass Tuesdays vote.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

RESPECTFUL ANNOUNCEMENT pre-
vent disappointment to parties at q distance,
the closing and adjustment Of our first quar-
ter's loan to March 5lst, will prevent our ex-
ecuting any new loans for few days. Mean
while those desiring can comply by letter.
1-tf WIN. c. WOODMAN 4 Son.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-09

NJ. w. Levy, of this city, has been drawn as
\ jnryman for the U. s. court, which meets in
Nav