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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

By or through some purported confession
published in the Wellington Press, the South
western Stage company and some of its agent
are implicated in the late horse stealing for
which the offenders were hung by mob. al.
account of which we published last week Mr..
Terrill, the agent a. this place, informs us thai
this confession is grossly libclous and that IN,
circumstances c.,cd 10 bear ont the charge ar,
only partially true. but tor the most part
wholly untrue We would be dow 10 beIiev,
that such men Parker. Tisdalc. I,rsiH or
their agents would countenance such work
The Wichita base bali club has been organ
lied, fully. with sixty names enrolled. The
first nine will be uniformed with gray suits
trimmed in red; red belts; red stockings
knee brooches and white canvass hob-naiied
shoes. An election Of the first nine resulted
a follows: Captain and catcher. +. F. Sheets
pitcher, Charles Adams: first base. James
Cairnes; second base. John Stew third
base. \. A. Hyde: short stop, Daniel Mcleod /;
LEFT field, Tenee Massey; center field. W {.
Lite; right field. Charles T.. Dean. L. 4.
Brown was chosen a. right short stop and The
different changes designated.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

In connection with the following lis;
we have for sale several tracts of land,
ranging from to 20 acres, adjacent to
the city, suitable for suburban resi-
deEces, 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 city. Call az our Office for infor-
nation as to price aud location.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

A tire was discovered on Monday afternoon
in the rear OF Geo. 4. Harris Il Cos soda fac
tory, which destroyed some fifty tons of ha,
ami hut for the exertions of the fire compan,
must have swept away the factory buildings
Ii appears that spark of fire from little fur
nance used by the factory. communicated Will
dry manure pile. and although 1t was dis
covered on the instant, so high was the wind.
that the hay stacks near by were sheet OF
flame before il could be arrested. The ha,
stood close 10 the building which was scoreh-
ed and damaged considerably. The loss i,
about five hundred dollars. The fire depart
ment was promptly on hand and stad until
all danger was passed
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

\ change has been made in the time table
of the A., +. & 5. +. railroad, which took
effect last Monday. The stock express leaves
here ut II 30 a. M, with coach attached. The
through freight arrives here at 5:l5 p N. The
passenger train time remains unchanged
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

There will be church service in the German
language next Sunday. August 10th, in the
school house, in this city, by the Rev. ii.
roedman, of the Evangelic association from
FL Paso. lie earnestly hopes TO see as many As
can nOssihle aftcnl.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

We met quite a good sized lad the other da,
upon Main street, sobbing rs though hi,
manly little heart would break. In answer {,
question he informed us in broken sentence,
that ms mother was dead. the only friend h,
had on earth except tour brothers aud sister
all younger than himself His mother was >
widow woman. supporting five children will
her needle. but ovcrtaxing her physica
strength. she was taken with typhoid fever,
and the grief stricken boy had told us the rest.
Her Dame was White, and even after she wa.
confined TO her bed she sat up in bed and sew
ed each day until She could no longer hold NJ
her head. The children will be taken by i
Mrs. Swarengen 10 the former home of the
mother near IndepcnGence. Missouri.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

\ new firm, composed CT two well known
citizens. c. B. Ludlum and W. G. Crawford
for the purpose Of wholesale dealing in -four
feed. gain etc, came into existence this week
they are erecting a building on Douglas ave
adjoining the Eagle block on the east wher,
they may be found. That they will succee,
We have no doubt, both being first class men
and they advertise in the EAGLE, whicl
shows enterprise aud good sense
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Another comet has been discovered by 4
French astromer who says it can be seen with
the naked eye in few days hence IN the right
ascension I'D. and 52m., and his polar distance
30 degrees. Comets, drouths meteors and
grasshoppers aud the end not vet.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13
NOTICE.

L. 5. LAND OFFICE
Wichita, Kansas, August &th, 1874
Complaint having been entered al this Office by
A. 4. McEly against Timothy Fitzgerald, for
abandoning her Usage pre- emption filing NJ.
36l3, dated December -, ISL upon the east 4. Of
southeast /. section Il, township q south, range
west, in Sedgwick county, Kansas. with u view
to the cancellation of said filing the said parties
are hereby summoned to appear at this Office on
the 9TH day of September, 1874, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, TO respond and furnish testimony concern
ing said alleged abandonment.
W. 5. JENKINS, Register.
J. {. REDFIELD, Receiver. 1854
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Elsewhere will be found a statement of the
amounts due the respective school districts OF
sedgwick county. of the July apportionment
Of the state fund for 1874, as ordered by A.
Emerson, the superintendent of the county.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

We have never been very strong advocate
of woman suffrage. but as we never bolt i far
noslination. much less The nomination Of a
fair one il looks a little as though We
might be compelled 10 support a lady for Of
flee. We are reliably informed that Mis-, NJ
T.. McClung. Of Salem township. Miss Ellen
Hull. % Ninnescah. and Mrs VI. II. West Of
this city, viii be urged by their respective
friends for the honorable and honerou, posi-
ton Of county superintendent of public in
struction thi, fall.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

The stone work Of the county Jail is pro-
crossing rapidly, and the foundation of th
entire building will be completed to-,iay
fwcnty-siX cord, o: stone WAS used for th
work. The mason contractors, MessrS. llar-
tell & Longbottom, have made 10000 brick
which they fired yesterday, aud they viii mex,
week commence TO lay up the supcrstructure.
The iron work or cells will not be placed il
position until the building is enclosed
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

We are authorized to announce the name
of J. +. Nessly, of Illinois township. as can
didate TOR clerk of the district court. subject
to the decision Of the republican county col.
Nentinu
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Mr.. T. NJ. Lane, who has some OF the fines,
stock in the county is putting upa barn ON
his premises, on Emporia avenue.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13
Administrators Notice.

STATE OF KANSAS,
Sedgwck County,
In the Probate Court, in and for said county
In the matter Of The estate, David L. Dcyorc,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters of a'iminstra-
iions have been granted to the undersigned on the
estate OF David r. Devore, late OF said county
deceased, bv the Honorable, the Probate Court
of the county and state aforesaid, dated the 18th
day of August, a. d, 1874 Now, all persons
having claims against the SAID estate, are hereby
notified, that they must present the TO the
undersigned for allowance within one year from
the date of said letters, or they may be preclude,i
from any benefit OF such estate and that if such
claims be no: exhibited within three years after
the date Of sai letters. they shall be forever
barred MARY {. DENORE, Administrative,
of the estate of David i. Devore, deceased.
Wichita. Aug. 9Th, 1874. ls-3t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Sheriff Massey has gone TO 1T. Scott to ac-
company man by the name OF Long back TO
this place, Long having borrowed horse Al
the diamond front stable which he forgot 10
rot
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

A neat and complete cottage residence. con-
tanning five rooms. all furnished and ready for
housekeeping. and two lots fenced. occupying
an eIlegible situation. Tor sale. Enquire OF
l9tf F.C MAIrsoFF.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Andy Wilson, the great stock dealer of the
kaw valley, WAS in town the other day. He
says that from fifteen hundred acres OF corn
planted he will not get fifteen bushels.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

In spite of drouth, winds and grasshoppers.
Henry stein thre,hed two hundred bushels OF
rye from five bushels Of seed sown last fail.
He pa,tured the field throughout the winter.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13
To Ieach.rs...Ihe Annual Institute,

The annual Teachers Institute of Sedgwick
county, Kansas, will commence on Monday, the
9th day of August, "a, and continue one week
The ln-titutc Will be held in the school house In
Wichita. Ii il expected that all the teachers will
attend. Ample accommodation for all the mem
bcrS of the Institute will he provided. An ex-
animation will be held on Friday and Saturday
of the Institute This Will be the only examina-
ton held this year, and ali who expect to teach
during the fall and winter must be present at this
examination. Emmn nj educators are expected
10 be present from abroad to assist IN the lnsti-
tute Teachers from the adjoining counties are
cordially invited to attend.
1881 ALBERT EMERSON, Co Sup't
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

We asked Guard smith how his mules were
standing the grasshopper raid. His answer
was: "Oh, very wei; bat the pesky things
have eaten all the nosin' off my hogs"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Grasshoppers so Tor everything green:
Conc and invest YOUR srcenbscks iu dry
yS6ds. II NJ EoHY Co.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

\ GOOD BARG AIN.
no. 35J-l60 acres, 6 miles southwest OF town,
watercd by the COwskir. Price 5000.
NO. Chico acres. miles northeast of town
l. acres in cultivation. and hedge
rows broke. Price 500.
NO. 5000 acres good land. mile, north
west of Wichita some improvements.
Price $500.
NO. 3f.-A good stock or agricultural farm
Iia0 acres. with 900 acres OF timber
entire tract watered 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-J acres adjoining the city OF " lcbiia,
40 rods cast OF depot Price 800.
NO. 324-1d,o acres. Northeast quarter of see
ton Q. township -, range ! west. 70
acres in mobilization. i2Xii frame house.
five miles northwest of town. Price
$500.
NO. a.3-lGS 56-l00 acres first bottom 20 acre.
broke; miles from this city north
east quarter OF section =, town -, /
east. Price s.Je0.
no. 25S-lGO acres first bottom land. - acres
broke, , miles from this city. South
east quarter Of section %, town 25,
east. Price Sls per acre.
No. 269--I60 acres first bottom. u acres broke.
house I2xIt, 81 miles nom this city /;
northwest quarter Of section - town
~. range / east. Price $50.
no 26a-Northwes, quarter OF section }, town
ship -. range west, AL bottom land.
miles from this city Price so.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Mozart" from whose instrument no Ell
livening strain has fell for a long time, fayors
Us with a refrain this week, the notes of which
are partly sacred but principally otherwise.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Castor beans, quite quantity of which
were raised in this vicinity last year and ship
ped to ST. Lonis, have lately doubled up il
price. being quoted at $3.50 per bushel
GrasshOppers being naturally subject TO too
frequent alrine discharges can't stand the cas-
tor oil bean. but we hope our green corn ano
cotton may give them the bloody fluX.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

No. sSa--Northwcst quarter section = town
ship =. range : west i,nptss, ,.st -
miles southwest of Wichita Pri sSa
ny. fss'--Northwest quarter ssrtisu - TOW a.
ship 70. range east Ia ast,.s ) Itiis.-
northwest Of Wichita. Pfiy,' $50.
M. is,->outhweSt quarter 81 section
township -, range veal. As. a. acfss
small hoGse, and hnc we'll ga. lar,i
nine miles southwest 20 " it4tJa. lficc
Tor few davs. Stsss.
No. 4SS-Northeast qaarisr.r ssfrianl lawn
ship =. rsngc west : uliis. seuft-
west ct W 'Vhiia bs..lsii4 land 70 atr..,
broke. Prize S4sl
No. +s;i-S2p acre; 'miles -.'fiihs.,-t a " ish-
iii being west haltoi ,,y,I.u .toat
ship =, rahrc east; rrry tifu.
NJ. tSa-Sottiiwcst guar'~r 81 section 3
township =. tauFc sr.f' .f..-.i. if..r-.i
ol lair grounds. IA, aitola acrt-, I'D
umhey; waicrtti rs 'ae tltGr ttfri.-
-astiNer. S1a5ft, itrft lc. fr.
80 per acre.
No. sai Northeast ,.aat,. 90. ..,,.
township -. rasfa ss,.: nili.,
soglhea,toi N,ehitl; s,i hoftoin t.ad
Price S2ueu
No. ~ Southwest quarter ~ sc,ilsu o.
township =. r-ssis, ! cs,'. secuHd iu.-
tom; commands Cood view of town
ana valley : miles -oatarast 81 town.
cbtim inFge, rmcuiS. Prize etsu1
No iN--Northrasl quarter Of section taWa.
ship u, raagc = east - acres ip cuiti-
WALTON >. mites northeast u WiliJs.
Price SSDn
No 3a3 Northwest quarfcf az ..r,t,u
township -. range ! west =, ass, F.. ID
cultivation; snail pur house with ,rf-
lar; good wei; hedge flows hgpke o.
inil,- west ct town. Ir.,. sa
NJ iNb.~>"nthra>t quarter of I..aa e.
township =. range west: .I H..is,.
west of wichita. Prise
NJ H'~-S@p scrr- for SlDJb: bc.a- ia. .suif.
east oi section -, aud t'.e srrf...a
81 section -. toWushn. f.
west: y acres 81 tiii ..i IL .
broke w3!tIrihy tlsr Aif Ir-s-fI..i.
aI.l miles nestl. e.! y i,Hlta
NJ, taS-- east qaaTtcr a. .ts.ist. Fl. f.i.
siiip -. range Wrsf 'tts ,r... il.....
~ hhpF"Ntmgnis = Iuilr- ruiHIst.
Of irbg,i. Price et1st
NJ. iit-Non;trasi eu3it,s 81. ...tt Al
township =, range West, i.f itf... f,
cultivation valefrd hv ,s,.-.lr
creek; splendid bottom land. 4. I......
southwest Of town. rFicc g,sa
NJ '1l--N"fthwcst qiaittr 90 section ga.
township =, range casi. 81 fai,ra
northeast OF Niehit1. r.iec ai18a
NJ. dt--ouuilcast quarlcr 81 section %.
township y, range ! Wsst- ~ mile
-"nthWr'; of WhuEl. D. acre. 81 et,i..
-, h'asion' good w,a Price sla0.
No 1lH- -tarte-. beiHr southwest 81! .r,.l.a
= au.i northwest az section IS. town.
sinp -. ranse . vests - aerr. ami
htute rows ufHkp. p I,.ir- snufhyr.
Sisrp.
No. 30 Southwest quarter /. -ti.u a. t.,,.,.-
mp ~, faiigc west. "a mite west
SsGa
NO. '4l-izso aci'- Of eoo,i farm sli rr,s.
lih''' - mites west 81 IsLitl, H.
hsgs nom Wellington. aairre,i p,
tNlns spring ana .if;e creek. r..
"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Patents on all lands entered prior to March
18th, 1873. are now ready at the land Office. II
would be well for the parties to whom the
patents belong to get them and have them duly
recorded. which may save a long and tedious
litigation at some future time. Aft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

The attention of our new base ball club j.
invited TO touching obituary. In rhyme, dcd-
icated TO the memory of j. Smith, Esq, the
champion, who is supposed TO have formerly
belonged TO the Douglas Avenue nine, to be
found on the first page.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

MrsJohn Carpenter, chairman of the board
OF commissioners, has gone to Topeka to
meet with the state board Of equalization, in
pursuance of an order OF the board
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

The commissioners appointed by the dis
'rict court to enquire into and determine the
damages done to parties by the daming OF the
Little river by Wheeler and Sheets were in
session yesterday. The commissioners are
". J. Hobson, W. G. Hobbs and II. L. Jack
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

"A grasshOpper sat upon a sweet potato
vine.' Yes, and it didn't fail TO squat upon
everything else.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Sheriff Massey has in a few OF his interest
ing notices this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Messrs. Wheeler a. Sheets are building q
very nice and commodioUs residence on the
banks of Chisholm near their new mill. TIE
building is cottage design and is already en-
cln.nl
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

The grasshoppers have come down on the
grangers. So have we on our dry goods.
II NJ kouS & Co.
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NiNErY-NINE YEARS CREDIT FOR Ia,

NrNErY-NINE YEARS CREDIT FOR LAND
II. J. Peter has large body OF first rate
farming lands in the viciniiy of Usage City
which he viii lease 10 parties who viii i'm
prove. al ten per ccat. annual interest on the
valuation. principal to be paid any time
within ninety-nine wears At option of lessee.
Farmers can lind employment during winter
months in stripping and hauling coal. Apply
20 c. L. Dodds, Usage City. Kansas. 49,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

August Wagner and Sol. Wcidernan have
dissolved partnership, and August Wagner
will continue the butchering business in hi.
own name on and after Monday next.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13
a GOOD BARGAIN.

A GOOD BARGAIN.
NO. 3G5-lGo acres, 10 miles east of Wichita.
watered by living springs and running
stre3m OF water comfortable house
anu acres in cultivation. Price 1000.
NO. 369-l53 acres, miles northwest of Wich-
ita, some timber, 20 acres in euitiya-
ton, waiered by Arkansas river. log
ouse,ljxa0, outhouses, stables, etc.
Price $50. sE 81 ttt
NO. 3i0-l60 acres, miles southwest Of town.
northwest quarter of section Is, town
ship Is, range l east, 10 acres in cult
Walton, good log house l6yao. Price
$50.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

W. L. Cox. Of the city gardens, viii accept
our thanks for a thrty-three pound water
melon
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Ilar;el & Longbottom have opened up a
brick yard north of town.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

The next term Of the Agricultural College
begins August Goth. 1874. A free, thorough,
direct and practical education given to those
who intend 10 be farmers, mechanics or bust
ness men or women. The mind and hand ed
ucated together, and for the use which is in
tended to be made of them. For information,
address, J. A. ANDERSON Pres,
16-S Manhattan. Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

'The Eldorado boys, who got beaten here
in their base ball game, 'squeaed loudly
through the columns of the EdoradO Time,
of last week. Their defeat was laid to The
ampirc OF the game. a poor excuse is better
dian none you know. Winfield Courier.
Guess squca!ing is their forte. Although
they beat a filed nine of this place 10y calling
upon a club that had beat them for help, yet
they keep squealing rs though they were hurt.
and 20 so far as to threaten.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Coal Cri-By the car load, or bs11a, q
ssf35u, nj CALJ~Eil e TIrswHkvu9. 5.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

The attention Of our readers is directed to
a number OF legal notices TO be found else
where
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

VIM. GritIensticn tried 10 smoke the hop.
progresses out Of his garden by burning Oh
hay. One can imagine his surprise when he
came pulling back with the second big arn
load to find the eternal bugs sitting along on
the fence warming themselves and waiting ioI
him 10 come on and stir up the fire.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

We had a case in which thousand dollars
was paid out of one of our banks this week
under some mistake, misapprehension or tor
what we can learn there is evidently a mis-
take may be criminal intent, but as the char
sctcr OF a man who has stood high heretofore
in another part of the state Is involved we
pass over the matter at present.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

The teachers OF the county should not for
get the teachers institute set tor the 9th day
Of August and which will meet in Wichita.
The supcrtcndent desires TO make it an entire
.ucces.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

George kaiZer, who has been running ;
branch shop in Ellsworth the past summer
returned to Wichita last week, glad enough tt
get back to where there was show of lii,
and Business.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

We have at last found one gentleman TO
and 4 blessing His crop consisted extirel!
OF sugar cane, and just as he was ready to
strip it, along came the flying hogs and TOOK
off the last blade leaving the stocks ready TO
cut and grind
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

A match game Of base bah between the
Sedgwick City club and the new organization
Of this place, came Of yesterday afternoon up
on the grounds of the latter, the result OF
which We have not been put in possession OF.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Miss Lizzie Mead gave birthday party to
her schoolmates and young acquaintance last
saturday, which proved happy affair Tor the
masters and misses for blocks around
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Heavy rains must have fallen in the north
west night before last. The atmosphere Is
again cool and refreshing.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

The pride Of Wichita is the latest thing
out in the cigar line. Wheeler keep. lAsn. ~
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13

Mr.. \. Larx of the ~. Nicholas hotel, Of
Decatur, Illinois, and brother to our whilcm
Peter l.. Is visiting our city.