davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28
m0d0c.

BY Mambrino Patchen (fuil brother to Lady
Thorne. and the sire of Lady Stout, that MIR.
Bonner paid $4,000 for at two years old, Kate
Pachen, now owned by James McFerran, Of
Louisville, Kentucky apd valued at $4,000,
Rothchids Mambrino BERTHE, Gill E. Queen,
and host of others, that have as much speed,
and more endurance than the produce OF any
other horse.) by Mambrino chief dam by Ga
no, he by American Eclipse, out Of Betsy, by
Sir Archie first dam Cap!tola the dam OF
woodpecker Gold DusI by Bob Jordon. he
by imported Jordon, End dam Vino by
Woodpecker (the sire of Gray Eagle.)
Modoc Is beautiful blood bay with black
points, 16 hands high, weighs about 100
pounds and in form and symmetry will COM
pare favorably with any horse in the country.
He was ioaled April 9th, 1871 being bred for
the stud more particularly; consequently has
been handled but little, but has splendid ac-
ton, and shows great promise of speed. he
is splendid breeder. / have two of his colts
-yearlings, at my stables, that l will take
great pleasure in showing, one of which we
have been driving little that We think will
rank favOrably with any horse in the United
States. He will be exhibited in harness at the
Wichita fair next week. Anybody conversant
with the stud book will see at "a glance his fam
lily on one side are thoroughbreds, and
on the other side trotters equal
to any. Modoc will make the fall
season at the Wichita Stud Stable, COM
mencing Sept list at the very low price OF
S25 the season. with the privilege OF return
ing mare in the spring il she fails to breed or
another in her place; which makes it equal to
an insurance. The spring season will COM
mence March LIST 1877 at same place at $50 the
season. l will give two premiums, in gold,
for the two best colts, TO be exhibited at the
Stable November 18th, 1S77-best els, End
best $40. WIN. TARLToN.
26-tt Wichita, Sept. 9th, 1876.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

Merry Christmas was most Thoroughly en-
joyed by our people. 1t was to be seen in
their quickened pulse, springng step and
sparkling eyes. The monarch OF the storm
did not fail in his part, but covered the entire
earth with his feecy blanket, awakening in
all hearts the sweetest memories of long-gone
friendships and loves, aud exciting youth to
joyousness. That beautiful symbolic custom
instituted by the Germans, the evergreen tree.
Illuminated by wax candles and loaded with
presents, adorned many OF our Wichita homes.
Old Santa Claus with short pipe and pug nose.
his fleet, flying deers, and toy-ladened sleigh,
creaking with its jolly load, passed this way.
as a thousand happy children can testify. How
charming the conceit which gave us the mer-
ry Dutchman coursing the frosty night air
with his phantom sleigh and reindeer steeds,
hopping down the chimney of each child
blessed house to load little stockings with his
wondrous wealth. Who would wish to break
for a child The spell OF the beautiful delusion
Yet even when maturer years have broken
the truth 10 the little one, the charm still In
gers.
You may break, you may shatter,
The vase if you will,
But The scent of the roses
Will hang round il siill.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28
Comp etition Is the Life of Trade,

Smith & Pittenger are on the war path. We
having been dealers in coal for the past four
years, would call your attention to the fact,
that we are now carrying the largest stock OF
coal in the city, and can sell you the best
Usage shaft coal ever shipped into this market,
at as low price as any dealer in the city. Hav-
in Wichita, you may rely upon full weights
and square deal, and assured satisfaction in
every transaction All orders in the city will
receive prompt attention. A fair trial is all
We ask. Thanking you for past patronage an d
asking you for its future continuance. We re-
main respectfully youas
SMITH Il PITTENGER.
Wichita, Nov. 10th, 1876. at
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28
o. f. MckIM, Principal.

Ed. EAGLE We had some Christmas at
Lee Summit. We don't suppose this was the
only place in Kansas where the folks had
Christmas, bat the kind OF one we had is
worthy Of notice. nevertheless. 1t seems that
Santa Claus had procured list OF the names
of the little folks IN our nei:hborhood some
time last week, and sent each one of them a
present. Accordingly branchy peach tree
was Obtained from Mr.. Shuman, conveyed to
our schoo! house, set up in good style. and up
on its branches were displayed Tn, thousand
and-one things-iancy, amusing and useful.
And when the quiet shades of Christmas night
settled down on the suow-clad Arkansas Val
ley, our people, with one accord, jsurneyed to
the school house. 'Hold the Fort was SUM-,
by the Sabbath school; then prayer; then u
Christmas carol. During the latter exercise,
the tree was beautifully illuminated by the
lighting of fifty wax tapers, and by drawing,
aside curtains was suddenly exposed to the
view of the Lee Summiter.. We do not
doubt that the pleasant surprise TO the chill
dren in beholding such picture, more than
paid the committee for their efforts in getting
IL UP. II UT lut ntAt uau a CoupiC vi H.
dies, each armed with pair of scissors, were
industriously at work removing the presents
and distributing them as labelled All the lit
tie fellows received nice aud appropriate pres
ents. While the bachelors of the neighbor-
hood received receipt books, hard boiled eggs,
cornstalk fiddies, darb-complesoned doll ba-
bies and jumping jacks. Farmer h. received
a liberal supply of stationery and, oh that
mule. The dear little animal. A nice, slick,
fat, mouse-colorej, shayed-tail, with yellow
nose, and flowing name, and the white of his
eye so very conspicuous We were the
pleasedest individual this side OF London
when we received that. So very docile is lie
that one boy can handle him. II esteem. good
care and kind treatment will make him grow
any, he ought TO be large enough to carry
double by next Christmas. We are so glad he
was MT goat, for We never could handle them
tarna critters. FARMER Il.
kECHr, December 20, 1876.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28
A. NJ. DURAND. Master.
DIED.

In this city, on Friday, December ODD. 1876
Alfred Eugene, infant son OF Frederick A.
and Mary Sewers.
Our friends, the parents, have our tender.
est sympathies: but they must not forget that
their dear little boy was very delicate hu.
man bud, whose fral hold upon life was only
sustained by affections tenderest solicitation,
and that now he is safe in beautiful home
where his little life, unthreatened and un-
hampered by earth. fatalities, shall develop
into the yigor and beauty of perfection.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

The counties Sedgwck
the best land west OF the Mississippi valley The Arkansas
valley ranging rom seven to twelve miles in width Other less
rivers Slate Bluff Spring GYPSUM Chisholm and Cowsn creeks diversity
fertile valleys The soil
sandy loam feet in depth Vegetation ali kinds
Climate equable
to under laws the sale
other part cheap homes be with all the
ahead and
the older and
Wichita
called the Queen City West
for investments all business
STEELE g LEVY
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
WICHITA, sEDGwICK COUNTY KANSAS
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28
The Singer Sewing Machine.

Over one million and half in use. The
most durable and lightest running machine in
the world. As an evidence, the Singer, Rem
iugton and Wheeler & Wilson were invented
about the same time and put into market, and
at the present CAV the Singer has over one
million and a half in use, the Wheeler & Will
son has about five hundred Thousand and the
Remington has the small, Insignificant num-
Der of five thousand nine hundred and ifty-
three, which can be seen on the upper end of
the needle burr, which makes the Remington
the last CHOICE OF the people, and they would
not have sold one quarter that number hal
they not sold them under fictitious name.
For many years the Remington machine COM
pany have attempted to force their machines
on the market as the Remington, but failed,
which reminds lie Of several occurrences
in Bloomington Illinois. stopping with
friend by the name of d. Ii. Horner. There
were two agents at the place, the Wheeler Il
Wilson and the Remington. The Wheeler &
Wilson agent had confidence enough in his
machine to sell it on Its own reputation, but
the Remington agents confidence failed him,
and he attempted to sell 1t as the improved
Weed. Some five years ago, while was SELL
ing the Howe, happened to meet an agent
that was selling the Remington. He had as
little confidence In his machine as the first
one met, and he attempted to sell it as the
improved Howe, and have been creditably
informed that the Remington agents are SELL
ing their machines here as the improved
Singer, which is false. There is no improved
Singer except the original one, which cannot
be sold in the Southwest except by or
through me. Those who wish to buy the
Remington are welcome to, but deem it my
duty to inform the good people Of the South
west, through the columns Of your paper, SO
they will not be imposed upon in buying ma
chimes. A machine that cannot be sold on
its own reputation should not be sold on the
merits of machine that has been long tried
and proved, without doubt, the best in the
world. The impositions offered are of the
deepest dye. W. MASON,
General Agent for the Southwest
Wichita. June 3, 1916. Hon
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

and exhaustive examination by members of
the bar, appointed by Judge Campbell for
that purpose. was last week admitted to the
practice OF law in the courts of Kansas. All
who know Mr.. Reeves pains-taking and care
ful business methods and qualifications will
at once realize that he has just the making OF
a reliable and successful attorney-at-law. Be-
sides, his experience of years as an officer OF
the court. aud his long connection with law
firm, puts him at once upon an equal footin g
with old practitioners. Success to G. w.
Reeves, ESQ.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

half dozen well mounted men, equped
with bunting paraphernalia. and ccompanied
by eighteen or twenty full-blooded grey
hounds, were out bulldozng and ntimidating
the jack rabbits OF the high prairie parishes
last Saturday. The returning board counted
out just two ears to each rabbit and one rab-
bit TO each dog, when a farmer swore out an
injunction and stopped further proceedings.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

Born, at Fort Sill, Indian Territory, De-
cember 18th, son TO W. p. and Ellen T.
Bliss.
Died at Fort Sill, Indian Territory, Deem
Der 10, 1876, Ellen T.. wife OF w. L. Bliss.
aged 80 years.
Mr.. Bliss was former resident OF this place
and is the son OF DIR. Bliss. Mrs. Bliss viii be
remembered by great many of our citizens,
In statue she was the smallest mt Their we ever
saw. The circumstances of her death are
sorrowiul.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

George l.. Church. Professor of English
Literature in the Nebraska State Univer sity,
VIII deliver lecture on next Wednesday
evening, January Sd, at the Methodist church.
Mr.. Church Is one OF the most talented lee
turers now travelling. and his snbject-Ameri-
can Morals-gives an opportunity for amuse-
ment and instruction, which will ill the house
The admission, twenty-five cents, goes to the
Wichita library.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

A heavenly wonder in the matter of mete-
or passed over Kansas last Thursday night,
northeast, to near the west line OF Indiana.
where it exploded, and where pieces of il
have since been picked up. 1t was very bright
very near the earth, was accompanied by a
kissing and rambling sourd, and followed by
a shaking of The earth like the shock of an
earthquake. 1t appeared about the size of a
full moon, with tail four or FIVE hundred
feet long, giving out a greenish-blue light.
The people OF some Of the cities and towns over
which it passed were badly frightened. 1t
was in sight at some OF the places nearly three
minutes. at others fun minute. At Law
renee, Kansas City, ST. Louis, and several L.
linois towns, it lighted up the surroundings
as bright as day. The pieces picked up re-
senbe a conglomerate of iron and sandstone.
1t was the largest meteor Of this century.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

The German Missionary Sunday School had
fine Christmas tree on Sunday evening at the
school Eelse. The occasion was very pleas
ant one, being enlivened by declarations,
songs, and so forth. Although in the exer-
cises the German was spoken exclusively, still
many English speaking friends were present
10 enjoy.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

A. III. Horneman, who was arrested and
tried last week IN the District Court of Sedg-
wick county, upon the charge of assaulting
Dwyer with a deadly weapon with intent to
kin, was found guilty. The jury took the
case at 10 o'clock Friday night and returned
their yernict al O'Clock next morning Hor-
neman has a wife, and a son fifteen years old.
and is man OF some property. de is be-
tween fifty and sixty years of age, and ac-
counted hard case where be lives. He was
formerly postmaster at Little Dutch, and was
witness against j. t. Holmes. Judge Camp
bell will not sentence him until the latter
part OF the term, but a prospective home in
the peniteniiary does not seem to worry him
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

The Kansas Capital. the new literary paper
published " Topeka, came to hand this week
The mechanical makeup is not what we ex-
pected for purely literary journal, but the
matter is admirable and the press work good
Next week we will print, on our outside, an
article from its pages entitled the Average
hansan." which every observer win ac-
knowledge TO be a true bill
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

Our valued friend and former townsman,
Hon. J. e. Redfield, has resigned the office OF
Receiver in the Wichita land oflie. We sup
pose that Mr.. Redfield will devote his atten-
ton exclusively TO the dry goods business.
He has held the position Of Receiver for over
four years and has been prompt and efficient
in the discharge of his dnties, has given en-
tire satisfaction to the Government and peo-
pie Of his district. As he is no novice in the
role OF a merchant we can safely FAY that his
career will be brilliant and successful one.
iient of Humboldt, is Mr.. Red6eld's successor
ia Office. Mr.. Dyer is an honest and worthy
man and we are gratlied that so good man
has recevei the appointment.-Ham5oidt
Inion.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

season is made by purchasing dry goods, boots
and shoes at low prices. Hats. caps, bEck
gloves and mit.s at half price. Apply to Geo.
irnes 4 Co., next to the post Office 39-l
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

The editor Of this paper lost little gold
cross on Christmas day the intrinsic worth OF
which is small, but Of great value as a keep
sake. Ii had small piece OF chain ait a,hed.
The finder will much oblige by sending it to
this Office
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

New Years New Years Ladies silk, hem
stitched handkerchef., neck ties, plain and
embroidered sets, reversible, beaver and vel
vet shawls, just received at Geo. limos 4 Cos
next to the post office. J9-lt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

The snow that fell Saturday night and Sun
day was most timely, both AZ protection 10
the wheat and moisture for the ground, for
the late sown wheat was suffering and dying
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28
Notice..

Miss Mary Eldridge will give lessons on the
piano, organ and melodeon to all desiring in
struction. Terms ten dollars $50 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, 1876-12-28

We are under obligations TO Mr. Walter, the
proprietor OF the Douglas Avenue House. for
and invitation to the fine Christmas dinner
that he set up to his patrons, which we would
have taken delight in discussing but for other
enCarements.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

I, the Undersigned, hold the agency Of the
book entitled THE Lords Land" written by
Rev. II. B. Rfdgeway, travels in the holy
land, describing places that are mentioned in
the bible. completed this Centennial year.
Every family should have it, those who are
not Christians as well as those who are. No
other agent holds or is allowed to sell this
book in this county and city. Will deliver
in sixty or ninety days after subscribing. l
will canvass the county and any one wanting
the book before get to them can do so by
calling at my house in Wichits.
S6-tf NELSON CHATFEE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

Mr.. A. A. Lamb, of the Occidental, and his
wife, who have been on a visit to Illinois, re-
turned home last week. They left their
daughter in Chicago, where she will attend
school. We hear that Mrs. Lamb, who is an
accomplished guitarist, brought back several
superior instruments and that she win take
class of scholars
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

w. e. Woodman & Son. of Wichita. have
the finest and most tasteiully furnished and ar
ranged store room in the city, or indeed in the
west. The EAGLES description of this great
dry goods emporium, few weeks since was
no exaggeration Sumner County Press.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28
Don't Forqet Il.

That you get twenty-five cent chrome at
Doc 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, 1876-12-28

]. P. Babbitt, the well known photographer
south OF Woodman's dry goods store. Pic
lures taken at about one-half price for next
thirty days. 3S-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

This Is the last week of the Centennial year.
The last hour of the last day OF this month,
this year, and the great c,n,ury anniversary
year OF America Will have become part OF
alizinn
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28
Remember.

That Doc Holmes. at the Avenue Book Store
gives twenty five cent chrome with every
dollars worth of goods that you buy. Call
and examine his selections. 3S-2t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28
10. 0. F.---Election and Installation.

On Thursday evening, January 4th, the
public installation OF the newly elected Off
GERS of the three lodges OF l. o. o. F., viz
the Rebecca, the Encampment and the Subor-
dlnate lodges, will take place at the lodge
room 10 which The public and friends are
cordially invited. Grand Master, John Charl-
ton, will be present to conduct the ceremo-
MES. He will also deliver an address. The
occasion win be an inseresting one. On
Thursday night, November 30th, the follow
ing officers were elected in the subordinate
lodge: ii. ii. Richards, N. g.; W. p. Stem,
V. e.; George Shlichter, r. s.; Henry Bolte,
Treasurer; c. W. Graham, p. S.
At regular meeting OF Wichita En- camp
ment No. %, December %, the following OH.
GERS were elected: ]. II. Minnch, C. P; W
p. Stem, S. W.; w. A. Richey, j. W.; L. N
woodcock, Scribe; George Shlichter, Treas.
nrar
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

w. S. johnson has butt livery stable on
the corner OF Fourth Avenue and First street
west OF Russell & Furlong's elevator, which
he Is stocking up.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

The Saturday and Sunday mornings mails
were loaded down with Christmas presents.
many of which found happy recipients IN
Wichita homes.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

"Wichita is red hot town and it docs one
good to go over there. They stand solid to
a man for an east and west road and will do
their part when the time comes."- Wakam
TaIev Times.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

Water-proofs at so cents yard, worth IS !;
water-proofs at 10 cents, worth Sl.25, at Geo.
Innes & Cos next TO the post Office. 39-lt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

Everybody should use Browns liver pills,
prepared for diseases Of this climate. Cures
headache, biliousness and liver complaint
Sold at ]. Z. Adams drug store. 35-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

Don't forget! You can save 80 per cent.
on your meat bill patronizing the packing
house of Harvey, Stewart & Co., first door
west of Douglas Avenue House. 37-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

Company r Of the Twenty-third Infantry
went through Wichita last week, bound for
Fort Reno. The company was commanded
by Captain George X. Brady
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

Go TO Smith 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 inn
pement line. 34-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

Notice.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY.
WASHINGTON, October %, 1s7G-
Notice is hereby given to all persons who may
have claims against 1.-THE First National Bank of
Wichita, Kansas that the same must be pre-
sented to Ii. Il. Cullum. Receiver, with the legal
proof thereof. within three months from this
date, or they will be disallowed.
JOHN JAY KNOX,
3l-3m Comptroller of the Gu. rency.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

The scarletina being prevalent IN our city,
Mr.. ID. S. Mouser, an old reader of the EAGLE,
says that a tea or decoction of mullen leaves
used as a drink, binding the leaves also upon
the throat, is sure cure. The remedy at
least is very simple and can do no harm.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

Garrison keeps eight men at work on har-
nesses and thinks of putting on mere hands
to supply the demand. 17-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

Goods are not misrepresented ut the new
Mammoth Implement Store Of Smith & Keat-
M. 34-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

w. U. Cox, Wichita, Kansas, agent for VIM
field City Mills -four, manufactured by Z. A.
Bliss L. Co. 3S-4t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

The westsiders seem in earnest about free
ing the big bridge. A petition was start
ed Christmas morning, and received some
seven hundred names before night.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

W. U. Cox is agent for straight xxx Hour
manufactured by Z. A. Bliss & Co., OF The
Winfield City Mills. Wichita, Kansas.
39-2m
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

The second lecture OF the course for the
library, next Wednesday evening, will be
very interesting and instructive.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

A span of choice mules for sale on time at
the Oriental Stable. 39-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-12-28

The services of the Presbyterian Church
have again been transferred from Eagle Hall
TO the Baptist church. Services at half past
ten O'Clock in the morning and seven O'Clock
in the evening each Sabbath. Prayer meet
ings at the same place on Thursday evening