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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16
DEAR EAGLE

DEAR EAGLE:
Sleet! sleet sleet!
Over head and under feet,
Limbs and twigs encrusted,
Peaches all are ''busted."
Patiently I've waited
Surely they're Inflated;
Saw the Hoppers gnaw 'em.
And into shiverings "chaw" 'em
Farewell to jam and Jell;
I'm ready now to sell.
Farewell to peaches sweet!
Oh this cruel, killing sleet.
March 11th, 1876.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Ed Longbottom who has been long identified
with our town, came yesterday morning to
bid us goodbye. lie is of for Prescott, Ari-
iona, in company with Hon. A. A. Moore.
The trip will consume three months time. Mr..
l.. goes for his health more than any expect
ancy OF wealth. With many in Wichita we
wish him profitable and safe journey. and
the same to the csiimablc family whom he ac-
companies.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Shlichter 4 Russell, the "old reliable" firm,
rise to explain to th' public in few remarks
this week, IN which they tell too much for us
to repeat, about the Reed Breaker, Hughes'
Riding Plow, etc. Our farmers will have to
read their article to fully understand what the
firm is about, ANY way while wives can criticiss
their stove talk.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

The undersigned announces to the public
that he has purchased the we'll known "Bald-
win Art Gallery" on Douglas Avenue, and
hopes by strict attention to business to merit
q liberal share Of the public patronage. First
a call. T. Ii. STEVENS.
41-ff
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

The accident at the cosl-shaft last week
turned out not so serious matter as was first
reported. Millburn Curn had his face
powder-burnei besides being bruised. AR.
George McCampbell also received consider
able banging. The blast was d" set OF Z" by
the tamping-ron before the packing had been
put in, which accounts for the lucky escape.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Hon. John McReynolds was in the city last
Friday. We incidently learn that there is 0
probability of his being engaged as editor Of
our cotemporary. Mr.. McReynolds is writer
Of large and varied experience, exceedingly
spicy as local aud terse and pointed in politi'
cal matters. With Kansas men and affairs ht
is at home, aud we have no doubt Will delight
the Democracy Of the southwest in the mos'
de,ectable manner lie has been connected o.
late with one of the Kansas City papers. Al
"Patch" in the old times, long gone, he ranked
high as a correspondent. lie has our best
wishes for success in the new field.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

s. George Y. Smith proposes to start a big
branch store at Wichita, and is now IN the
East laying in mammoth stock of goods for
his store ct this point, and his branches at
Parsons and Wichita. Mr.. Smith is one of
the best and sbrewdest business men IL the
west, and he will fairly make things hum
when he starts in at Wichita. Humboldt
Ininn
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

James Hough, whose farm is near FL Paso
in the southern part of the county, informs us
that be examined the fruit buds closely and
thoroughly and that the cold snap and sleet OF
last Friday and Saturday had in no way al
fected the prospects for peach crop, to
which news we say '.goad."
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

From statement we made last week with
reference to the change in the furnishing
house heretofore owned by Alexander Bros,
our readers were probably misled. Mr.. Rob
erts succeeds TO a half interest in the estab'
lishmcnt with NJ. NJ. Alexander, so that the
firm of Roberts & Alexander means just The
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

The opening oil the Atchison, Topeka Il
Santa Fee Railroad has added several valuable
papers to our exchange list, among them the
daily Pueblo CAisttaia the trinidad Clroaicle
and the Hueriano Ladep~adent. Anew months
ago we cared as little materially and in BUSH
ness way for Colorado as We do now for CALI
fornia or Arizona, but behold the laying of the
tiny iron bands that guide the trains ladened
with people. merchandise and products as they
thunder up the great valley to their destina-
ton, has wrought change. and what were
Southern Colorado's interests suddenly be-
come closely identified with those of Southern
Kansas. Already Wichita has received sever
al thousand dollars for the flour that made the
bread that is now beng enjoyed by the towns
Of Southern Colorado.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

This will be a busy year. Just think OF it
36G days, 80 Sundays, leap year. Centennial
celebration and the Presidential election, and
perhaps-the millennium. and anyhow an I'M
preecdeuted growth of Wichita and the Ar
kansas Valley.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

We are happy to announce that that benev-
olent order known as Odd Fellows, whose
magic circle embraces SO many Of our best cit.
liens and leading men, has concluded to, in a
fit and becoming manner, celebrate the 57lh
anniversary OF the order in America, at Wich-
ita. The 26th day Of April is the time. Bro.
George Shlichter, chairman OF committee, in.
forms us that Hon. John NJ. Price, or John A.
Martin viii deliver the address, which will be
in Eagle Hall. Formal invitations have been
extended TO the brothers OF large number Of
nsighboring lodges to be present with us. A
parade in the morning at the hour of 10
o'clock, in full regalia, headed by the band, i:
part of the programme. In the evening
will be given social, ball and supper, which
for brilllancy they hope to make the finest
evening entertainment ever enjoyed by our
people. More anon,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

The Patrons OF Rockford and neighborin:
oranges had feast and social at the Odd Eel
lows hall. in FL Paso, last Friday evening
which, we understand, was very pleasan
affair. in spite of the inclemency of the
rvnothar
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16
Removal of G. C. Matthews & Co.

We have removed our stock of jewelry and
drugs to No. 100 Douglas Avenue, Centennial
Block, and having fitted up new and commo-
dious room and greatly increased our stock OF
jewelry, also increased very largely our stock
of drugs and medicines, and with careful
and competent prescription clerk, we are full
ly prepared to compound prescriptions on
short notice at any hour night or day. We
also have tirst.class workman in connection
with the jewery department, who does war
ranted work. Thankingour old patrons for
the liberal patronage heretofore extended to
US, we shall endearor, by low prices and falr
dealing, to merit its continuance in the FUTURE
Come and see us.
G. C. MATTHEWS & Co.,
49-4t 100 Douglas Avenue.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

The grand panorama of /" Paradise Lost
exhibited at the M. z. church last Monday
night, was well attended and the audience
was perfectly delighted, we are told. We
further understand that another exhibition
will be made in the interest of the Presbyte-
rian Sabbath school soon.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Mr. J. D. Bass, of Nj. Pleasant, Iowa, a
gentleman OF large means and experience,
called on us Wednesday. Mr.. Bass is spying
out the land with ayiew of permanently locat-
ing. Ii he concludes to purchase, quite num-
Der of families are expected TO follow him.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

- Charley Corderio, with beaming counte-
nance and victory written in every feature,
came rushing into our Office the other morning
with the announcement, at Is tine GIRL
Congratulations were in order. Charley starts
for the Black hills as soor as his wife is able
N travail
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

The largest and choicest stock of teas of all
kinds is now open for inspection at the Green
Front Store, northwest corner corner Douglas
Avenue and Market street, by l.. G. Scheetz.
Ao-2t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Mr. Swan Ecdale, the representative of al
Illinois colony of swedes, was in our count,
last week and decided to purchase lands. Ne
L. tells US that he will bring some very yaiua
ble live stock to Sedgwick county.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

1t appears that some teachers in the county
are teaching without certificates. All sucl
would do well to make note OF the examina
ton TO be held on the 25th inst. which wa
announced in last weeks EAGLE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16
LIST OF LETTERS
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Any one knowing the residence of w. s.
Holsinger will confer favor on z. S. O'Naley,
Wichita, Kansas, by informing him of the
same. 60-3s
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Horace Greeley said: "There is nothing e.
sier than to edit blackguard paper, and moth
ing more difficult than to get up newspaper
free from foulness and blackguardism. Fish
women and bar-room loafers are skilled in the
art of bandying epithets and bespattering each
other with dirty words-it requires no brains
to do this; but it does require both heart and
brains to print newspaper that decent man
or woman can read without blush"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

To tho Farmers Of SedgOiek County:
We, the undersigned, sole agents for the
Marsh Harvester for Sedgwick county, are
ready to take orders for the same. We give
good terms call and see
40-tf SHLICuTER & RUSSELL.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

s. NJ. Ford, the observing and experienced
travelling correspondent OF the Kansas City,
7saaes, passed through Wichita yesterday
boun for the towns and counties south. lie
will visit Sumner, Cowley and Butler before
he refIIrns.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

We are furnished an account of the Pueblo
excursion by our friend who lives in the big
white house on the hin east Of town, Mr.. >. e
Harvey. 1t came late. but we managed to
find rom for it.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Allen & Tucker will add to their stock in
few days general assortment Of queen'ware
b0.2t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Fine Groceries-A speciality 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, 1876-03-16

Mr.. 5. ii. King, from Michigan, father TO
selah S. King an employe Of this ONCE came
down to see his son aud the Great Arkansa
the other day. Mr.. K-had spent the winter In
Dallas Texas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

The postofiice a; Minneha has been discon-
iinued br the direction OF the POSTMASTER
General, who states, rs reason, that there
is no candidate for the Office" owhat low
cbb has our patriotism run.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

our Italian skies went back on Us last Fri
day and SATURDAY, and the Italy OF America
would not have proved very hot for an Esqui-
mau. But it was soon over and we believe
did no serious damage.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

The question OF cheap fuel has been settled
by the City Mills which are burning from Z ,o0o
to 1000 pounds of bran per day. Mr.. limbo
den informs US that the abundance Of corn ha g
destroyed the market value of bran as food
and that it will not bear railroad Transports
ton, 50 the next best thing they find is TO burS
it. One ton of bran goes as far as about ], 200
pounds of Usage coal in generating steam. 1t
burns steadily, much more so than sawdust,
and about like seasoned wood.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

The Valley House, at Wellington, is in full
blast. Tho proprietor has just opened hne
eight quire register, having filled the last one
hundred pages OF his old one since the first OF
July last Has had Ala transient guests In
the last seven weeks. Although his house is
the smallest, it is always full of those who
seek something good and palatable to eat.
Broiled steaks will tell. He also wishes to in
form the public that he has fitted up sitting
and s.mple rooms, Mr.. A. II. Barnard
knows how to run hotel.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

WANTED.-To make a few small loans on
real estate in Sedgwick, Sumner and Butler
counties. Office at the head Of stairs, first
door to the right, Eagle. Block.
51-lf s. l.. DAVIDSON.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

CORN! CoRNl-A Westlake, the champion
corn-buyer of this valley. for this season, is
still on the turf and buying corn. He will
take all the corn that the farmers will haul
him and pay the highest market price in cash,
on sight. Sc bring along your corn and you
will find him almost any place on Douglas ave-
nue. or Main street buying or weighing corn.
5O-1t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Last week, in a blind unsatisfactory way,
we noticed kidnapping case that occurred
near the upper end OF our county. We said
as little as we did because we didn't know
any more to say. Mr.. Richard Spinks, an old
subscriber, called ia and gave us the straight
of it. from his standpoint. Mrs. Ophelis
Goodrich, his daughter, was formerly the
wife of one Eli Whitmore, in Louisiana.
They had two children. Some years since
Whitmore deserted her and the children,
coming to Kansas. The mother afterwards
married Lewis Goodrich and moved to Kan
sas also, about yoar ago last October, bring
ing her ssven-year-old boy with her. Last
July her former husband succeeded in de-
priving her of her boy. Last Friday week,
Or the time mentioned in our article, she sue
ceeded in getting hold of her boy by some
strategy when, accompanied by her husband.
she fed. And this WIS what all the furry
was about,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

The wheat. since the late rains and slests,
looks exceedingly promising. SedgwicS
county has a, least twice ths acreage OF 1879.
But wen show 'em next harvest:
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

A. whitworih, Esq, favors the Patrons oil
this valley with readable article this week
which contains food worthy OF consideration.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Any one knowing the whereabouts oil one
W s. Hosinger viii confer 4 favor upon H.
S. o'Mealy by sending word. See special.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Esquire Misner's justice Office and Mr.. Ste
vens' photograph gallery have both been
moved from their location on the lots east Of
the EAGLE block to give place to three new
brick buildings. Misner's office found rest
ing place on Main street, south Of the avenue.
The photograph gallery of Mr.. Stevens went
farther out east on the avenue. The lots va
Gated will be occupied by three buildings,
which will be erected by Steele 4 Levy and
the Savings Bank. One of the rooms is de-
signed tor permane nt real estate office and
will be fitted up accordingly with everything
for the convenience of purchasers and to facil-
itate the settlement of the county. One oil
the other rooms will be occupied by Mrs.
Markham with an extensive and complete
stock OF millinery. The other room has not
yet been disposed Of. The buildings will DO
about seventy feet deep.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

c. NJ. Garrison keeps the largest stock OF
saddles and harnesses in the Southwest. He
keeps six men at work and turns ont the best
work in this city or any other in the State.
dQ-4t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

II commenced raining in this valley Tues
day evening. and is still raining as we go 10
press. "Wednesday evening.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Dupees sugar cured hams, bacon, and choice
kettle-rendered lard for family use, in bulk or
small five pound cans, by L. G. Scheetz.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16


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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Following the Centennial Idea or the sugges-
tons OF their own good taste. convictions OF
economy or something else, we notice that many
Of our farmers are putting out around their
homes and farms large quantities OF shade
trees, principally OF native varieties. 1t looks
encouraging. We don't believe our town
folks are SO much in the spirit Of tree painting
as they were last year. Sorry to see it. Tell
you what's a fact folks plenty OF shade, or
namental and fruit trees, is about all this
country lacks of being perfect paradise. We
have the land, the water, the climate, the peo-
pie, the-about everything except trees and
by all means let's have them. When the
spring slips by another year is gone as far as
tree planting is concerned. Think of that and
don't let another day go by without ordering
4 lot Of nice native trees set out around your
homes-in city and country.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Try the Old Government Java, already
ground and ready for use. Warranted to be
strictly pure. You can get it at Wheeler's.
25-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

J. W. Race. Of Illinois, friend to Esquire
MIsner, called this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

See notice of meeting OF the stockholders o.
the Agricultural Society for the election o.
officers.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16
To whom 1t May Concern.

We would respectfully ask those who know
indebted to us, aud their bills due,
to call and settle up. HESS GETTo.
a.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

n. Langan, upholsterer and manufacturer
of sofas, lounges and 2arlor sets mattresses
and spring beds, Main street. below the Occi-
dental Hotel.
For the best pure white horse hair mattress
es made in 4 superior manner, 60 to Langan,
Main street, below the Occidental.
For the best moss mattresses go to Langan,
the uphclsterer. -
For the best cotton mattresses &c to Langan.
For the best excelsior, husk, cotto top and
moss top mattress, 60 to Langan.
For the best comforter, weighing over eight
pounds, of the best cotton, 60 to Langan's
Main street below the Occidental.
Langan has the seli-adjusting springs for sale.
For the best box spring beds 90 to Langan,
the uphostercr, Main street, below the Occi-
dental.
Persons living at distance sending their
orders by mail will have them promptly at
tended to. Price list furnished on application
by mail.
Furniture dealers throughout the southwest
will find it to their advantage to give me .
call. Send for price list.
II. LANGAH,
eo-4t Wichita, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Capt. John ii. Folks, editor Of the Wei
lington Press and secretary of the Kansas
State Senate, spent last Saturday in Wichita.
He was en- route for the capital Of Sumner
county with his wife and baby. We had to
fire up our engine to let him see show the old
thing worked" Captain John is one of our
fellows, and in sustaining the dignity Of the
southwest for the past two years in very ar
durous and responsible position he has not
failed jot or little, and we are correspond
ingly proud of him as southwestern man.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Editor EAGLE: Please announce that am
/ candidate for reelection to the office Of City
Narahal. MIKE MEAGHEE.

To THE VOTERS OF THE THIRD WARD
1 hereby announce myself as an independent
candidate for city Councilman OF the third
ward. CHARLES SCHATTNER.
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80
NO. 90-16O acres first bottom; southeast
quarter section 80, township y, range
l east; so acres under cultivation !;
pine frame house 12x16 with kitchen
il miles from Wichita. Price S3,0OO.
NO. c2s-A first class hetel for sale, situated
on the corner of First and Water
street, in the city of Wichita, being 2
stories high, containing twenty rooms.
This house was built three years ago,
and is doing good business. This
property can be bought for SooO0, on
easy terms. For full particulars please
address us.
rESteeIe Il Levy are the exclusive agents
of over ", 900 acres of railroad lands. comprls-
ing the lands belonging to the A., T. q ,. !;
railroad, in twp No. % & 26, ranges Nos; ana
east and 1, and west. These are by Tar
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,
pany 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, 1876-03-16

DO yeu want good land adjoining to'on, try th's.
NO. 4-240 acres: the northeast quarter and
the north half of the southeast quarter
of section 4, township %, range east;
has 25 acres broke, and hedge rows
broke; miles north Of Wichita.
Price 1900.
NO. 305-162 64-1O0 acres northeast quarter
of section 1, township q, ronge east;
10 miles east of Wichita. Price 800.
NO. ss6-160 acres, the southeast quarter of
section 9, township %, range west;
unimproved. Price 200.
NO. 394-16o acres, the southwest quarter of
section II, township q, range west;
splendid land, 81 miles northwest OF
town. Price per acre.
NO, 401-lGO acres; northeast quarter OF sec
ton IA, township q, range east; =
miles northeast of town; unimproyed
upland. Price 1000.
NO. 10-163 acres, in section 80. township y,
range l east 80 acres timber, 90 In
cultivation; 16x24 pine house; water
ed by the Arkansas river; miles
south of town. Price 800.
HTIfyou cannot find anything in these col
umns that suits you call at our office, corner
of Main street and Douglas avenue.
No 5aa-s3s acres, IN Butler county Kansas, being
sec g. town "a, Range east. A good stock
farm. Price per acre
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.
NO. 46O-South half Of southeast quarter OF
section 80, township %, range 1 east,
and the north half of the northeast
quarter of section 2, township q, range
i east containing 160 acres, and wa
tered by stream of living water; Al
miles northeast of Wichita. Price LEO.
| NO. 461-South half of the northeast quarter
of section "a, township q range east.
containing so acres; miles southeast
of Wichita, bottom land. Price 1900.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Good cigars at the Green Front Store for
FIVE cents piece, best in the market tor the
money, at l.. G. Scheetz. 4S-3t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-03-16

Go to C. NJ. Garrison to get custom made,
home manufactured harnesses. Six men at
work making harnesses. All work guaran-
teed as represented. 49-4t