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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Mr.. James shank's team took fright while
returning home from Wichita Tuesday eve
ming, near Mr.. Fouts' farm, throwing Mr.. s.
from the wagon. The hind wheel passed over
his leg, breaking it badlyf Or. Owens was
called. and at this time the unfortunate man
is dong as well as could be expected.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Two Of Wichita's worthy citizens, one the
crown officer and the other Federal red
taper, in coming home from Topeka the other
night, took the wrong coach at Newton and
were landed in Hutchinson about midnight.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

8lr. sheliabarger, Of Decatur, formerly part
ner OF A. W. Oliver, who lately purchased
Mr. Bowers interest in the City Mills and e.
eyafor is In the city
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20
Through Kansas to Colorado.

The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad
from Kansas City and Atchison on the Mis-
souri, river, via Topeka, the Capital OF Kansas.
and the beautiful Arkansas Valley, to the
Rocky Mountains. The Shortest route to
Pueblo, the Grand Canon, Colorado Springs,
Mantou, Pixies Peak, and all places of note in
the mountain regions. The fayorite route
to Denver and all points in northern Colorado.
The best route to southern Colorado, New
Mexico, and Arizona. The only direct route
to the famous San Juan mines. The track
and equipment is unequaled, trains run
through from the Missouri river to the Rocky
Mountains, making connections in Union
depots and avoiding delays and transfers.
For full descriptive circulars, maps, time
tables, ETC., address L. j. ANDERSON,
4l-tf Gen'l Pass. Agent, Topeka, Kansas.
Invoice books at the post office book store,
G. II. Harrington. 42-tf
Something ncw-Fairbanks' scale books
perforated, at Hsrring:on's book store.
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Maj. Dunring, our new Sheriff, has taken
possession of his Office and isnow discharging
its duties assisted by Tence Massey, as depu-
ty. We think the Major made a wise seee-
ton. Tence is a faithful, square, sobe young
man. and his experience in the past two years
viii be useful TO him and his superior. There
are but three prisoners in the jail at present.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

A foundry and machine shop is an enter
prise new demanded at Wichita. For all the
mill machinery repairs, agricultural imple-
ments and mechanical repairs we send now to
places long way off, which necessitates de-
lays. expense and yeXation. Besides all the
iron work for the fronts of new buildings and
the like there is no nearer supply than Fort
Scott or Atchison. This want was set forth
in the columns OF the EAGLE three or four
weeks ago. In answer to eur article we re-
ceived letter from an Illinois firm this week.
one of the partners Of which will be on here
early in the spring, The firm writes that
this just the point, they believe, that they
have been looking for. and il the town and
country is what the EAGLE represents they
viii establish, next season, foundry and ma
chine shop in Wichita, which establishment
will be fitted for Just the class of work emu
merated.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Prof. Schaberhorn, OF Kansas City, delivered
a lecture at Eagle Hall on last Sabbath even
ing to the German residents OF our town. The
lecture is said to have been highly entertain
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Sabbath in Sedgwick City. The Rev. Fox, of
Hutchinson, and the Rev. Brooks, of Newton,
assisting the pastor, the Rev. Kanaral, in the
exercises
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Messrs. Steele Il Levy have had a busy time
OF it during the present month closing up tax
payments on property represented by them,in
which capacity they have paid about one-sixth
OF all taxes received by the treasurer. Their
real estate sales ar exceed their transactions
OF any preceding corresponding time, and the
mild weather has enabled them to convince
persons seeking new hemes in the west, that
Sedwick county is just the place for them.
They have sold from January LIST to the 18th,
inclusive, 2,2i0 acres of Usage and railroad
lands, the aggregate consideration being Sl3,-
900. Land is rapidly enhancing in value, the
above sale being censummated at an advance
Of from twenty to twenty-five per cent over
The amount that could have been realized from
the sale of the Same property one year ago.
From the LIST day of the present month sales
OF railroad lands, under term No. have been
abolished. Mcssrs. Steele Is Levy continue to
sell their lands on terms No. /, 8 or 4 as here
tofore, twenty per cent off for cash, or eleven
years credit at seven per cant. interest, these
lands ranging from five to seven dollars per
acre. Their big advertisement, containing so
many fine bargains, will be revised and in a
short time many fine bargains OF very oh dice
and excellent lands and farms will be added.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Prof. L. a. Wilkinson, Superintendent of
Public Instruction Of Cowley, called upon us
the other day. That gentleman must excuse
oar poor memory for nam es. We could not
Tx him until after he had gone.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

The Wichita post Office is ordered by the
Postmaster General TO deliver the Jamesburg
mail, until The new =. NJ. at Jamesburg is APP
pointed and qualified.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Two interesting letters from Topeka viii be
fonnd on the second page-one from our regu-
lar correspondent and the other from our Rep
reseutaiye, the Hon John Kelly.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

DEW. l.. Doyle, Wichta's popular and sue
cessful dentist, -inserts" small notice in this
weeks EAGLE that he hopes will be heede d
by number OF his patrons, before Ii is sex
tracted."
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

The two-story frame building known as the
Iiisginbottom house, is being moved out east
OF the depot, having been purchased by j. Il.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

On Thursday, January 18th, Frank, infant
son of John and Jennie Mcagher.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Mr.. Cha. L. Deane starts for the east, Chi
cage, Boston and other points, in day or two
we learn. and viii be absent some little time.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the committee
10 divide fhe county into Representative dis
tricts Will meet at Eagle Hall, Saturday, the
22d day of January, at two O'Clock p. m,
T. d. FOuTS Chairman
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

"The Wichita EAGLE. one Of the most ill.,
luential OF Kansas papers, is the way the
Daily Atchison Champion alludes TO Us.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20
A GOOD BARGAIN.

NO. SLIGO acres, ! miles northeast OF town
II acres in cultivation, and -heoSe
rows broke. Price $500.
NO. s16-16o acres good land, 5 miles north
west of Wichita some Improvements.
Price $500.
NO. 324Ll6O acres. northeast quarter OF sec
ton Q, township q, range l west, ~
acres in cultivation, 12xl4 frame mouse,
five miles northwest OF town. Price
$500.
NO. o7S-16S 56-1O0 acres first bottom; 80 acres
broke; miles from this city north
east quarter of section 0, town -,
east. Price Sa500.
NO. 5l7-l60 acres, 10 miles north OF Wichita,
/ mile of Valley Centre station, being
the northwest quarter section ~, town,
ship %, range / east, part bottom ana
part upland; has 10 acres In cuitlva,
ton. frame house 14x16 plastered, good
well of water, 10 apple and go peach
trees, grape and other small fruits
planted. Price for next 30 days Slooo'
NO 62-Northwest quarter of section ., town.
ship 81, range west, all bottom iano,
miles from this city. Price QUO.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

l.. S. Webb, sou OF Judge Webb, OF Tope-
ka, passed through Wichita Saturday on his
way TO Winfield to visit his brother.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

The singing of the meadow larks on the
soft mornings Of last week reminded one OF
butter cups and spring lambs.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

W. J. Hobson left this week fer a short trip
To New Mexico. He goes 10 see brother en-
gagged in the mining business.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Mr.. y. J. Burdick, of Newton, was in the
city the other day. he adyeriises money to
loan on good terms in this paper.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20
DIED.

Near Wichita on Thursday, Januaay 13,1s76,
Mrs. Nancy, wife of Elijah Piper, aged IS
years.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20
SPECIAL FOR A FEW DAYS.

NO. S73-16O acres, northeast quarter section
10, township %, west. Price 6oo.
NO. 374-160 acres, southeast quarter OF sec
ton 80. township 26, l west, some I'M
provements. Price 500
NO. 3,7-1G0 acres, 10 miles east OF wichita,
watered by Four Mile creek, 10 acres
ofhard-wood timber, 10 acres in cult,
walton, So acres enclosed by good board
and post fence, and good frame dWel,
ling, situated in good neighborhood
and within half mile OF Midland post
office. Price 400.
NO. 333-Southeast quarter of section 10,
township q, range east, l39 acres
half mile north of Wichita; has ~
acres of timber, 50 acres in cultivation,
14x24 II story frame house In good
condition, watered by the Little Ar
kansas river. Price $500.
NO. 340-l60 acres, 8 miles northwest OF town,
30 acres in cultivation. Price ~ per
acre.
NO 349-16O acres, Al miles southwest OF THIS
city, bottom land. Price 500.
NO, Acknowledgement OF section II, town,
ship %, range west, 100 acres, good
bottom land. Price $3.50.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Rev. J. s. Turnbull will preach next Sab
bath morning in the school house, at half past
10 O'Clock.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

j. B. Cary shipped two car loads OF hogs this
week, one car of which averaged 40 pounds
TO the head
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

In West Wichita on Thursday, January -,
1876, Henry Anderson, aged 50 years.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

The revival meetings are still in progress in
this city, and much interest has been ava
kened
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

MIR. I. J. Smith, one of the solid men OF
Park township. called yesterday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20
MARRIED,

On the 9Th of January, at Bellevue, Jackson
county, Iowa, Mr.. George W. Reilly, of this
city, and Miss Lizzie Keeling.
Our young friends reached Wichita, their
future home, last week. We unite with many
friends of George in wishing them a long and
happy life.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20
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NO. 9O-l60 acres first bottom; southeast
quarter section 80, township y, range
/ east: so acres under cultivation;
nine frame house 12Xl6, with Kitchen !;
il miles from Wichita. Price S3,00o.
NO. 229-A first class hotel fer sale, situated
on the corner OF First and W ater
street, in the city of Wichita, being
stories high, containing twenty rooms.
This house was built three years ago,
and is doing a good business. This
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"Steele s. Levy are the exclusive agents
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railroad, in twp No. % & 20, ranges Nos; L aho
east and l, 2 and 3 west. These are by lar
the best railroad lands In the Arkansas valley,
convenient to the city of Wichita, the largest
and most enterprising city west Of Topeka.
The lands adjoining those of the railroad com,
nanv are well improved. Townships and
school districts are organized, school houses
built, and schools supported in nearly all oil
them.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Miss Laura Pope has returned home from
visit 10 Illinois friends.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20


G. d. Hatfield sold in this market four hogs
which weighed sixteen hundred pounds.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

We have large number of pieces of lands
in tracts of from one to twenty acres, adjoin-
ing the city of Wichita, suitable for suburban
residences.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

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The centennial Block win be ready FOR
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OF this city. is going to Wichita TO serve IS a
book-keeper for the grocery firm of Todd 4
Co.. Commonwealth.
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The Great Arkansas river is now very low.
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Prairie BREAKING.

Grange, Odd Fellows and Masonic manuals
at the post Office book store. 42-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

III you wish to buy land or city property
call on steele & Levy. They have more land
to sell. cheaper for cash, or on longer time, at
seven per cent. interest, than all the land
agents in Southwestern Kansas have altogeth-
er. Theirs is the Oldest Real Estate Agency
In Southwestern Kansas. They are better ac-
quainted with the country, have sold more
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cy. Att
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

DO you rsant good land adjoining t0'rn, try this.
NO. se4 30 acres; the northeast quarter and
the north half of the southeast quarter
of section 4, township %, range 1 east;
has % acres broke, and hedge rows
broke; miles north of Wichita.
Price 1900.
NO. 305-162 64-10c acres northeast quarter
of section l. township q, ronge east;
10 miles east of Wichita. Price 800;
NO. sS6-l6O acres, the southeast quarter OF
section 9, township %, range west;
unimproved. Price 700.
NO. S94-16O acres, the southwest quarter OF
section II, township q, range l west !;
splendid land, 81 miles northwest OF
town. Price per acre.
NO. 40l-16O acres; northeast quarter OF see,
ton IA, township q, range east; "a
miles northeast of town; unimproyed
upland. Price 1900.
NO. 410-163 acres. in section SO, township %,
range l east; 80 acres timber, 90 In
cultivation; 16x24 pine house; water
ed by the Arkansas river; miles
south of town. Price 5000.
TIf you cannot find anything in these col
umns that suits you call at our office, corner
of Main street and Douglas avenue.
NO 5l9-e33 acres, IN Butler county Kansas, being
sec s, town "A, Range east. good stock
farm. Price , per acre
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

WICHITA. THURSDAY, JAN. 20, ls7c.
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Turn over new leaf and 90 to G. II. Her.
rington's and get new ledger. 42-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

If you try Wheelers spices and don't IND
them pure and frst-class article he VIII re-
fund your money. 3o-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Blank books in endless variety at Herring
toms. 42-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Patents on all lands entered priorto April
LIST, 1874, 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
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

The latest out in the way of queensware,
sold at Wichita prices, viii be found at
McCanless e. Jones', West Wichita. 2-tf
Green Front has it, for cash, Teas fifty cents
to 81. % for fancy. 3s-u
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-01-20

Green Front has it, for cash, fresh Mnce
meat, in fiye-pound pals. Fresh Apple But
ter in five-pound pals Fresh Peach Butter
in fye-pound pals. 3S-tf