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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21
MISS POLLY WENTWORTH, Secretary.

From sense of duty 10 the public we have
often, from the day it was first built, warned
people against the dangerous character of
that combined. double lock stitch, back action
bridge that tries to cross two rivers and fails
to cross either. Mr.. Delos Crosby lost val
liable animal, which went over or through it
last week. Besides being mile out of the
road it's dangerous, aud the proper authori-
Tues on bit to give due notice t. that effect,
and thus relieve ths pubic purs, of rsspon.
sibiity.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Joe Clifford, of Gypsum township, beginning
Disguised with the respective chances of
Hayes and Tilden, had the pleasure OF well
coming fine boy TO his home last Sunday
night, and he now proposes to run Peter
Cooper in twenty-one years from now, when
Gypsum will return an increased vote.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Mr.. George Reeves, Clerk of the District
Count, informs US that up to yesterday sixty
civil and fourteen criminal suits had bee n dis
posed of this term. Judge Campbell informs
us that this weekwill hardly clear up the
docket and il the Greeks ease is brought on
it will take fun week longer.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21
Notice Of Final Settlement.

The STATE OF KANSAS, lea
Sedgwick County.
In the Probate Court. in and for said County.
In the matter of the estate Of james MoCulioch,
deceased.
Creditors and all other persons ntere ted in the
aforesaid estate. are hereby notified, that ut the
next regular term of the Probate Court, in and
for said county, to be begun and held at the
Court Room in Wichita, county of Sedgwi,k and
state aforesaid, on the first Monday in the month
of January. A. d. ISL, shall apply to said
Court for iuli and final settlement of said estate
NJ. w. LEVY,
Administrator OF tie estateof James McCuiloch,
deceased.
Wichita, Nov. 10th, A. D. ls76. 3s-4w
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

DIR. Allen White, one OF the original dis
coverers Of the State OF Butler. and who is
largely interested in Eliorado, was over chew
ing our tobacco and reading our exch anges
this week. HIS shadow grows no less and
now easily covers a ten acre field.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21
Petition for Bridge.

To the Honorable Board Of County Commissioners
of Sedgpies County, Kansas:
We, the undersigned, citizens of Sedwick
county, would respectfully ask that your appro-
priation to build bridge across Chisholm creek,
on township line bet cen township p and %, be
applied to build q bridge over Chisholm, one mile
SOUTH on section line between sections and 10,
in township Is, south, and that an order to open
the section line between said sections, and TO- in
township 2S be made:
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

A man of family was complaining tn 4: other
day, that whenever he secured the services OF
an extra good glrl to take charge of his house.
hold, some Of his nelghbors invariably tried
to poison her mind, or render her dissatisfied
by offering her higher wages. We sympa-
thized with our friend. 1t is a most contempt
ible proceeding, but one which many are not
above doing, in this town.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21
Next Monday viii be- Christmas.


Christmas is coming. Next Monday will be
Merry Christmas" Another anniversary OF
that bright day when the advent OF the Christ
child in lowly manser was announced by q
blazing star in the heavens. Santa Claus,
bless his dear old heart, is coming this way,
and will rattle the suit down many chimneys
in Wichita and sedgwick county. How many
little hearts will bubble over in glee. We are
a happy and prosperous people upon the
whole, but We must not forget the poor in
our midst-not forget the child OF the widow,
the motherless ones and the unfortunate.
There will be little hearts in Wichita that
will ache, perchance. Shall these be forgot
ten by you who live in comfortable homes.
where want has never touched your dear
ones Read this touching picture and resolve
that at least some little heart shall be made
happy:
Little one with taitered dress,
Shoeless feet and unframed tress,
Hugging close the tender FORM
Which the thin arms cannot warmi
How the brown eyes brim and burn,
AS at every step and turn,
Merry. merry Christmas toys,
Made for happy glTis and boys,
Till the little heart is light,
And the dark and dingy room,
Whose gauHt guests are ghosts of gloom,
With slow and silent tread,
And the children's cry for bread
Melt away from dizzy brain,
Leaving scarce a thought of paint
How the sharp wind signs and sings,
How il blows and bites and stIngs!
Still the wee one shiycrs there
Where the Christmas things most fair
Overflow the windows wide,
Sparkling right on ey'ry side.
Richly robed the buyers come,
Filled with thoughts of those at home;
Many costly, worthless things
Pulling at their purses strings,
New appeals to love and PRIDE
While the little one outside,
Closely pressing window pane,
Brown eyes filed with shining rain,
Feels once more, tho faint and far,
That this holy Christmas Star
Yields for her warmth or light
kindles not her life's long night;
And again the changeless gloom,
Ofthe little cherries room,
Where no Santa Claus may come,
Calls her back, and now at last
She has fluttered fair things past,
W it'll backward look or two
At the dainty doll in blue,
And with cold arms empty quite
save of rags she hugs tight,
She has passed on out of sight!
Mother, in the costly dress
Maiden, with the shining tress
Pause moment at the door
Through which Christmas glores pour!
Let your sweet smiles rest upon
That poor, sad-faced little one
See her not go thus away,
With no joy IN Christmas dayi
Christ the living, still commands,
Through his angels. Feed my Lam5sr'
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

The first term, OF three months, OF tn, pub
lie schools will close on Friday, the 22d inst.
Oral examinations on the work of the term
viii be conducted 10 all, or nearly all of the
rooms. The patrons and all others inte rested
are respectfully invited to attend and be
present during the entire day.
o. +. MckIM, Principal.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Now betlmes the winds sweep up aud
down through this valley With terrible force,
penetrating every creyice, and stoves are
made TO roar by added fuel. Look ont for
fires these times. An imperfect fiue or pipe
in too close proximity to wooden partition
or paper ceiling, and property may be con-
sumed or family rendered homeless in an
hours time.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Go TO Smith Il Keating's Agricultural
House, corner of Lawrence and Douglas ave-
nue.. if you want good wagons, sulky plows,
harrows, corn shelters or any thing in the i'm
plement line. 34-f
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21
Notice..

Miss Mary Eldridge will give lessons on the
piano, organ and melodeon to all desiring in
struction. Terms ten dollars (S10) per term
oftwenty lessons, one-half payable in advance.
Pupils will please apply soon at corner OF
FRS street and Emporia avenue. 26-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Councilman Zimmerly informs US that the
railroad has at last agreed to grade up and
Gacadamize between the several tracks and
switches in the vicinity of the elevators and
depot. The road master will put a force up
on the work rs soon as possible.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

There viii be meeting of the District
Grange December 26th, at II O'Clock NJ, at
the rooms of the agency. Members are re-
quested TO be present at the hour. There
will be an election of officers for the ensuing
year. BY order of Trustees.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Col. W. s. Jenkins,in our specials, announces
that he is prepared to loan money in any
amount desired upon the most reasonable and
approved terms. The well-known accurate
business habits OF Col. jenkins renders him
most desirable man with whom to deal.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

James l.. Dyer was confirmed as receiver OF
public monies OF the Wichita Land ONCE by
the United States Senate last Thursday. Im-
mediately upon the receipt Of his notification
he will execute his bond and qualify SO as to
take charge OF the office by the LIST Of January
or soon after.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

The counties Sedgwck
the best land west OF the Mississippi valley The
valley seven twelve miles in width Other less
magnitude such the Little Arkansas Minnesota
rivers Slate Bluff Spring GYPSUM Chisholm and Cowkn diversity
sandy oam feet in depth Vegetation of ali kinds
to under the laws for the
lands which fertility
other part cheap homes be with all the good
climate
ahead and best from the and in society
the older
city Wichita with population properly
called the City
-
STE;E1LE 81 LEVY
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
WICHITA sEDGwICK COUNTY, KANSAS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

A man calling himself John Renner present
ed himself at the counter of the Farmers and
Merchants Bank, last Friday, with note for
sixty dollars, endorsed by Geo. Matthews and
Ness Il Geito, two wel-known, substantial
firms. After negotiating the same, and re-
ceiying the money, Col Lewis Immediately
discovered something suspicious about the: en-
dorsing signatures, whereupon he jumped
over the counter, collared his man and de-
manded return of the money. The demand
was most readily acceded to, SO promptly in
tact, that Col. l.. insisted that he should walk
down the street and clear the matter up. In
an hour the Spectator was in the hands:o the
officers by whom he was bound over in the
sum of 81 200 for his appearance.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Fresh Malayo Grapes, Catawba and Cali
fornia Muscat Wine for family use; CalItor-
mia canned goods, jams and jeiies; Michigan
apples; fresh figs, picked pigs feet, sauer
kraut; q full line Of teas, glass and queens
ware at bottom figures at Hess & Getto's.
3S-lt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

A chance to buy cheap groceries is now Of
fered to the citizens OF Wichita and vicinity.
propose to sell out my entire stock OF gro
ceries at cost for the purpose Of going into the
-four, feed, grain and seed business will
open seed store in short time and keep a
full line OF garden, flower and field seeds.
But remember that am selling my groceries
at cost. Now is your chance. 3S-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Hon. John j. ingalls, has introduced a series
of resolutions into the Senate providing for a
constitutional convention to be held at Column
bus, Ohio, Which we PRINT on the second page
of our naper this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Mr.. Fred. Somers, the jeweler, who has
been up TO Iowa and Chicago, returned this
week accompanied by his daughter. He says
times at the north are very hard
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Groceries, VITA the exception OF sugar and
kerosene, are slightly on the decline. kcro-
sene reached sixty cents on Monday, but tel
back to fifty on Tuesday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Mr.. Copeland's address last Wednesday
night. before the Wichita Library Associa alton
at the NJ. L. Church, was very fine, and it was
thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed by intel
ligent audience
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Jake Stotler, OF Emporia, and Bent Muir
dock, OF Eldorado, -excuse us. Senator
Murdoch and Hon. Jacob ototler, were both
over sponging OF the EAGLE this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Remember the masquerade ball at Eagle
Hal, Monday evening. January LIST, to which
we called attention last week Suits can be
had at the Douglas Avenue House Tickets
two dollars. The party is given by the Tur-
mars
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21
Don't Forget 1t.

That you get twenty-five cent chrome at
Doe Holmes, Avenue Book Store, for every
dollars worth OF goods that you buy OF him
and don't lose this rare opportunity to get
holiday presents. 3S-2t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Hornaman, tae man IRON Little Dutch, who
shot and seriously wounded w. L. Dryer,
ten days ago, and whose arrest We noticed last
week, will be up for trial to-day before Judge
Camnbell in the District Court.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Each day deYclopes a new crisis, political or
otherwise, but night before last cry-sis o.
cured at Captain S. ". fuckers house, OF
the domestic order. It's nice girl and kicks
the beam at a round figure.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Geo W. Dawson. proprietor of the Douglas
Avenue Marble Yard. who is a shorthand
reporter, has been taking down evidence for
the district court this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Another polar wave struck this country
last Sunday. The usual sunshine prevailed,
but the wind sat on its hind legs and howled
for twen;y-four hours
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

that will finish rich toilet like elegant neck
wear, which can be procured in endless va
riety at George Innes 4 Co.'S next door to
post Office. 3S-1t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Wichita keeps pace with the rest of the
world in enterprise and business. Among
other things in the business line will be found
the music rooms of Pomeroy & Co. They
have purchased stock of sheet music--yocal
and insirumental-the latest published, and
if they have not the piece you want, leave
yosr order and they will I'LL il promptly.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Scene at a post office: Lady-"Is there a
letter for me:" Cerk-"No'm" Lady
"Whyf" Language tails the clerk, and the
lady goes of growing about SASSY Clerks
and bowling for a change in the administra-
fiOn
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Don't forget. You can save so per cent.
on your meat bill patronizing the packing
house of Harvey, Stewart & Co., first door
west OF Dou glas Avenue House. 3I-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

The trial of VIM. Greeks, charged with the
killing of Thos. Williamson, has been set for
next Tuesday, December 9th, and the subpe-
mas in the ease were issued yesterday. The
trial viii prove quite absorbing.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

You will find the largest stock of imple-
ments and the best and latest improved ma
chimes at Smith & Keatlng's mammoth store.
34-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Mrs. Harding Merrill. wife Of one of our
most enterprising ard thrifty farmers, spent
portion of this week in the city. visiting rela-
fiyes and friends
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Black Mohairs, Alpacas and Cashmeres,
beautiful lustres, beN value in Wichita, at
George Innes & Co.'s next door to post office.
cp1t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

500 suits OF boys clothing at fifty cents less
than New York cost, at Ed. Higinbotham,
northwest corner of Nam street and Douglas
avenn. Soft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Judge Campbell. Senator Kelly and Repre-
sentatiYes Baldwin and Ross received their
commissions from the Secretary OF State yes
fari0v
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Balm, Schuttler and Buckeye wagons, hand
and power corn shelters, he best suiky and
gang plows and pillow sulkles at Smith & keat-
ing's Wichita. 34-u
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Ask your grocer for the lard put up by
Harvey, Stewart & Co. 1t is pure and sweet
and by calling at their packing house you can
see how it is made. Not so with shipped
lard. you must run your chances on that.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

A constable from Winfield arrested man
in THIS place night before last, charged with
stealing pair of mules in October in Cowley
counfV
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Have just received, Is barrels Of choice
Michigan Apples, barrels choice Michigan
Cider. A fine large assortment OF Christmas
candies, California pears, lemons and oranges,
fresh figs, dates, etc. Keep constantly on
hand all kinds of the best fresh bread, French
rolls, variety OF cakes and full assortment
of the best fresh crackers. Ali of this l shall
sell at the lowest figures, Give me call at
81 Main street opposite the post office.
31-3t Erred MARKwORr.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Goods are not rlisrepresented at the new
Mammoth Implement Store OF Smith Il Keat-
ing. 34-u
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Everybody should use Browns liver pills,
prepared for diseases Of this climate. Cures
headache, biiiousness and liver complaint
Sold at j. r. Allan's drug store. 35-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Spare ribs, sausage, back bones, heads,
tender loin, pigs feet and leaf lard for sale at
starvation prices, first door west OF Douglas
Avenue House 3I-u
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

MERRY Christmas" Ladies' plain and
embroidered linen sets. Silk and hem-stitch
handkerchefs, cheap at George lines & Co.'s
next door to post Office, 3S-1t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

A pair OF spectacles in tin case were picked
up on Douglas Avenue, which the owner can
have by calling at this office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

United States Marshal for the State OF Kan
sas, Charles Miller, was In town yesterday on
business connected with his office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Bal masque New Years night, by the Tur-
ners is one oil the holiday amusements talked
of great deal by the folks around town.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

All who had the pleasure of attending the
entertainment Monday night, at the occident-
al parlcTs, were perfectly delighted.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Col. NJ. b. Baldwin, of Elgin, Illinois, has
been spending several days in our town.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

The Evangelical Alliance has issued the fol-
lowing programme for the ''Week OF Prayer"
January to IA, 1871:
Sunday, January sermons: Christian
fellowship, John, IL.
Monday, January S-Thapksgivng and con-
fession, in The review of the past year.
Tuesday, January 9-Prayer: For the Holy
Spirit on the Universal Church j oel ii, 2S for
its deliverance ON error and corruption, and
for Christian charity.
Wednesday, January l0-Prayer for fami-
lies; for the unconverted for sons and daugh-
tiers at school and college, and for those abroad;
for any in sickness, trouble or temptation and
for those who have recently been added to the
church.
Thursday, January 11-Prayer for nations I;
for rulers, magistrates, and statesmen; for
philanthrepic and benevolent institutions; for
pure literature, the spread of sound educa-
tion among the people, and the maintenance
OF peace.
Friday, January 12-Prayer for Christian
missions to the Jews and Gentiles. Luke xiv
A.; for Sunday schools and FOR the conversion
of the world to Christ.
Saturday, January 13-Prayer for the OBJ
seryance of the Christian Sabbath; for tn pro-
motion of temperance; and for the safety of
those ''who go down to the sea IN ships, that
do business in great waters"
Sunday, January 14-Sermons One Lord,
one faith, one baptism, one God and Father OF
ALL Ephes. iv, 81.
AT the Tuesday nights meeting OF the Lees
Summit Mutual Improvement Society, the fol-
lowing resolutions of respect 10 the memory
of Mrs. Lewis, mother of w. b. Williams,
were passed and the society adjourned.
Whereas, Death has this evening visited our
neighborhood and removed from our midst
Mother Lewis;
ResotDed, That in regard for this occurrence
and respect for the surviving members of the
family thus visited, the programme prepared
for this evenings entertainment be deferred
unit! Wednesday evening, December 9th.
ResoIred. That this resolution be spread up
on the records OF the society
c. SCOTT, President.
Miss pOTrY WuJTwopTu Saora,ary
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Felt skirts. An elegant stock selling at
half their value. George lines & Co. next
to pest office. 3S-1t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

The roads are in splendid condition and
wheat is received here from a distance Of sew
fy-fye to eighty miles.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Mrs. j. J. Cadian has kindly consented to
assist the old folks IN their concert. Mrs.
Cadian has superior talent Tor singing.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

The largest stock of toys and fancy goods
at wholesale and retail ever brought to Wich-
ita. at the Post Office Book Store. 35-n
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21
DIED.

In this city. on Sunday evening, December
18th, Inc Lenora, daughter of A. b. and n. l..
Armen', aged year, 10 months and II days.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

Our worthy young friend, Kos n arris, left
for Iowa the other day. Girls, we fear the
worst.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21
Lines for the Eagle.

Sad and lonely l am thinking,
When with footsteps light,
started on Life's pathway,
Then so smooth and bright.
Bat the way grew dark and rugged
A. Travelled on;
And the friends who Journeyed with me,
One by one have gone.
Thus I'm left alone to struggle,
Til the bitter end,
With no cheering voice to seoths me,
Without the solace of friend.
Age has LETT its mark upon me,
Slow and heavy is my tread;
Soon this form, once gay and active,
Will be numbered with the dead.
W. c. JR.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

w. U. Cox Is agent, in Wichita, for the sale
Of the Winfield Water Mills -four, which he
is prepared to furnish in any quantity from
fifty pounds to the car load. The xxx Of
these mills, which he makes specially, is
not surpassed by any for white, light, sweet
bread. These mills are among the oldest and
best established in this part Of the State, and
their -four has stood high in this market for
years. We are under obligations to Mr.. COX
for an hundred pound sack of the aboye
hrap
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-21

NoTIcE.-A few boarders wanted at the
northwest corner OF Emporia Avenue and
First Street