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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

THE PUELIC ENDORSE 1.-THE efforts OF
the managers Of the So. 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
dua tsrres, mainly attributable 70 the extensive
Improvements made In the last tuo years. cost
ing over two millions dollars besides earnings.
ne company Is now running i've Of those mag
nihcens day coaches, cited with Bucks reeliu-
ing and adjustable chairs. and dressing roor,s
with every desirable toilet convenience, With
OUT any extra charge. Ten more Of these SUI
peru coaches, to suPplant ordinary cars. are In
process OF construction. each Of which wiz
be inner than the preceding ones. Great Al
teaiion ~ given 10 safety. the coaches being
supplied with Biaekstoue's platforms and coup
iers, 10 prevent teiescsping and oscillation
Watchmer patrol the line day and night. BE-
fore and AFTER the passage Of each train, 20 SO
that every thing is Ia good order. This ysseu,
OF wstrhmen gives this road extraordinary ex.
empsion nom accidents. and especially that the
impaired iron has been replaced this sesson by
the best quality Of new steel and ircn rails
laid on broad, new ties. This road continue,
70 run SIX fsss expires trains, swo more thar
any osher road between the Missouri and Mis-
sissippi rivera Any ticket aycas Selling
through tickets 10 the east, north o. sousA
cells sicke1s over THU excellent road For map
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

John Thomas, living in Payne township.
has lost an OK of dunn color, eight or nine
years old, a sore on his shoulder, caused by
the bow. The steer left his farm one weei
ago last Sunday night. He had a short ropc
hanging from his head. Any information
leading to the recovery Of said animal will be
thankfully received at this Office or by Mr.
Thomas, Greenwich p. o., Scdgwiek county
Kansas
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Greeting.


Ambitious? or course we are. IT'S til,
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
's-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
ne so. since ''by the sweat of our brow" We
must earn our living, and the older we grow
The harder II is TO earn the comforts that we
need. We should all, as far as possible, lay
by something tor -ainy day. How to do thi.
is the great ques,. Of the day and hour; I,
is q question above politics. or woman suf
frage, or the granger movement, or the third
term, because ii Is question that appeals di.
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; 1t depends en-
tirely on how much or little you spend. II
you earn but two dollars and spend but one,
you are in q fair way to succeed. II Is the
out-go and not the income that determines
our success in saving.
In the matter OF otit-go. VIC all ind u neces-
sary to buy such goods We need, Qor we arc
truly a needy world and the important CUES.
ton then comes In, sa-s to bay. Now our nd.
vice is not wholly disinterested. We are in
business to make money, and we wish to sci
our goods and advise you TO come and see u,
and examine our stock before purchasing.
We think, however, that while our advice
appears not to be wholly disinterested, that Il
is valuable for the following reasons, viz: VIZ
are determined to make and keep reputation
for selling "THE BEST GOODS FOR THE LEAST
MONEY"
We win guarantee HONEST WEIGHTS AMI
MEASURES.
| wewill promise polite and careful attention
Our prices will he As low A. the same quail
, (! OF goods can b. bought anywhere.
We respectfully solicit your patronage.
Come and get acquainted with US, Il 20,
have not already done so. We shall crdeavo
10 give you satisfaction and value received.
Yours, for trade,
ss-lS W. A. THOMAS 4 CO.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

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 al
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 at our Office FOR infor'
nation as to price and location.
SPECIAL FOR A FEW DAYS.
NO. s73-i6o acres, northeast quarter section
10, township =, west. Price So.
NO. s.Al6o acres, southeast quarter OF see
ton -. township 70, west, some I'M
provements. Price 500
NO. 3,7-iGD acres, 10 miles east Of Wichita,
watered by -four Mile creek, ID acres
Of hard-w wood timber, 10 acres tn curl.
walton, IS acres enclosed BY good board
and post fence, and good frame dwci-
ling, situated in good ncighborheod
aud within half mile OF Midland post
ONCE. Price 400.
NO. 3sS-Southeast quarter Of section Is,
township -. range east. lS9 acres ;
hall mile north Of Wichitn; has ~
acres of timber, 80 acres In cultivation,
l4x24 II story frame house In good
condition, watered by the Little Ar
kansas river. Price $500.
NO. ssl-lGo acres. northwest quarter OF sec
ton IA, township 81, range ! west, "
miles west Of Wichita; l60 acres IN
cultivation, 1ax14 pine house In good
condition, three-quarters OF niio IN
hedge. Price $500, part cash and
balance on time.
No asO--leo acres, 3 miles northwest Of town,
30 acres In cultivation. Price " per
acre.
NO. aA9-lGO acres, Al miles southwest Of this
city, bottom land. Price 800.
NO. sO-Northeast quarter Of section IL, town.
ship u, range west, 100 acres, COCO
bottom land. Price $3.50.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

Washington's birth day is TO be celebrated
here in n becoming manner. Preparations
are already on foot 10 make the evening OF the
I'D ofFebruary, the most renowned occasion
within the memory of the oldest and fondest
terpsichoresn of our locality. TO be hereafter
the reference, the date and recall, of q real
down. enjoyable good time. DO not be left in
this matter. sec 10 IT, and be in with the rest.
Work In and help get il up
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

The lonely nights in Augusta are sometimes
enlisened by moot railroad meetings, In juxto
10 moot courts. During these pleasant little
railroad festivals they amuse themselves in
speeches, tbs exhibition OF maps. charts, and
thea they make donations Of millions with n
productivity that would astonish Peabody.
They have lots of fun over there in this way.
The women and children attend and enjoy
highly the p'inecly gifts of their lords, and it
Is no common thing to see wife with home
made, buffalo robe shoes on, bring down her
heel with the heavy thud of n meat hammer
when her husband rises and offers cool mil
lion more than their next door neighbor
spriggiEs, whose wife feels big because they
pat glass half sash ia their house in room of
wooden shutter. Last Saturday night Au-
gus;s INDUCED smother OF those railroad
seances.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

The Turner's had their Christmas tree OF
last New Year eve. The evening was spent
very pleasantly by them, the distribution of
presents causing great deal Of sport
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

j. VI. Marshall, First Assistant Postmaster
General, rendered decision on the l4th uit.,
that subscribers, whose residence rs in the
county where paper is published, may re-
cievc their papers free OF postage at any Office
outside Of the county. provided it is the Office
at which they usually receive their mail mat
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

Charley Bratton, former policeman OF
Wichita, under Mayor Alien, was bruiaily
murdered at Bpriiugame last week. by u
butcher named Dan Work. Wortz was
drunk and abusing his wife, Braiton, who
was a city officer. inierfered, when he WAS
stabbed twice, both wnuuds being severe
enough TO produce death. The weapon used
was butcher knife. One stab severed rib
and sank deep INTO the kidney. Young Brat
ton WIS quiet boy. lie came to Burilngame
with his parents, when quite n small boy.
The murderer /. in custody and viii 80 up for
nv.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

Mrs. W. +. Green died very suddenly on
last Sabbath night. She was enjoying her
usual health. was taken very suddenly with a
pain in her side and in very short time died.
All WAS done that could be done TO alleviate
her sufleribgs, but death claimed her for a
victim. II is supposed that disease Of the
heart caused her death.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

J. I. Stewart has been commissioned notary
public by the governor. John is thoroughly
conversant with the way of making out mort
cages, etc., and those entrusting their bust
ness to him may feel assured that it Will be
promptly and properly attended 10.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

Prof. W. ID. Saunders. at the head OF the
Jacksonville, H., institute, accompanied by
hi brother, an eminent physician Of CIeve-
land, Ohio, paid our town the compliment OF
q visit last week, Prof. w. ID. Saunders oc-
cupicd the pulpit OF Rev. j. p. larsen
last sabbath evening and entertained those
fortunate enough 10 be present, with most
excellent discourse.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

Tie generous people OF Twinsburg town.
ship. Summit county. Ohio. have contributed
five boxes OF clothing and forwarded TO
J. &. Eed6eld, for distribution Tor the grass
hopper victims. The goods have arrived and
been mostly distributed in Payne and Benton
townships. under the supervision OF Mr.. Red
ie.d and wife.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

Great slaughter OF CRY goodsl Bankrupt
stock for sale! W. J. Hobsoa ofers for sale .
large lot Of dry goods, gents fnsnishins goods,
hats, caps and everything connected with the
trade. These goods have been bought for
cash and viii be sold below the market pr,ce
lower than can possibly be bought at any
other point in this section Of country. They
are bound, and must be sold. Now Is the
tune to get good, frst-class goods, and At ex-
tremely low figures for cash. Come one and
all and examine the goods and you win be
satisfied that these goods are for aale very
cheap, and can be bought far below the mar
ket price. Mr.. Henry B. Lit has charge Of
the establishment. and you will find him a
courteous and pleasant gentleman 70 deal with
and he will always he ready 70 show you
goods and give you prices. West side Main
street next door to St. Louis hardware store,
Wichita, Kansas. Aft
GRAssHoPPER GOODs.-A large stock OF
Jeans suits and pants just received from the
manufacturer, and are offered At very small
advance on cost, at the Oak Hall Clothing
Store. 33-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

The statement Of the Wichita Savings Bark
ending January I, 1873, will be found IN this
issue. Ii is n most crcditable showing, calcu-
lated TO cheer stockholders and make citizxns
proud Of this institution, as they well should
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

That most excellent social custom, New
Year CALLS was INDUCED extensively here
La. Friday. We may say that on this occa.
sion ii was fairly put on its feet, in this local
ity, hereafter 70 be the established usage.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

j. Y. Mead reported the probable freezing
OF the carrier boy on the Medicine Lodge
route. lie met him near Kingman on the,
prairie, his horse had nearly given out. it was
bitter cold and he advised the boy to return.
Since this nothing has been heard. of him
there or elsewhere. II Is 10 be hoped that he
will turn up all right
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

The remains OF the late Mrs. W. +. Green
were conveyed TO her former home. and that
of her parents, at Valparaiso, Ind, on last
nights train. accompanied by her husband.
But short time since, little over a year ago.
she came here. = joyous. happy bride. True,
ceath il n pitiless destroyer.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

Ice men are now in fun enjoyment OF the
luxury. Six inches thick and freezing. Har-
ris & Co., Jim Royal. Fred Daily and VIE
.cand are among those who are storing capa-
cious buildings 10 ratter, with the prettiest,
ciearest and most solid. ice, ever Yet procured
In this vicinity.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

Stove wood ffteen to eighteen inches in
length viii be received on subscription. This
is in answer TO an inquiry from many sub
scri5ers, and will stand good during the
winter
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

Dir. Oliver, with his cstimabie wife, has
gone to Pennsylvania on a visit. A. W. has
been attending strictly to business for sew rai
years, and is entitled to little recreation.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

Constable aud policemen trade fallen, In
the Missouri river cities, are now engaged In
the hazardous speculation o. xrresting sup
posed Missouri and other mail robbers.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

We regret 10 chronicle the death OF Mr.. II.
s. Chaplin. late roadmaster on the Atch-on,
Topeka a. Santa Fe railroad. lie was most
exemplary citizen, kind husband and indul-
gent father. Socially he had few equals, and
In the knowledge of his railroad vocation, no
superior in the west. IL will indeed be hard
for the road to well supply his place. His re-
mains were carried from Emporia, where he
died. to Topeka. on the lst inst. He was fol.
lowed to his last resting place by relatives and
host of trne sympathizing friends. May he
he in the enjoyment of better world aud q
wider sphere of usefulness.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

wANrEp--ioo dozen quails and prairie
chickens wanted at the Diamond Front gro
Gerry. For which the highest mArke, price
will be paid. 3e-,f.
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County Clerks once, Jan. II

County Clerks ONCE. Jan. 18th, ISIS.
The board Of county commissioners met in reg
ular session.
Present, John T. Carpenter. Chairman. w. G.
Hobbs.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and
approved.
The following accounts against the county Of
Sedgwich were allowed and ordered to be drawn
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

Messrs. Moore a. Hayden have opened
meat market on Nam street next door to Dr.
Groy's, where you will find choice meats.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

Leavenworth city il engaged either in an
attempt 10 create California invalid climate,
through false thermal reports or else Its eli
mate is most excellent place for peace and
repose. IL may be that the increased temper
allure. n reported by the Leayenworth pa
per-. oyer that OF kansas City and Atchison,
is owing to the fact that it is between these
two fires, either OF which will be able 10 Keep
IL hot tor the balance of time.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

our worthy townsman and most excellent
friend. Amos HoGck. of the firm Of Houck
Bros. extensive hardware dealers, surprised
his many friends last week, by returning
from the east accompanied by one OF the fair
daughters o; ohio. His evaslvc answers and
Maynard remarks: the past several months,
led Us 10 suppose he was bent on the chase SO
We watched him af'r Of. when up cams pa
per from Stark county, Ohio. containing this
brief paragrapl-M Married. At Massilon, Ohio.
Dee. 29d. 1874. Mr.. Amos L. uouck. OF wich-
ita, Kansas to Miss Jennie $. Earshey, Of the
above place.
So you didn't beat us much, Amos. Joy be
with you both. at alIevents you have our bIes-
sing. May the voyage be long and pleasant.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

We call Tie attention Of our readers 10 the
advertisement of the kaw Valley nursery.
The stock Of the Nav Valley is the largest
and most thrifty, being the Oldest nursery in
the state. lt is claimed for II. that n larger
variety of trees, shrubs, flowers and bulbs
are raised there than in any other ike enter
prise in the state. BE ready to send IN early
spring orders. Procure the best. and above
all get Kansas grown trees. as they possess
twenty chances 10 one against trees grown in
other soils. Send to Topeka for catalogue.
Address +. X. Stone.
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WICHITA. THURSDAY. JAN. Z, 1873

LosT:-A mans fur collar, the finder will
be suitably rewarded BY leaving the same ut
the Office OF Steel and Levy.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

The siremen still-keep up their reputation
for giving grand balls. The bail on New Year
eve. surpassed all others given this winter.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

W. r. Rouse has returned 10 his old love.
lie grew tired of rusficating IN dead towns
back east, and returned TO erJ oy \ season OF
business and hustle.
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STEELE &c LEVY,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.,
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The Ladies' Aid Society with TO return their
thanks TO the dramatic club tor the liberal do
nation which was the result of their enter
tainmcnt. With best wishes for the future Of
your society, we remain,
Yours mos; firmly Mps EfsuFr
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County Aid Society.
WICHITA, he

WICHITA, Dec. 50, 1874.
Meeting called 10 order, T.. T. Thompson
chosen chairman, +. w. Chase, secretary; OBJ
jcct to perfect permanent county relief or
ganization.
26th were read.
Delegates were: Lincoln township. Oran
Smith; Payne, A. Z. Cobb; Grant, T. o.
Hoss kechi, Z. p. Thompson; Minneha,
+. II. Meeues; Park. +. W. Chase Wichita,
G. NJ. Jordan; Rockford. A. Burnell; Gyp-
sum, E. W. Waters; Eagle none; Greeley.
Donald McMurehy; Union, Horace Carpen.
ter; Attica, Squire Lesley Waco, NJ. Mead
Illinois, J. A. Wilson; Salem, none; Ohio, S.
ID. Pallet ; Minnesota, d. c. Philips; Deiano
L. Mcdonald.
Moved that a committee Of three be an
pointed on permanent organization. Motion
withdrawn
Moved that We proceed to cleo officers fol
permanent; organization.
Moved that L. r. Thompson be the perma
nent chairman. Carried Mr.. Mcdonald wa.
chosen secretary; F. W. Chase was chosen
treasurer.
Executive committee nomination were VI
Mead, c. C. Phillips, Horace Carpenter. /.
II was moved that 4 committee Of three b.
appointed by the chair On constitution snd
bylaws. NJ. u. NJ. Jordan. Horace Carpenter
and Esquire Lesley were selected.
Il afas moved that when this meeting nd.
iourn> that ii meet AGAIN January Sth. in
wicl:ita. at 10 o'clock.
Delegates were instructed to call meetins
in each township 10 organize . township or
ganizaiion and send one delegate to such or
yanization.
Moved that the proceedings be published In
the county papers. +. W. CHAsE, Sec.
PARK TOWNSHIP, Dec. y, 1874
4 The farmers Of Park township met at thu
school house in district No. 5 for the purpose
I Of organizing q relief committee. Elected r
I W. Chase. president; 5. VI. Belden, secretary
David Hartwell. treasurer. They also electet
Henry Hudson, David Hartwc!i and s. n
I Belden committee TO receive and distribute
aid to the needy. r. w. CHASE. Pres-
s. N. BEipEN. Sec
] Wei asges, the propriety OF parties want
Z 10 biry ~rxtu that n Ca.
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:, 1850 .,o ,eru
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against the county fund therefor.
r II Massey sherins fees. .....-..@........e g u
Sol K0hn rent Of rooms to Jan. /, rs. 173 81
Robert Duncan witness fees ...... 20 &C
VIM Dibbs witness fees ..... o OC
DIR c Furley quarterly salary Co Phys. 81 81
j c Nessmxn one day road viewer. ......... 2 W
Miss FoOt. lone day examining teachers. o.
j r Humphry constable fees. .-........... 60
l. h Jewetf Justice fees .... IS
n Zimmeriy Zinc to Co clerk Office o.
G G FurIey Go phys sal one month 49, 10 u
Albert Emerson wear sal Co SUIT 49,. $50 90
NJ Kohu q Co rent Of rooms to jury % IS
II T. Sluss u year sal. county attorney. 80 20
W Little 4 year sal probate judge. 100 10
Hobbs West mdse to county ........ I Is
Mrs Stewart witness fees. IL 10
John Stewart witness fees. ..-.......... 30
Richey Rros boarding prisoners. .......... ~ 10
John Tucker Co clerk, keeping accounts
with county easurer .......-......... 10 90
Davidson month Co clk's Office. 70 90
Henry Robson cleaning jail. .-.......... 90
4 McAdams medcin 70 prisoners . 20 %
A Emerson cash disbursed for postage 90
The following accounts were rejected:
VIM Norton keeping prisoners. So IS
Vim Dibbs witness fees .............. 10 50
Robert Huston witness fees ... 1 60
Will smith witness fees. 81 80
w H Wo6enden witness fees ........... IA 05
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sprclxr NOTICES.

Enlhs Buese wW epsn n eabros,lery
school Tor lsdles and eAilasss for teaehIax n
kisds q fancy work = ~ ehsss6sJ. ess-
vass breidery, erochst, tnatisg, ns4siAg. knit
ting. Reidesee % 1Iais street.. oppesits DC
cidentai. Makes tsquets, eAildEen,s saques,
hoods, matt, mea's sesxth ~ kinds Of elk
embroidery and canvaas broidery. a5tf
Take your hides to G. n. Gasnson, the old.
est hide buyer in Wichita. 77-tf
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Mrs. Buser is doing superior worsted work.
She makes sacques, hoods and all kinds Of
silk embroidery work. Residence on Market
street, north end 30tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

Patents on all Lands entered prior to Dec.
3lst, 1878, 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 Att
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