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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21
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 embelIished with new and
highly artistic engravings, its letter-press a
model OF typographical richness, and the ar
rangemeDt throughout simply superb, the
Rocly lRouatain Tourist is worthy Of COMPARE
son with Picturesque -1mrica or The Aldine.
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 all the famous resorts OF Colorado,
the remarkable ruins, the springs, the mines,
and, in short, to every point ofinterest to
tourist, agricnlturi>t, 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. Andersen, Topeka, Kan
sas. l.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21
That Narrow Gauge Read.

Last week the EAGLE called attention TO
the fact OF a visit from two responsible gen.
tlemen in connection with the proposed con-
structlon of a narrow gauge railroad from St.
Louis, through Missouri and Kansas, TO Trim
idad, Colorado. The line OF the proposed
road through Kansas was stated in q general
way. The gentlemen were here 10 secure 4
representation OF this county at the meeting
of the company, TO be held in st. Louis, Oh
Wednesday, the 9th day of June. Since
that time we are in receipt OF circular letter
from the st. Louis board Of trade, signed by
Chauncey j. Fllley, the president, two bank
presidents and eight members, a committee
consisting OF merchants and manufacturers,
which letter sets forth in concise language
the objects, aims and prospects OF the line. IL
is TO traverse section OF country that has no
direct rail connection with St. Louis at pres
ent; The enthusiasm of the people along the
line is alluded to; the success OF the jettie
system which makes st. Louis a practical
port for European shipments, the wealth OF
Kansas in agriculture and the richness Of
Colorado in minerals, and other matters are
w. DoaTt sttAllS 10 Cpullt St-
ly on bonds to be voted in Missouri aud in
Kansas under last winters laws. The last
feature we do not ike st Louis has never
shown the nerve nor the enterprise in rail-
road connections that she should. As in this
instance, she has always waited for the eoun-
try that was naturally tributary to her to
bear the burden, or in a failure Of the latter
to do so has allowed another city, through a
greater liberality, or greater enterprise, TO
divert and control. II the road lis built we
tell ST. Louis now that she must put her
hands in her own pocket and do something
worthy Of wealth and prominence. As far rs
Southwestern Kansas is concerned, as far as
the whole Arkansas Valley is concerned, and |
all Southern Colorado, we and they would |
just as leave if not prefer direct line of
standard gauge down the Arkansas river, tap
ping the Mississippi at Memphis and cutting
across at least three roads that lead alme.i |
direct to st. Louis. We shall keep our read |
ers posted in the movements of the ST. Louis |
enternrisn
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21
The German Methodists Of Wichita.

The first quarterly meeting of the above
congregation was held last Sabbath at the
school house, the Presiding Elder, Rev. J
Tanner, being present and officiating. A
large congregation was present, and the occa-
sion was more than ordinarily interesting.
Rev Z. w. Matthaei, the stated minister, is 4
very pleasant gentleman and an earnest Chris
tian, and, notwithstanding it is less than a
year since lie organized the church, his con
gregation now numbers about sixty. At the
Sabbath school in the afternoon there were
forty scholars present.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21
Better Born Lucky Than Rich.


Fortune, ike lightning, is liable 10 strike
anywhere. a man by the name OF James
Mum few months since received his mail
here in Wichita. Noticing, in some of our
exchanges, that man by that name was
wanted in Berea, Kentucky, we mentioned
the fact IN the EAGLE o! his having been
here. Where he is now we do not know,
but the following letter, should it fall under
his eyes, will no doubt make his heart jump ::
Editor Edgys, WietitG. Kansas. DEAR SIR !;
Do you know of any man near you by the
name of James Nunns If so let him know
that an old man in this tMadison) county has
willed him, in rea estate, about SO, 900. Tell
him to write to me il he Is there and / will ex-
plain it all. He (Nunn) was very poor when
he left here, but luck has turned in his favor.
He is now rich, if he knew it. l want to
hear from HIM soon. Please make some in
quiry about him and help me lind him if pos
sible. Yours respectfully,
G. V. HOLLAND.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21
Berea, Kentucky, June IS, 1877.

Our city authorities stand chance to get
stirred up on the question of grades and
drainage. 1t is weIl enough and about time.
Much money has been worse than thrown
away. Last week the county surveyor IA
vored us with his views, and this week Az
other practical engineer and tax payer sub
mits few ideas. The result of this three
thousand five hundred dollar expenditure
will be closely watched by many prominent
tax payers.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

John Frommout 800 acres. Bernard Ger
ger $50 acres, Plus Geger 240 acres. John
Mund, j. Knoloch, n. Mler, A. Coudell, John
Prosecordel j. N. Steele, Joe Meyers, Peter
Bach 100 acres each. These have not been
here long enough TO get their lands under cul-
tlyation.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

The heated term came down ike a breath
from hot Sahara. four or five days since, wilt
ing humanity and raising general cry for
water. Throughout May and for the first
half OF June, the weather, owing TO the ex-
ccSsive rains, was kept so cool that the sud-
den heat is proving very announcement not to
sly oppressive,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

W. 5. jenkins, late Register U. S. Land Of
fee, 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. [lG-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

The County Commissioners put in two more
ing many thousands OF dollars to the aggre-
gate of personal property, as also a number
OF homesteaGs under 4 supreme Court decis-
ION published in the EAGLE last week. By
an examination OF the records in the Unite cd
States Land Office it was ascertained that o
large number of such homesteads will be tax
able in 1873, in addition to others the records
of which can only be obtained at the General
Land Office at Washington.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Dir. T. Z. Preston brought us in this morn
ing bundle of Little Early May" which,
for heit, clean straw and full ,heads takes the
rags of the bush. MIR. P.'s farm is three
miles north OF FL Paso, in Gypsum township.
His thirty-tive acres will turn off thirty bush
els 70 the acre beyond Doubt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

J. T. MeMillen has disposed OF his stock Of
furniture 10 Henry Bolte and Finlay Ross and
in turn purchased all the undertaking goods
on the undertaking business, making it spe-
cialty. He will carry large stock OF fine
cases for supplying the towns south and west
and keep every description Of ornament and
trimming belonging to the trade.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

M. NJ. Grantham who has figured in Wichi-
Ia as merchant, lawyer and newsdealer, re-
speetivoly. disposed of his stock last week TO
Mr.. e. Miles and struck out for richer dig
gings-the Short Creek lead mines. Wichita :,
Utica-liks, had grown too pent up, or the
mails too irregular, or the post Office prospec,
too attenuated for our friends ambition.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Persia, arrived in this city on the midnight
train, and lectures this Wednesday evening at
the NJ e. Church at s o'clock. Admission
FREE
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

The firm of Shiichter & Russell, one Of the
principal hardware houses and tin manuiac-
turers Of the city, dissolved partnership on
Monday. Mr. William Russell becomes the
proprietor oil the business, which VIII be con-
finued ut the old stand.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

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.
9-it D.B. E4MERT.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Mark Ellsworth, the ole popular grocer y
man, has our thanks for the first cabbage and
soosebVries of the season. May he never
want good pies or toothsome salads
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

VIM. Grifensiein for three years past has
been growing barley on his place north of
town. Two years ago he sent to California
for large lot for seeding purposes. His crop
this year promises a heavy harvest. 1t looks
splendid. the heads or ears riyaling in weight
the California production.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Old Hoosier johnson says we can say that
in his judgment, in his section, wheat viii be
damaged ten per cent. Corn more, but the
acreage is so large that no one viii feel SO
small a per cent. Of loss in the yield. As to
the county at large, the per cent. OF damage
Is moi worth naming
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

The leveeing OF the banks of the Little Riv-
er, northwest of the city, the Street Commits
sioner informs US, ia complete. The job
proved Insignificant and the cost but a couple
hundred dollars, yet we are assured that no
more trouble need be apprehended OF high
water from that quarter.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Patents on all lanos 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 at some future time. 44-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21
Rridpa Petition

Notice is hereby given that a petition will be
presented to the Board Of County Commissioners
of Sedgwck County, Kansas, at their regular
meeting in October, next, asking for an appro-
pris,ion of three hundred dollars for the purpose
Of building bridge acsoss Gypsum creek, on
the sectien line between sections two and three,
town %, range east.
LEVI BRONSON.
June 16, ISL ia
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21
Bridge No tie.

The Township Board Of Wichita Township will
make application to the Board of County Com
missioners, at their meeting in July, for an ap-
preparation of four hundred dollars, to build
bridge over Chisholm Creek ct McCampbelis, on
the Augusta road The cost of this bridge, with
the necessary grading will be in the neighbor-
hood OF five hundred dollars.
j. W. HINTON, Township Trustee.
May 2sth A d. 1877. 90
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21
Waron and CARRIAGE Shop.

wish to inform my friends and the public
generally that 1 consider myself permanently
located in Wichita, and aIn prepared to do all
kinds of Wagon and Carriage work in the best
style. shop in connection with Yike x GraIgcr's
blacksmith shop, on Water Street
40 a. AVEY.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Enthusiasm exhausted itself in the spring
election, and Wichita will have no Fourth Of
July. In answer 10 the question, SIS patri-
otism dead 20 the answer comes back from
the ditch diggers of the first ward, "You bet
l.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21
Five Indians stole seven horses at

Five Indians stole seven horses at or near
Grand Island, Nebraska, ten days ago. The
officers were here after the thieves. having
tracked them over three hundred miles ard
TO within two miles OF Wichita. In AL that
distance the party passed through but two
towns ana high water forced them through
these The officers think they crossed the Big
river two miles above town night before last.
NO doubt the thieves were making for the
Indian Territory.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Go to the social and concert Friday even
ing, June 30. The tent will be raised south
of the NJ. +. church, refreshments consisting
Of ice cream, Lemonade and cake. served In
the tent Concert of select reading anc sing
ing in the church. Admission to both en-
tertainments, twenty-five cents, no charges
inside the tent or church
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Squire Ross was in town on Monday. He
says the latest movement on foot is n PROPOSE
tion by the western part of the county to buy
Wichita aud move her out. They are willing
10 take her as whole-good, bad and indif-
fnrput
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Mr.. J. II. Sain, the postmaster at Caldwell,
made us 4 pleasant call The other morning.
The country around Caldwell is settling up
and it's only question of time when it viii
become a thriving business place.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

their race this week, against another possible
overflow. The railroad company and mill
company together ought to insure us against
another overflow from that point.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

n. II. Robinson has eighty acres OF wheat,
sown broadcast, which stands breast high and
so thick on the ground that it holds up hat
II will turn out from thirty-iye to forty BUSH
els to the acre.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

DIR. L. b. Reniz has had great difficulty in
finding gi'l lately. The hot weather has
been sgainst him, but he succeeded last week.
She came along in the evening and weighed
about nine pounds
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

The roads in the vicinity OF Wichita are
represented as being in an almost impossible
condition. Cuiyerts have been washed out,
low lands have been covered with water and
the uniavorable weather has prevented the
repairs OF the fermer or the drainage of the
latter. Travel has been seriously impeded
for the first time in the history of the country,
resulting in serious Inconvenience 10 the
thousands depending upon the railroad ter
minus at Wichita for supplies Welliagton
D.xSs
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

The United States land Office, for the past
ten days, has been rushed with business, an
average OF several thousand dollars being
taken IN daily upon final proof.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

DIR. L. S. Leonard has determined TO devote
his entire time to the practice of medicine.
His professional card will be four elsewhere.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

DIR. II. 4. Sackeit, of Moline, Illinois, a
brother TO Sameel and Andrew Sackett of this
county is paying the valley visit. DR.. 8.
says he is very much pleased with the general
appearance of our country and crops.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

~ Another boat for the Lower Arkansas is
now tied up at the bridge. 1t is sixty feet
long, and provided with two cabins all CON-
plete and painted.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

There will be missionary meeting at the
NJ T.. church next Sunday evening, conduct
ed by Revs. Harsen, Kirby and others.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

F. Strauss, Photographer, south side OF
Douglas Avenue, one block east Of Eagle.
English and German spoken. Six years ex-
perience in Photography at Lancaster, Penn
sylyania. \ share OF The public patronage is
respectfully invited. 2-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Mrs. j. n. Allen, with her child left yester-
day morning for her old home in Indiana. She
viii stop for a few days IN Monmouth, Illinois,
with. sister.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Arthur Snow, London Criswel, and five
other parties from this place, LETT tor the lead
mines in Cherokee county last week. The
party, in attempting TO cross the Whitewater,
came near losing their team and all their pro-
nisinns
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

II George L. Monagcn, of Toledo, Ohio, is
getting up city directory Of Wichita which
will be ready for delivery in a few weeks.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Dir. John Winsor, who has been absent in
New York since the middle OF March, re-
turned TO Wichita last Friday, and viii be
found at his old Office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

The two cross-walks at the Presbyterian
Church corners, long needed and twice aske d
for by the EAGLE, have at last been put in.
The lob is a good one.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Vim. j.. McClure-our Billy-left Monday
for Trinidad, New Mexico. He win return
to Wichita IN the fan for short tarry. Good
lnck
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

WANTED.-A situation in an Office, by
young man OF steady habits. Not afraid OF
extra work or trouble. Address c. ID. f..
EAGLE office. 12-tt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

JIM Balderston, Esq, spent Sabbath with
some friends in Butler county, and he says
Butler is behind IN her wheat crop this year.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

The social and concert on the 18th will be a
grand thing. The the viii be well provided
with seats and arranged for promonades.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

4 portable steam engine, for driving a
thrcshing machine. was being exhibited upon
our streets on Tuesday by the agent.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

The slough west OF the river is almost i'm
passab!e in many places. BY another week
loaded teams viii probably experience no
difficulty in crossing.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Companies and OF the Sixteenth United
day morning, from New Orleans, en- route for
Fort Reno. The Sixteenth Infantry has been
stationed at New Orleans for the past five
years, and played their part in the Packard
VS.. Nichols imbrogio. The command is un-
der Colonel j. 5. Fletcher. Several other
officers Of the regiment were along, including
Major s.A. wainwright, Lieutenant Mcfarland,
Lieutenant F. w. Morrison, Captain w. Ii.
Clapp and Surgeon Laughterdale. The COM
panies leave here this morning for their des-
tination
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

II. Jacks Il Co., OF the Star Clothing House,
south Of the post Office, are offering some
splendid bargains.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Eagle Hall has had an iron roof put on in
place of the tar and gravel, and is now being
seated with chairs.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

N. W. Rice, an old reader of the EAGLE,
living in Marshalltown, Iowa, in company
with S. Il. Arson, and both Old friends of J..
Z. Stafford, came down to see how near the
Valley would come up TO the standard raised
for it by the EAGLE. Mr.. Rice said all the
way across Kansas he felt disappointed in the
appearance of the country. its formation and
soil, until the broad valley of the Arkansas
met his vision, when he became satisfied that
here a man might make out to live. He had
started to go to Texas, but thinks he VIII go
no further, and he is wise
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Miss Katie Mutietts bouquet ofwild flowers
was duly received by Katie Murdoch, who
desires US to return thanks.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Next TO Hutchinson, Wichita is probably
the best watering place in America.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

With fine weather the tent social WILDE the
'sbig thing" OF the season. The tent will ac-
commodate 1900 people.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

WANTED-To make a limited amount of
loans on good real estate security for one year
in Sedgwick county. Inquire OF Sol. Ii. Kohn
at the Savings Bank Soft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

James Moran, the postmaster at Marshall, in
this county, says this week will find the
farmers in that section in the midst Of their
harvest
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

Still in the field and at it again. Why will
sou 90 with dirty clothes, and greasy collars
on your coats when you can have them neatly
cleaned, all grease. pairt, tar and dirt removed
lustre added and pressed to give them the ap-
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-tt A. CHADWICK.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

House and lot for sale cheap, for cash down.
Call 1t this office. 5O-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-06-21

A big time is expected at cowskin grove
on the fourth OF July.