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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24
Notice to Builders.
OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS,
.NTRAL SUPERINTENDENT, Z

OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS,
CENTRAL SUPERINTENDENT,
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, May ), 1871
Sealed proposals will be received in this office
until D. m. of the 18th inst, for the furnishing
of all materials and labor and the erection of not
less than ten nor more than twelve houses for In
dians, fully completed to the satisfaction OF the
United States Indian Agent in charge, at such
points on the Kiowa and Comanche Reservation,
indian Territory, as may be designated by said
Al gent, and in accordance with plans and specifi-
cations which may be seen at this Office or in du-
plicate at the Kiowa and Comanche Agency me ar
Fort SILL Indian Territory, in triplicate at the
Office of the Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kansas.
The successful bidder Will be required to enter
into contract. with approved security, for the
faithful performance of the work.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
Bidders are invited to be present at the opening
of the bids, which will take place at the hour
above mentioned.
WIN. NICHOLSON,
Cat Superintendent
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24
Good Advice.

Now is the time Of the year for Pneumonia,
Lung Fever, etc. Every family should havea
bottle of Boschee's German Syrup. Don't al
low tor one moment that cough to take hold
of your child, your family or yourself. Con-
sumption, asthama, pneumonia, Group, hem
orrhages and other fatal diseases may set in.
Although it il true German Syrup is curing
thousands OF these dreaded diseases, yet it is
much better to have it at hand when three
whole family winter and keep you safe from
danger. Ifyou are consumptiye, do net rest
until you have tried this remedy. Sample
bottles ten cents. Regular size seventy-hve
cents Sold by your druggist. o2-3m
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Mrs. NJ. Il. Moser returned home from Kan
sas City last week in company with her hus-
band. For some time she has been an inmate
OF medical institution. Mr.. Moser informs
us that she is still quite delicate and only a
shadow Of her former self. We hope she may
speedily recover, for she has been a sufferer
for many long months.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

The last train in before the food brought
fifty-two excursionists to Wichita, who, of
course, have all been water-bsund at this
point. They were on the same train that
met with the accident at Walnut creek, so.
after all, it may have been lucky for them
that they left il at Newton for Wichita
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Mr. johnson Kellar, of Forest, Illinois, part
NOR Of c. Il. Miller, has arrived in the city
with his famly-come TO stay He was ac-
compansed by brother who is the father o!
e. NJ. Kellar, and who comes to spy out the
country. We welcome 10 our valley these
substantial men whose experience and capita
directed by ineir well known energies will be
valuable.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Our old townsrnan A. A. Moore has again
been heard from. He is still at Walnut Ga oye
Arizona. He sent to the firm OF Sluss, STAN
ley 4! Hatton three very pretty specimens Of
placer gold which he told them to draw cuts
for, but being opposed to even the appearance
OF gambling, they.wisely concluded to donate
them 70 orr "a hinet
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24
For Sale.

My residence on Topeka Avenue, Wichita
with furniture, if desired. Finished and fur
nished throughout. with walled cellar, and
pump inside, barn, ou.buildings, and lot filed
with choice varieties Of trees and vines in
bearing.
Three lots northwest corner Topeka Avenue
and Second street, flied with the choicest va
rieties of irait 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
neseah, all rich bottom, watered by Sand and
Joeelyn's creek, both living streams, 115 acres
in fine growing wheat, will be sold with or
without crop. There is no more desirable
stock or grain fam in Sedgwick county.
A span of work or driving horses, five yoke
work cattle, thoroughly broke and in good
condition, with IA and Is inch breaking plows
Also various agricultural implements in good
repair. Prices and terms mado known on APP
plication TO the undersigned.
s. Z. .IOCELYN.
Wichita, February Is, 1877. 46-13t
Stages leave and arrive daily to and from all
points in the south at the Richey House.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24
BeEsra OF Disease.

No doubt the city authorities win do their
whole duty by immediately proceeding 10 put
the streets TO rights and by cleaning up gen.
orally, but each householder should look after
his yard and ceaE otherwise typhus and ma
lignant types OF miasmauc feyers may prevail
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

A man by the name OF Scott Veach, in
charge OF cattle near Caldwell, was thrown
from his horse while trying to cross Wolf
creek. and drowned. Mr.. Albert Law start
ed to go down to get the body to forward it to
bis friends east, but owing to high water he
could not reach Caldwell where the unfortu.
nate young man had been buried.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

The old scheme of n running stream through
the city-turning portion of the waters OF
the Little ARK ansas--discussed by the EAGLE
five years ago, has been revived. No doubt
it would lock very pleasant to have clear. rip
ping water continually along street cutters,
but the result would be damp cellars and
sialpoSc
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

We call the attention OF our readers to the
forced sale Of boots and shoes, notions and
fancy goods now offered to close the entire
stock at Woodman's old frame store, SO Main
street. The stock is fresh and clean and must
be sold 10 close business. You will fluid full
line Of boots, shoes, slippers and fancy goods
in endless variety, aud we advise you to lay
in your supply. 5-t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

MIR. VIM. Hayes, postmaster at Hayesville,
came up yesterday with the mail. He says
the Minnesota river was very high, but had
fallen some six feet when he left. Not less
than fifteen feet OF water was in the river on
Sunday. His mill was all right and no damage
reported in his neighborhood, except the
washing out Of his dam.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Mrs. Steele, wife of Henry Steele, died on
Sunday, after an Illness Of some duration, and
was buried on Monday, in the Troy cemetery.
During a residence of more than ten years in
Kansas, Mrs. Steele had made many friends
in Doniphan county, who sympaihize with
the family IN their loss.-RaRsa, Chief.
Mr.. Steele arrived home Friday night last.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Our young friend Theo. W. Kitchen is con-
graduated upon being the father OF fine, big
boy who, If he didn't arrive in time 10 see the
big food, will nevertheless take hand in all
the rumpusses raised around the house for TIL
next few weeks.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Mr.. t. C Peete, of the Indian Territory
tells us that Major Baworth informs him that
the Klowas and Comanches have planted up
wards of six hundred acres OF corn. which
they are cultiyatng successfully, and very
appears that the dignifed buck is coming
doxvn tn the ineyffabIp
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

SPECIAL TO FARMERs.-I have 20 head OF
work mules, 20 wagons, and 50 sets Of double
harness. all in good condition and for sale on
very reasonable terms. For further informa-
ton call on L. CoNNELL.
47-tf At the City Stables, Wichita.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24
Board of EQUALIZATION,

Notice is hereby given that the Board of County
mmissioners of the County of Sedgwick state
Of Kansas, will meet in the Office OF the County
Clerk in Wichita, Kansas, on Monday the 4th
day OF June n. ID. Isl at which time all persons
feeling themselves agrieyed can appear and have
all errors in their Assessment returns corrected.
Said meeting may adjourn from time to time not
beyond ten days from date OF their first meet
ing.
Attest JOHN TUCKER,
County Clerk.
Wichita, Kansas, May 9Th ISL. 6-3
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Fired. Hanum was on his way home from st.
Louis and was caught in the flood at Emporia
when a telegram reached him from this city
informing him of the dangerous illness of his
child. Mr.. Brown. his partner, kept him in
formed but the anxiety must have been ter
rihla
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Give thousand acres OF wheat is what we
should have said last week, instead Of eleven
hundred, in speaking OF c. r. Miller being
the largest wheat grower in the county. We
are glad to make the correction. Nine hun
dred acres of wheat mistake is a small mat
ter applied to Sedgwick county, but as to q
single individual, no small item. Probably,
next to I. c. Henry, the great wheat grower
OF the kaw bottom, at Abilene, Charley Mil
ler is now the largest wheat grower in the
State; anyhow he is the boss wheatest OF
these parts, and we shall not fail to put down
the last acre.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

A. J. Cook 81 Co., the agents for the Massil.
Ion Harvester, that famous machine, come be-
fore the public in an advertisement this week (
In addition to the Harvester this firm keeps
on hand several favorite implements of vari-
Gus patents. Being square, honorable dealers
we recommend them to our readers.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Mr.. Albert Law came up from III Paso yes
terday. He was at oxford on Monday.
Three spans of the bridge at Oxford went out
on Sunday. They were carried away by a
mill which came out OF the Minnesota. We
understand the mill alluded to to be the Ok
ford mill.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24
Notice.
Q. 5. LAND Of FICE,
wichita, Kansas, April ., 1871

u s. LAND OFFICE,
wichita, Kansas, April ., 1877.
Complaint having been entered ut this Office by
George H. Shattrck against Harry Nortnrop, for
abandoning his Homestead enty No, 1916, dated
April 4th. 1874. upon the northeast quarter sec.
%, town &c, south range west, in Reno county
Kansas, with view to the cancellation of said
entry: the said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office the 4th day OF june 1871, at
0 o'clock a. IN :, to respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment.
6-4ts ii. l.. TAYLOR. Register.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24
Cows Cows!

Fresh cows, with calves, for sale at the
Douglas Avenue Stables. Ali domestic.
4-tf CLFAyRLAND 4 Co.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Gophers and prairie squirrels were drowned
by the thousands. w. A. Ransom Informs US
that he killed fifty-fye on his place in ono day
which had been driven out of the ground by
the overflow. In places their dead bodies in
numbers are floating around.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

The Ell Paso bridge which went out Satur-
day will be recovered. One span lodged a few
miles below, and two other spans lodged Fix
miles above Oxford.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

b. E. McGrew, OF Tonica, Illinois, is tenn
porarily located here, having his land broken
out for the purpose Of seeding it to tall wheat.
Mr. IL. is connected with the Keller family,
mentioned elsewhere, and will eventually be-
come one of our citizens.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

H. II. Craig, member of the Missouri Leg
islature, and prominent attorney in Kansas
City, paid Wichita flying visit on monday.
He was very favorably impressed with the
business appearance of our city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

WANTED-To make 3 limited amount of
loans on good real estate security for one year
in Sedgwck county. Inquire OF Sol Ii. Kohn
at the Savings Bank. soft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24
A Farm For Sale.

Eight and one-half miles east Wichita
one hundred and twenty acers in cultivation,
with timber and running water. Fer further
particulars IS inquire at this office. Aft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

John NJ. steele, Chairman Board of County
Commissioners bought rope and at an ex-
pense of $1,000 had the Little River bridge
caught and tied up. He also had the flooring
taken of the big bridge and piled up out of
danger, which was thoughtful action.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24


Twenty thousand dollars TO loan on patent
ed real estate in Sedgwick county. at reduced
rates. None except those who have patents
to their lands need apply. Sat
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Through Mr.. Caldwell, We heard yesterday
that W. N. Blood, OF Augusta, in attempting
to cross the Walnut river at that place on
Monday was drowned.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

The Presbyterian Church will hold the usu-
al weekly prayer meeting on this Thursday
evening at a'clock at the Baptist Church.
full attendance OF the members is requested.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Fuller keeps, at his restaurant and fruit
store, u new brand OF cigar, called the NJ. X.
4 T., which is truly an excellent smoking
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Plants of all kinds for setting out in gar
dens. Cabbage plants, Tomato plants, Sweet
Potato plants, etc., ept constantly on hand
at Allen u fuckers. AT
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Atthis writing-w ednesday noon-no mails
have arrived from the south since last Friday,
nor from the Indian Territory.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

ing of the fifteen per cent. dividend alluded
to lass week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Rev. A. S. Lghtwater has the charge of the
Eldridge circuit. He is a very pleasant and
intelligent gentleman.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Constable ID. y. Williams welcomed TO his
home a eleven-pound dish-washer Sunday
morning, and offenders against the law Will
please look out for ID. Y. is on his nerve.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

A lumber raft was constructed at point on
Monday destined for Arkansas City. That it
will all, eventually, reach that point there is
little doubt, but not all the same day.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24
Look at This =!

Having secured the services OF machineisi
of nine years experience in the different sew
ing machine adjusting rooms, am prepared
to adjust and repair all kinds Of machines and
warrant them. Bring along the worst one
and 1 will make it run as new.
J. T. HOLMES, Agent,
4O-tf Weeeler i Wilson Mfg. Co.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

The outgoing stage south, yesterday morn
ing, ran of bridge between here and Ell Paso
seriously hurting James Fahey, the driver.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

The great Golden Eagle Clothing House
dock having purchased the entire stock OF
L. S. Craddock. The last proprietor is
none the less enterprising than the former,
and he is determined to keep up the houses
reputation.ior cheap goods and big bargains.
The salesroom Is cranmed to its fullest Ca
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Martin S. Sprowls. Esq, an attorney from
Pennsylvania, has purchased property in the
city and will become a permanent resident.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Jacks & Co. have the newest thing in the
board furnished with full set OF men.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

The law iirm'of Adams, English d Ruggles
has moved into the New York Block ever
Richards g. Rogers store.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Still in the field and at it again. Why will
you go with dirty clothes, and greasy collars
on your coats when you can have them neatly
cleaned, all grease, paint, tar and dirt removed
lustre added and pressed to give them the APP
pearance of new garments. All kinds of
LADIES' and gentlemen's WOODEN goods colored.
Main street, south OF Douglas Avenue, next
door to Miss Markham's millinery store.
S-tf A. CHADWICK.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

The great actor Thompson, who has ma
tional reputation will appear in Wichita to-
night and tomorrow night.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Ia another column will be found the disso-
luton notice of Messrs. Mum and Leonard,
DIR. Leonard retires from the business and will
give his attention to the practice of medicine.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

4. E. Torrington, superintendent of the tel
egraph lines OF the Atchison, Topeka Is Santa
Fe railroad, and who has many friends In
Wichita, was married last week, at Cincin-
natl, to Miss Mamie Sebastian, of Emporia,
Kansas. Bob is a splendid fellow, and has
been very lucky in bis choice ola wife, who
is the daughter of the late Captain Sebastian.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

w. c. Woodman gave Joshua Smith one
dollar Monday for quart OF strawberries
raised in his garden.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Rumor had it yesterday that the bridge
across the Big River at Arkansas City was
washed away on Saturday
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

The Wichita Soap Factory is becoming
quite a noteworthy enterprise, and a large
number of citizens in both town and country
are being supplied entirely by it. Mr.. c. L..
Crow. the proprietor. says he is turning of
about 400 pounds daily Of very good quality
of mercantile soap, but that as soon as all his
arrangements are complete and he gets suit
able location Tor his factory he viii turn out
from twelve to fifteen hundred pounds daily.
Every such enterprise should he encouraged
as they not only keep that much more money
at home, but give employment to consumers
of the country's products. Success to the
soap factory.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Howe's Scale Books, School books. School
books. Howe's scale books. School books,
School books, At Remcrs' books store,
Douglas avenue, Centennial Block. 32-tf
The Marsh is the best Harvestersold
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24
LEROY W. FAIRCHILD's Gold Pens and
Holders, at Post Office Building S-tf

It L
Holders, at Post Office Building. S-tf
W. S. jenkins, late Register U. s. Land Of
flee, Wichita, Kansas, Attorney at Law and
Solicitor of Claims. Office second door north
of Post Office, Wichita, Kansas. Having re-
turned home after an absence of several
months in Washington, ID. c., in the practice
before the General Land Office and other de-
partments there, am prepared to prosecute
all claims to lands arising under the pre-emp
ton, homestead, TOWNSHIP, fimber-culture and
mining laws. Parties having claims in con-
test before the Local Land Office or the De-
partment at Washington, will find it to their
advantage to consult me, as give special at
tcntion to that class Of business.
Collections made in this and adjoining coun-
ties and monies promptly RENTED. [16-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

The Cowskin bridge at Kings place was
moved from its bearings, but lodg cd agalns
tree below.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

weeks paper, but had such rush for my
goods that thought it was Eot necessary to
put them in. Suffice it to say that l am Civ
ing the farmers ''bencft' this spring Oh
good goods and low prices. Having been In
the business Of manufacturing harness and
saddles and collars in this city for the last sew
en- years is sufficient guarantee to bring me
two-thirds Of the patronage of this country
| have not harness in my store that was not
made in my shop under my special direction
by the best of workmen. A word to strangers
omlng into the country. Call and see me be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. Established here
in 1870. Recognize no competitor in the
State in 1877. [50-l c. NJ. GARRISON.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Rev. j. 7. Hanna arrived IN the city yes
terday for short visit. He will be welcomed
by many.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

FoUND.-1n Ohio Township, three miles
northeast of Clearwater post office, on my
farm. pocket book containing some money.
The owner can have the same by calling at
my residence, on same farm. and describing
and proving property and paying advertise
ment 1T-3il ROBERT WILSON
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Parties wishing to purchase piano VIII hBd
il to their advantage TO call on Miro. W. III.
Hen6rickson, who il the exclusive agent fer
pianos of ali grades, and all prices, as follows ::
Sieinway Il Sons, New York; Haines Bros,
New York; Horace Waters 4 Co., New York;
Vim. Knabe & Co., Baltimore, and Boardman
& Gray, Albany, New York. Is also agent
for Peiorbet, Pelton & Co., Taylor & Farley,
and Burdett Organs. A very erroneous i'm
preston prevails in regard TO the Steinway
Pianos, in regard to their being much high
ST priced instrument than all others. Mrs.
Hendriekson will convince purchasers TO the
contrary. Many inferior pianos are sold for
Stelnway can be bought for. The Steinway
is considered, both in this country and Eu-
rope, the King among all others. liberia!
discount allowed for spot cash, and to those
who wish, monthly installments will be taken
and allowed towards the purchase Of the in
strument Mrs. Hendrickson also wishes to
say that she will take u few more scholars to
complete the maximum OF her class. New be-
ginners will be taken, but advanced scholars
in music preferred. Terms, $40 per quarter,
one-half in advance. For further particulars
call on Mrs. II. at her residence, corner oil
Lawrence avenue aad Third street.
G. Mrs. W. ii, HENDRICKsoN.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

Ice! ICE! CLEAR, CRYSTAL PURE Ice.
Henry Schweiter takes this method o! IN
forming his old customers that he will be on
hand during the heated term with the first
quality OF ice--every morning. without fail.
1T
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24
For Sale.

Three Johnston Harvesters. Cash no OBJ
ject, so that the paper is well secured. Price,
800 each. Inquire OF J. G. Dunscomb, Ea-
Gle Block. Att
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

John w. Clark can get his discharge papers
by calling at this Office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-05-24

HEDGE SEEp.-A quantity of choice hedge
seed just received fro the Territory, at Al
len e. fuckers. Soft