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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

ICE ICE. CLEAR, CRYSTAL PURE ICE.
Henry Schweter takes this method of 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.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26
Topeka Avenue After All.

Last week we gave faint echo of COM
piAint Of property owners against the manner
Of the improvements made by the city. in the
matter OF grading and draining. Since that
time we have taken occasion to examine the
work in person, and we must say we think
the job a very good one. in fact, first rate.
The street, as improved, is the finest in the
city. and for a mile NORTH of Donglas I avenue,
viii make one OF the finest drives in this sec
ton. The only possible damage threatened
is the shade trees. The bitches were cut up
too close to the sidewalk, maybe. Anyhow,
the street is smooth nicely rounded up. and
all the residences, TOR several blocks, left Just
enough elevated to add to both their beauty
and comfort
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

II. w. Lawrence, who went as a delegate
to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church at Chicago, returned home this week.
During his absence he visited his foimer
home and friends in Massachusetts,.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Persons having horses IN training for the
fair this fall would do well to read the new
experiments notice elsewhere. The coming
exhibition will be old business
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

There VIII be basket meeting in cennec-
tion with the second quarterly meeting Of
the Cartwright eircuit,.a at Haps' grove, on
the Wichita and Wellington road, nine miles
south Of Wichita, on the 2Sth and 10th inst.
Preaching at o'clock p. IN. Saturday, also
preaching on Sabbath. Everybody invited
J.C. MCQUIsTON,
Preacher in Charge.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26
Wild plums are becoming quite abundant

young lady correspondent, living on
Good river, makes some interesting inquiries
as to the whereabouts and personal status OF
her delinQnent John. in this issue.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

The experience of the past should convince
every friend OF the free school that it will not
do to remain away from the polls.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Mr.. John Lamb, of the st. Louis Trade
Journal, who has been writing up the more
important cities of the west, is in our town.
Outside OF Denver he thinks our place has no
rival fer life and activity west of the Missouri.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Steele Il Levy, the agents for the Atchson,
Topeka 4 Santa Fe railroad lands in Sedg-
wick county, announce new basis Of con-
tracts or new terms upon which they will
dispose of said lands,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

T. z. ScLiffbauer the big United States
trader at the Wichita Indian Agency, is get
ting large amount OF commercial printing
done at this office, which is something new
for the Indian country.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Our farmers will find the cheapest hand
soonest aud most effectual wind-hreak for
home, orchard, cattle-pens, or what not, is the
maple grown from the seed, sown in the style
four years will give a compact wind break
from twenty 10 forty feet high, depending on
care and cultivation for height. The maple
worm has never visited this section of the
State. The seed can be bought by the pound
or quart
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26
The McCracken Fruit Farm.

We visited the McCracken fruit farm last
Saturday evening and spent an hour wander
ing around among the fruit trees, eating cher
ries, etc., and talking with the gentemanly
proprietor, William McCraeken. To tell al
that we saw and he ard about the farm could
not be crowded into the EAGLE. The farm
is in Lincoln township, about fourteen miles
from the city, situated on the high rolling
prairie, and can be seen from great dist ance
from any direction. 1t contains quarter
section, one hundred and twenty acres OF
which is set to trees and small fruits. About
ffty-four thousand fruit trees; and finer,
handsomer looking lot of trees never grew.
or this number twenty thousand were in
bloom last spring, and the most of them are
now full of fruit and will yield something
near four thousand bushels of fruit, mostly
peaches The small fruits, cherries. etc., are
planted between the long rows of trees and
each, in their season. bring large returns, t.
ting handsome profit. For instance, his
raspberry vines produced five hundred
quarts. He is selling fifty dollars worth oil
blackberries week. For a farm ten or nj
teen years old the above facts would hardly
be worthy Of mention, but this farm little
more than four years ago was piece oil WIZ
prairie, covered with wild grass, fact which
seems almost incredible. Ii is an example OF
the capacity o. our valley and what man oil
energy and pluck can accomplish. The farm
is not only yielding large amount OF fruit,
but it is planted in corn, which promises a
large crop. De also has large quantity OF
choice flowers. The entire farm is surround
ed by hedge sufficient TO turn stock. There
is also a blacksmith shop, post office and
store located on the farm. There is quite 4
large society Of United Presbyterians in the
Immediate neighborhood who will soon build
a church. Upon the whole, we believe the
assertion that 4 nicer and finer cultivated
farm cannot be found in the Arkansas Valley
than the McGracSen fruit farm.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Sheriff Dunning has notice in this issue
that will prove interesting to delinquents in
the matter of personal taxes.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

No. 304 -2i0 acres: the northeast quarterand
the north half of the southeast quarter
of section 4, township 20, range east;
has - acres broke, and hedge rows
broke; miles north of Wichita.
Price Inn
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Last Sabbath was a regular field day with
the ladies' OF the city. We saw more fne
dresses than ever before on one day in
Wichita
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Mr.. e.. w. Schotied, of New York City,
brother of II. +. Schofeld. Of this city, with
his father Is visiting Wichita
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Rev. j. n. Boicourt will preach for Rev.
Kirby Sunday morning, and Rev. j. ID Knox,
of Topeka. will preach for him in the evening.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

A large number OF young folks, ranging
from twelve TO sixteen years, participated in
the festivities of a party at Thos. Lynch's last
Thursday evening.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Receiver Cullum has disposed OF the Mead
block in the interest of the creditors of the
late National Bank. Mr.. e. c. Hartwig, o.
st. Joe, who is member of grocery firm
that is occupying one of the rooms of the
building is the purchaser.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

The vote next Monday should Indicate how
our city stands on the a-importIa question
of public school education.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

The Oxford Independent says largo quanti-
ties Of new wheat is daily passing through
town, being taken to the Wichita market. 1t
is 10 be regretted that so many of our farmers
fino it necessary to market their wheat at this
time, and at 80 great a disadvantage. But
keep your courage up boys, you can ship your
next corn at Oxford. This will relieve you
of one-hali the hardship.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Mr.. Heating, of Kansas City, was in town
this week, looking after his great agricultural
house, conducted SO sue cessfully by Van Zant
K Williams
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Miss Susie Barnes, sister-in-law to Judge
w p. Campbell. returned from Little Rock
last week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26
A Farm For Sale.

Eight and one-half miles east OF Wichita
one hundred and twenty acers in cultivation.
with timber and running water. For further
particulars as inquire at this office. 42-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Apetition for much needed bridge across
the Cowskin, between sections ten and if
teen, near j. b. York's farm, viii be present
ed to the Board OF Commissioners at their
next meeting.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

The new daily and weekly paper at Leaven-
worth, the Public Press, was represented in
Wichita this week by Mr.. ID. A. Beckwith.
II is splendid paper and no mistake.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26
We Were Not Mistaken

Nine out OF ten of the reports from the field.
where the grain has been threshed in this
county, concur in The fact that wheat is yield
ing from ten to thirty per cent larger than
was anticipated at harvest time. Add on an
other one hundred thousand bushels for
Sedgwick county
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce the name
OF w. f. Green as q candidate for Register OF
Deeds, subject to the decision of the Repub.
lican County Convention
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Please announce me rs q candidate for
County Surveyor, subject to the decision of
the Republican County Convention.
T.. L. NIXON.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

The family Of the late j. c. Harvey are un-
der grateful obligations to their many friends
in and near Wichita for their kindness during
the many weeks OF Mr. Harvey's Illness. Es-
pecialiy do they wish 10 acknowledge the
kindness of Rev. Mr.. larsen, of the Presby-
terrain Church of this city, for his presence
and kindly works at the funeral on Saturday
evening last; also to his estimable wife and
Mrs. Russo Il for the music given on that sad
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

The largest Methodist Sunday school in
FAINT class, or primary department: w. T..
Stanley, teacher of the infant class, had last
Sabbath, one hundred and one scholars in his
class. Show up your towns that are noted
for their piety.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Sackett's Grove, School District No. l13
adyertises elsewhere for sealed proposals for
the erection of q school house.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

The Kansas State Board OF Agriculture
through Secretary Gray, sends out this week
its quarterly report for the months of April
May and June. In many respects it is the
most complete summary yet issued. The
conditions of crops and farm animals for each
county in the State are given, as also the
fruit prospect, the per cent. an6 average
yield of wheat, rye, fax, barley, oats and
fruit, aud the comparative average with 1873
and 1SiG. 1t also contains diagrams, show
ing increase and decrease Of different ami
mails for a series of years, maps show ing rain
belts and Illustrations OF zine kind of apples.
viz: the Carolina Red June, Early Harvest,
Fall Pippins, Maiden's Blush, Rambo, Vine
sap. Ben Davis, Rawes' Jennet and iona
than. sedgwick county, for six-year old.
ranks high in ali particulars, and no disease
among her domestic animals or fowls, worth
noticing. The report is excellent and inter-
esting in all particulars.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Uncle Johnny Carpenter says the major
portion OF the wheat vi. the valley will yield
in excess of reports during harvest, some OF
il LARGELY so.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26
A Thing Of Beauty
l.. Il. HIFFNER.

Indeed and joy forever, is the New and SUI
perb Edition Of the Rocky Mountain Tour
list.
So remarkably large has been the demand
for the now widely-noted work-the Rocky
Mountain Tourist-that an entirely new edl-
ton has been necesstated and Is just now
ready for use. While the first edition was an
elegant one, the second edition is really SUI
perb, and the Rocky Mountain Tourist in its
new form, royal octave, thirty-two pages,
printed on the finest of superseded, calender
ed paper, handsomely bound with engraved
cover, is without the slightest question the
richest and most attractive book OF the de-
scription ever issued. All who contemplate q
trip through the garden OF the continent
Southwestern X ansas-to the Alps of Ameri-
ca-the Rocky Mountains-will commit the
grayest of mistakes by starting before seclir-
ing the Tourist, San Juan Guide and accom-
panying maps. Simply the mere request by
postal card or letter, addressed TO L. }. An
derson, Topeka, Kansas, viii! insure, by re-
turn mail, absolutely free, the receipt OF these
indispensable axiliaries to travel in the Great
West loft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

County Treasurer Woodcock in pursuance
ofiaw, publishes his quarterly exhibit of the
finances of Sedgwck county this week.
Everything about and pertaining to his office
Is in the best possible shape.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Last Wednesday night TO Mr.. and Mrs. &c
Mills was born a daughter. The little lady
kicked the beam at ten pounds, and will beal
the name of her who met Abraham's servant
AT the well,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

There will be pacing race "a; The fair
grounds to-day Thursday at 8 o'clocI, for a
purse OF 5000
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Still in the field and at it again. Why will
you 90 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' aud 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, 1877-07-26

w. :. 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-cuIture and
mining laws. Parties having claims in con-
test before the Local Land Office or the De-
partment al 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 eoun-
ties and monies promptly RENTED. lI6-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

At meeting OF the officers and teachers Of
The NJ. Sunday school, last Sabbath afternoon,
the following resolution was unanimously
accepted:
Resolsed, That the thanks of the N. Z. Sum-
day school be rendered to William Matthew
son for privilege of crossing his premises; to
Root Brothers. John Exton, William Grifie II
stein and /. n. Stage for assistance rendered
by them and their cooperation in making the
Sabbath school picnic grand success.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

l.. Il. Hitfner, elsewhere, offers a fine farm
property for sale very cheap. There is a
chance for a bargain.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

The Alexander Brothers, for the next thir-
~ days, propose TO clothe up the million at
the millions own prices. Having secured
the bankrupt stock Of j. B. Roberts at NOM
inal price they viii sell gentlemen's furnish
ing goods cheaper than they can be manufac-
tured. Those who doubt had better read
their big advertisement elsewhere and then
call around on the boys for a yerifcation of
their promise, by pricing their hats, caps,
shirts, socks, collars, etc.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26
Imposition !

have been informed that there are parties
In Wichita, Kansas, that are dealing in all
kinds of sewing machines, if so they are old
ones and made TO lcok like new, bought by
parties from the regular agent and sold to
dealers living in Chicago, Illinois Some may be
paid for and some not If not the regular agent
can take them by law whenever SO required
by the company, or whenever seen by agent.
n few words from David Cook OF Chicago,
Illinois, who buys old machines and makes
them look like new and WHOLESALERS them to
parties who wishes to buy old machines and
impose them on the people. 1 have on hand
all kinds of sewing machines, among others
will sell you the Singer-new family box COW
er, drop Leaf and two drawers, eighty dollars.
Rebuilt for new furniture aud all look exactly
the same as new, for twenty-five dollars, and
others in the same proportion. To the good
people of the Southwest please bear in mind
that new singer sewing machine cannot be
sold in the Southwest except through or by
me and have no agent in Wichita.
VIM. MASON, General Agent.
Office II 0 Main Street, few doors north of
the Occidental. 1+3m
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Some Of the candidates desiring nomins-
ton at the hands of the Republican Conven-
ton this fall have announced themselves in
the EAGLE this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Miscellaneous books, blank books, pocket
pass books and all kinds OF books and memo
randums at Reimers bookstore. g-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

DIR. S. Whitehorn and his wife are called to
mourn the loss OF little daughter two and d
half years old, who died last Friday from con-
gestion of the brain. DR.. w. and his wife
have the sympathes OF the community.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26
Farm for Sale at a Bargain.

Fifty-iye acres under cultivation. One
and -fourths miles Of hedge, two years
old Good young orchard OF 200 choice Sc.
lected apple trees, $50 peach trees, some OF
them loaded with peaches. Other fruit---apri-
cots, plums, pears. Crabs. cherries and 300
grape vines, some four years old. loaded
with fruit. Forest and ornamental trees and
other small fruits. Stone house 1Ixl9, good
well OF wafer at the door, good stone quarry
of white lime stone. Any person buying the
place right away can have the oats, six acres
average about sixty bushels per acre, fifteen
acres good corn, two horses, harness, plows,
cultivators, household furniture, etc. In
quire OF Steele & Levy, or at the farm in MIN
nescah township.
1921 l.. Il. HIFFNER.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Ladies, have your hats re-shaped in the
latest style at Mrs. l.. NJ. Taylor's, down east
of the Wichita House, Douglas Avenue. 9-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Z. G.. Noble, the travelling agent of the dai.
ly Atchison Champion was in town Monday.
That paper now crculates in every county In
Kansas and Eastern Colorado.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Sheriff Goodheart, of Mclean county, Hi
nois, was here the other day, on the hunt Of an
escaped Desperate whom he had tracked as
tar as Newton in this direction
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Stephen Riggs, of Emporia, has been in the
city this week He is troubled with the mar
row gauge fever. 1t is sad:sight to see a
broad gauge man afflicted with narrow gauge
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

The big wind and rain storm of last week
on the Mime scah, carried Walter Strong.
house of its foundation. No one was hurt.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26
Look at This |!

Having secured the services of machineist
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 will make it run as new
J. T. HOLMES, Agent,
40-tt Weeeler 4 Wilson Mfg. Co.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Caldwell & Dayidson's new and handsome
two-story brick business house, adjoining the
Farmers Il Merchants Bank building, is rap.
idly approaching completion. 1t is one OF the
best business houses yet pat up in Wichita
fine in outward appearance anl commodious
and convenient in its arrangements. Mr.
Caldwell, we understand. will occupy the
lower story with an exclusively wholesale
and retail queensware and glassware estab-
lishment. Much Of his stock, which will be
large, viii be imported, and he expects to ri
val the houses of this line in Kansas CITY and
st. Louis, as TO prices and completeness of
stock
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

those who want to sell lands. Leave your
land with, Steele 81 Levy. They have made
arrangements to advertise extensively in the
East and expect to make things lively tie
coming spring iii the way OF sales OF land.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

List Tuesday evening a week, during a
thunder shower, little boy, son of Mr.. Bush
living about sixteen miles northeast Of WITCH.
ita, while her ding cattle was struck by hight,
ming. The fluid tore The top OF his bat CON-
pieiely of, blistered his head, burning his
back terribly, tearing his coat open and kill
ing instantly the pony upon which lie was
seated, also heller 81 anding some thirty
feet distant, but, wonderful to relate, the boy
was not killed. DR.. Rentz, of this city, was
summoned, who informs us that the last he
heard the boy was doing as well as could be
expected. and that no lasting serious injury
would be sustained. For some time the boy
lag stunned and unconscious
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

House and lot for sale cheap, for cash down.
Call at this Office. 5O-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26
For Sale.

Three Johnston Haryesters. Cash no OBJ
jeet. so that the paper is well secured. Price,
500 each. Inquire of J. G. Dunscomb, Ea-
gle Block. Att
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26

Mr.. d. S. Freeman, the superintendent of
the well known nurseries at Fort Sc Oft, and
who is supplying large amounts of trees for
this section, has a card to the public elsewhere
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-26
A Card to the Public.

Having determined to continue In the nur-
sery business, we wish TO call the attention
OF those planting fruit and ornamental trees
to our mammoth nursery stock, for the fall OF
1877 and spring of 1878. We desire to en-
ploy only responsible agents, and cur Gus
toners will confer a lasting favor upon US by
reporting any agent who misrepresents our
interests or the interests of our customers in
any particular. We are determined to bring
the tree trade In the west to higher stand
ard of excellence, that parties ordering trees
may feel confident they are being dealt with
honorably. All responsible nurseries are
now selling their trees by subscription. We
are confident. with our experience in the
nursery business, that trees can be shipped
with safety almost any distance, and that the
advantages in buying from Old and reliable
nurseries are worthy the consi deration OF the
planter. Parties ordering trees by letter
should address all letters to d. L. Freeman,
Superintendent Eft. Scott Nursery Co., Fort
Scott, Kansas. 1I-tf