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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

An important suit was heard and decreed
by Judge Campbell! on Monday. In the case
OF snyder, the Valley Center grain merchant
who deiauted last summer and shipped the
country, there were two bills OF ading issue d
by MIN Tor one lot of wheat. On one of these
biiis The Wichita Savings Bank advanced the
price OF the wheat. The bank sued the rail-
road to recover sl,2oo. The suit went in
fsvor OF the railroad. That is the case as we
got 1t. Whether the bank VIII carry tho case
up we have not learned.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

DIR. A. ii. FsbrIque returned this week
from a flying business trip to the Rocky
Mountains. He was gone but little over a
week. He reports large numbers OF pleasure
seekers and scientists in and around Pixies
Peak AMI Nanitou
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

'sAnd the windows of heaven opened and
the rain descended" That was Monday
night, but principally Tuesday afternoon aud
Tuesday night. There Is nothing more that
We desire now, except fair quality Of sun
shine. II our farmers think this season is
lacking in any particular, we wish they would
suggest what
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

The injunction of e. p. Thompson and 9TH
ers against the Wichita Water Mill was being
heard in chambers by Judge Campbell, yes
terday. The Issue of the suit we have not
learned
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

A. J. Cook & Co. will have an exhibit, or
plow contest on Matthewsons place, east OF
town, on Saturday, the 21st. The firm ehal-
lenges all other plows and offers five dollars
TO any plow that will beat them on draft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19
Saturday July IA. 1877

EDITOR EAGLE Please say to your read
ers that the Fair Association adjourned this
evening to meet at Eagle Hall at p. m. on
next Saturday. Jnly 21st, at which time the
presence of every member of the board is
much desired. W, IL. RANSOM, Pres.
w y STpN Secretarv
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Last Saturday was really the opening day
of the wheat trade. Forty or fifty wagon
loads were offered, most of 1t No. g. Some
went as low as rejected. The most of the
wheat would have graded No. had it gone
through the sweat. The price was 20, so and
so cents per bushel.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

ii. A. Bliss returned from Iowa this week.
Our blissful representation was a failure, our
friend coming back alone and in blissiul igno-
rance Of the cares and duties of husband.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

A man by the name OF Finch, who lost both
OF his arms and both OF his legs in 4 winter
storm on the plains, was here this week seek
ing aid with which to secure artificial limbs.
Our citizens were very liberal.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Ben. PARCELS came down the road yester-
day Times at Pueblo are exceedingly
streaky. The other evening fifteen hund red
Cheyennes crossed the track going south to
The Territory. They were perfectly wild and
their antics over the appearance of the train
were amusing. Dodge, as cattle point, doe.
not hold a candle to Wichita in her long horn
DAYS
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19
A Thing of Beauty

Indeed and a JOY forever, is the New and Su-
pcrb Edition Of the Rocky Mountain Tour
ist.
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 necessitated and Is just now
ready for use. While the first edition was an
elegant one, the second edition is really su-
perb and the Rocky Mountain Tourist in its
new form, royal octave, thirty-two pages
printed Oh the finest of superseded, calender
ed paper, handsomely bound with engraved
cover, is without the slightest question tue
richest and most attractive book OF the de-
scription ever issued. All who contemplate q
trip through the garden OF the continent
Southwestern KaDsas-to the Alps of Amerl-
ea-the Rocky Mountains-wi commit the
gravest of mistakes by starting before seeur-
ing the Tourist, San Juan Guide and accom-
pauying maps. Simply the mere request by
postal card or letter, addressed 10 I. ). An
derson, Topeka, Kansas, viii insure, by re-
turn mail, absolutely Tree, the receipt OF these
indispensable axiliaries TO travel IL the Great
West. loft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Sedgwick county. Such oats as many fields
turn off we never saw harvested. Set down
oats and barley at 125 per cent for Sedgwick
in 1877
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19
Richards q Rodrer, find n necessar,

Richards & Rodgers find 1t necessary. from
their rapidly expanding trade, to add an ad-
dition to the rear of their business house.
The extension is thirty-ivo feet deep, Of
brick. which makes their building one hum
bred and five feet from front to rear. They
are popular dealers and accommodating gen.
fleman
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

The first car load OF wheat sent from Wich-
Ita this year, shipped by George Ross, arrived
in St. Louis on the 14th. and was purchased
by the Saxony Mills as No 3, choice, at Sl.56
per bushel
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

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-ti
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

An intelligent farmer says: Piew your
ground for wheat as soon after the present
crop is removed as possible. This will kill all
in good condition for the drill. Begin early
in September, after the ground is prepared
by the harrow, and drill your wheat east and
west. This process is warranted to secure a
good crop.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Chris Pcarce, at the Custom House, carries
suberb stock Of tobacco and cigars. His
ciSaretts are all the rage and come cheap:
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

The present city administration don't seem
10 be very popular on Topeka Avenue. Too
much grading, ditching, scooping and cutting
has cooked its goose for the next election, on
fhotx
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

On the strength of his lucky ticket, We sup
pose, which drew a'prize young lady in the
Kansas City lines distribution, Jno. Edwin
Martin sports the nobbiest sun-shade out.
Valley lands have no doubt lost their attrac-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

The EAGLES subscription list has increased
thirty-five in the past week, or since last
wednesday evening. Such showing is not
oply highly encouraging TO us, but very salts
factory to our advertisers who desire to reach
all the people. May the EAGLE ever prove
worthy of both subscribers and patrons.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Gen. Provost. Of Washington, in letter to
MIR. John Exton, pays us high compliment.
As to his suggested deserts, we could mention
at least two firms in this town that would
think him insane; besides we have no such
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

The City Council CT Monday night wrestled
with the soiled-dove question, but did not
prevail. The fair irai Amerosa's will wipe
off their chins and let the Council so on with
the bitches
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19
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 1 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, 1877-07-19

One hundred in the shade may cause the
God Of Love to sweat, but don't scare him 9
bit-three nuptial knots this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

LosT.-At the picnic last Thursday, gold
necklace with a coral set in the clasp. The
finder will much oblige the owner by leaving
the same at this Office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

There will he union Sabbath school festi-
val at the school house in district seventy-six.
seven miles northwest Of town, near Jacob
Nahannah's next Friday evening. Every
body is invited to be present by order OF the
ladies'
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Mr.. Cleaver and daughter, father and sister
Of Mrs. A. w. Biting, are in the city enjoy
ing the sunshine and breezes of the Happy
Valley
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

"Farmer X. happy in the blessings OF a
harvest, and encouraged by the signs of the
times, again appears in our columns.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

The live hsg market OF Wichita is becom-
ing wor thy of notice. The yards often con-
tain two or three car loads Of fine hogs.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Rev. j. Z. Harsen is engaged in a series of
doctrinal sermons to his congregation, which
have, so far, proved highly interesting and
instructive even TO those who dissent.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Joseph Waters, Esq, attorney for the Atch-
ison, Topeka u Santa Fe Railroad, Judge Il.
NJ. RuggIes and his law partner, are all in at
tendance upon Judge Campbell's court
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Trickoy Brothers, that old and reliable gro
Gerry firm. whose enterprise has reached out
all over the southwest, are making some heavy
shipments of goods to the Indian Territory
this week. Trickey Brothers never lose a
rustompr
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

All the hitehing-posts in town have been
pulled up, and notices put up that ybody
failing TO hitch shall be arrested and fined.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Mr.. Val Bicking. the great fashionable tail
or OF Kansas City, is in Wichita, stopping at
the Occidental, where where he will receive
orders
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19
LIST OF LETTERS

At the Office of the Probate Judge, on the
18th inst, Edward MILFORD ana Mary Ann
trizZle. all Of Butler county.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

James L. Dyer reached the mountains in
safety. We believe he made the trip on the
advice of his physician, DIR. Fabrique.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

DR.. S. Whitehern, who has lived in Kansas
twenty-five years, made remark the other
day touching Kansas as an agricultural State
that struck US forcibly. He said in that time
that three crops out Of any given five each
year had yielded largely. Some crops, nota-
had never failed OF large yield.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Hon. J. Jay Buck, United States Commits
sioner of Bankruptcy, is in the city taking
evidence in two important suits.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

"Any letters for Mix Howe ~ asked an
individual Of clerk at the post office win
dow. "No letters for anybody's cow
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Eugene Il. Jones. the head of tho Chicago
Store, is sending out about ten thousand in
teresting billet-doux this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

TO Ny Friends:
call ate ntion to the fact that 1 am still in
the hardware business, and can be found at
Houck Bros, where l shall be happy to see
you and wait on you.
GEO. SHLICuTER.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19
imposition

have been informed that there are parties
in Wichita, Kansas, that are dealing in all
kinds of sewing machines, If SO they aSe old
ones and made to look like new, bought bv
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 4.
A 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 aud
impose them on the people. | have on hand
all kinds of sewing machines, among others
VIII sell you the SiDger-new family box COW
or. drop leaf and two drawers, eighty dollars.
Rebuilt TOR new furniture and 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 a new singer sewing machine cannot be
sold in the Southwest except through or by
NE and have no agent in Wichita.
WIN. MASON, General Agent.
Office ii 3 Main Street, few doors north of
the Occidental. l4-3m
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19
To Trade.

want to trade small stock OF dry goods,
boots ard shoes and clothing for raw prairie
Address John Ramsey, Wichita. 13-4t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19
A Farm For Sale,

Eight and onc-half miles east of Wichita
one hundred and twenty aeers in cultivation.
with timber and running water. For further
particulars as inquire at this office. Aft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

The little toa DIS, how they hop, hop. Eve
rybody has noticed and wondered. Millions
Of them are traversing the country. Tue lit
tie fellows stop yor nothing, unless to take IN
a fly or a mosquito. In their march they
swim rivers, creeks and pond, and climb up
and fall down precipices innumerabe. In
numbers they are only exceeded by the mil
lions OF little moths or butterflies that are ev-
erywhere in untold millions this spring. They
no doubt have mission. As between the
Egyptian plaques, Wen take the toad in ours
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

AT the residence of the brides mother in
this city. Sunday evening. by Judge L. b.
Jewett, E. ID. Stlllman and Inez Beard, all OF
this city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

A house of three rooms for rent. Inquire
at this Office. 14-tf
Lightweight sack coats, just the thing for
this warm weather, at the Star Clothing
House. 12-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

w. 5. 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. d. 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
tention to that class Of business.
Collections made in this and adjoining coun-
ties and monies promptly RENTED Tl6-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Miscellaneou. books, blank books, pocket
pass books and all kinds of books and memo
raudums at Remers bookstore. tfD-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

A new time table went into operation last
Sunday. Time but few minutes except as
to the through live express.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

L0sT.-Last Saturday, from my yards or
slaughter house south of Grifienstein' s,a white
bull calf two and one-haif months old. Will
pay what is right for its return.
15-2t JOHN BUSEI.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19
MARRIED.

At the residence of Councilman Emil Wer
ner, on Sunday, the 10th, by Judge l.. L
Jewett, Alois Duscheke to Anna Betloch.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19
For Sale.

Three Johnston Haryesters. Cash no OBJ
ject, SO that the paper is well secured. Price,
300 each. Inquire of J. G. Dunscomb, Ea-
gle Block. Att
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Uncalled for July lSht. 1877.
To obtain any OF these letters, the appli-
cant must call 10 advertised Letters and
give the date OF this list.
II not called for within one month they Will
be sent to the dead letter Office.
Letters are not advertised until they have
remained in the Office one week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Dried Fruits, WoOden, willow Ware, etc. !,
etc., as good as the best and cheap as the
cheapest.
During the coming season shall have an
immense stock OF boots and shoes which will
have to be sold quickly, so look out for bar
gains in this line. 16-ff
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

John Dunscome has got special in this
week that will weaken the other groc cry
stores.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19
WILLIAM A. DAILY.
Agent for A., 7. &S. +. Railroad Lands,

m . 2 y II Oh ~ OH u U VT H CU'3 h-d4TChC.
These lands are among the choicest owned by
this company, and parties desiring homes should
see them before purchasing. Long credit at low
rates OF interest No trouble TO show lands Let
tiers of inquiry promptly answered. l.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Col. Milton Stewart, who served on Gen X.
B. Hayes staff, and who wrote several arti-
ticles pending the campaign for these columns,
avors Us this week with Il short defense OF
the Presidents civil service policy. For one
we do not apprehend any great opposition
from members of his own party So long as
the Republican party believes Hayes honest
that his actions are for the best interests Oi
the people, SO far AS he is able TO understand
what those interests are-there will be no d.
vision Of the Republican party. The whole
trouble is Hayes IS carrying out what he
promised which was an unexpected thing by
the politicians.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Soaps $3.50 per box; five bars for 25c !; soft
soap Zoe per gallon at the soap factory.
Aft
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

N ;onnecti III with the following list
we h I'VE for sale several tracts of land,
ranging from to 20 acres, adjacent to
the city, suitable for suburban resi-
dences, and choice residence lots in all
parts of the city. We also have the ex-
elusive agency of several of the best
business lots in the business center of
the city. Call at our Office for infor-
nation as to price and location.
Special.
those who want to sell lands. Leave your
land ith:Steele IL Levy. They have made
arrangements to advertise extensively in the
East and expect to make things lively the
coming spring in the way of sales OF land.
No. 3O4-240 acres; the northeast quarter and
the north half of the southeast quarter
of section 4, township 26, range east !;
has % acres broke, and hedge rows
broke; miles north of Wichita.
Price 1900.
NO 52e-s33 acres, In Butler county Kansas, being
sec 6, town "a, Range east. good stock
lAIH I've pei aOiS
NO. 4Go-South half of southeast quarter OF
section 81, township %, range east,
and the north half of the northeast
quarter of section .. township y, range
1 east contain. 80 acres, and wa
tered by stream o. living water: Al
miles northeast vi " rhita. Price 100.
NO. 461-South hall ~ the aartheast quarter
of section - township u range east,
cOntainirs 81 ants. niles southeast
of Wichita h,.'i,.,., IinI. Price 1900.
NO ss3-Southeart u:.ri,i ct -. town p, range
east; = good iece u land, has living
water Price $40 per asre.
NO 552-Northwest 4 sec %, town 26, range w
20 acres under cultivation; ten miles north
east of Wichita. Price 500
TSteele & Levy are the exclusive agents
of over SO. 900 acres of railroad lands, comprls-
ing the lands belonging to the A., y. & ). +:
railroad, in twp No. % Il 26, ranges Nos. ana
2 east and 1, 2 and west. These are by lar
the best railroad lands In the Arkansas valley,
convenient to the city OF Wichita, the largest
and most enterprising city west Of Topeka.
The lands adjoining those of the railroad COM
pany are well improved. Townships and
school districts are organized, school houses
built, and schools supported in nearly all OF
them.
NO 579-Sec II, town "a, range east in But
Ter co. Price, $50, cash, per acre
NO bSO-Sec 8, town %, range east in Butler
co. Price, $50 per acre, cash
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Mr.. Chas. X. Miller has cut his fax. The
crop is medium as to yield, but very fair as to
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-07-19

Soaps $3.50 per box five bars for 25c u; soft
soap Zoe per gallon at the soap factory.
Stages leave and arrive daily to and from all
points in the south at the Richey House.
Att
Legal blanks a specially at Reimers book
store. Off
A few .choiee vioins, violin bows, strings
and instruction books for sale at Reimer's
bookstore. 9-tf
LEROY w. FAIRCHILD's Gold Pens and
Holders, at Post o flee Building. s-tf
Headquarters Star Clothing House, I'd door
south of post post office. 12-tt
The boss linen suit 81 80 at the Star Cloth
ing House, I'd door south of the post office.
12-tf
Singer Sewing Machine.
l will sell for cash a sixty-fye dollar Singer
sewing machine for thirty-iive, seventy dollar
machine Tor iorty, eighty for lorty-fve, eighty
hVs for nifty. VIM. MASON,
General Agent
Office 1l9 Main St., few doors sorth OF the
Occidental. 14-3m
The Johnston Reaper.-J. G.. Dunscomb.
Eagle Block, has repairs for this machine.
lift
Patents on all lands entered priorto AnriI
LIST, 1874, are now ready at the land office. II
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. Aft
Double sets team harness IRON. si2 to $50.
Horse collars from 75e to $3.50.
Brides from 75c to $500.
Saddles from $500 to $50 90, at C. NJ. Gar.
rison's. M,
Rubber and leather machine betting, all
sizes, for sale by C. NJ Garrison. lot
Z. NJ. Garrison has fifty sets harness better
and cheaper thar any other harness shop in
the southwest, all made of the best oak leatb-
err. ia,
WANTED.-A situation in an Office, by a
young man OF steady habits. Net afraid of
extra work or trouble. Address c. ID. E.,
EAGLE office. 1914
The one dollar Marseies check coat at the
Star Clothing House, ID door south of the
post office. I2-tt
W. ). jenkins, late Register U. S. Land Of
hce. Wichita, Kansas, Attorney at Law and
solicitor OF Claims. Office second door north
Of Post Office, Wichita, Kansas. Having re-
turned home after an ahsenca oe sararsI