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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Just as we were ready for press to-day We
received highly interesting letter from
Major Miles, agent OF the Cheyenne and Ar
rapaboe Indians. giving an account of the
murder Of Richard Wannamaker by Dick
Simpson, together with other exciting incl
dents, which will be published in the next is
sue Of the EAGLE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04
The Singer Sewing Machine.

over one million and half in use. The
most durable and lightest running machine In
the world. As an evidence, the Singer, Rem
iugton and Wheeler & Wilson were invented
about the same time and put into market, and
at the present dav the Singer has over one
million and half in use, the Wheeler & Will
son has about five hundred thousand and the
Remington has the small, Insignificant num-
Der of five thousand nine hundred and Efty-
three, which can be seen on the upper end of
the needle burr, which makes the Remington
the last choice OF the people, and they would
not have sold one quarter that number hal
they not sold them under fictitious name.
For many years the Remington machine COM
pany have attempted to force their machines
on the market as the Remington, but failed.
which reminds me Of several occurrences.
Fifteen years ago the third day OF July, l was
in Bloomington Illinois, stopping with q
friend by the name OF ID. II. Horner. There
were two agents at the place, the Wheeler 4
Wilson aud the Remington. The Wheeler 4
Wilson agent had confidence enough in bis
machine to sell it on Its own reputation. but
the Remington agents confidence failed him.
and he attempted to sell 1t as the improved
Weed. Some five years ago, while was SELL
ing the Howe, 1 happened to meet an agent
that was selling the Remington. lie had as
little confidence In his machine as the first
one met, and he attempted to sell i: rs the
improved Howe, and have been credltably
informed that the Remington agents are sell
ing their machines here as the improved
Singer, which is false. There is no improved
Singer except the original one, which cannot
be sold In the Southwest except by or
through me. Those who wish to buy the
Remington are welcome to, but deem it my
duty to inform the good people OF the South
west, through the columns of your paper, SO
they will not be imposed upon in buying ma
chimes. A machine that cannot be sold on
its own reputation should not be sold on the
merits of machine that has been long tried
and proved, without doubt, the best in the
world. The impositions offered are OF the
deepest dye. W. MASON,
General Agent for the Southwest.
Wichita. June q, 1876. l4-6m
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04
SherifS Sale.

District Court, 18th Judicial District, Butler
county, Kansas.
G. C. LEVEL, Plaintiff.
J. Cook and j. Thompson \
By virtue of an order OF sale issued out of the
district court of the 18th judicial District sitting
in and for Butler county, Kansas, wherein q. g..
LEVEL is plaintiff and J. Cook and j. Thompson
are defendants, will Monday the sth day
of January, A. ID. 1877, mt u CLOCK, m in front
of Eagle Block, in the City Of wichita. Kansas,
Offer for sale at public auction to the highest bid
der for cash in hand the following described
personal property, to wit:
One dark brown horse four wears old with
heavy name and tail and large on left shout
der The property is levied upon rs the property
Of j. Cook.
81 II. W. DUNNING. sheriff.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

A. +. Lonsbury, OF Wichita township, in
forms us that few acres seeded down in blue
grass by him last February, is doing splendid,
ly, and by another year he will have solid
pasture of that famous grass. Henry Shuman
has also nice plot OF blue grass which is do
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Governor Osborn has sent Us a phamphlet
copy OF the proceedings of the grasshopper
meeting of western Governors at Omaha, to-
gether with description of The Rocky Noun
tain Locust, its habits, and the best discovered
remedies against its ravages
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Storey's paper. the wicked Chicago Times,
the cndorser OF the bulldozing policy, refers
to Moody and Sankey's new Boston tabernacle
as the .new convert factory at the Hub
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

"Oscar Morris will remove his livery stock
TO Wichita this week and engage in business
there. He wants to get nearer railroad. He
is a jolly good fellow and popular lrveryman
and we are sorry to note his departure from
Winfield. Cowley county farmers Will do
well to put up with him when they visit the
Kingdom OF Wichita Winfield C0uvi.rr
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Maddux & Scarf, the popular proprietors Of
the City Market, whose meats are always iat
clean and choice, put US under obligations Tor
tender loin roas; o. choice venison on New
Years day. May they never want customers
and plenty OF them.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04
For Sale.

A large safe with fire-proof safe inside, conf
bination lock, Marvin & Co.'s New York make
which will sell at what it cost on Broadway,
New York, delivered at the depot in Wichita.
For further particulars address
s. d. WARREN,
4O-tf Emporia, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Those of our county readers who have not
paid their personal property tax, must not
forget that warrants must issue between the
10th and 18th of this month. l.. N. Wood
cock is an exceedingly accommodating official
but the law governing him is imperative. A
large number OF personal property owners
have failed TO pay their taxes. and they can
only save costs by calling before the 10th and
obtaining their receipts
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

The mail ear that runs between Wichita
and Newton took fire from an exploded lam p
last Thursday night, while standing on a side
track st the latter place. There were no
mail. in it at the time, but large number of
bags, sacks, locks etc. were destroyed
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Miss Agnes Jones, blind girl, gave mu-
seal entertainment al the NJ. L. Church last
Monday night, which was well attended. No
admission fee was named, but collection was
taken up at the conclusion which amounted to
twelve or fourteen dollars
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04
For the EAGLE.

Christmas has come, W it'll all its merry ,mer-
nv time, its forgettulness OF the past and Its
Joyous gatherings. But of all the happy gath
erings on that day none could have been more
pleasant than the one at the school house In
district No. So. Miss DUFF Jour school teacher)
sought to make her pupil remember her first
Christmas with them, and well she succeeded
for she, with the aid OF Mrs. Kate Shuman and
others, had prepared a pleasant surprise for
all. A tree had been prepared aud lights and
"A darkened room exhibited to full perfection
the fruit with which it was loaded. Old Santa
Claus having been belated in his journey over
this great country, was present in person and
distributed over 800 gifts. Miss Duff received
an elegant porte suiils, "a beautiful porse-moanaie
and other valuable gifts. After the presents
had been delivered a sumptuous repast was
prepared Of which all partook. The house
was well filled and all abandoned themselves
to the pleasure of the moment. May there be
many return ct merry Christmas at Happy
Four Corners is the wish of
THOSE PRESENT.
p. S.-which of the pupils in No. 63 wear.
a mustache.
lrne above was received too late for last
weeks issue, so we publish it this week. The
ladies who presided over the pleasant occasion
will accept our thanks for a box OF the goodies
that graced the tree.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

The counties Cowey
land of the Mississippi valley The Arkansas rivr
twelve miles in width Other streams of less
Little Minnesota Walnut and Whitewater
Slate Bluff Spring GYPSUM Chisholm and Cow skin creeks
sandy several feet depth Vegetation OF all kinds unsurpassed
settlement under the laws for the sale the In
homes be with all the advantages good
older
Wichita with population property
especially
STEELE 81 LEV Y,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
WICHITA sEDGwICK COUNTY, KANSAS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

James l.. Dyer is building new residence
on Topeka Avenue at the corner Of First
street. Main building 2sxi6 with an l. l4x22,
one and half stories high, with porches.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Judge Baldwin will leave Tor Topeka next
Saturday. The members of the House will
find the member from Wichita good parlia-
mentarian, a man of sound judgment and the
possessor of a force that needs no vitalization.
Hon. VIM. Ross, of the western district, we
suppose will be IN hand promptly. who with
his geniality and Scotch humor will often en-
liven the tedium of legislative work. Success
TO the Sedgwick county delegation.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Swayze, of the Topeka Blade, is ''desiring
in Gods name, the power with which to cleo
triiy the conscience of every editor 10 the
landv Our judgment is that he needs no
such aid.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

We are glad to note that old Santa Claus, in
making his Christmas rounds. not only visit
ed the homes OF our city, but ase those of the
country. He visited the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Boone, of Union township, and
made them the happy recipients Of seven aud
o nall pound girl
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Cassimeres, Cassimeres, just received.
splendid assortment of plain and fancy cassi-
meres at Geo. Innes II Cos, next to the post
Office. 39-lt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Levi Benton left at this Office tilagred gold
breast-pin ornamented with a limb OF coral
and pendcnts, which he found in front of the
Eagle Hall New Years night. The lady own
er can have it by calling.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Mrs. A. A. Lamb, at the Occidental, has
some very fine guitars for sale, also strings and
instruction books. She is prepared TO give
lessons on the guitar TO ladies, at the reasona-
bic price OF Sl5.00 for twenty lessons.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Water-proois at so cents yard, worth %
water-pro OFFS at 70 cents, worth Sl.2o, at Geo.
Innes h Co.'S next to the post Office. 39-lt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

The NJ. L. Sabbath scool, atIts annual cleo
ton. last Sabbath, chose q. f Hargis as su-
perintendent for 1877. We were not furnished
with the names OF the other officers.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Miss Stamper, of Decatur, Illinois. sister of
Mrs. A. w. Oliver, was greeted on New
Years evening by about twenty couple of the
elite OF the city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

J. c. Richey left yesterday morning for
Fort Reno, Indian Territory, TO which point
he conveys Lieutenant Manning, OF tht Twen-
ty-fifth Infantry, and wife
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Craddock, of the Golden Eagle Clothing
House. is building up splendid tailoring
trade in connection with his clothing house,
employing constantly over dozen workmen.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

A good bargain can be had in the purchase
of safe. by applying Immediately to s. Is.
Warren. Emporia. See notice elsewhere.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Mrs. Hobbs. after visit OF three months in
Kentucky. returned home few days since,
with her health greatly improved.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Born to Amos Grabel and wife, on the 23d
OF December, daughter
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

This department embraces, in the counties
above named, the largest body OF first farm
ing lands owned or controlled by any individual
or corporation, outside of railroad grants. in the
State of Kansas. and sold lower, and on as
reasonable terms of cash or credit as any in the
State WIN. C. WOODMAN & son,
No. SO Main Street, Wichita, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

In another column VIM. III. Ransom offers
to sell thirty-ive head OF pigs, or trade the
same for corn, which is good chance.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04
Notice..

Miss Mary Edridge will give lessons on the
piano, organ and melodeon to all desiring in
struction. Terms: ten dollars (Sl0) per term
oftwenty lessons, one-half payable in advance.
Pupils will please apply soon at corner OF
FRS street and Emporia avenue. 26-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Having secured the services OF machineist
of nine years experience in the different sew
ing machine adjusting rooms, am prepared
to adjust and repair oil kinds Of machines and
warrant them. Bring along the worst one
and will make it run as new.
j. T. HOLMES, Agent,
40-tf Weeeler & Wilson Mfg. Co.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Beautiful Snow Beautiful Snow! you want
an arctic wherever you go. You will find u
splendid assortment OF overshoes at Geo. lines
& Co.'S, next to the post office. 39-1t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

This is to notify my friends In particular,
and the public In general, that have returned
fr ON an extended family visit and business
trip, and am now prepared to offer my splend-
i'd stock of watches, clocks and jewelry for
cost during holiday season. | have also a
carefully selected stock OF the celebrated Lag
arus l. Morris Perfected Spectacles." Hav-
ing selected lhis city as my and my family's
future home, 1 take the liberty to ask liber-
al share OF your patronage, and by strict hon.
esty and integrity | shall try to earn the
same. would further say that L have Sc
cured efficient help in the watch and jewelry
repairing line, and every thing entrusted to
me will receive prompt attention. Good,
true and square work guaranteed. No. "a
Main street (3S-2tl FRED SoMMERs.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Don't forget! You can save 80 per cent.
on your meat bill patronizing the packing
house of Harvey, Stewart & Co., first door
west OF Dou glas Avenue House. 31-tt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

A spicy sketch descriptive of a trip over the
Atkinson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, the
beauties, scenery and pleasure resorts Of the
Rocky Mountains by ''Nym Crinkle," the
musical and ORA natic critic Of the New York
World. sent free on application, together with
the San Jaun Guide, maps and time tables OF
this new and popular route from Kansas City
and Atchison to Pueblo, Denver and all points
in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and the
San Juan Mines. The finest line OF Pullman
Sleepers on the continent between the Missouri
River and the Rocky Mountains without
change. Address,
+. J. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
4O-tf Iiopeka. Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04
Connie clifton Is the Life Of Trade,

Smith 4 Pittenger are on the war path. We
having been dealers in coal for the past four
years, would call your attention to the fact,
that we are now carrying the largest stock OF
coal in the city, and can sell you the best
Usage: shaft coal ever shipped into this market,
at as low price as any dealer in the city. Hav-
ing the most accurate street scales now in use
in Wichita, you may rely upon full weights
and square deal, and assured satisfaction in
every transaction All orders in the city will
receive prompt attention. A fair trial is all
We ask. Thanking you for past patronage an d
asking you for its future continuance. We re-
main respectfully youas
SMITH j. PITTENGER.
Wichits, Nov. 10th, 1876. 34-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04
COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT
This department is fully defined by the follow
ing:
GREETING--Money, if you desire
pood


ing:
GREETING--Money, if you desire
it Read.
penny saved is three-pence earned.
This good old, true maxim appeals with pecu-
liar force to an honest, industrious people, VINO
have left the embarrassment of old associations,
to find happy home in this reg ion oil beautiful
sunshine pure health and b,untiful harvesis. a.
home here is indeed worthy the laborer's toll and
secured with small meas by well-directed IN
dustry and frugality. 1t is not the two-pence
nor the three-peDce earned; but the one penny
saved that makes sure thi: glorious inheritance
or what We herein propose to speak, we do
know full well, qualified by years OF lnd9strious
experience in the most acute scathing cauidr0n o!
| eastern commercial strife, we have felt compe-
tent TO appreciate the requreme Is of an inteii-
| gent people who, coming TO this beautiful land,
burning the bridge behind them, have grasped
their own desuny-planted here their own hg-
tree and here will eat its fruits and repose In Its
shadows.
| ConGdng in the wisdom, prudence and energy
| of such people, we have constructed, a, Iarge
| expense q sfore-room so vast and complete IN
elegance and appointment. as to have been ierme.:
| by some of small and narrow faith, "a wild CHI
| mcra'' Its appointments are speciic-its pur-
poses, common good-devoted TO ialr ana ina
modern principle OF square dealings ana just
To this end-with extraordinary care. under the
most favored circumstances, we have purchased
| from the largest and best jobbing houses of the
| world as well as of the best and most approved
manufacturers of the country, an abundant stock
of the most desirable makes and fabrics. of staple
and fancy goods, embracing the new shades and
| tints in dress goods, running into every depart
| ment Of stock, with all the new and interesting
novelties of the season, for each and every de-
partment, consistent, in our judgment, with the
wants and requirements Of our people.
| Our respective departments are
1
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Returning Board.-Happy returns OF the
season is made by purchasing dry goods,.b
and shoes at low prices. Hats. caps, buck
gloves and mtts at half price. Apply to Geo.
Innes Co., next TO the post Office. 39-lt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

You will find the largest stock of imple-
ments and the best and latest improved ma
chimes at Smith & Keatms's mammoth store.
34-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04
MONEY.

Tie First Arkansas Valley Bank has always on
hand money to loan in any amount on approved
real estate securities, in the counties of Sedg-
wick, Sumner, Butler Cowley and Harvey.
BUYS and sells eastern exchange, accepts ap-
proved deposits, but does not solicit foreign col
iections, US the magnitude of our home collec-
ton department excludes ability to give them
perfect attention.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

The undersigned announces to the public
that he has purchased the well known "Bald-
win Art Gallery" on Douglas Avenue, and
hopes by strict attention to business to merit
liberal share Of the public patronage. First
class facilities for all kinds Of work. Give me
a call. T. Il. STEVENS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Balm, Schuttler and Buckeye wagons, hand
and power corn shelters, he best sulky and
gang plows aud plow sulkles at Smith Il Keat-
ing's Wichita. 4-u
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Have just received, % barrels Of choice
Michigan Apples, barrels choice Michigan
Cider. fine large assortment OF Christmas
candies, California pears, lemons and oranges.
fresh figs, dates, etc. Keep constantly on
hand all kinds of the best fresh bread, French
rolls, a variety of cakes and a full assortment
OF the best fresh crackers. All Of this shall
sell at the lowest figures, Give me a call at
81 Main street opposite the post Office.
37-3t Erred MARKwORT.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Everybody should use Browns liver pills,
prepared for diseases Of this climate. Cures
headache, biliousness and liver complaint
Sold at J. z. Adams drug store. 3o-h
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

A continual racket Of horns, bones, music
boxes, Chinese babies squalling, whistles
blowing, ROSTERS Growing, dogs barking,
steam engines running, elephants Hodding,
jacks jumping and pigs granting at the Post
Office Book Store. 35-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

"Don't forget it," Smith j. Pittenger are
selling the best Usage coal in this city. Try
us and see. 33-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

New Years New Years Ladies silk, hem
stitched handkerchiefs, neck ties, plain and
embroidered sets, reversible, beaver and vel
vet shawls, just received at Geo. 1nnes q Co.'S
next to the post Office. 39-lt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Go to Smith Il Keating'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.
plement line. 34-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

son last Wednesday evening a goodly
number OF invited guests assembled at the
residence of DR.. Udel. at seven p. m, to wit
ness the marriage of his daughter, Miss Ida
e. to Mr.. Kos Harris, of Wichita, formerly a
resident of this city. We believe we simply
echo the sentiments OF the entire community
when we say no better, or more happy ALI
ance could have been formed. Miss Ida is in
every way calculated TO make an amiable and
accomplished wife, and will preside with
equal grace in the culinary department or in
the drawing room. Kos was our chosen play
mate when u boy and our firm friend up to
the present, and we speak knowingly when
we say he will be all that husband should
be. In his chosen profession, the practice OF
law, his success is a ioregone conclusion, and
question of little time. The Times joins
with the many in SAYING God bless you. and
may happiness and prosperity be yours
.4ppanoose (foica) Times.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04
Notice to Ladies'.

Mrs. l.. n. Henderson will sell all goods ia
her line for the next thirty days at cost. Stock
consists of all kinds Of fall and winter hats and
bonnets, trimed and untrimmed. feathers, RIB
bons and fiounces Of every description. Next
door to post Office, Wichita, Kansas. 2S-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

NOTICE Nelson Chaffee is agent for the
book entitled ''The Lords Land" Also the
standard Bunyan. 40-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04

Garrison keeps eight men at work on har-
nesses and thinks of putting on mere hand:
to supply the demand. 1I-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04
Notice.

United States Land Office,
wichita, Kansas, Nov. Is, 1876.
The Commissioner of the General Land Office
nnder date of April 2lst, 1876 approves cash en-
try No. 6s37, by Isaac NJ. Robertson for northeast
quarter, section Is, township q, range ), west,
subject to appeal by Jonathan Hurst.
Sixty days are now allowed for appeal in said
case H. l.. TAYL0R,
N-e Register.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-04
WICHITA. THURSDAY. JAN. 4. 1877.

CT Y AND COUNTY NEWS.