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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

The great and successful real estate dealers,
Steele & Levy, who have done so much to get
aluabe settlers into our valley, are very
busy just now in paying the taxes upon lands
represented by them. Their real estate trans
actions for the past fall eclipse those Of any
other since the settlement OF the valley.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

The cars OF the tast mail train are painted in
white and gold, each Is named Tor Governor
of State aid hears an eagle emblazoned on
its sides. b. F. Taylor has written poem de-
scrpiivc OF the flight of this eagle train.
which Is published in Hdrper's Weekly and it
l. worth reading
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

ment, as 1t is uninterestins in the way of an
item, but what editor could refrain from re-
marking such gloriou. sunshiny days as have
made up this fall
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

An attempt was made last Sunday night to
steal Mr.. Jordan's horses, both OF which were
found next morning in his wheat field. Now
while the District Court is in session is the
time to nab these horse thieves.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

H. II. Turner, of Virginia, Illinois. an old
subscriber, dropped in yesterday. paid up his
subscription and told US TO keep sending the
paper TIL he came to Kansas TO stay. He says
the weather in Illinois is very disagreeabs
and that the sun has not shone out for three
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

The District Court has put in faithfully
every day the past week and the large docket
is being rspidly CLEARED. Judge Campbell has
rushed the cases along SO rapidly that much
of the time the lawyers did not have an oppor-
tunity to fully express themselves. Courts
are an expensive luxury to the people and we
are glad TO sec our Judge and other officers SO
prompt and anxious to dispose OF the business
in rapid manner.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

The championship for the best county pa
per in the State lies between the Emporia
Aeps, Wichita EAGLE. Paoa Spirit and Par
sons San.-Arkdnsas CITY Trare'y.
Beng the first TO get the floor, the proper
thing to Go in this connection, we believe, is
TO move that the editors of the four papers
mentioned proceed 10 take up collection
with which TO purchase c. NJ. Scott diamond
pointed gold pen as a slight testimonial to his
unerring judgment and keen perception.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

o. B. Clark is the name OF gentleman who
arrived.this week from Fremont county Iowa,
with his family, to become permanent settler
in the "Happy Valley Mr.. C. says it was
whzzing cold when he left Hawkeyedom, last
week. That Mr.. Clark lie an intelligent gen.
ileman and will make valuable citizen we
can guarantee, from the fact that he came
forthwith to subscribe for the EAGLE, remark
ing that he made it rule to read local
uaner
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

hLl " ESIf ItNtIII1OI Ht"' Iv'V'
Dsar Sir By accumpan. ing mail send You
samples OF spoDges gathered in this vicinity.
There are several hundred thousand dollars
worth gathered annually. The Hhitesl sponge
is the most valuable, called "Sheep's WOOL"
and is bought here at one dollar per pound.
The Others are ''grass spongcs," and not so
valuable. Respectfully,
J. NJ. COPELAND.
Mr.. c. is our interesting Florida correspon-
dent. This sponges came To nand and are very
fine
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

The Turnyerein Society, Of Wichita, have
employed = teacher, who is TO instruct chill
dren in the German language. All expenses
arc borne by the society. The schools opens
on the first of January. at the Turner'S Hall.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

A teachers examination will be hsld at the
school building in this city, Saturday, the
18th. As this is The last examination until
April. 1876. teachers would do well to make a
NOTE of H.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16
WACO. KANSAS. Dec. Ii. ISL

WACO, KANSAS. Dec II, 1879.
Pursuant 10 announcement the people OF
the soutA part OF SedgsicA eounty met at
Waco school house, on the evenia; Of Dscem-
Der ii. 1879, for the purpose OF ascerIa iniug
whether they are cptlted las per centracD "
the extension to the south line of SAID county
OF the Wichita IL Southwestern railroad.
The meeting wac called 10 order by +. ".
Phillips, aud on motion J. 4. Nelson was APP
pointed chairman and j. +. Watson secre-
tary. a call was made and the following
townships were represented: Salem, Waco,
Minnesota, Ohio, and Belle Plain township in
Sumner county. A committee, consisting of
j. L. Watson, Edwin Gee and James Stew
art, was appointed TO see attorney Tucker
during next week and see why he did not at
tend this meeting, and ascertain If said tuck
er has done anything as-was agreed pilor TO
this meeting. j. Z. Bowles was appointed
committee to confer with Rockford township.
Moved that a copy OF these proceeding be
given to the Wichita papers. The meeting
then adjourned to meet at the same place, on
Saturday, December Is, 1875. An invitation is
extended to all. J. T. WATSON. See.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

The bell of the NJ. L. church will hereafter
be rung at nine O'Clock every Sunday morn
ing for the Presbyterian Sabbath school,
which meets at half past nine in the Baptist
-h,rcb
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

What is the matter with the postmaster at
Eldorado, or is the fault on the line between
here and there Wichita and Eldorado arc
only thirty miles apart-adjoining county seais
yet we get two copies Of the Times on the same
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Henry Dolte has taken possession of his new
store room on d. ugas Avenue, which he has
filed nearly TO the ceiling with a new and tine
stock OF furniture. 1t looks like business al
ready at the new block
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Col. W. S. jenkins returned to Wichita
from Washington last week. BY card in this
issue il VIII be seen that he has formed CO.
partnership with w X. Mcndenhall, lsle of the
General Land Office, a gentleman OF iiileer
years practice and official experience before
the departments. The New firm Will procure
patents and prosecute all claims TO lands ari>-
ing under the prescription. homestead, town
site, timber-culture and mining laws. Col. J.
will remove his family 10 Washington City,
and therefore offers his very eligible resident
property for sale, together with his household
furniture. lie will p robably return about the
fret of january.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Remember that Msss Lou Markham's head
quarters for ladies' fashionable millinery is
moved to one door south OF Trickcy Bros. on
Main street.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

There are more acres of wheat on the roaG
between Eldorado and Wichita than there are
in the Cottonwood Valley between Imports
and Peabody WaLaM Ialleu LINES.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Judge N. S. Adams has surrounded his
house with Minnesota patent picket fence
and gothic posts. 1t is very pretty.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Captain Nipp loaded on one wagon. with
four horses attached. ninety-eight bushels Of
wheat, or $3.50 pounds. and startrd for Wich.-
Ia with it -Arkaasas City 7rareler.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

There will be meeting OF the Sedgwick
County District Grange on Tuesday, Decem-
Der 2lst, in Eagle Hall, at one o'clock p. m.
4 full attendance is desirable.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16
Great Reduction In Boots and Shoes.
Something New Under the Sun.

Holiday goods actually given away at Mrs
Gray's without money and without price.
From now up to the first week in January
Mrs. Gray will give to each purchaser of i've
dollars worth OF goods q handsome and salu.-
ble present, many OF which will amount b.
half the value of tne good, purchased, ahi ali
selected iron, new choice goods, direct iron.
New York. This is no nunlbug or imposition,
but rare chance to get good bargain. All
are invited to call and sec for themselves. a
new aud fun line of Zrpuyfs just received
first come hrsl served. :;I-:;
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Or. Durand is the delegate from the seds-
wick County Grange to the State Grange
which is in session at Enporia this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

c. W. Nreeland, ten miles south OF town,
who owns a FIVE hundred and eighty acre
farm, is building comfortable two-story
house. Mr.. V. has $50 acres in wheat and rye.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

We would respectfully announce to all adj
Giirers OF the latest anG most improved styles
OF photographs that We have bousut MIR Bah
bits rooms and have better than ever pre-
pared for the execution OF the very tncst
work. Having line light and the very best
apparatus ne know you can be suited Call
in. examine our photographs and compare
with the work OF the best photographers.
Rooms over Hills drug store, New York
Block. Respectfully,
Bat NEEEUs BALDWIN, Photographer,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Those who have not paid their taxes yet
must bear In mind that next Monday, the 10th
Of Deco mber. Is the last day of grace.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

MA. English started for jacksonville. Hi
nois, yesterday. on business. and VIII be ab-
sent some two or three weeks.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

NJ. Kohn a. Co., say their own piece this
week in two columns, To which we could add
nothing if we should try.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

L. A. Albin, OF salina. formerly the pub
Usher Of paper at Augusta, called TO see us
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Many of eur citizens will remember Bi,Lop
4 Fenton's buffalo calf, Mococ, that two years
ago. in company with wolf and some prairie
dogs, took his daily provender and regular
grunts back OF the above firms Office, on
Main street. Modoe had grown to be quite a
respectable buffalo, but he came to grief last
Saturday. Maddux e. Scarf, having purchased
him and led him on corn several weeks,
knocked him in the head and cut him Into
STEAK and roasts. lie was very tender and
very fat and was duly enjoyed BY large
number Of eirxrns on Sunday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16
MARRIED..

Rev. j. 5. larnbull viii preach 10 one Of the
rooms of the Union School building, mel
Sunday morning at IL o'clock.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16
A GOOD BARGAIN.

NO. 3I4-I6O acres, miles northeast OF Town
II acres in cultivation, ana heuSe
rows broke. Price 5000.
NO. 3l6-i6o acres good land, miles norlh-
west OF Wichita some improN ehieh's'
Price SU0u.
No. s,4-lto acres. northeast quarter oil sec
ton ., township "a, range west, ~
acres in cultivation. l2Xi4 frame house'
i've miles northwest OF town. Triee
$50.
yo .7a-t.;s ST. 100 acres first bottom; 80 acres
broke; = miles from this city north
east quarter of section D, TOWN. ~
east. Price $1,000.
so. 5l7-l,;o acres. 10 ulles north OF " lchita,
tpiIe of Valley Centre station. DeihS
the northwest quarter section u, TOWN.
ship %. range / east. part bottom ana
part upland; has 10 acres III euiti'a-
lion. frame house i4Al6 plastered, goVu
well of water, 10 apple ana 90 peach
trees, grape and other small fruits
planted. Price tor next 80 DAY SioOo'
40 262-Northwest quarter OF section 0, town.
ship -, range 1 west, all bottom iiihu,
uiies from this city. Price o1o
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Anextra freight train came in on Sunday
night loade with sheep.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Now and then we are in receipt of a card
running similar TO the one we copy here:
Dear Sir: Please hand this TO the proprietor
of the machine shop or foundry at Wichita. as
am wanting some castings and work done
and wish to communicate with the firm. Re-
specially. w. J. Downing, Little Dutch Cow
ley County, Kansas.
What such cards mean need no explanation.
There is a demand for foundry and machine
shop at Wichita, and We hope before another
place
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

W. II. Forty is the Wichita agent Tor the
sale OF tick els IL the great Atehison real es-
tate distribution.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

A large amount of Government and Indian
freight was moved out the fore part OF this
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Fritz snitzlsr is moving his eating house on
TO Douglas avenue.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Nr.J.BRoberts had his hand badly crushed
by having it caught in the doors Of the occi-
dental safe.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

W. I. Marsh, correspondent OF the st.
Louis Times, made US short call tie other
day
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Wheeler has got another lot of Iiorner's
premium -four.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Mrs. Mary Wilkin, wife OF Perry wilkin,
started Tor her old home at Bloomington, Hi
nois, on Tuesday morning, to spend few
weeks with her friends. Perry Wilkin aud
his wife Mary are among the very earliest set
tiers in the valley, and this is the first time
she has been away for six years. Coming at
so early day, OF course they got one of the
choicest locations IN the whole country. Tho
homestead is OH the west bank of the river,
and has been finely improved The pretty
avenue OF trees which leads from the road to
the house has no doubt been noticed by many
of our people. 1t looks so home-like that we
have been waiting long time for an invita-
ton TO take our wife over there.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Mrs. Parsball has arrived with family and
joined her husband.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Hon. J. Il. Mead came in from the Medicine
Lodge country, where he is wintering his cat
lie, on Monday. He says tho fall weather out
there has been equally delightful with ours.
The Barbour county people will repudate the
bonds out OF which they were sly indlsd. Mrs
Mead informs us that there are held in the
Medicine Lodge range about $4,000 head OF
cattle, owned by the foiown. pa rites:
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

The range Is not rs good as it was last WIN
ter OWING TO the failure OF the Iall rams Corn
made II fair crop aud Is selling for hity cents
pei bushcl.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

December 8. 1870. by Rev. J. 5. Turnbull. Mr.
David Il. Estill aud Miss Anna X. Miner, DO III
OF ScJgwick country
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

we learn that Mr.. Matthews has been quite
i'll for some days past.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Mr.. Baldwin, the eminently successful! artist,
has something to say this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16
To whom 1t May Concern.

We would respectfully ask those who know
themselves indebted to Us, aud their bills due,
TO call and settle up. HESS a. GETrO.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

II. Imboden has gone to Kansas City on
bushes.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

In connection with the following list
we have for sale several tracts Of land,
ranging from to 20 acres, adjacent to
the city, suitable for suburban resi-
dences, and choice residence lots in all
parts of the city. We also have the ex-
elusive agency of several of the best
business lots in the business center OF
he city. Call at our Office for infor-
L,ation as to price and location.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

wANTED.-A loan of $1,000 for ono year.
interest payable quarterly. secured by mort
gage on sa3,090 worth Of real estate in Kansas
AMI Missouri. Inquire of Jno Edwin Martin
real estate and loan agent, IS Douglas Avenue
near tie depot.
Also 100 acres of splendid land, mile east
OF he Arkansas river, IN Scdgwick county, to
ira e Or small residence in Wichita.
Also SO acres miles of Wichita to trade FOR
a good span OF mules and outfit. 36-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

NoTICE.-A box containing lady's saddle
and two brides, which was left on the plat
form at the depot at Wichita, was taken away
by mistake. The box was directed to +. d.
L"wis Vincent, Iowa ; also on one corner the
iers, from {. Il NJ, Winfield. | will give
800 for its return to the agent at the depot
"a Wichita. %3G-3t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Now, Sheriff Masscy's first name is pleasan;
and Judge Adams first name is Moses, which
we state so that what comes after may be I'M
derstood. The Sheriff and Judge A. were
away last week attending the United States
District Court at Topeka, and case or two
were hanging lire on account Of their absence.
Henry Sluss, on Friday, made the following
motion in writing, aud sent it up to Judge
Campbell, right in the midst OF big speech
being made by Col. English
Estate of Kansas VS.. The World. Wouldn't
''it be a proper subject for consideration, that,
"inasmuch rs there Is reasonable probabiii-
''ty that the jury Will be required next week,
land as Moses and Pleasant are mutually in
"terested in some interesting interests, and on
''the account of the grip of one Dillon will
probably absent themselves until Saturday
1.-THE course OF justice may not suffer, there
"be no court on Saturday"
His Honor endorsed on the back:
''As Moses and Pleasant are away,
We may not hold court Saturday!
to which the County Attorney appended:
$50 think. We'd better adjourn Tor fear,
That Moses aud Pleasant may not be here. +"
but court was held all the same and Moses
and Pleasant were on hand.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Combined with an editorial, elsewhere, our
readers will fluid couple OF extracts, which
seem 20 indicate that the Little Rock and
" cmphis people are getting their eyes open
20 the importance OF a connection with the
Upper Arkansas Valley by rail. The idea of
that enterprise has been pet one with us Tor
years, even before We became 4 citizen OF the
valley. We always thought and think yet,
that it is the grandest opening for short line
of railway to be found in the west. If Tom
Scott's Pacific should be built il would detract
somewhat from the National Importance OF
the Arkansas Valley line, still il would re-
main grand railway, Il natural Route per-
iect liDe OF commerce. Col ID. N. ', Stuart
has written and spoken much in behalf OF
such road. Last SUMNER we had an invita-
ton frvm The railroad interests of ARKANSAS
10 ylslt thai State, sad We nave been sorry
dozen lime since that we didn't 80 :, that We
mignt have examined win our own eye, tA-
timber supply and coal formations Of weslsrn
ARKANSAS. DR. nurand, Of this counly, In
forms us that he ls acquainted Win Bdcd,
that he was fUI merly connected with tue OhIO
q Mississippi railroad, and that hs Is not only
an experienced raiiroadeI but reliable nlat
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

WICHITA. THURSDAY. DEC. Io. 1875.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Gentle reader are you aware that the holi
days will soon be upon us, and with them
comes the happy greeting, 81 wish you mer-
ry Christmas and 81 happy new year."
which, Interpreted, means buy me one OF those
nice books at the post office book store.
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Henry Schweiter has enlarged his ice house.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16
SPECIAL FOR A FEW DAYS.

NO. 373-16O acres northeast quarter section
Is, township %, west. frice ooo'
NO. 3,4-l6O acres, southeast quarter Oh sec
ton ~. township 70, west, some IN
proyements. Price 800
NO. S77-l6O acres 10 miles east OF wichita,
watered by Four Mile creek, 10 acres
of hardwood timber, ~ acres In cuIti,
walton, 30 acres enclosed by good Doaru
and post fence. and good frame dwei,
ling. situated in good nelghDorhoou
and within half Il mile OF Midland post
office. Price 400.
NO 333-ooutheast quarter OF sectioh 10,
township u, range l east, lo9 acres
half mile north of Wichita niis oo
acres OF timber, 30 acres i'll cultlv alton,
I4x24 II story frame house IN goou
condition, watered by the Little AT
kansas river. Price 5000.
no a.o-I6o acres. miles northwest of town,
30 acres in cultivation. Price 20 per
acre.
no. S4g-iGO acres, ~ miles southwest OF tnls
city. bottom land. Price 500.
NO. ,5o-Northeast quarter of section l.. town.
ship Is, range / west, 100 acres, Soou
bottom land. Price $500.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Mrs. l.. n. Taylor, Millinery and Dressmak-
ing, Douglas Avenue. one door east of the
American House, has just received large and
choice selection OF all the latest sty les of hats,
flowers, ribbons, laces aud trimmings OF every
description. Dressmaking executed in the
latest fashions. Sewing machine attachments
always on hand and sol at lowest rates.
Git
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Removed to first door north of National
Bank. For the largest, cheapest and best Sc
lection of Millinery and Fancy goods ever be-
fore brought to this market. direct from New
York City, call at Mrs. Gray's. s0-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

See special notice OF driving horses wanted
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-12-16

Collars, cuff. aud neck wear at Hat Store.
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