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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

In the Sweet By-and-By

Cannot but be the happy thought as the for
tunate recipient OF the 'Rocky Mountain
Tourist scans its wonderfully attractive
pages and peruses its fascinating descriptions.
Most beautifully embellished with new and
highly artistic engravings, its letter-press u
model OF typographical richness, and the ar
rangement throughout simply superb, the
Rocky Mountain Tourist is worthy of COMPARE
son with Picturesque Ameriea or TIE -Aldins
1t is written in gossipy, graphic style, cover
ing details OF the tour through the garden OF
the Southwest (the Arkansas Valley, South
ern Kansas, to the very heart of the Alps of
America-the Rocky Mountains. Jaunts are
made to ali the famous resorts of Colorado,
the remarkab ruins, the springs, the mines,
and, in short, 10 every point ofinterest to
tourist, agricuIturist, capitalist, miner and
invalid. With the Tourist the San Juan
Guide keeps fitting company, and the two
publications are mailed free to all writing for
one or both to T. J. Anderson, Topeka, Kan
l.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05
Fruit Trees,

have Just received alargc amount OF choice
nursery stock from the Emporia nursery, such
rs apple, peach, pears, plum, cherry, apricot,
nectarines. ounce, grape vines, currant, goose
berries, blackberries, strawberries, rhubarb,
ornamental trees, Towering shrubs, hardy
roses, moss roses, and evergreen trees, and
everything generally grown in a nursery,
which offer for sale on Douglas Avenue very
cheap. Invite farmers and planters to come
and see for themselves. The stock is first-class
in every respect.
52-2t A. HANSON.
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stpekhalasra, Mesting.

The Stockholders of the Sedgwick County
Africutural. Mechanical and Stock Associa-
ton held their annual meeting at Eagle Hail,
Monday, April 2, and elected the following Of
ficers and directors for the ensuing year:
President--Wm. Ransom.
Vice President. WIN. GrifIenstein.
Secretary---N. p. Stem.
Treasurer--M. w. Levy.
Directors---J. Furhmann, W. 7. Jewett, j. b.
York, NJ. Mead $. II. kohn, in Forty Geo.
Harris, \ A. English, }. IL. Dagner.
Adjourned to meet at Eagle Hall, April II,
1877, at > O'Clock p. m, for the qualifying OF
the officers elect. All directors are requested
TO be present. as important business is to be
transacted.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05
A Rare Chance,

For sale. 4 complete outfit for housekeeping
consisting of new furniture and kitchen uten-
sis, all of which has been used. but short
time, and is as good as new. The bedding
will also be sold with the above. Possession
can be obtained by the purchase to neat,
thres-room cottage on Market street, and the
same being very conveniently built with hall
and various closets. TO person who has the
money there is rare chance offered for good
investment. Parties wishing to examine will
please call on VIM. X. Dependant, at Smith s
Pittenger's old stand, near depot. 52-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Rev. J. Z. Harsen writes very pleasant
letter to the ST. Louis Eraagslist of the late
II. e. Conference al this place, IRON which
we make the following interesting observa-
lions: "The candidates were also instructed
to conform in their methods Of work TO the
directions of the Book of Discipline. These, /"
SAID the Bishop, "may not always be the best.
bat under our itinerani system it is highly iIa-
portant that you follow them" Here, it oc-
cured TO the writer, is one OF the great de-
iects in The Methodist polity. Here settled
pastor has great advantage over an itinerant.
lie can adopt method Of work he sees that
the circumstances Of the people demand; and
can hold his congregation to ii until it Is a
success, whereas the itneraut pastor must
conform 20 the plan laid down in MS book, lest
he introduce an innovation that his successor
the next year VIII lay aside.
'The sight Of fifty or more Of these Jealous,
hsrd-1orkng ministers, standing crowded in
and around the altar, with Chaplain McCabe
in the centre, with faces all lit up with smiles,
and singing heartily, 81 belong to this band,
Halleujah,'' or, beautiful Zion," Was
pleasant one, aad one which the citizens of
this place Will not soon forget
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05
A Gard.

To our friends, and the public in general.
We would call your attsn ton to the stock of
Hats, Caps and Gents Furnishing Goods that
we have just received, aud is now ready for
your inspection. We went to the market,
selected and bought our own stock, and we
can safely say that we have the most careful
iy selected and nobbiest stock OF goods ever
brought to this city. At Hopes cid stand,
Main street. in same building with A. Aliens
shoe store G52-tf1 ALEXANDER BROS
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

All Fools Day, Ike 4th OF March aud other
important days, of II, fell on Sunday this
year, which fact rendered the usual rua Of
practical jokes and sells cut of the question.
but did not prevent the proprieiors Q: the
Occidental from selling at least hundred Of
their patrons by fixing up nunberless bottles
Of sawdust and sweetened water, Ia horse
radish, which was greedily snapped up by the
innocents as they alternately took their seats
at breakfast table. The dinIng-room was in q
roar of laughter for fail two hours, as each
new victim spluttered the lumber and fire.
wood from his mouth.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

The most miserable beings in the world are
those suffering from Dyspepsia and Liver
complaint. More than seyenty-fye per cent.
of the people in the United States are afflicted
with these two diseases and their effects {:
such as sour stomach, lex headache, habitual
costiveness, pslpitatloE OF the heart, heart
burn, water-brash, gnawing and burning
pains in the pit of the stomach, yellow skin,
coated tongue and disagreeable taste in the
mouth, coming up OF food after eating, low
spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a
10 cent bottle of August Flower or a sample
b.ttle for 10 cents Try 1.-two doses will
relieve you. 1-3w
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

The Interior Department, through the Office
Of Indian Affairs, advertise in this issue of the
EAGLE for sealed proposals for very large
quantity OF beef, -four, bacon, hard-bread,
eogn, lard, mess pork, and groceries, includ-
ing transportation, all amounting to millions
Of dollars. Much-of that intended Tor the In
dams Immediately south of us can be supplied
by this country, and we SO told the Superin-
iendent last winter and be determined to ad-
yertise at this point. Those OF our merchants
dealers and business men who desire, can get
the necessary blanks and information OF VIM.
Nicholson, Superintendent OF Indian Affairs.
Lawrence, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Mrs. 8. r.. Barnard

Begs to inform her patrons, and the ladies
generally, that she mas removed her shop IN
The front room IN Eagle Block where she is
prepared to 10 fir.t-cass Work and guarantee
satisfaction. All her old customers are cor
daily invited to call and sec the new styles.
Ladies cali and rest, it's nice place to look
out She is also prepared to do work on short
notice. Ladies please remember We are yet
alive. LIT
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Consult your fashion plates aud be convinc-
ed that we are up to the times in latest novel,
ties. Our ladies' dolmaus just received are
the neatest, most tasty and becoming gar
ments for spring and summer wraps that have
ever been made, and the ladies Of eastern cit
les are wild over them. We offer these ele
CANT garme at small advance over original
cost, as may be readily ascsrtained by figures
and at lower than eastern retail prices. Our
object is to show that Wichita is not behind
the older east in styles or prices. Call and see
them at Geo. Y. Smiths. 52-2t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05
For Sale.

My residence on Topeka Avenue, Wichita
with furniture, if desired. Finished and fur
nshed throughout, with walled cellar, and
pump inside, barn, outbuildngs, and lot filled
With choice varieties OF trees and vines in
bearing.
Three lots northwest corner Topeka Avenue
and Second street, filed with the choicest va
rieties of fruit trees and grape vines in bear
ing. This is in all respects the most desirable
residence property in Wichita.
Half section of land on Sand creek and MIN
nescah, all rich bottom, watered by Sand and
Jocelyn's creek, both living streams, 115 acres
in fine CROWN: wheat, will be sold with or
without crop. There is ne more desirable
stock or grain fan in Sedgwick county.
A span of work or driving horses, five yoke
work cattle, thoroughly broke and I'm good
condition, with IA and Is zach breaking plows
Also various agricultural implements in good
repair. Prices and terms made known on ap-
plication to the undersigned
S. Z, JoCELYN.
Wichita, February IS, 1877. 46-l3t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

N .onnech N with the following fist
we h I'VE for sale several tracts Of land,
ranging from l to 20 acres, adjacent to
the city, suitable for suburban resi-
dences, and choice residence lots in ali
parts of the city. We also have the ex-
elusive agency of several of the best
business lots in the business center of
The city. Call at our Office for infor7
nation as to price and location.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

save Your Money and Buy a-.-Ribbon.

Great Ribbon Sale at George Y. Smiths for
three days-Thursday, Friday and Saturday
OF this week. Gros Grains five inches wide
at twenty cents Sash ribbons seven inches
wide, forty cents.
Also special sala from auction purchases Of
Dry Goods, Embroideries and real Guipure
Laces.
10000 yards Hamburg Edging, at 80 per
cent. less than any other house can name
them.
Struggled real Guipuro Lsces seized and
sold at auction by the United States Govern
ment. We offer good line of these goods at
about ene-half their actual value in gold.
Special bargains all over. the house and
more en- route. [l-1tl GEO. Y. SMITH.
Try Browns Arnica Linlment, for sprains
swellings, etc. 1t will remove inflammation. IL
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05
For the EAGLE.
A Chance TO Plant Trees.

ED. EAGLE: A meeting OF the Grant Town.
ship Centennial Park Association will be held
at the park grounds April IA, at o'clock a.
IN. The grounds consist of ten acres situated
on the southeast quarter of section sixteen,
town twenty-five, range one, east. The OBJ
ject of the meeting is to plant forest and orna-
mental trees for public pard, and surround
the grounds with hedge. A general invita-
ton is extended, and each one is requested
to bring few trees OR hedge plants with them
Come all who can and plant memorial tree
in the Centennial Park. Also meeting on
the 9th day of April, to plow aud harrow the
grounds. BY order Of the trustees.
o. G. JACOBS, Secretary.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05
Attention. Ladies.

Mrs. l.. N. Henderson is now receiving her
spring stock of millinery. comprising hun
dred new styles hats and forty thousand other
things. Friends and patrons are cordially in
vited to call and assure themselves OF their
quality, texture and price. Remember the
place: Aarkham's Millinery Stand, Main
street, south of Douglas Avenue, opposite
Eagle Block. set
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05
A New Store Room and Bank Building.

Two moro old frame shanties on Main
street having, seen their day are being hauled
out 10 give place to two two-story substantial
brick buildings. The site is north of the post
Office. on the same side of the street, and they
will be built in conjunction. Mr. j. Z. Cald-
well, the well known grocery AID queens
ware dealer, in company with S. l.. David
son, will be the proprictors OF one which vii /
be .25x70 feet, the lower story Of which will be
occupied by Mr.. Caldwell, Colonel Lewis, OF
the Farmer. and Merchants Bank, at present
doug business near the depot, viii own the
other, the lower story OF which will be fin
ished with special reference to The banking
business and which he viii occupy. These
buildings win be erected Immediately AMI be
ready for occupancy before the summer
sps in
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Go to Smith + Keatin.'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 i'm
pement line. 34-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

]. p. Babbitt, the well known photographer
has opened rooms on Main street, first door
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, 1877-04-05

The law passed last winter directing that ali
deeds Of record shall pass through the coun-
ty clerks hands is hunbug u several States
have demonstrated in the past, and the papers
generally arc denouuclng the Unnecessary ex-
nense ard fronhle
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

To give our Central and Northern Kansas
friends and idea of the rapidity with which
real estate has advanced in a portion of the
State, 10 which immigration has been and is
still strong, we mention sale of piece of
land, some four miles west of Wichita, this
week, belonging to Mr.. Mead, who sold to Dir.
Chris. Wicker quarter section for $4,000,
reserving the crop, part OF which consist of 40
acres of wheat.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05
Gbe daliebita Gaglf.
The CITY Elocticn--A Close Contest.

The city election on Tuesday was an excit-
ing one and close a TO nearly every candidate
Offering. especially SO with reference TO the
contest between A. W. Oliver and James G.
Hope for Mayor. About nine hundred and
thirty votes were polled. There were, first
and last, besides the head cf the ticket, nine
candidates for justices OF the peace--two TO
be elected: seven Tor city marshal, etc. All
day hacks. carriages, buggies, buses and We
hicles OF other descriptions emblazoDed with
chosen notices, were run to and from the
polling places in each Of the four wards.
Many leading business men took an active
part at the polls. There were no disturbances
OF any character, and for the most part the
utmost good nature held sway. There was
no politics in The contest, ut least there were
no nominations aud no attention given to par
ty predictions. although Of the two leading
candidates one Is Republican and the other
q Democrat. James G. Hope .-she present in
cumbent. WAS reelected by about thirty votes
No official returns are o5tainable, but cur own
figures show Richard Cogoell TO have been
elected marshal by weil on to a hundred ma
jority Geo. ". Reeves was eleclec police
judge by over one hundred majority. J. II.
Black city treasurer, by two hundred and
over. VIM. Baldwin for city attorney, and J.
z. Harsen for school treasurer, had no oppo-
sition. d. A. Mitchell was again elected JUS
tice, and with him. ". G. Hobbs. Charley
Jones and ID. X Williams, consiables. Inthe
first ward n. Zimmcrly was elected council
man without opposition. In the second ward
Emil Werner by majority Of one. In the
third ward Ben AldrIch by a slight majority.
In the fourth ward Il was a tie between f. A.
Sewers and Henry Richards, The latter getting
it by casting lot. II. Imb0den,H. l. jackson,
G. 5. Caldwell, 5gt1Cise N. S. Adams aud Il. c.
Mann were elected school directors.
The result was finally announced about >
O'Clock yesterday morning by beating Of
drums and Publication upon the part OF an
hprfrpf or "A ,,-ta Said itp IA oct fbp result
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

The members of the n. L. Church haze or
ganized a society for welcoming new families
who may arrive in our midst. A committee
has been appointed for each ward, whose
duty it will be to cali upon all new corners to
learn all that il is proper that society should
know of such new corners, and 10 ascertain
TO what christian denomination they belong,
II any, and report to the proper minister
The society viii hold social every month at
Eagle Hall. Such action is not only praise
worthy, but is an earnest thar the hands and
hearts Of western people are open to offices of
good deeds and kindly sympathies.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05
For Sale

A span OF young mares, harness and wagon,
cheap; also pair OF three year old colts.
Will be sold on time if desired Call at Chris
Pearce's tobacco store. Att
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

For the latest and nobbiest styles in hats,
caps and gents furnishing goods, 90 to Alex
ander Brothers new store, at Hopes old
stand, the same building with Aliens shoe
store 52ctf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Choir or concert singing parties wishing to
engage soprano for concerts or q choir can
do SO upon reasonable terms by addressing
Miss May Willard, Wichita, Kansas. 39-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Balm, Schuttler and Buckeye wagons, hand
ard power corn shelters, he best sulky and
gang p!ows aud plow sulsIes at Smith & Keat-
iny's Wichita 34-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

While have opened my restaurant on my
old place on Douglas Avenue again, and Civ
ing meals for % cents as before, and having
things fixed up in style for lod.ng,so that ev-
cry one may find a comfortable place and good
board, 1 take the pleasure to let my old friends
in the country and city know that am ready
to give satisfaction to all and hope that tn ey
viii not pass me by, but give me call as be-
fore. FRITZ SNITZLER.
-,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Mr.. JAKE Smith, enc Of repeaa's heavy capi-
talisis. and who represents a large interest
here, was down several days last week. We
guess wen move her.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Jasper Howard had The misfortune to lose
his pocket book containing sixteen dollars and
odd cents last Saturday while on the road 10
town from his place fourteen miles west, Sec
tion three, town twenly-eight, three, west
Tue book was a morocco aad contained pa
pers and memoranda also,and he viii literally
reward the finder il The lost property is either
delivered TO him or left at the barber shop OF
Dieter & Kaiser.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Patents on all lands entered priorto April
LIST, 1874, are now ready at the land Office. 1t
would be well for the parties to whom the
patents belong to get them and have them duly
recorded, which may save long and tedious
litigation ut some future time. 44-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

| have five hundred bushels OF nice CAliior-
MIA Barley for sale. Inquire at my residence.
WILLIAM GRIFFENsTEIN.
Wichita, Kansas. 4I-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Edwards County LSa5er is the name Of
new paper IN tie Arkansas Valley which
reaches our table from kinsley. The new
venture is well gotten up, spicy, and bears
evidence OF trained pilot at the helm. We
wish ". +. Braer, the proprietor success.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Goods are not misrepresented at the new
Mammoth Implement Store OF Smith & Keat-
NJ. 34-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

The Ladies' Library Association viii meet
at Mrs A W. divers on ne=t Saturday az
terEeon, at two O'Clock. Members are re-
quested 10 he there promptly at The hour
mentioned. hrs. /. IL. Topp, Pres.
Mrs A Va1-IOR Y T.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Superintendent NJ. II. Bruee's wife re-
tnrned from Iowa last week. where she had
been on visit. The muddy roads, slash and
freezing aud thawing Stop Of that State, she
says, would make any genuine Jayhawker
homfsiek
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Howe's Scale Books, School books, School
books. Howe's scale books. School books,
School books, At Reimcrs' books store,
Douglas avenue, Centennial Block. 32-tt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

You will find the largest stock of imple-
ments and the best and latest improved ma
chimes at Smith & Keatng's mammoth store.
34-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Now that the sabbath schools have resumed
again, the superintendent aud teachers are
anxious thai al the scholars should put ii an
attendance again. Go to Sunday school, chill
dren. and take a new scholar With vOa
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Mrs. J. }. Cadien surprised her lord last
week with pair of twins. Mother and
babes are dong well---iathsr a little discenso-
late ia view Of the great shrinkage Of values.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Dir NJ W. Levy anu senator John Kelly
are absent at Fort Scott attending 4 railroad
meeting aud looking alter the interests OF tL's
section therein.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

A matched game Of base ball was played by
the Clippers, OF Wichita, and the Plough
Boys, ofGardcn Plains, last Saturday, al the
latter place. The Clippers brought home the
laurels. A return game is TO be played here
in a few DAYS
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

A. W. Betting, o. Allentown, Penasylya-
mia, writes us that be will remove TO our city
and open store at 80 Douglas Avenue In a
few DAYS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

NOTICE Nelson Chaflee is agent for tie
book entitled "The Lords Land" Also the
standard Bunyan. 40-tf
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For Sale.

The Clear Water farm of $40 acres, situated
on the Minnesota river midway between
Wichita and the Indian Territory. Military
and State road runs through the farm which
has 20 acres under cultivation, a store house
16x34, store doing good business with post
office in connection. Not a better piece of
farming land in the county, nor many better
points for country store. Price $4,000.
$500 cash, balance in ten years with twelve
per cent. interest, payable seml-annuall
For particulars inquire of j. G. Dunscomb,
Wichita, Kansas. o0-4t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

A good, solid, soaking rain fe.l in this valley
the latter part Of last week OF many hours
duration, and oli ard on for two days and
nights. 1t was very acceptable snd came in
good time.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

Miss Henrietta Pierpoint is in receipt Of
Butterick 4 Co.'S large hanging fashion wall
plates, which can be seen at her establish
ment in Woodlands Block; also a full aSsort-
niert of patterns
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

The undersigned hereby announce to the
public that they have just received new and
complete invoice Of watch and clsck material
OF the very best kind, which enables them to
do first-class work in the watch, clock and
jewelry repairing line. All jobs done on rea-
ronable terms and with dispatch, and all work
warranted to give satisfaction.
5l-4t FRED SUMMERS Il Co.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-04-05

The Occidental hotel par.ors have been fur
nished with 81, 400 grand piano, the finest
musical instrunen, ever brought 10 this city