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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-02-15
Preserve the Fences.

We mean the rail fences. There are
several ways by which the lives of our
fences can be prolonged. We will
enumerate few, not that we expect
to add to what every practical farmer
already knows, but in order to refresh
his mind by way of remembrance.
One of the essentials in preserving
rails is to keep the fence row clean.
Weeds, briars and sprouts should not
be permitted to grow up in the fence
corners. The row should be sown to
such grasses as are best adapted to the
soil, and thus every foot of soil can be
utilized. The bottom rail, usually
known as the "worm," should have
chunk under the corner, half the
length of the rail, whatever the length
may be. A frequent handling of the
rails is great advantage to their ION
gevity. The fence should not be per-
mitted to stand more than three years
if old rails, or more than five if new
ones, without throwing down and re-
building. BY this plan the position
of the rails is changed, and many of
them are given new lease on life. A
common practice, when re-setting a
fence, is to place new and unseasoned
rails at the bottom; this is done be-
cause the new ones are thought to be
more durable than the old ones. All
who have noticed the results know
that green timber rots more rapidly
when brought in contact with the
ground than does seasoned timber.
Experience has proven that the most
durable rails are those that are made
before the sap is in the flow, or just as
the flow is sufficient for the bark to
slip as the rails dry. Made at this
season of the year and ''ricked'' until
fall or winter, they handle much bet
ter and make a better fence than if
used Immediately after they are made.
Journal of Agriculture.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-02-15

Why are farmers SO liable to rheu-
matism? Because they wear wet
clothing, heat, and suddenly chill the
body, over eat after very hard work,
and because they do not keep the skin
in vigorous, clean and healthy con-
dition. Iffarmers would avoid sud-
denly cooling the body after hard ex-
ercise, if they would be careful not to
go with wet clothing and wet feet, and
if they would not over eat, when in an
exhausted condition, and battle daily,
using much friction, they would save
much rheumatism. The same rule ap-
plies to others than farmers. The
Turkish bath is the best remedy for
rheumatlsm.-Science of Health.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-02-15
Orchard Planting.

February and March are good
months in which to set fruit and other
trees, when the ground is not frozen.
The holes should be dug in the fall or
winter, so that the ground may be
heaved, crumbled and mellowed by re-
peated foeezing and thawing. They
should be made large. The writer
has had the holes generally dug five
feet square and eighteen inches deep
and before setting the trees shovelled
in surface soil so as to fill them about
twelve inches. The trees, instead OF
being grubbcd up with little root, as
many do, should be taken up with as
much root as you can get. Do not
spare labor in this, and the additional
growth of the trees, and earlier bear
ing, will amply reimburse the addi-
tional expense. The small rootlets
should not be permitted to dry, nor
to freeze. When setting the trees be
sure that the holes are amply large to
accommodate the roots to their natur-
al positions, without any cramping or
bending. Then throw some water on
the roots, scatter fine earth of the soil
on them, repeatedly, then throw on
more earth and tread it down. Then
wet the earth, secure the tree to a
stake, if it be necessary, to prevent
the wind from affecting it's vertical
position, and the tree will grow well.
the writer has, from boyhood, been
accustomed to set trees in the manner
indicated, and rarely has he had one
fail to live ard grow well. Fruit trees
set as above in broad holes, with little
curtailment of the natural roots, will
come into bearing some years sooner
in stiff soils, than when set, as they
often are, in small holes with little
root. The earth should not be dished
around the tree SO as to permit water
to accumulate around it, nor super
saturate the earth beneath.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-02-15
The Use Of Leaves.

Leaves form an excellent absorbent
and make an excellent bedding for
stock, and where they mus. be gath
cred from the lawn to ensure q neat
appearance they can be readily carted
to q shed and stored for bedding.
Leaves form good non-conductor
of heat, and hence as a protection for
roots of plants or covering for vege-
tables stored out of doors; for a COW
ering upon half-hardy perennials moth
ing is superior. They contain good
deal of valuable mineral matter that
is well worked up for plant use; hence
their presence in the compost heap is
of some advantage. They should not
be allowed to go to waste in fence
corners and by-places. but gathered
and utilized as far as possible.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-02-15
WICHITA. KANSAS.

The above firm will furnish all kinds Of Marble
Work, Grave Stones, Slabs, Menuments, Etc. and
cut stone to order boz buildings: u-u
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-02-15

One of the earliest printers on rec
ord-The Emperor Trajan, who set up
q Roman column.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-02-15

Attachments, Parts, Needles, Oil, Etc.,
Kept on hand. Alss Needles and Pzrts furnish
al for all other Machines.
Office on Douglas ave-, Wichita, Kansas.
as
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-02-15

Many young man who considers
himself an Apollo is only an apology
for man.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-02-15

l'Kansss State Gnnge''-Business Officers,
NJ +. Hudson, Master, Napoleon,
P. B. Maason, Secretary, Emporia.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-02-15
MUSTANG EMINENT,

Which has stood the test Of forty years. There
s no sore it will not heal, lameness IL Will not
body or the body OF q horse, or other domestic
animal that does not yield to its magic touch A
bottle costing &c, SOC. 81 90, has often saved
he life of human being, and restored 10 lie anu
usefulness many valuable horse. lily
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-02-15

l. because it is adapted to all the wants of fami-
ly sewing.
2. Because ii can be readily comprehended by
any one wishing to sew.
3. Because it runs easily
4. Because it is always ready and never takes
on IT'S
5. Because it will do any kind of sewing with
less changes and fewer extra attachments than
any other machine.
6. Because it is self-adjusting.
]. Because it Is made of the very best materials,
and in the most thorough manner.
1t is a two-thread machine, making an elastic
Iock-stitch.
IL has straight short Needle
1t has a Shuttle with Patent Spring Tension.
Its upper Tension requires no manipulating to
admit the passage OF kinky uneven thread,
whether linen, cotton or silk.
ing it up on its hinges, and soiling goods Ia I'M
possible.
Its stand is solid and firm.
Its table Is long and roomy.
Every part works positively, and il is not sub
ject to the yielding uncertain operating of
springs.
No machine costs SO little for new parts and re-
pairs.
More than 200, 900 machines of its manufacture
are now in use and attest 10 all is claimed for them
viz that they superior 10 all others in point Of
Capacity, Adaptability, Simplicity and Dura-
bility.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-02-15
GRANGE DEPARTMENT.

NATIONAL GRANGE-BUsINEss OFFICERS
JNo. JONES, Master, Helena, Arkansas.
o. II. KELLY. Sec'y, Louisville, Ky.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01
millinery and Fancy Goods.

Mrs. e. Mclean, Eighth street be
tween WASHINGTON and Commercial,
avenues, is just in receipt of an elegant
and complete stock of Millinery and
Fancy Goods OF every kind. Among
other articles we may mention that she
is selling fine black straw hats in all the
latest styles at from 40 to 80 cents; ele-
CANT patterns at prices lower than was
ever offered to the trade; flowers and
feathers from 10 cents to 81; silks and
velycts in all the new shades at prices to
suit. In the hosiery for ladies and child.
rem line her stock is not cqualed by any
other establishment In the city, and she
asks the ladies to call and examine them
before going elsewhere. Mrs. Mclean
will sell her goods of all kinds as cheap,
il not cheaper. than the same kind OF
goods can be bought elsewhere in this
market. She solicits an examination OF
Ter stock and prices, believing that she is
prepared to please all whom may favor
her with call in both. Ladies desiring
to have hats pressed can have the same
lone for from % to IS cents. 5-7tf
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01
Al HehOe,,meyers.

Mr.. Charles Schoenmeyer has received
q large lot OF the celebrated Golden cider,
(aptcl vein which Is beyond all question
the best and purest cider ever sold in this
city. Families desiring it can procure
this cider in quantities to suit, by the
pint, quart or gallon, or in larger quanti-
ties. Persons desiring cider by the bar
rel can have their orders filed by notifying
Mr.. Schocnmcyer at his saloon at the
corner Of Tenth street and Washington
avenue. Mr.. Schoenmeyer has also just
received a consignment of the celebrated
California Riesling wine, which is
tqual to, any Rhine wine. This
wine Is manufactured from the
celebrated German grape, and has no
superior in the country. And further, he
keeps Moerleins' beer, the best made,
and full line Of choice liquors and CT
CARS. Call and see Charlie. He Is al.
ways glad to sec his friends, and will be
found ready TO serve them. A free lunch
spread every morning at ten o'clock. tt
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

OF the series of entertainments to be
given by the ladies of the Episcopal
church, the second will take place at the
residence of VIM. b. Gilbert, on Thurs
day evening, Nov. LIST, commencing at
8 O'Clock. The programme will consist
of reading and recitatiOns, charade and
exhibition; also music, both vocal and
instrumental, and a short, but humorous
play entitled "Mum,' in which all can
participate. Admission % cents. No
extra charge for refreshments, which
will be furnished gratis by the ladies'
having the matter in charge.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01
Phil Best Brewing Co.'S Milwaukee
Lager Beer Henry Brelhan, agent.
Correspondence solicited. St
Intermittent Fever

is so common in the country as scarcely
to need comment. The causes which
produce it are such as cold, irregular
living, over exertion, low spirits, night
air, exposure to miasmatic exhalations,
&c. In large cities where edge tools
and agricultural implements are manu-
featured, the grinder protects his lungs
from the injurious effects Of the dust
flying of the grindstone by wearing q
respirator. The coal miner ere he do,
sends the SHAFT provides himself with a
safety lamp to guard against fre-damp.
Now 1t Is equally necessary for those
who are brought in contact with any Of
the causes leading to intermittent fever,
to provide themselves with that well
known and highly esteemed remedy
against it, the home stomach bitters. p.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

The Jno. Means will leave here at noon
to-day tor New Orleans with 2,4OO tons.
~ saw null named Tidal Waye arrived
from the Ohio. City OF Helena was well
laden and made additions yesterday.
The Y. /. uillman for Paducah; c. w.
Anderson for Evansville; Gold Dust and
Grand Lake and barges for New Orleans,
and Ste Genevlcve for Memphis, are due
to>day.
The Dora Cabler brought III hogs, IL
barrels, whisky, POO dry barrels and a lot
OF sundries night before last.
The A. j. Baker and barges, from New
Orleans tor st. Louis, passed up ycster-
day with big trip OF sugar.
The Belle Memphis yesterday brought
1876 bales OF cotton for reshipment east,
and has a moderate trip for st. Louis.
The II. G. Yaeger filled out here for
New Orleans.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

geography If the Bible, cnsravlngs and
Photographic views Of places Of Interest
in the Holy Land. Besides all this the
illustrated and descriptive collateral mat
ter is so very Important and valuable that
thousands OF persons who have other
Bibles will buy this one also. In fact, 1t
is Indispensable to Bible teachers and
students. Mrs. Bancroft, the agent for
this great book, Is now canyassiDg tho
city, and VIC commend her to the favor
able consideration OF all.
Having taken charge of the grocery
establishment at the corner OF Four
tccnth street and Washington avenue,
and put in one of the largest and best
assorted stocks of family groceries ever
exhibited In Cairo, Messrs. Pcttis Il
Bird are now ready for business, and in-
yite the attention Of the public to their
house. They have given special atten-
ton to the selection Of
their goods, and having purchased
for cash are prepared to compete
with any other house in the
city on sugar, coffee, syrups,
teas, hams, bacon, canned goods, and in
fact everything in the grocery and
provision line, They will always keep
on hand choice fresh butter, eggs, and
all kinds of country produce. They will
deliver goods in any part OF the city
free of charge and on short notice.
Messrs. Pettis & Bird solicit share OF
the patronage OF our citizens, believing
that they can give them better bargains
than can be obtained elsewhere. I'm
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01
For the COiOred People.

Miss Margaretta Scott, for ten years res
ident OF Africa, will address meeting OF
the colored people Of Cairo at Kicks
church at 1880 o'clock this evening. She
will give an account of what the church is
doing In Africa, and will describe the GUS
toms and habits of the people, together with
the striking features of that great country.
II will doubtless be an interesting occasion
for our colored citizens, as it will bring to
their notice many points new, to some Of
them, concerning the home of their an
cestors. (.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

Ed. BraxtOn has returned to his old
stand in the Reiser building, where he is
better prepared than ever to accommo-
late his patrons and the public who
may favor him with call. He has gone
to considerable expense in fitting up
couple of nicely furnished rooms, which
he has provided with all the latest i'm
provements and conveniences. He en-
ploys only first class workmen and those
who patronizc him will have their wants
attended to in style and will receive
courteous treatment. /
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01
A FAMILY RACKET.
Stove Fletcher, a Colored Man, Kicks His
Wife Until She Becomes Iusensible.

Stove Fletcher, a Colored Man, Kicks His
Wife Until she Becomes Iusensibie.
Steve Fletcher with his family reside
| in the two-stOry frame-house on the corr
ner OF Twentieth and Poplar streets.
IT. f~,'lr consists of Fletcher, his
vii. auI uL.cc children--twO boys
and little girl. The Oldest
of the boys is not over
ten years. Fletcher and his wife do not
live quietly together, and frequent quar-
rels make their home anything but hap.
by. Fletcher is large and powerful
man, and when made angry is said to bea
desperate fellow. Yesterday morning, as
Mrs. Fletcher was preparing breakfast
dispute about some trivial matter oc-
Cured, and it was not long until they
were engaged in more than usually
bitter quarrel. Fletcher finally became
80 enraged that he struck his wife sew
eral severe blows in the face, and then
pushed her into the corner Of the room
IN which they are living and choked her
until she fell to the floor. When on the
floor Fletcher kicked her several times I'm
thc side with such force as to render her
insensiblc. Some of the neighbors hear
ing the row went into the house, when
they found Mrs. f. lying in one corner
OF the room in an insenslble condition
and breathing heavily. She was raised
from the floor and placed on a bed. aftc'
which Or. Wardner was sent for. In the
meantime Sheriff Saup put In an appear
ance and arrested Fletcher and locked
him up In the county, Jail. DR.. Wardncr
was soon at the house. and although he
did everything he could for
the woman IL was impossible to restore
her to consciousness, and all through the
forenoon at Intervals Of few minutes
she was suffering with severe spasmS.
Later IN the day, however, she was rest
ing easier, and there was strong hopes Of
her recovery. Fletcher will be held to
await the result OF his wifc's injuries, and
it may be several days before he will be
given hearing.
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Notice 10 Builders.

Proposals will be received by the I'm.
dersisned, building committee OF the
Delta City Fire Co.. for the erection OF
a 2-story brick fire engine house until
Monday, Nov. 5, at Z o'clock p. M, at
the office Of Lancaster & Rice, where
plans and specifications may be seen.
Bids will be received for the whole house
complete, or for the brick work and car
penter work separately. Bidder to turn,
ish the material. s 'A
& R&R G.. o. PATlRR, q
: CHAs. LANCASTER,
j. Y. TURNER. " i.
Cairo, Ills, Nov. l, 1877.
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Cairo, Ills, Nov. l, 1877.


The European Hotel Reduction In
Mrs. Harry Walker, proprictress of
lie European Hotel, being well aware
OF the stringency Of money, has reduced
rates to all who may wish regular board
to sixteen dollars per month or four dol.
lars per week, for day board. In con.
nection with tho European Hotel IL q
first class restaurant where oysters,
game and all other dellcacies will be sery.
ed at oil hours during day or night. (tf1
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

Without key. For desks, chests,
cash.drawers, wardrobes, bookcases etc.
have also with me another article OF
great merit. Good arrangements can BIZ
made so you can make money the com,
ing esson. Call at Arlington Hotel.
1t w. ii. CARR.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

Wood working Machinery For Sale
One Palmer and Watcher, one Heading
palmer, one Surfaccr and one Gigsaw
machine. for which will take lumber In
payment. For terms apply to ~
24-lm JAMES BELL, Ullin, Ills,
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Attention.

Mr.. Albert Grinder Is now receiving
orders for shade and fruit trees. All
those wishing trees set on their premises
may lcaye their orders at f. w. The
leck's grocery.storc, or at the residence of
MIR, Grinder at the corner of Locust and
Twenty-second streets.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

UAu hllis sor sdvwtasms. are due and psy-
sbis n ApyA1pD
ynoalns s1ysTtisins viii be inserted At the
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1or inssstaag Funeral poitce u 10 Notice Of
Ass4aG Of socisess Or secret orders I" cents Tor
Aanh inAGtion
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Ne advsStissDms win b ysosived d less han
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(os laes tAAn thses dollars pes month
local DU0IM1Mo NOTICES
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MONDAY, OCTOBER p,
she will hold her
GRAND OPENING,

continuing one week, and wishes all the
ladies' to call and examine her goods.
As her stock is large and complete Wis.
.tors can rest assured of finding her
stock to suit the most iastidious,: and she
will take special orders for anything that
may not be In stock. Qclf.lm
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

No. rs Commercial avenue, Winters
Block, calls the attention of the ladies to
her large stock of fall and winter millin-
cry, OF the latest designs, which she is
Tally receiving from New York and
Philadelphia. On
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

Phil Best Brewing Co.'s Milwaukee
Lager Beer. Henry Breihan, agent.
Correspondence solicited. 5t
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

La IN entire new programme, teeming
with originality and overlooking with
refined inn. Augmented BY an unequal.
led orchestra, and the tayorite vocal
Quartette, Of this matchless organization.
Admiration, 30 ceuts; reserved seats, 70
cents. now on sale at Hartman's.
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DIRECTORY W
4Ro BUSINESS [SiI HOUSES.

Nele. Any buslness nrin can have Tires lines
issP, u tfils column under apprOrtistr heading
Whe M " o. 30 per month on. eRFeT ynr
syabls QusTtsriy IN advance.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-11-01

JAMES NJ. WATSON,
Sergeant Signal Service, U, s. A,
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d. HARTMAN--Deslsr In Queensware, Toys,
IaIlps and all kinds Of fancy articles. CONNER
..al avenue, corner 9Th street.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-04-25
Spring.

"Now dawns once more the era OF
fresh butter, new.laid eggs and cack
ling hens. Again burst into bloom
Tie hepatica and the hand-organ. In
mature veal invades the sanguinary
market, and melancholy COWS go low
ing for calves that are not. Chick
ems make love under currant bushes,
and the chameleon tree-toad MARBLES
his vesper hymn from the imperial
poplar. Litters Of vernal pigglings
suddenly populate Old hogsheads in
sheltered hooks. The cowslip bios
SONS in the vale, and cats wall their
ballads Of platonic love and impend-
ing conflict from the whitewashed
battlements Of the hen. coop. The
robin pipes his roupdelay in the
sleepers ear at dawn, sweet as the
solemn song ascending from the chor-
al throat of the unannointed cart
wheel. Turtles shout to each other
across intervening marshes, Dragging
Of the posthumous terr0pin soup; the
raven glances down with calm sereni,
ty upon the arabic land and the uu-
awed angle-worm gazes pathotically
up as he rolls from the verge of the
ayenging plowshars. 1t is spring. -
n J. GrQphic.
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FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

President JUdgc--L. D. WErMoRF.
Associate Jadgcs-Jos. q. DALE, Eo-
WARD KERR.
Trcdsurer--S. J. SETLEY.
ProthoRotdry, Register C Recorder, &C.,
}. W. CLARK.
ShcriT-JUSrts SfGAwKEY.
CbmmiSSiOncrS--EL BERLIN, ISAAC
IoNu, JotIN RECK.
CoRnty SHpcriRteRde0t-H. S. BROCK
WAY.
District AUorney-S. u. IRWIN.
Ju1U OmniSSionerS--II. u. TowNER,
LYMAN Cook.
county ,StnpeWor-T. D. COLLINS.
CNr0Her--M. ITTEI, JR.
County Audif0TS-N1CForAs TuoMP-
soN, j. r. NEiLI., II. 4. HrENDELL.
Member Of Congress --GEO. "a. JENKs.
AsSembly-J. i. AuNEw.
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MONEY.

We will pay cash on delivery at
our mill In Tionesta, for white oak
stave and heading bolts at the follow
ing prices
Staye bolts, 35-inchos long, per cord
of s #. by 4 it,, $3.50. Heading bolts
% inches long, per cord of #. by 4
f., S400. Heading bolts must be
made from timber at least 20 inches
in diameter Office at Lawrence
House. j. II. DERIcKsoN & Co.
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