davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1876-12-02

Flattery is like base coin; it impov-
erishes him who receives it.
, 1876-12-02

In London, Saturday now affords an
almost general half.holiday.
, 1876-12-02

If any one speaks evil Of you let your
life be so yirtuous that none will be.
lievc him.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

In this city. on last Friday, February 4th.of
consumption, Mrs. Hattie +. Boyer, aged
thirty-one years, seven months and one day.
Mrs Boyer was a Christian woman, OF
sweet temper, motherly kindness and gentle
resignation. and died in full faith of "a blessed
immortality. She had come to our town but
few months since from Indiana, seeking,
health from our warm, dry climate, but alas.
too late. Her funeral took place at the M. e.
Church last Saturday, at which time Rev. j.
T. Hanna preached very touching sermon
TO the living over the dead.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

We rise to say that this is rising country,
with rising people, but the rise the wind
took last Saturday was rise that arose above
all things else. How it blew Talk of your
March winds and spiral tornadoes. The sun
shone ont bright and the wind was from the
south. Sunday there was a calm, the sun stll
shining, and the wild geese flying north. Or
Monday the atmosphere was soft with lower
ing clouds, and some people talked of making
gardens, and so it has remained up to thi
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10
New Millinery and Hair Store,

On Water Street, nearly opposite tue Ma
tional Bank. Mrs S. l.. Letter resorts to this
method of informing the ladies of Wichita
and vicinity that she has just opened mlllin-
cry and hair store. She will keep CONSTANT,
on hand all the latest styles of hats and bon
nets ready trimmed, and material to do or
dered jobs with neatnsss and dispatch. She
also makes hair a specially, being q mechanic
in the art herself, she defies competition. She
has secured the assistance Of Mrs. Relyea. OF
the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. who as a
trimmer cannot be sxceled. She has choice
lot of ladies ties, new styles. She also keeps
the Berlin fashion pattern. which is absolu to y
the best in use. Please call and examine her
goods. Give her trial is all she asks. Re.
member the place, Main str Get nearly opposite
the First National Bank.
45-2t MRS. s. i. LETTER.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

a very pretty and interesting arrangement
or plan has been hit upon by the Sabbath
schools of this city, whereby the secretary Of
each school is enabled ut the close to announce
the attendance. The report last Sabbath
which was handed us, reads Number pres
eut at the United Presbyterian school, %
Baptist, 100; Presbyterian, IA; Methods
Episcopal, Isl, Total, 557.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

In what is known as the West Wichita
charge, filled by the Rev. j. +. Nssslsy, there
are two revirals in progress, one at the Cart
wright school house and the other at the Cole
man school house. The meetings are repre-
scented as being very interesting, the heads OF
families and leading men taking part. At the
Coleman school house twenty-five have Joined
the Church md At Cartwrisht's twenty, max
ing an accession of forty-two in all.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Our esteemed friend Chss. f. Gilbert, who
has Tor year been located in Central Texas,
returned yesterday morning to see bow Wich-
ita bad progressed. He comedies that we have
changed in many particulars. weme heart
lily welcome the wanderer back. We only
wish we could tie him down and keep him
here, so substantial is he as a citizen. so hon.
orable as a man, and so true as friend and
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

AT the suggestion OF several farmers who
wished to know the status of the corn market
and the amount being held by dealers, We
took an hour or SO yesterday morning in inter-
viewing the different buyers aud holders oil
that staple. We found twsnty-ene firms and
individuals bu ying, cribbing ana shipping.
The Wichita City Elevator had but little en-
hand having shipped and ground up their
stock. There was on hand yesterday morn
ing 5s, 1l2 bushels OF corn. principally IN the
ear. At twenty-five bushels TO the wagon
load and twenty running feet to the team, this
amount would take a train over nine miles
long 70 move il.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

II. &. Ruggles, Esq, of the law firm ol
Adams, English & Ruggles, has purchase
the home OF James L. Dyer, ESQ.,, located on
the corner of Central and Lawrence avenues.
This property is elligibly and conveniently
situated. and is commodious and convenient.
Mr.. Dyer and family leave in few days fol-
the mountains OF East Tennessee. We hope
he may rapidly regain his health.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

The editor Of the Harvey County Ne'os has
been sadly imposed upon by somebody who
had copied from the Ready Letter Writer"
or some such work, 4 lot of love-sick epistles,
which purported 10 be from young men in
Wichita TO some young ladies who had gone to
Newton on Witt. The letters are given IN
the Neps in full. Our boys may be slightly
ardent-a little demonstratiyo in their afec-
tons, but 'spooney," never. We are sorry
that Ashbaugh allowed any one to impose up
on him to such an extent.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Through the courtesy OF the officials at the
Wichita depot we are enabled TO give the
amount OF shipments for the month ofJanuary
aid six days in February. For the month oil
January there was shipped from Wichita one
hundred and twenty-one ears of wheat, asgre-
gazing forty thousand one hundred and sixty
five bushels. For the first six days OF Ferua-
~ there were shipped thirty-six cars, con-
tanning thirteen thousand one hundred and
forty bushels. The corn shipments for jan
uary figure up six thousand bushels. For SIX
days in February, twenty-eight hundred
bushels. Seventeen cars Of hogs were ship
ped in January and for the six days in Feb
ruary, eight cars, assregating twenty five
cars at value OF about as many thousand
dollars. There were shipped eight cars oil
cattle and mules in the same time. This Item
win give outsiders something Of an idea Of
the importance of Wichita.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

The last quarterly meeting of the NJ. E.
Church of Wichita for the present ecclesas-
teal year will be held next Saturday and Sun
day, followed by the quarterly conference on
Monday night, to which conference all the
members of the official board are urged to be
present. The usual love feast ceremonies will
not be held in the morning Mr.. Hanna an
nounced that at the morning and evening SER
vices opportunities would be gwen tor persons
to unite with the church either by letter or on
probaijon
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10
Throuuh Kansas to Colorado.

The Atchisen, Topeka Santa Fs 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,
Manitou, Pixies Peak, and all places of note in
the mountain regions. The favorite 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 unequaed, 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 7. j. ANDERSON,
4l-tf Gen'l Pass. Agent, Topeka, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

H. L. Ksrdock DEAR SIR: l called at
your office twice to-day, but could not find
YOU We had a very pleasant meeting OF the
sto ckholders of the Patrons Commercial
Agency to-day, and find that things are not as
bad as has been represented. 1t is true our
commiss ion was a little too low to be sef-sup-
porting, but find that a prompt payment OF the
stock $3.50 already subscribed, but not yet
paid, will pay all our liabilities, except part
back vet on the house. Having resolved upon
stockholders meeting on Saturday, the 10 III
and being particularly anxious tor a full meet
ing-at least one from each Grange in the dis
trict, the directors most respectfully request
the publication of the inclcsed notice. Please
excuse interlineations and scribollng, and be-
lieye me yours truly. j. W. FoRNEf.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Nr. George Y. Smith, OF Humboldt, whose
presence IN the city we noticed few weeks
since, purchased OF j. l.. Davidson, through
his friend, Hon. J. C. Redfeld, one-fourth Of
Eagle Block, including the rooms occupied by
Messrs. Caldwell & Ellsworth and the room
heretofore occupied by this paper. Mr.. Smith
will open up a dry goods house here in the
early snrinc.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

The directors of the Pat rens' Commercial
Agency, by unanimous vote at their meeting,
on Saturday, excu'pated Ar. sampson, their
agent from all blame and requested him to re-
tain his position as agent. He consented to
do so until such time as the directors could
obtain the services of such man as would ac-
ceptably ill his place. So that winds up the
cry OF fraud
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

During his recent visit 10 Europe, Mr..
Charles Schattner procured a large collection
of very finely executed steroscopic views OF
the notable places which he saw. and of i'm
psrtant and interesting points IN Paris, Mar
seiles and other places, together with fine
;ripple-lensed instrument, all Of which he
sent up 10 our home for our dedication and
instruction last week. and for which thought.
full courtesy he has our thanks Mr. Schatt.
ner is not only an intelligent gentleman, bu,
an observant traveller and fine talker aBc
never fails to interest those whom he THU
taypra.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

We are panied to learn that nins-year-elG
son of I. b. Mccormick, efLincoln township,
some eightee miles northeast OF Wichita, fell
into well on Monday which was aboutforty
five feet, resulting in his death. From
what We learn it appears the little fellow first
fell into the well but being only stunned man
aged to crawl up the wall to within few
feet OF the top, where his mother, with snx'
iops heart was awaiting him, when his little
hands slipped and he was precipitaied again
to the bottom, lifeIess, his head being cruelty
and terribly mansled. The accident is toe
painful TO dwell upon and the unhappy and
grief stricken parents have our heartfelt gym
Dathios
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

John NJ. Clugston, of Topeka, but formerly
OF this city, came down on Saturday TO look
after his interests. He says he gives it up,
Wichita is the best city in the State. Correct.
lie has made arrangements for the erection OF
brick building on Main street between Heb
sons dry goods store and Herrington's build
ing, upon the lot formerly owned by the firm
of Todd. Royal & Clugstoa
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Rev. Adams Pea body, minister of tho New
Jerusalem Church. viii deliver number Of
doetrinal discourses in Wichita, commencing
on Thursday evening, February 18th. His
subject on the first evening will be 1.-The Sec
ond coming OF the Lord The place of meet
ing will be announced next week
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

The gas has been escaping in such quanti-
ties from the bottom Of the McCampbeh smart
that it is becoming very troublesome. 1t
burns brilliantly and there must be coal. oil
or iron works below.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Rev. j. z. Harsen, the treasurer Of the CITY
school board, represents its Financial AFFAIRS
and credit to be in the most encouraging 'condl-
ton. The board having some surplus funds
on hand, Mr. Harsen addressed me holders OF
our bonds. who answered that they could not
afford to sell them, as no county or city in
Kansas had better credit than ours.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Messrs. Dieter Il Kayser elsewhere announce
the completion of their bathing rooms, which
are first-class in every respect, and which add
no little to the popularity of the boys and
their barber shop. Hot or cold baths, clean
towels in abundance. extra toilet soap and car
pcted rooms make up some Of the attractions
of the establishment.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Mr.. J. w. Hobson returned the other day
from his trip TO the western mines of Colora.
do and New Mexico. all safe, sound and hap.
Ply. lie saw and herd much that was inter-
esting. and he made halfway promise that
our readers should hear from him, but as We,
has utterly failed u.s.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

John Duuscomb contributed a sack Of -four
to some needy person last Saturday evening.
1t WAS just after dark and Tracy had left a
sack OF the material of which the staff of life
is made outside the door. The sale was n
forced enc and the trouble Is the books do
net show the name OF the purchaser.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Elsewhere viii be found halt column adj
vertisemeut Of bankrupt sale of boots and
shoes, which commences tomorrow morning
in the east room OF the Eagle Block, to con-
tinue for thirty days. There is chance for
good bargains. The stock appears large, va
ried and fine.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

The inventors of the "Frear stone," kind
Of imitation stone made from gravel and sand
by some process, and which is now being
western cities, on account of its fire resisting
qualities, write to us encouragingiy about
setting up mandatory at Wichita The
inventors claim that this stone, while it is
equally durable with the best of natural
stone, Is cheaper than brick and for caps and
sills uusurpasHed,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Hon. Geo. II. Peck. United States Attorney,
appeared before Commissioner Sluss yester-
day in the prosecution of parties alleged to be
counterfeiters, arrested last week. From here
the United States Attorney goes to FL Paso to
see about doctor bill. 'Let no guilt-edged
man escape -
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

NJ. +. Hudson, Master OF the State Grange,
will be here tins Wednesday evening and viii
address the Patrons of Sedgwick county TO-
morrow Thursday at Eagle Hall. Mr. Iud
son is an earnest. intelligent man and one who
thoroughly understands and appreciates the
work in hand.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10
Publication Notice

In the Distric Court CT sedgwick County, State
of Kansas.
W. McCIees and y. McClees,
partners as w. i n. McCiees,
Plaintiffs.
r. H. Brooks and Phebe
Brooks, Defendants.
The said defendants, r: II. Brooks and Phebe
Brooks will take notice that they have been sued
by the above named plaintiffs, W. n. McCiees
in the above named court, and that unless they
answer the petition of the said plaintiffs against
them filed in said action in the Office Of the Clerk
Of the District Court of sedgwick County, State
of Kansas, by the Fad day of March, 1876, said
petition will be taken as true and Judgment will
be rendered in said action in favor of said plain
tifs, and against said defendant, r. III. Brooks,
for the sum OF three hundred and seventeen and
ffty-one one hundredths dollars with interest
from January q 1878, at l2per cent. and the SUN
of SIS as attorneys fee for said action and fol
the sale of the following described real estate
situate in the County OF Sedgwick and State Of
Kansas, to wit: The southwest quarter Of the
northeast quarter and lot No. tive of section No
"a, in township No. %, south of range No. one
east, under mortgage, to satisfy said judgment
in accordance with the prayers of SAID petition
STANLEY Z HATTON,
43-4 ATTORNEYS for fltIs.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Mr.. Avery Ainsworth, formerly of The
Wichita Land Office, but now in the Larned
Office, one OF the best fellows out and who, as
chief clerk for Registers office has nc
equal in the State, WIS down to see his friend,
last week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Miss II. Il. westlake lost, last Monday
night week, mink fur cape with Elk tips
in front. The lining was neatly stitched.
She will pay liberal reward for the cape il
left at this Office or the post office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

"Sankey says that man who is not con-
verted should no more sing in church choir
than lead in a.prayer meeting. They'll be
kicking the junior OF the Wichita EAGLE out
OF the choir now. "-Osags city Free Press
The converted judge not, neither do they
kick, nor yet comment upon Sankey at such a
poor, dying rate. If the prayers of the junior
had been answered there would be now one
more Christian in Usage City at least, and the
senior would not have felt himself called upon
to say to the editor OF the Press, that spirit.
ualy the testimony OF the Lord makes wise
| the simple.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

The brilliant, versatile and energetic editor
and sanguinc youth who inscribes upon BIZ
banner excelsior" John Campbell, the ed
itor of the Usage City Free Pre's, swung IL
this ond of his are last Saturday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Mr.. HermoD, dealer and shipper Of flour,
grain and hay. formerly Of Augusta, but at
present residing in Newton, was in the city
Saturday, looking after grain and flour. He
saws no -four in the west stands so high a the
White Rose OF the City Mills.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

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
The city. Call at our office for infor-
nation as to price and location.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Mr.. James Culley and Mr.. WIN. A. Smith,
from Logan county, Illinois, called in compa-
nv with James Hough, on Monday. The gon-
tlemen both purchased farms on Spring Greek
near Mr.. Hough's. We welcome them to the
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Mr.. yandergriG one OF the editors and pro-
prisiors OF the Atchison Daily Patriot was in
the city on last Monday and made Us 4 formal
call. The Patriot is strong Democratic pa
per. Mr.. V.,who proved very pleasant gen.
tleman, informed us that their paper was flour
ishing.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Mrs. Abbc Hays, wife of d. Hays, of this
CITY. returned home last week, from Taylor
VILE at MI Sterling, Illinois, her old home
where she had been with her children, on
pleasant visit this winter.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

w. Reynolds, jr., the travelling auditor Of
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad,
who has been sick at the Occidental Hotel in
Wichita, is again on our streets, and able to
take his hash at the Tefft House, Common
ar.akL
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

W. b Smith returned last Saturday from
trip through the counties of Montgomery,
Chatauqua, Elk and Cowley. He was pur-
chasing work cattle for breaking and other
purposes, and he says such cattle are very
scarce aud high.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

"a Dream Of Home is the title OF i pretty
poem on onr first page which Is wen worth
reading, and which was written by brother
of our fellow tewnsman. w. c. Woodman, 10
his sister.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Connel & Basley will have lot oil extra
fine mules tor sale next Saturday at the Wien
ita City Stables. These animals were seieelea
for this market. See special.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

That desirable farm and pleasant home on
the Minnesota, described in a communication
which we copied from an Illinois paper last
week, turns out to be Esquire Ross place, SC
we are informed.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Charley Nessiey, formerly an employe OF th u
office. son of Rev J. i. Nessiey, and known
TO many Of our citizens, is preparing himseH
for the ministry by a collegiate course.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10
The Centennial Concert.

AT Fort Scott, Kansas, has been postponed
10 April 20, 1876, at which time it will posi-
lively come of, or the money will be refund
ed. So many tickets having already been
disposed of, there is no doubt that the tickets
will all all be sold long before that date. We
offer to agents in Kansas a commission OF nj
teen per cent. and in addition thereto prize
of $500 to the one that sells the NEST tickets
in proportion to the population OF his county
Send for tickets at once. What we have left
are being taken rapidly. For further particu-
lars address j. 5. EMMERT,
4l.4t Fort Scott, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Hon. james Il. Mead returned IRON Topeka
Saturday, where he had been looking after
interests in which we are all concerned
While there he procured from the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fs railroad the right Of way
for two or three streets across the railroad
east of town, which obviates the necessity
of the long, tedious formality of eondsmninc.
etc. He further says that Hon. John Kelly,
Of sedgwick, is making a very industrious
Representative.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

The Commissioner proclamation, in due
form. attestcd by the County Clerk. making
valid the herd law in and for Sedgwck
county, is published elsewhere. Nominally
the herd law has been in force since the
spring of 1871 in this county, but owing 10
some informality of publication it was ascer-
tanned that the order would not stand the test
of the courts, where suit was brought under
it, SO new petitions were presented and new
order had, the result of all Of which is the
proclamation given elsewhere.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

We had an twelye-thousand dollar fire this
week. The disastrous conGagration took
place in the Occidental Block, being twelve
thousand dollars of cancelled county scrip.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

In this city. at the residence OF the brides
father, on Thursday, February 8. 1876. by
the Rev. j. z. Harsen, Chester Z. Hollinger
and Mary A. Antrim.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-10

Charley u. Jones was appointed constable
for W iciliia township TO fill vacancy caused os
the resignation of J. w. Mccartney.