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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16
New Grain Elevators.


In facilities for the rapid handling of grain
Wichita already leads all towns in the State of
Kansas. To the three steam elevators now
In successful operation two Others are con-
templated. Ofthese Mr.. John Exton, well
known coal, stone and lime dealer. of this
city, has let the contract to Messers. Reese Il
Sawyer for the building Of one. The site
chosen is on the east side of the railroad
north of Charles Marsli's warehouse 1t will
consist of six wheat bins of one thousand
bushels each and corn bins of three thousand
bushels in toto. The runways and bridges
will be one hundred and fifty feet long and
the elevator will easily LOAF four cars an hour.
In bushes here for the past four years, Mr..
Exton has demonstrated that whatever he
undertakes is sustained by a firm hand and
sound business judgment, and that the new
elevator VIII take high rank right off there is
not the least doubt The additional elevator
spoken ofwill be built 10y Todd, English &
harrodson, the well known grain dealers.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Indian summer suddenly quit last Sunday
night. A wind from the north increased to
gale before morning, accompanied with flying
snow. All day Monday the wind swept down
steadily from the north, with little more
snow Monday night, until the ground was
whitened. Tuesday morning the storm gave
way to quiet and sunshine, ard whether VIM
ter has actually set in or not is hard to tell, al
though we wouldn't be surprised il another
storm did not Sc: in before Christmas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

The sidewalks on Main street are in dam
gerous condition. Whole sections are worn
so thin that they will hardly bear up pedes-
TRANS Of ordinary weight, while ugly holes
stare one in the face continually. except ut
night, when skinned shns bear testimony
Of their general worthlesness in terms not to
be gainsaid. Let's have them fixed before
had weather
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

The Wichita Water Mills, Of Thorn as,
Wheeler Il Co., had printed thousand hand
bills this week announcing to the farmers OF
Sedgwiek, Sumner and other counties, that
they will, on and after November 18th, do
custom. work for farmers. They would fur
Their say that the mill is 4-run mill and has
been doing very ine merchant work and they
hope the farmers in general will give them
their work
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

1. j. Rouchsssn, editor OF the Halstead
Record. paid our city visit last Tuesday. Mr..
RS proper place is the staff of some infiuen-
tai journal. Some OF his articles on foreign
affairs, in which he deals with the tendencies
of European civilization, would attract wide
spread att ention did they appear in leading
Journals upon either side Of the water. Still
he seems happy in conducting his county
uapar
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

The grand concert promised our citizens, a
few weeks ago, and which was postponed, has
been set for next "Wednesday night Ii is en-
trely unnecessary for us TO speak of Mrs.
Russell's qualifications, or successes in the
past, everybody knows that it will be worthy
of patronage. To her assistance she Will
bring the best musical talent of Wichita. But
all that aside, the object is the main thing.
That pretty little church must be finished.
Let every young man in town attend with at
least one lady. There are hun dreds OF gener-
Gus hearted fellows in Wichita who have not
contributed q cent towards the building OF
this church. which will be an ornament to the
city. Let them embrace this occasion. Be
sides the concert will be a really enjoyable af-
fair. As to church members OF all denomina-
tons, we need say nothing; they will come
anyhow. Remember next Wednesday night,
and let's fill the hall.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16
CONE AND PRICE.
80 MAIN STREET
SheriTs Sale.

Sheriffs Sale.
District Court, Thirteenth Judicial District
Sedgwick County. Kansas
4. =. Kirby,
vs.
Catherine Pullen, W. d. Sanders, Charles
II. Dunsbrack, Betsey J. Tucker and VIM.
Nj. Polk.
By virtue of an order of sale issued out OF me
District Court Of the Thirteenth judicial District
sitting In and for Sedgwick county. Kansas,
wherein f. p Kirby is plaintiff and Catherine
Puilen W. D. Sanders, Charles II. Dunsbrnck.
Betsey j. Tucker and VIM. NJ. Polk are defend
ants will, on SATURDAY., the End day OF De.
cember, A ID. 1876, between the hours of2 o'clock
d m and 4 O'Clock p IN. , at the courthouse door
being at the front OF the building known AS Eagle
Block in the city Il Wichita Kansas, OFFER FOR sale
at public auction to the highest bidder for cash ia
hand all the right title and interest Of the defend
ants Catherine Pulen, W. d.. Sanders, Charles
II. Dunsbrnck, Betsey j Tucker and VIM NJ.
Polk in and to the following described real prop
erty situated in the county of SedgwIck, State oil
Kansas to wit:
The southeast quarter of section number thirty
tour 49,, in township number twenty seven,
south OF range number one east, and appraised at
SIS. 20 per acre.
Said property is levied upon as the property of
defendants Catherine Pullen, W. ID. Sanders,
Charles II Dunsbrack, Betsey j. Tucker, and
VIM. n. Polk, and will be sold to satisfy said
order of sale.
Sherin,s Office, Wichita, sedgwick county
Kansas, October 81, A. d. 1876
Sheriff Sedgwick County, Kansas
II. E. Siuss, PLAINTIFFS Attorney. 3l-5t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Mr.. Jacob PitIinger has been enlarging his
house 20 materially, and in SO nany ways
that be has virtually made a new residence o
it. We note a wing TO The north, wing TO
the south, projection TO the west, and a
porch in a corner. His wife and Josie will
hardly recognize their former home when
they return
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Burt's Comedy Com bination will give an
other performance at Eagle Hall this, Thurs
day, evening. The troupe is fully up to all
that is claimed for it, and especially attractive
are the performances of little Willie and Nell
lie, the "Mile." 1t Is fully worth the price OF
aan.i.sion To see lie two Honngsiars
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

NOTICE ExTRA0RDINARY.-A persons
knowing shemseves indebted TO IL. A. Wheel
er will please call and settle their bills. De-
lays are sometimes dangerous, and this is one
o, the dangerous ones.
Ii. A. WHEELER.
October 4th 1876. a'-u
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Mr. Solomon r. Wait, father-in-law
of Mr.. c. II. Miller, and who is here
on a visit, was taken violently III day
before yesterday and il not expected to live.
Mr.. waite is nearly eighty years old and has
been in teeble health Tor some time.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

The Atchison Champion says that Rev. L. A.
Anderson received letter yesterday from his
son, who is now on the gulf coast in Texas,
east of Austin. He says the grasshoppers
reached there two weeks before he wrote, and
have been going ever since, by myriads, into
the Gull of Mexico.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

The Butler Of
the best land west OF the Mississippi valley The rvr
valley ranging rom seven twelve miles in width Other Of less
Slate Blue Spring Chisholm and Cow skin creeks @
The valley
sandy loa feet in depth Vegetation of all kinds
Climate equable
under the for the the nd
lands which
other cheap homes with good
climate
and
ing city Wichita with population $500 inhabitants
called City
manufactures
STEELE &c LEVY
REAL ESTATE AGENTS, q
WICHITA, sEDGWICK COUNTY KANSAS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

The Topeka Daily Blade has been enlarged,
and claiming to be a judge in such matters,
we must say from a mechanical stand point
that il is one OF the neatest papers in Ameri-
ca.-Eaglr.
For goodness sake Murdoch, go slow-do-
don't knock the breath clean oct of US at one
full blow. But iarking aside, we feel no small
degree OF satisfaction and pride at fhe above
expression; not from the nice words, but from
the fact that Mash Murdoch knows what 4
handsome newspaper is he publishes one
him,elf-one which shows constant care for
its perfect ne atness. Hence we say ; we prize
the opinion OF q man Of thai kind.-BLede.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

late styled, handsome, satin bordered petit
coats and fur trimmed cloaks-both the very
latest thing on Broadway. New York, and he
sells them astonishingly cheap.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16
80 MAIN STREET.
SheriTs Sale.

0Q6Tlu Sdl6s
District Court, Thirteenth Judicial District,
Sedgwick county, Kansas.
Nj. A. Thayer 4 Co.,
n. w. Black, Sarah A.
and Sarah l.. Black J
District Court of the Thirteenth Judicial District,
sitting in and for Sedgwick county, Kansas;
wherein NJ A. Thayer & Co. are plaintiffs, ana
H. W. Black, Sarah a. Black and Sarah L.
Black are defendants, 1 will, on Saturday, the
End day of December, A ID. 1876, between the
hours OF o'clock p. m and clock p. m, at
the court House DOOR being at Inc front OF .ne
nue. in the olty of wichita, Kansas. offer for sale
at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash
in hand all the right titfe and interest OF the de-
PENDANTS n. W. Black, sarah A. Black and Sa-
rah l.. Black in and to the following described
real property situated in the county of Sedgwick
State of Kansas, to wit:
number four az in Watcrman's addition TO the
town of Wichita, and running thence north TWO
hundred and eighty-six ESQ ieet' thence ives,
TO the west line of Waco street, in said town OF
Wichita; thence south TO the north line OF Doug
las avenue in said town, thsnce east to the place
Also. that tract of land bounded as follows, to
wit:
Commencing at point on the westline ofWaco
street, in Watermans addition to the town o!
Wichita fifty feet north of the north line Of
First street, in said Waterman's addition. and
running thence west to the Arkansas river;
thence in a southwestcrly direction with the me
anders OF said river to the north line of Douglas
avenue, in said Waterman's addition to said
town of Wichita; thence east to point south o!
and in range with the west lime OF Waco street in
said town of Wichita; thence north 10 the place
of beginning, appraisemenf Of property being
waived.
Said real property is levied upon as the prop
erty of defend ants II. w Black, Sarah A. Black
and Sarah L. Black, and will be sold to satisfy
said order of sale.
Sherifs Office, Wichita, Sedgwick county,
Kansas, Oct. 3lst, a. d. 1876.
II. W. DCNNING,
Sl-5t Sheriff Sedgwick county, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Mr.. Daniel Strayer, formerly of ST. Clair
county. Illinois, has leased Fritz snitzler's
popular restaurant, and will hereafter run 1t
for the accommodation OF the public. Mr.. 5.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Ed. Jewett, Esq, had the hardest row TO
hoe of any candidate on the Republican tick
Ell, but still we notice his majority is 2os,
which ought to satiy his many friends.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

W. j. Hobson, of this city, TO whom was
awarded the government contract for carrying
the Sioux Indians on their tour of inspection
through the Indian Territory, received a let
ter from Col. a. G. Boon, who had the outfit
in charge, dated Arkansas City, November
IL, and reads As follows ''Gefting on WELL
Have not taken second pull, or broken
hame string since we left Wichita. Teams
look well with plenty OF hay and corn. Every
body feeling good. Splendid weather and
roads In excellent condition. All we ask Is
continuance OF the same. They are still yot-
ing for Spotted Tail down in these parts. We
passed two hundred wagons loaded with
wneat for Wichita, between here and your
place. Arkansas City is a nice lltlle place
with very clever people and the promise of
good future.'
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Charles Marsh announces that he will 90
into tie coal business, on the north side of
Douglas avenue, east OF the depot, where he
expects to furnish the best article and good
weirhf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16
WANTED.

JOBS OF GAgPENTER AND JOINER WORK
in inc city of Wsesita and surrounding country
Farrners' jobs a spsci atty All work done with
neafness and dispatch. I guarantee to d0 all
work at 20 per cex. below present prices, Tor
cash reside in ths fourth block south OF iJoug
las avenue, on Main street, east side, last house
in the block. Day work furnished NJ lowest
fates. t35-ly1 D. ID, LA NnGNS6'
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Burrs combination, whose entertainment
gave great satisfaction here last Saturday
night, Will apper again this, Thursday, ven
inn
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

The meats displayed at the various shops
for tue past three weeks, for the most part.
have.been excellent. Beef,mutton aud pork all
grades, choice and fat this fall.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Charles Warmer is raising his house on to
high foundation and putting up large ad-
dition, which will make the whole a comfort
able home.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

The population of Sedgwicb county reaches
about $4,000 according TO the late vote, an in
crease Of fifly-fve per cent since the last
general election
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Nugent and Markwort, of the Star Bakery
and Grocery have Dissolved partnership, as
will be seen by notice elsewhere. Mr.. l..
one OF the most accommodating tradesmen in
our entire city. His establishment is in the
Occidental block, and he has some of the best
trade in that part Of town. lie never keeps
an interior article, while he delights to under
sell the down town stores. just give him a
call once and you will be sure TO 60 again.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

H. g. sluss and James l.. Dyer returned
Sunday night, from attendance upon the
District Court at Hutchinson
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

VIM. Creeks, who is charged with the kill
ing of Williamson. in this county two or three
weeks age, was taken by Sheriff Dunning last
Friday evening in this city. We forbear any
comment whatever relative to the charge or
taking, that his..case. which comes on in a few
days, may not be prejudiced. One thing we
win mention, however. 1t is said that the
house and property of 1.-The defendant, since
the unfortunate affair, has been entered upon
and despoiled to large extent, which action
shout be deprecated by all law-ablding
citizens
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

JOHN WESTON
THE BONNER LIVERY STABLE,
JACKSON & WESTON.
a. AVEY.

HONOOIN &C w Id Wv.
y. T. jackson, who formerly kept feed stable
in West Wichita and John Weston, of the EN-
change stable in Wichita, have formed partner
ship and are now trHnsac ing livery and feed
business in the Bonner stable, formerly occupied
by Basiey & March They wish their patrons TO
call and see them where they can be well acc M
modated with any thing in their line, ut MS low
rates as any place in town.
Immediately opposite the stable is the old and
well-known Daily House. now occupied by ID.
5. Munger formerly of the Empire, where viii be
found good boarding and lodging at verw low
rates. 32-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

MIR. Al Thomas is putting up an extensive
addition to his residence which when finish
ed will give him large and eommodious
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

sTRAYKD.-From the subscriber living q
miles southeast of Wichita, bay mare pony
With halter on, II years old. A liberal reward
will be paid for her return to n. z. Jacksons
stable in Wichita, or to my place.
33-3ta J. CARRoTUERs.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Chas. Marsh has concluded TO stop while
longer in Wichita. and in connection with his
grain buying, will keep coal. He has built
four large bins with a capacity oil twenty car
loads. Each bin will contain different quail
ity of coal. He is building a large grain
ware house that will hold four thousand BUSH
els. A double quarter column advertisement
elsewhere tells the people what he proposes TO
do, and everybody knows Charley to be a
square man and a square dealer.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16
Executors Notice.
STATE OF KANSAS, Ia
County Of Sedgwick,

STATE OF KANSAS, Ia
County Of Sedgwick,
In the Probate Court, in and for said county.
In the matter of the estate OF Thomas Beahan,
deceased.
Notice ia hereby given that letters testamenta-
nv have been granted TO the undersigned ON
the estate of Thomas Beahan, late of said
county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate
Court OF the county and state Aforesaid, dated
the 4th day Of November, a. ID. 1870
Now, all persons having claims against the said
estate are hereby notified that they must present
the same to the undersigned for allowance within
one year from the date of said letters, or they
may be precluded from any benefit of saeh estate
and that if such claims be not exhibited within
three years after the date of said letters, they
shall be forever barred.
F. NJ. HANNUM, .
3. h. BROWN,
Executors of the estate OF Thomas Beahan, de-
ceased.
Wichita, November 4, 1876. $685.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Our friend, NJ. NJ. Feichheimer, on Douglas
avenue, has enriched himself with a very
large assortment of tInkets, trophies, and
curiosities, which he purchased of the Sioux
chaps during their soiourn in this city last
week. From Spotted Tail and Red Dog each
he procured hunting shirts of elaborate de-
sign and ornamentation. The fringe of each
OF these garments consists of women's hair.
He also procured a namber of pipes OF the
famous red stone, ornamented knife sheaths,
bows, arrows, tomahawks,f etc. Ii will pay
our people to visit his many wonders. We
ara under ebig atoms for knife sheath crna-
mestei with bsads.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16
Notice to Ladies,

Mrs. l.. NJ. Henderson will sell all goods III
her line for the next thirty days at cost. Stock
consists of all kinds of fall and winter hats and
bonuets, trimed and untrimmed. feathers, rib
bons and flounces of every description. Next
door to post office, Wichita, Kansas. 2S-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16
Wichita City Market Priess.

The following prices were asked for prC
duce named yesterday at our various grocer
stores
Butter so cents per pound.
Eggs per dozen, 20 cent.
Chickens, live 81 to 81 % per dozen.
Chickens, dressed cents per pound.
Cabbage l24 to Is cents each.
Celery, 80 to 75 cents per dozen
Carrots 80 cents per bushel.
Parsnips 65 cents per bushel.
Beets 40 cents per bushel.
Onions 30 TO 10 per bushel.
Turnips 80 cents per bushel.
Green apples 30 cents per peck.
Potatoes 60 TO - cents per bushel
Squashes three for % cents.
Saur kraut I21 cents per quar-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

The minority for the bridge bonds was 32s,
which lacked 10 votes of carrying, the law
providing three-iflhs vote. Ii Is one time
when large majority failed to have it their
way
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16
Notice..

Notice.
United States Land Office,
Wichita, Kansas, Nov. II, 1876.
Under dates of November 4;h and 9th the Com
missioner of the General Land office adjudged
forfeited the following homestead and timber
culture entries. Sixty days are now allowed for
appeal.
HOMES rEAD5.
5e4l John &. Hart. southeast u 20 &c 4w.
5l94 Nelson Burgess, southwest a IA "a low.
TIMBxR-CULTURE.
3A John Bassstt, southeast 4 20 low.
3i5 John Maxwell, no theast = 10 % low.
35l Daniel 5. Hut hinson lot 4, 5 26 Sw-
t9i David f. Gilstrop, southeast % low:
J. &. REDFIELD, H. l.. TAYLOR,
Receiver. Register.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

MIR. J. A. Miller's briek bushes house, on
Main street, has been painted and peneiled,
improving its appearance materially.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

The official returns OF sepgwick county as
returned by the board of commissioners viii
be found elsewhere.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

'Don't forget it, Smith & Pittenger are
selling the best Usage coal in this city. Try
us and see. 33-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Woodman has whole column in this week
He tells it so much better than we can that
we advise all to read.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

NJ. Il. Kellogg, Register OF Deeds, and wife
who went TO Philadelphia last month return
ed home last week locking the picture of con
fprf.nnnf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

BY Rev. d. V. Hamilttn, at his residence.
on Friday, November 10th, Miss Tina Mouzer
and Mr.. 4. G Boone, both Of this county.
A host of friends join us in wishing the
young couple successful journey through
ifo
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

George Y. Smith displays line selection
ofwinter bonnets in his great dry goods es-
Enlistment.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

The District Court, in and for Sedgwick
county, conyenes next Monday. Judge Camp
bell Is at home and will be on hand as prompt
ly as usual.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16
MARRIED.

A double wedding-at the residence OF Miss
Mary &. Deyore, on "Wednesday, oyember
9th. 1s1G, by the Rev. j. r. Harsen, James 2.
Piper to Mary G. Dcyore, and Oscar A.
Thomas to Susan A. Anderson.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

We publish this week, in addition to official
returns from our county, the members elected
TO both branches of the Legislature.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Judge Campbell snd portion of the Wich-
ita bar left for Wellington yesterday. TO hold
and to attend district court
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

George Harrington, at the post Office news
depot and book store, is receiving many new
literary works.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

The wheat market is very steady, there be-
ing little variation in the prices OF the differ
ent grades.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16

Beside his regular stock Dunscomb always
has some goods among his large general as
stock which he runs OF at a bare gain. 2S-f
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-11-16
Wagon and Carriage Shop.

l wish to INFORM my friends and the public
generally that | consider myself permanently
located IN Wichita. and am prepared 10 do all
kinds of Wagon and Carriage work in the best
style shop in connection with Yike Il Changers
BLACKSMITH Shop, on Water Street.
4e-tf a. AVEY.