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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
Notice.

United States Land oliee,
Wichita Kansas, July >, 1876.
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
James Sherman against Asa NJ. Robinson for
abandoning his homestead entry, No. 1892, dated
Apri /, 1871, upon the southwest quarter section
twenty, township 20, range 4west, in Reno eOun-
ty, Kansas, with view to the cancellation Of
said entry: the said parties are hereby summoned
to appear at this Office on the 18th day of August,
1876, ut Q O'Clock u. m, TO respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged abandonment.
Ii-it II l.. TAYLOR, Register.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
Administrators Notice.

STATE OF KANSAS,
Sedgwick County. !
In the Probate Court in and for said county.
In the matter Of the estate of Samuel Maeredie,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters of admins
tration have been granted to the undersigned on
the estate of Samuel Macredie, late of said coun-
fy deceased, by the honorable the Probate Court
Of the county and State Aforesaid dated the 81
day of july, i. ID. 1876
Now all persons having Claims against the said
estate are hereby notified that they must present
the same to the undersigned for allowance within
one year from the date of said letters, they
may be precluded from any benefit of such estate
and that ii sach claims be not exhibited within
three years after t.ie date of said letters, they
shall be forever barred.
THOMAS J. MACRED1E,
Admin istrator of the estate Of Samuel Macre-
die. deceased.
Wichita, July ;, le7G. H-3t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Judge Adams, Of Wichita, called on us last
Monday or bis way home from Wellington,
where he had been to deliver the address for
the masonic celebration. He subscribed for
our paper, which made Us feel about two inch
es taller and & great deal more important. We
believe the Judge is candidate for judge of
the 18th judicial district. Don't know, bat
think be would look real wei On the bench
'sposo We try him. 0rford Lq9egsndaat
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

ED. EAGLE The southwest ought 10 be
represented On The electoral ticket. In case
The honor should fall to Sedgwick county, per-
nit me to suggest Jno. Vi. Steele as a suitable
man for the place. lie Is well known TO Our
people, is thorough Republican, and in ca
paeity for affairs, is perhaps inferior to none
in the Valley. Should lie be nominated by
the Convention he will carry the full vote Of
the district. Very respectfully,
SrnGMIcK
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
Personal Card.

On the first OF July will open ~ Office in
Commercial Block, for the purpose of prac-
tice in the local land office and the Depart
ments at Washington. | have had an official
experience of nearly five years, and. an ex-
tended private experience. In addition,
will attend to such business as may be en-
trusted to me, in the way Of buying and SELL
ing real estate, collections, payment of taxes,
drawing instruments Of writing, etc. | have
a commission as Notary Public. \ complete
plat OF Sedgwick and adjoining counties will
be found IN my office, but not for purposes of
transcripts, which cab only be secured at the
land Office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

j. L. Zimmerman, Esq, County Superin-
tendent of Schools, at Wichita, Kansas. spent
Saturday and Sunday last, in this city visiting
his brother. lie has been in Kansas six years,
and is now on his way 20 the Centennial and
expects to spend about two months east OF
the K9agoa,ery CouHty(A1.) Dem
q.rs,f
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

The Fourth was ushered in by ringing CT
The different bells in the city, shooting OF an
wills, shot guns, muskeis, pistols, popguns and
sandwiched with shooting of Of mouths. The
racket commenced about three O'Clock a. m.
and was kept up successfully during the day.
We presume the folks at Philadelphia thought
they made fuss, but they ought to have
been In Wichita.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
Mn+ica
L. S. LAND OFFICE,


Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Asa NJ. Robinson against Robert Latham for
abandoning his homestead entry, No. 356S, dated
April 81, 1873, upon the southwest quarter, see
ton 81, township % south, range west, in Reno
county, Kansas, with view to the cancellation
of said entry: the said parties are hereby sum
moned to appear at this Office on the 3lst day of
July, 1876, al O'Clock A.. NJ, to respond ald
furnish test imOny concerning said alleged ADAM
donment. II l.. TAYLOR,
li-4W Register.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Bob Torington, superintendent OF the tele-
graph line spent a couple of days with us last
week experimenting the erection OF poles and
arranging the new office. Robert is jolly.
good boy, and all the boys from Atchison to
puehln knnM him
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
Notice Of Final Settlement.

STATE OF KANSAS, 4.
Sedgwick County.
In the Probate Court, in and for said county.
In the matter of the estate OF John W. Magee,
deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in the
aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that on the
3lst day of July a. ID. 1876, shall apply - the
Probate Court OF said county for Il full and fnal
settlement of SAID estate.
MARGARET 4 MAGEE,
ADMINISTRATIVE of the estate of John w. Magee,
deceased.
Wichita. Kansas, July 8. A. d. ls76. III
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

A young man by the name Of Easton, for
merry in the employ of the Stage Company,
but who has been running 4 meat market in
Douglas for few weeks past, shot himself at
bis room in the Douglas House. lie did not
succeed in killing himself outright, but sin
lives, yet without hope OF recovery. The bail
entered the body just below the heart. lie
assigns no reason Tor the rash act, further
than that he was "tired of living"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Something less than five thousand men,
women and children assembled on the corner
of Main street and Douglas avenue or the
evening OF the Fourth to see the display OF
fireworks. They were very good aud seemed
to give entire satisfaction.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

DoDGE CITY, KANSAS, July ,, lsl6.
For week ending July i, ls76.
Mean weekly Barometer 20. 5l2 in
81 80 thermometer II 20 deg.
90 - Humidity CO.. per cent
Highest Barometer .. 7s2 in. at go n. m. 30.
Lowest - 20 3eo in. at 500 y. m. 25
Range OF - 0 5-2 in.
Highest Temperature % deg. on the 18th.
Lowest = So deg. on the LIST.
Range Of - 35 deg.
Prevailing wind north
Velocity during week JAS miles
Maximum velocity S5miles NJ S-3a N. on the 80.
Rain-fall during week, 2.l5 inches.
No. clear and iair days
No. cloudy days
No. days rain fell
Wind storm on the 25ih, 2Gth, 2sih, s0lh, 1st
Disastrous rain and thunder storm on the Seth.
Solar halos on the 30ih
Electricity on the 18th, 9th, Both, LIST.
Lunar Corona On the 27gh and 10Th.
JEROME }. WFISBERo.
Sergeant Signal Service L. 5. A., in charge.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Cyrus Webb, OF Sedgwick eouaty, shows a
sample bunch OF English blue grass, which
measures plump four feet MIR. Webb is salts
fed that above all others 1t is the variety that
viii flourish ia the Arkans Valley - WiAfeld
Courier.
Bro. Manning, take another look at your
specimen, examine it closely. Cy. is lond of
Z Joke
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Fhe large number of threshhg machines
horsepower and some steam engines attache d.
which have been adjoining different parts Of
our city, have commenced TO move. Their
music and din can already be heard in the
Valley.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Nearly all the married ladies who went east
from this city, with very few exceptions,
h ave expressed desire TO return home i'm
mediaiely. Their husbands think it very
strange that they should want to return so
soon. We dent see anything strange about
it. The secret is, somebody is keeping them
posted.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

A couple from Reno county-no: since we
come to think about it, there were three Of
them, viz: an old gentleman sixty-lour,an old
lady forty-two, and young man tweniy-one
years of age-droye into our city late one
evening last week. They pulled up at Treas
urer Woodcock's office, ana in an excited and
Dreathless manner the old gentleman rushed
in and asked if be was the license judge.
Upon being told OF the Probate Judges
whereabouts, he told Mr.. Woodcock to lay
low and not say any thing, for something was
going TO happen, which he would uadoubted-
ly hear of next morning. The three proceed
cd to Judge Little's Office and were joined in
the bonds of holy wedock then and there in a
very solemn and impressive manner by the
attired in rich and costly calico with only
two widths in the dress. 1t was none Of your
pull-backs with over skirt and under skirt.
panier and polonaise and trail-not bit of it,
no foolishness about it. The grooT's ward
robe was plain and unpretentious; it consist
cd Of blue DENNIS shirt and buckskin-col-
ored corduroy pants, tau-colored shoes,
flesll-colored socks. The groemsman, the son
OF the old msn, for he was supposed TO be 4
widower.) was dressed Ia Arkansas sand
lapper-checs shirt, DENNIS pants and bare
footed. Woodcoci acted as usher and brides
maid. After the ceremony was performed,
and the usual sautatons from the party pres
ent, Including the honorable judge, the groom
drew himself up in dignifed manner, aud
told the friends present that he and the old la-
dy had farms adjoining and he did not see
any reason why they could not put their
things together and keep house, whereupon
she kindly consented. lie then borrowed
some matches from the usker, stating tina; they
would camp out that night, and took their
departure.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Scarcely any interest was taken by our citi-
zens in the st. Louis Convention. The feel
ing was not to be compared with that mani
tested in the result Of the Cincinnati Conyen-
ton. The nominations made q. Cincinnati
were such as to satisfy all intelligent men that
the full strength OF the Republicans would be
polled in the November election, aad a solid
Republican vote means Republican victory.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Wichita has got tae marrying fever, bad.
Ten weddings have occurred within Il short
time, and we guess the number will incr ease
to 4 dozen within few weeks.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

4 fuli band Of minstrel serenadess. nine in
number, will give an entertainment in this
city on the 10th inst. which promises to be
lirst-class and worthy Of patronage.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Such an endorsement as the At:ica Grange
gave the EAGLE is a good thing "Words fl
ly spoken are like apples of gold in pictures
of yor.-F7oFeHos Herald.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

The commercial telegraph Office which has
been located for some time past in the Occi-
dental, has been removed TO L. 3. Fcrrelfs
three doors north OF the post Office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
Notice.

q. 5. LIND OItIJE,
Wichita, Kansas, June 20, 1876
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
William Robinson against Charles w. Schunzel,
for abandoning his homestead entry, No. 5000,
dated May Il, 1874, upon the southeast quarter
section S, township IS, south. range west,
in Reno County, Kansas, with view TO the
cancellation OF said entry, the said parties are
hereby summoned 10 appear ut this Office on the
18th day of July 1876, ut O'Clock Il M, to re-
spond and furnish testimony concerning said al
legged Abandonment.
II. L. TAYLOR,
.I2-l Register.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
SPECIAL FOR A FEW DAYS.

NO. 37E160 acres, southeast quarter OF Sec
ton 30. township rs, west, some I'M
prOvements. Price 600
NO. 33tj-Southeast quarter of section Is,
township 27, range l east, 1873 acres
half mile north of Wichita; has 80
acres of timber, SO acres in cultivation,
14x24 II story frame house In good
condition, watered by the Little Ar
kansas river. Price $500.
No. 340-I60 acres, miles northwest of town,
80 acres in cultivation. Price So per
acre.
NO. 0-Northeastquartero of section Il, town
ship IS, range l west, 100 acres. good
bottom land. Price $3.50.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

WI. Cameron was over from Eldorado,
Saturday. lie was in high glee over the
latest railroad news, which is TO the effect
that contracts for building have been let and
Eldorado win have road soon, without
dauL.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Dir. ST. John, son of Hon. IL, c. st. John
one of the prominent candidates for Governor
OF this State. with his family, has taken up
his residence IN the city, having accepted a
position in the United States land Office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

The City Marshal has had good success in
the last few days slaughtering dogs. Hope he
win continue the work till there wont be a
dog left ia the city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
4 GOOD BARGAIN.

NO. Sl4-lG0 acres, miles northeast OF town !;
II acres in cultivation, ana hedSe
rows broke. Price $3.50.
NO. Sl6-160 acres good land, miles north
west of Wichita; some improvements.
Price 5000.
No. 3sl-I60 acres, northeast quarter OF see
ton 0. township ~, range l west, 20
acres in cultivation. 12X1i frame house,
i've miles northwest of town. Price
$500.
NO. 2I3-16s $1,000 acres first bottom; 50 acres
broke; miles from this city; north
east quarter of section ., town y,
east. Price $500.
NO. 2Gs-Northwestq quarter ofseetlon ., town
ship u. range 1 west, all bottom land,
miles from this city. Price 800.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
A Big Bargain.

a good threshing machine for sale. Only
been run about four weeks. VIII give par
ties purchasing same two seasons TO pay for
ii. Inquire of G. G. Thompson. Star Livery
Stables. =
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

There is Pawnee Indian down here the
exact fac s51ale Of Noble Prentiss, who is I'M
doubleday the homeliest newspaper man in
Kansas.-Aytansas CITY Iiage.a.
When Noble Prentiss is fixed up--got his
store clothes on-tuere is not better looking
editor in the State OF Kansas, than he is, ex-
eepiing Scott, Of the EareiT; aad we win
make 10 exceptions when we talk about
brains
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

The Wichita post Office has been designated
as a Canadian international money-order Of
fee. Money orders are issued at this Office,
payable at pest Offices in all parts of the do
minion Of Canada.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Judge Amos Harris worried the American
Eagle at Clearwater on Tuesday, to Il largo
crowd. The Judge thinks there were more
pretty women down in that country than be
has seen lately.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Ye shall seek for sign and find one OF the
handsomest in America swung out IN front OF
c. II. Garrison's saddle shop, in the Steele
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Texas must be going Republican. We hear
the Texas cattle men observed tia Fourth by
hosting The Tag in their camps.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

The Junction City Tribune issued Centen-
NAL illustrated edition. 1t contains pictures
Of Grant ana Washington, which are said, by
these who have seen them, TO be correct like
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Mi ispIi lance forming of sci M tnsV
mile esuca the
wnhf w fee pn
tmp OF
ctundnI eprp i arc nfrtt
dnlbc classes
nIoiey dg CROWNS
nowwnhp ~
money MOI especially manuE
L Ii
Z.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Thirteen sacks coffee Tor sale, at Duns-
combs. at less than st. Louis prices, freight
added. 14-lt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Lightning struck the residence OF Mr.. Hol-
combe, near wellington, last week, while
the family were absent, and the house, which
was one o. the best IN the valley, with AL its
contents was totally destroyed in a few mo-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

NO. 599-Northeast quarter OF section G
town 26. range l west; . acres in
cultivation,
Price SLIGO
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

We have a large number Of pieces of lands
in tracts Of from one to twenty acres, adjoin-
ing the city of Wichita, suitable for suburban
residences.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

The entire city was in full star-spsngied
dress on the Fourth Something less than a
Thousand flags were flying AZ full mast during
the day.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Centennial sermon at the Baptist Church on
Sunday evening, July 9th. All are invited.
W +. FILE. Pastor
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

We were asked by one OF the unterriiied,
the other day, who was nominated at st. Lou
is. On being informed that it was Tiden, OF
New York, he quietly remarked that he bad.
not had any use for him since he that scrape
with Mr.. Reecher.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Treasurer Woodcock has been to the eapi-
tai and settled with Che State Treasurer
paving him over 81 900.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Amos Houck has gone cast TO absent few
days only. Mrs. Houck win return with him.
She is anxious TO gel back home again.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

The frame work to one of the new elevators
is being elevated, while another has already
been enclosed.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Bordeau says he is the only one in the city
that has a regular, thoroughbred Republican
flag. 1t is nicely fixed; large flag, stream
or and jack, with double back action pole
rugged with pulleys SO that it can be raised
and lowered at will.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

II. j. Geiners has moved from Main street
TO Douglas Avenue, Centennial Block, two
doors west OF Market street.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

We hope 10 give full report Of the James
burg celebration, which was immense, in our
next issue.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Steele has cut Of his N ustache. He thinks
Stewards is a 4 the firm can stand.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06
Hotel 10 Let.

A Hotel in the city of Winfield which has
been lately repaired, lathed and plastered,and
painted throughout. win lease on reasoE-
able terms to good tenant.
1928 CURNS tS MANsEI.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Thirty-one applications have been made to
the city school board for the superintendent
Of our SCHOOLS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Green peaches only i've apiece, their flavor
equal TO that OF cottonwood chip.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

There will DC a camp meeting commenced
at Jamesburg Grove on Friday, August 4.h,
1876. Al arc cordially invited.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

The pienicers at GriIeastein's grove had
drinking, listening to an address by Judge
Baldwin, etc. Jud. Herringtoa, as Fourth
Of JnlNest. is q success.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Col Jenkins family has arrived. The Colo-
mel viii build soon and become 4 resident Of
our city again.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

If you want 10 get married, hire out Il
Morris Kohn.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

ID. b. Emmeri has opened up his law Office
His card viii appear next week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

NJ. KOhn d Co. are just as patriotic as their
neighbors, and they, too, have swung out a
nag on their building.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Green Thompson, agent for the quarteEmas-
ter's department, who has been here for about
two years. has been ordered west 10 Elmore.
Mr.. Thompson is gentleman OF culture and
large experience and will be missed by num-
Der OF our citizens.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

There are at present ten Old bachelors, or
single gentlemen, occupying rooms in Eagle
Block.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

r5-If YOU cannot find anything in these col
urnns that suits you call at our office, corner
of Main street aud Douglas avenue.
No 529--633 acres, In Butler county Kansas. being
sec s, town a, Range east. y good stock
farm lI.ce 5 per acre
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

The fremen's bail was very happy affair.
The boys ca beat everybody else getting up
entertainments. The boys with their uni
forms on-black pants and red shirts-furnish
a marked contrast dancing with the ladies in
fiill dr..
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Whenever Col Tarlton's horses are brought
on the street they never fail TO attract crowd
they are beauties.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

That aggravated ease OF small pox reported
a few days ago, turned out to be light case
Of measles.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

D.. Y. Lukens has openeda coal yard near
,he depot, and solieits share OF the public
patronage.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

The mil whistle ushered IN the Fourth by
screaming twenty minutes without taking
breath.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-07-06

Quite number OF Wichita folks went up
the railroad to different points Tuesday.