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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-31

CHkYENNE, w. T.. Aug 28.-Adair
the suttler Of Crooks command, arrived
at Fetterman to-day, having left Camp
Supply OH the a4th inst up to which
time there was no news from Gen.
Crook. Tie remainder of the Utes
deserted Lieut. Spencer before reaching
Camp Supply.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-31
Just Received

just Received
A full stock of T.andreth's Fresh and
Genuine Garden Seeds.
Feb. 17-6 mos, .. SCIIMITT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-31

To FARMERS. Farmers who wish to
purchase fertilizers will find il to their in
terest to wait till return from Baltimore.
| am endeavoring to effect an arrangement
by which l will be able to furnish fcrti-
lizers at lower figures than they have
heretofore been sold. will be in
Woodstock at our September County
Court to furnish full information. Per-
sons wishing to make purchases. before
that time Will call upon j. w. Banner at
the office OF Danner s. Newman.
j. j. BURNER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-31

LAYING OF A CORNER STONE The
corner stone of the Methodist Church, in
Strasburg, will be laid by the Masonic
Fraternity on Thursday, September l4th.
A number of lodges are expected to be
present. Addresses will he delivered by
Rev. DIR. Roszell, Prof. b. Arbogast. and
Rev. w. G.. Eggieston. Extra trains win
ran from Harrisunburg and Harpers's
Ferry. Round IT. ip tickets will be issued
from Harrisonburg, Harpers Ferry and
intermediate points.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-31
Churches.

Churches.
Woodstock. Rev. G. G. Brooke, Pastor
of the Methodist Church, End and 4th
Sundays.
Endinbutg. lst Sunday, evening preach
ing, 3rd SIM day morning. and evening
Columbia Furnace, lst Sunday morning
preaching.
I4ntheran. Rev. Peter Miller. Pastor.
Services I'd Sunday at 10 IL a. m. and 18th
Sunday. at 7. p. m.
Reformed. Rev. Geo. n. Martin, Pastor,
Services, LIST and 81 Sundays at 10 IL IA
m. and Up. m.
Prayer Meetings. in all the churches,
every Thurrday at T. p. IN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-31

WOOD WANTED.--A few loads of wood
are wanted at the Herald Office.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-31

lnsHrancs
Barns are insured at very low rates
by Williams s. Grabill, Woodstock,
Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-31

Domestic Sewing Machine.
For sale by Haas & Brother call tc
see it,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-31
NEWSPAPER
ADVERTISING
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United States, Territories and the Dominion Of
Canada, having population greater than 5000 ao-
cordng to the last census. together with the names
the newspapers having the largest local circulation
in each of the places named. Also, catalogue of
newspapers which are recommended to advertisers
giving greatest yaius in proportion to prices charged
Also all newspapers in the United States and Canada
printing 600 copies each issue, Also, all the
Religious Agricultural, Scientific and Mechanical
Medical Masonic. Juvenile, Educational, Commer-
cal, Insurance, Real Estate, Law. Sporting, Musical
Fashion, and other Special Class joufnas very COM
plete lists Together with complete list over 800
German papers printed in the United States Also
essay upon advertising; many tables of rates.
showing the cost of advertising IN various newspa-
pers and everything which beginnef tn advertising
would like to know.
Address GEO. P. ROELLS Co.
Oct IA Al Park Row. New York
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1876-08-31

Price. 1aocnty-fue Cents.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

NcCanless & joiner, the well known firm of
long standing in West Wichita, general deal
ers, have moved over to the east side of the
river and cast their lot upon the rushing
trade mart known as Douglas avenue. These
gentlemen viii be found at all times in their
store and their store will be found in Com
mercial Block. one door west of Oak Hall, in
the room heretofore occupied by the Jones
Bros, where they will be happy to see and
greetall their old customers, together with
many new ones.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02
N. P. JACKSON JOHN wEsro,
THE BONNER LIVERY STABLE,
JACKSON & WESTON
n. p. JACKSON.

y. 7. jackson, who formerly kept feed stable
in West Wichita and John Weston, OF the Ex-
change stablein Wichita, have formed partner
ship and are now transae ing q livery and feed
business in the Bonner Stable, formerly occupied
by Basley & March. They wish their patrons to
call and see them where they can be well acc ON
modated with anything in their line, Mt us low
rates as any place in town.
Immediately opposite the stable is the old and
well-known Daily House, now occupied by d..
5. Munger formerly of the Empire, where will be
found good boarding and lodging at verw low
rates. 81
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

The Atchison Champion cheerfully says Of
us: "wichita Is one Of the most prosperous
cities In The State. Some years ago it had the
reputa ton Of being the wickedest. But 1t has
developed splendidy in morals a. well as in
wealth and population, and is now, as 1t has
been for several years, one Of the most order.
ly communities in the State. Mayor Harris
recently delivered an address to the Council,
IN which he cengratulates them upon the fact
that "for the first time since the city Of Which,
ita has been known BY that name 1t stands
Tree Of gambling heusss.o
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Mrs. Mary wilkins, who with her husband
Perry was one of the frat settlers in this val
ley, and who has such pleasant, romantic
home on the west bank of the great Racken-
sack, returned from Michigan and Illinois last
Saturday, where she had gone for three
months visit. So muddy and dissgreeable
was it generally that she comes back more
than ever satisfied with her pleasant homs in
this valley, where continuous sunshine and
the ever stirring zephyr make mud impossi.
bic and disease rare.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Mr.. ID. LOOMS is the name of the new set
tier from Adams county, Iowa, who came up
this week and subscribed. Mr. LOOMS among
other things brings in a LOT of thoroughbred
hogs which he says there are no finer. He a.
SO brought 800 bushels OF barley which is for
sale. The barley is stored at the Grange ware
house and can be procured there in any guam
Titles,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Brother J. p. Harsen, pastor OF the Presby.
terrain Church oflen calls up to see us and
to spend q few moments IN pleasant chat.
His labors the past two or three months have
been very exhausting and 1t commences to tell
upon his general appearance, although no one
ever hears him complain or repine. He in
formed us day before yesterday that the Pres
byterian Society would hold socia. at the
brick church on tomorrow friday evening
at which time there will not only be plenty Of
refreshments, but good, enjoyable season.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

nounce that Judge Ed. I. Jewett has not
only determined, but has really gone to Pueb-
10, Colorado. where he will stop for the pres
ent. Wichita can't afford to lose class Of
young men so exemplary in moral deport-
ment, so full Of professional integrity, as our
ex-Policc Judge, who goes to try his hand
among strangers A thousand people unite
with us IN wishing friend Jewett success.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02
Great Reduction in Boots and Shoes.
Prairie Breaking.

want the southeast quarter Of section two
and the northeast quarter of section three, in
Minneha township, Sedgwick county. broken
this season. Will pay the going price, and
pay the money when the piece laid eff is I'm
ished If desired. For reference. Steele & Levy
Wichita, or S. c. Summers. six miles north
cast of town. THOMAS YOUNG.
42-l5 Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

FARMERs-We, the unde rsigned, are SO |
agents for the Marsh Harvester, Turner's
Header, Reeds Piows, Hughes Suiky Plows,
Fish Bros. Wagons and White Water Wag-
ons. Call and see Us, examine goods and
prices before purchasing elsewhere. We
have large stock on hand of Stoves and Tin
ware, Iron and woodwork, Pumps and Points,
Pocket and Table Cutlery, Nails, Fence Wire
and Staples, flaming Mills and Corn Shelters.
SHLIcHTER & RUSSELL.
No. o. Douglas Avenue Aft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Gradually but surely our farmers are widen
ing out and yearly increasing the acreage Of
staple crops Where a farmer sowed five
or ten acres Of wheat three years ago the
same men put in now forty, fifty and la hun
bred acres. So with other crops. Barley.
which has yielded not only satisfactorily, but
splendily,wil soon be a very important staple
in Ssdgwick. Sumner, Cowley and Butler
counties. VIM. Griffenstsin and A. Wegand
sent to California for car load of barley q
few weeks since, and Dir. Grifenstein in.
forms US that be will put in at least one hun
dred acres this spring.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

The Daily Topeka Blsds comes to us en-
larged, We can't see improved. While the
enlarged form has not improved it mechanic
ally, it has lost none of its cleverness as a
sharp and pungent itelnizer. Some people
think that Swayzee is a brick and some pso-
pie are not far wrong. Success to the Capt.
,al sr.,har
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

One of the old landmarks Of Wichita's ear.
lear days, and pretentious business houses
for those early times-ihe Matthews building
was hauled out from its location by b. F.
Kempton on Monday evening, to make room
for Corbett's new brick, he having purchased
the lot. Next will follow the old diamond
front we suppose, then W. C. woodman's
next And all this is necessary to the rerma.
nency and growth of our future city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

The attention of our readers, especially the
attention of the ladies, is directed to the ad-
vertissment of the Weed Sewing Machine, the
"Family Favorite," sold by Mr.. II. w. Ken
die, together with all attacmsnts needles. etc :,
on Douglas avenue. 1t is said that more than
200, 600 OF this excellent machine are in use.
Call and let Mr.. Kendle show you the beauty
and work of this sewing machine,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Mrs. NJ. York subscribed for the EAGLE last
week paying therefor in butter OF her own
make, an item not so unusual in itself, for we
have good many lady readers in this valley,
but of the butter we speak more particularly.
Eight pounds of such sweet, creamy, golden
yellow butter. Mrs. Y. fully understands the
secret Of that almost lost misunderstanding,
and so great is the demand for her butter thst
it is all-forty pounds week-cngaged at
rates above the market quotations. Her but
ter has taken the premium at three different
State fairs. she informed us, and after eating
Of it we are not astonishcJ.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

BY paper sent us frem Northwestern Tex
as, we see that W. W. II. Lawrence, former
ly Secretary or the State Of Kansas, and who
was originally interested in the city of wichi-
ia when first laid out, is now at Cambridge,
Clay county. Texas, where he is acting as
agent for the Texas railroads In the sale OF
their lands.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Mr.. John Fisher has commenced the cree
ton Of \ residence on the corner oil Market
street and Central Avenue. near the home OF
II. c. Sluss, Esq. c. c, Robertson is doing
the work. We learn that Mr.. Fisher will
spend the summer with his cattle on the graz
ing grounds west of this county.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Mr.. James w. Wright, one Of our subscrib-
ers from Oxford, Sumner county, sold on
Tuesday, Lao bushels of wheat at $l.26i per
bushel. He and his six boys did all the work.
He threshed 500 bushels from fourteen acres
and thirteen rods. How is that for farming in
the Arkansas Valley?
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

The Rev. Mr. Hughes, whose mnlstr aticns
we have heretofore noticed, aad who has
been absent for few days, preached again
last night at Miller's Hall. This talented MIN
lister proposes to hold a series Of meetings,
beginning with the services last night, we
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Mr. Mulksy, who canvasssd Sedgwick coun-
ty for the sale of the "Life of Kit Carson,"
and the stirring scenes connected with his lie
on the border, finished delivering his work
last week, and we are under obligations for a
volume Of that valuable work.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

w. c. woodman returned from Chicago
Saturday night jubilant over the new stock OF
goods he had purchased and the low price at
which he would be able to sell them. The
new stock will be here in day or two.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

The undersigned announces to the public
that he has purchased the well known "Bald-
win Art Gallery" on Douglas Avenue, and
hopes by strict attention to business to merit
liberal share of the public patronage. First
class facilities for all kinds OF work. Give me
call. T. ii. STEVENS.
4l-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

We have an unusual rush Of communion
tions this week-one from the Deaf and Dumb
Asylum, two from the capital, one from Ohio,
and the rest from points in our own county.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Try the Old Government Java, already
ground and ready for use. Warranted to be
strictly pure. You can get i. at Wheeler's.
3o-f
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

A brother of Prof. John l.. Zimn Jrman ar
rived in this county this week from Illinois
with new wife. Mr.. u. is young, energet-
ic man. lie will settle near Sedgwick City.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

w. T. Jcwett left last week for Ottawa,
Illinois. where he gees to settle up his moth
er's estate. His mother died few days
since at the age OF seventy eight years. His
father died five years and one month previous
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Nelson Chaffcc, the jantor of the N. L.
church. lost the key to the front door last
Sabbath. II was large brass key with
pad lock key attached to it, lie viii be much
Obliged for lis return.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Miss Laura Pope lost breast PIN in Eagle
Hall Wednesday evening, February sd, with
the initials L. y.P. 1t is an Eastern Star pin.
She Will be thankful for ITS return.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02
Republican County Committee.

There will be meeting OF the Sedgwick
County Republican Committee. at the ONCE OF
L. NJ. Misner, in Wichita. on Saturday, March
4, ls7G, at one O'Clock m, OF said day 10 'AAe
measuses to secure the representation of sedg-
wick county in the Republican State Convention
20 he held Mt Topeka kansas, on the 24th day Of
MAY, 1876, for the purpose OF selecting delegates
TO represent the State in the National Republican
Convention, to be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, june
1, ls7s A full ATTENDANCE of all the members of
said Committee is requested
By order OF VIM DALp"iS'
NJ M,sxrR. chairman.
Secretary
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

The Winfield Democrat says We learn that
A. n. Deming intends moving to Wichita and
engaging in the hotel business. He is TO be
one of the proprietors OF the Douglas Avenue
one OF the best houses in Wichita. Success
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

"iiey. Thos. Murdoch, of Emporia, is a
Jealous and shouting Methodist, and father Of
the editors of the Eldorado Times and Wichi-
ia EAGLE, but the zeal and enthusiasm of the
"boys" don't run that way Wilson County
Citizen.
Pull down your vest. wipe your chin, and
give us 4 rest, johnny.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

wsnted-A good girl IN small family
wages four dollars per week. Apply at the
residence northeast corner of First and Tope-
ka Avenue.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Mcclure & hurry, Of the Wichita Nursery,
are canvassing the county this week and will
csll upon many OF our farmers to talk fruit
trees TO them.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

A traveller fell between the cars at the de-
pot the other night, and was severely oruiseo
hut luckily escaped with his life.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

The Union Grange, No. 5o3, at Eidridge'
has an announcement or communication In
this weeks EAGLE to which the attention oil
Patrons is directed.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02
Allen G. fuckers Price List.

Fine Groceries-A specially made OF fine
California canned goods Of all kinds, and pure
New Orleans syrup, at the Green Front Store,
in the Centennial Block, Douglas Avenue.
4S-3t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

The kansas City Timer will accept our thanks
for an invitation to participate In their excur-
sion. but we were unable to be with the
~
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Hon. d. O. Sheldon, of Burlingame, one OF
the Oldest and most prominent public men IN
the State, called to see us yesterday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

A little boy, son Of new conner, fell on
fence Tuesday morning and broke his arm
DR.. Fabriqus was called and the child is doing
we'll.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

The Lawrence Tribune, in commenting up
on Doctor vs.. Delos Crosby, says:
advertising always pays. But in this in
stance it neither pays nor satisfies the person
advertised. We don't know the gentleman
spoken OF, but we can imagine how irate he
gets when he is called out at tho midnight
hour.to go on pressing business to squatter
ten miles away. Perhaps he is 4 bachelor,
who hates womankiDd, and il so, we can i'm
agine that he fairly raves at the idea of beng
called to the bed OF sick woman. Perhaps
the ways around town send all the lame and
the halt and the blind to Doctor Crosby.
Doctor, you had better get out quack medi-
cine, and set up in business"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

VI. learn that Will c. Crawford has gone
to Pueblo. Colorado, to so into business. we
wish him success.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02
To whom II Nav Concern.

We would respectfully ask those who know
themselves indebted to us, and their bills due,
to call and settle up. HESS & GETTO.
o.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

President Kohn wants TO make few small
ioans nm real estate See special.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

The following little note, furnished at our
request, in explaining itself at the same time
furnishes an item that viii prove quite inter-
esting to large number of local.readers:
"DEAR NJ: The second year OF my labor
in Wichita has just closed. by letter and on
probation have received eighty persons dur
ing the year just closed. We have raised and
disbursed about 50 200, all told, and all debts
Of church property are paid in full, including
the pastors salary. Our Sunday school has
averaged in attendance during the past year
1876 scholars and teachers. We have church
membership of 215, and we are disposed to
thank God and take courage for the future.
Use these facts and figures TO suit yourself
excusing briefness. Yours,
.JAs. T. HANNA, Pastor"
The church on Sunday night, that being the
occasion of Mr.. Hanna's last sermon here. I'M
less returned by the Conference, was full 10
overlooking, and its pastor more than usual
was filed with feelings and eioquence of the
occasion. An improvised choir made up part
ly of the old members and partly volunteers.
delighted the large audience with some stir
ring music, the interest OF the occasion being
enhanced by receiving several members into
the church. Just before dismissal,by stand
ing vote the NJ. L. Conference was invited to
held its next annual session in Wichita. MIR.
Hanna announced that that nights services
concluded the series OF revival meetings that
have been progressing for weeks past. Much
interest was felt, and there appeared to be
feeling OF general and heartfelt regret at the
Mr.. Hanna left for Emporia
on Monday, at which place the Conference is
now in session.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Rained in this valley Tuesday afternoon and
evening, turning off clear in the night
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

Ii is, of course, very gratifying 10 us Seds-
wick county "feilers- TO note the unusually
strong tide of immigration that has set In for
these parts SO early in the season, and OF
course every tail feather of the EAGLE COM
pacently spreads as We tell of it. There is
little doubt that Sedgwick county is receiving
more immigration this spring than any county
in broad Kansas As to the class or charac-
ter Of the people coming We have only to say
that majority of it is from central Illinois,
which means an intelligent, energetic and
provident people, who understand all about
prairie farming. And this is just how We are
going to lead nine-tenths of the counties IN
the State in agricultural prosperity. The late
State census shows that Sedgwlck county has
more Illinois people than any other county.
A farmer from the stone clad hills of New
England, the stumpy and rocky mountains of
the Middle States or the swampy clay bot
toms Of even the west hardly know how to
manage our great bread acres of loose, aluyi-
al sell upon which ali Illinois prairie farmer is
grant s'plunder," stock and SO forth, came in
on Friday night to Wichita, the greater por
ton of it from Logan county, Illinois. The
hotels were full of people and are yet, who
are out prospecting, many of them with their
wives and daughters. Some of them look
pretty fine and a little aristocratic Tor SO new
country as ours, bit we guess they'll mix
with us when they learn what clever, wide
awake people we are. At any rate we well
come them, as we would ten thousand more
which is the additional number we want to
make the county first-class
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

j. III. Alley has taken possession OF his new
quarters in the Centennial Block. HIS new
room is most conveniently and elegantly fitted
up with special reference 10 the shoe trade
lie is determined TO keep such stock on
hand. both as TO fashion aud material, that his
house may be known and sought for by the
people OF the entire Southwest. Allthe week
he has been very busy opening up and mark
Ing his spring goods. Hereafter he proposes
giving his line of ladies' shoes particular at
tentioD
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-02

March came in like very old sheep, may IL
90 out like very young lamb.