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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27

Again we chronicle successful attemps to
swell the census returns. IL. J. Harding re-
ports for Sunday fine girl, weighing more
than he dare youch for, aud Henry Sweiter
came up to town last Monday morning smil-
ling as though there had been a foot freeze.
Enquiry elected the answer. "Another fine
baby at our house,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27

1t is raining again as we go to press, as it
has every publication day for five weeks. Our
wind ARTICLES proved very effective.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27
A. SMITH,
Contractor. CARPENTER and lo;ner.

viii do sii hisds ~ Carpenter ssd loiesr wosh
% sk0st oenes. Ssaiss, star ks3tfses, sssis.
Doess. niiads. Door and Wieaov t,asass ana
eeSeeWo.
- shop ssi Rssidssos On Issyssse Ave-
bues beo$ S$euG eft
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The residence Of Mrs. Lyons. on Waco
street WAS discovered TO be on fire about
O'Clock Monday morning. II was neat five
room cottage. and insured for 500, we un.
derstand. Before any thing could be done
the home and its entire contents were de-
stroyed, save trunk aud few minor arti.
cles. Mr.. Smith, one OF the firemen, was
quite severely hurt by falling debris from =
chimney, which was very unfortunate for he
il a brave. daring member.
ON Friday evening the alst there assembled
at the residence Of J. X. Brink and wife In
Union township about eighty OF their neigh
bors and friends joining in with them in eel
ebrating the Goth anniversary Of their wed.
ding and also the nuptials Of their beautiful
and accomplished daughter Emma to MIR. W.
Robinson. Ii was very pleasant and hap
py affair and one which will never be forgot
ten by many. The presents were many and
beautiful.
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visit Of several hours last Saturday. II va,
his first trip to Wichita He said he was not
80 much surprized at the size ard life Of ths
town, for Of these the papers hs1 kept him
well posted, but the great number and i'm.
mense stocks Of goods carried by our mer.
chants perfectly astoundcd him. Sales rOoma
from 100 to $50 feet deep and every available
inch ofroom occupied. and scores Of them in
town not ten years old, was passing belief.
In no city in the State had he seen such
splendid retail stocks Of goods. and II wa
not to be wondered at that people came such
distances to buy at Wichita.
The Hsverly Church Choir Company gave
two entertainments here last week. Un-
doubleday 1t was the finest thing Of the kind
ever presented to our people. The company
contained six or eight fine artists. hut their
houses were slim. Tickets were one dollar,
and the manager said he would not reduce
the price il they sang to but one man. The
entertainments were delightful but the prices
not popular. The members of the company
were much pleased with Wichita, but ~
their receipts were only el6s and their sx.
penditures el19, the proprietor. who lives in
Chicago. will hardly send the company here
| again.
| pains US TO announce the death Of Chas.
N. P!att. who died Monday morning about
8 O'Clock, at his home In West Wichita Of
Bright's disease of the kidneys and seQuent
ailments. Charles N. Platt was man re-
spccted for his many nne qualities Of head
and heart. Unassumiug and unpretending
he was man Of more than ordinary culture
and observation. In all matters pertaiuing
to the public interests he WAS ever mindful.
He was loving father and devoted husband,
leaving four children and . faithful wife 70
mourn his uutimcly demise, cut Of - he was
| In the prime Of his manhood. He was bur.
led from the Presbyterian church on Tues
day afternoon after feeling sermca BY iss
pastor, Rev. J. d. Hewitt, Of which church
he was Q consistent member.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27

The hog market has been quite lively Of
lasa
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27
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1ee0ae q ~ DeoeG q u0o1ha1ek0.
SssAes b hsrsby givea 49, ~ bsasa e cssssy
Commissioning - e~aaute1 Oaasy, ua9DoD, Wt0
meet 81 TIE oocs VI he County ClssA - WleiAoA.
kaasas. q dnoss hssptnall.g spseboSo. ~ ~
purpece Ut sIaalixins he asssssIssn1s ~ psoeer-
~ In ne ssvsral sswpsAtps - 81 cGnn6y, Wis;
Grant asd ksrhi. fuss6ay. Jnns :.
wichita, Ws1pesaAy, Juoo 3. ~ - +.
Gypsum and Rerkf6ra, Thursday, Jass 10
wieAita city. Friday asa aasuiSlAy. AHns u.
and H.
Eaeis, rark and Union. Acasiay. JusS "
peieso. Atiica and uarisa fiaass. TSssiay,
June -
day, June Ia
Wsro. Iiiinois aud Anna, THasSAsy, yuss ~
Morton. Esis aQA Viola, frtAoy. Jaao ~
Ninns>cah, Ohto ord salssn, Aotnraoy, yure 10.
Cuaor the dectsten Of Attosney tsnefal "IAts
power n correct errors In tAxastoa, o. nero
propsrty, ~ sssess~sst. h . Pswer thoe caa sniy
BE- exsrsi.si While The Commissioners ere sessiAo
~ beard sf equalization. ~
y u desired BY the hoard that u be 1tssisstiy
understood thai No aiterstieas viii ~ mssts IN
assessments sftsS dstss above named.
Attest 4. A. DOnsEY,
10 County CisfA.
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A memoranda containing notes to con.
siderable amount was found this week and
left at this Office which the owner can have
by proving property.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27

The sad intelligence reaches Us Of tho death
Of Mrs. DIR. Olingcr. 1t Mulvane, last week
We learn few particulars further than thai
band, and returning somswhas Asated sal
down in draught between two windows
Fever and CONGESTION followed, and her death
was very sudden. The doctor passed through
here Saturday evening with her remains,
| which he was taking back to Columbus, Ohio,
her old home. She leaves three daughters,
one OF whom is grown. Mrs Olingcr was .
woman Of rare good sense, and during her
residence in this city made many friends,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27

For any diseases Of The kidneys, blsddei
and urinary organs, yea en- ct immediate
relief and permanent cure by The use O
Days Kidnsy Pad, tsf sals b lsse :
~ isf J.P. AIxu.
White vests lton el.0o and upward It Bit
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week returned Saturday night They had
long conferences with the railroad magnxtes,
and the responsibility and legal obligations
Of both the railroad corporation and that Of
Sedgwick county were infinitely and thor.
oughly discussed without any definite un.
derstanding being arrived At. The board, ~
the reprcsentative-more than that, A. the
lawful and sole agents Of tho tax payers Of
this county, are. in view of all the conflicting
rumors and antagonizing intererests, exceed.
ingly solicitous and anxious, desiring above
all things else that they make no mistakes
whereby the county would he unnecessarily
| involved upon the one hand or its interest
prejudiced upon the other. There are hot
heads upon both sides just now. but the ap.
prevail of cooler after judgment is what the
commissioners hope for. No step has been
taken by thomand none will be except upon
the maturest consideration, based upon the
opinion OF reliable home attorneys, and the
judgment Of lawyers who have devoted their
lives to the consideration Of intricate Ques-
tons arising from conflicts with corporations.
We have the utmost confidence in the integ-
rity aud honest intention Of our County Com.
missioners and County Attorney and Clerk.
The enumerators for Scdgwick county re-
| ceiyed their commissions, aud full iustruc-
tons, oaths, etc last Friday. We are not
certain that we have all the appointments
correct.
PIG First ward, J. ID. Caldwell,
NJ.
els Second and Fourth wards, Julius Junk.
man.
sl9 Lincoln and Payne, 7. b. Mccormack.
20 Grant, 7. +. Brown,
ssi Park and kechi, w. d. Williams,
Do Eagle and Greeley, II. ID. Hcissrman,
s2S Wichita. A. +. Lonshury,
pa Minneha and Gypsum. J. A. Edwards,
aa5 Rockford. A. q. Burr,
eaG Union Horace Carpenter,
a2s Sherman and Garden Plains. Herman
Stienbushel.
22S Grand River and Morton, c. Z. Goblin.
10 Erie and Viola, w. Embrec.
go Minnesota and Ohio, John j. MoCutly,
2sl Alton and Illinois, S. ID. Psllett,
80 Ohio and DeiAno. John Kelly,
2SS Waco, Chss. E. Goodyear,
e34 Salem, s. Dnnkin.
These gentlemen will enter upon their du-
ties June let. The pay, it seems, is not SO
much or such an object rs At nrst understood.
There will be from ten days to three weeks
work, axgrcgsting in the several townships
from $ss to eco, As we understand it.
Our new Sheriff. Hugh r. Watt, drops into
the harness Of his position with all the grace
Of one born to the place, and is the making
Of a popular aud efficient public Office. Ev-
erything about the court room is is in order.
his under Sheriff King aud deputy Williams
prompt and thorough. The EAGLE feels es-
pecially gratided now that Il remembers the
hot hght It Il had on hands hast fan. The
people Of the county arc assured that Mr.
Watt is illing the responsible position to
which they elected him with honor to him.
self and credit to the court snd county.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27

Tcnce Massey, who has served our people
in the official capacity Of Of deputy sheriff for
six years, left the city Tuesday for Colorado.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27

Wool.

d. Hsyl Z Co. want IN the weel hey car
get, for which they will pay the highest mar
ket price In cash. 1T
sats, including hand painted panels, nsw d.
signs in easels, velve: and raw silk frames
eelfulofd sets, etc., ETC., ct Harding 4 0ew'
dy,s.--..--4 6,ff
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27

Baird's Combination Stock and Hay Rach
Is an article that every farmer in this valley
should have. 1t IL one Of the most complete
inventions for farm use ever made. 37.tl
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27

The new block On Main street is up to the
third joists and the twenty foot story for the
hall will be up within ten days or two weeks
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27

c. y. ELLIOTT. Superintendent,
e-a R0stla. CoioFS10
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27
CITY ANDCOUNTY NEWS.
COUNTY icrSrkAr co,tMrrrrr MExr1xG.

John KELLY, Secretary.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27

Mr.. Damon, Of the Globe-Democrat, spent
two or three days In the city this week in the
interest of the great religious daily.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-05-27
RACK.

New styles OF wall paper and everything
new in paper hangihgs 1t Harding 4
Gowdy's. ttsl SRI
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ALeRAPEiICS

The worst fool in the world is an
old fool.
Greenwood seems to have found out
who struck Billr Patterson"
Mr. Harriott, in this issue. puts a
quietus on the silly falsehoods against
Mr. Stahl. Read what he says.
HENRY F. MILAN has no brother to
whom he can throw his influence as
judge. sad, ain'tit +?
| WHEN You get man angry you have
him at disadvantage. The great
hotter (P. F. g. boiled over Friday
night. Too bad.
We notice the Democrat has hauled
down its ticket. Is this preparatory 10
another flop or is it merely getting
ready for the inevitable defeat !?
Beware of men claimir G to he repub-
licans. yet asking you to substitute
democrats for republicans on the tick
ct.
Nine out of ten republicans are liars
and thieves-Oldham at the democratic
club Friday night.
Greenwood let himself loose like a
young cyclone Friday night of last
week. He had just read what demo
crat who was member of that con-
vention'' had to say Facts hurt.
Mr.. Geo. W. Mendell, late of Vevav.
Ind. lawyer who comes with excellent
credentials, has formed law pan tner-
ship with Mr.. Geo. W. Cooper, of this
place. See card in this issue. Mr.
Mendell is very pleasant and talented
gentleman. and we hope our citizens
will give him a cordial welcome to our
midst
WHEN Ellison and his friends talk to
republicans he is non-partisan, but
they take care to urge his claims upon
democrats because he is democrat. /
When the D-l was sick the D-l
monk would he. etc. ETC.. Andrew |
Ellison is mighty sick, but the people |
of this district will make him a little
sicker on Tuesday next.
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Greent0p Graphics.

Our town is booming. List Satnr'
day it was crowded with teams anc
wagons. On Main street it was almost
impossible for teams to pass. Our
merchants are doing good business
They have purchased the largest stock
of goods ever seen in Greentop for
several years.
r. R. Wells shipped one car load of
hogs and one of oats this week.
L. Hunts little boy while out in the
yard playing fell down on an AK severe
ly cutting his face.
Miss B. Davis died last Thursday at
/ o clock, A. NJ, five miles west of this
place. Her remains were brought to
this place for burial.
Mrs. P Owens, of this place, died
Tuesday last at 10 o'clock. A. NJ. Her
remains were buried here.
John Green has moved into his new
residence.
NJ. II. Lewis. road ovcrseer, is getting
our roads in good fix around town.
We are glad to note these improve
ments on our roads.
Judge Roberts and wife have return
ed from Kansas. The judge seems
highly pleased with Kansas land.
NJ. H. Lewis had swarm of bees
come out last Sunday.
r. Furnish and E. L. Brown are the
boss wrestlers of this place. They got
to wrestling in A. NJ. Lind's store.
Brown fell down and his head coming
IN contact with the counter he was
knocked senseless and did not know
until the next morning.
w. Buckallew and wife are visiting
here this week. SOBER.
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We shall strive to build up
adecent respectable journalism
as contra distinguished from
the coarse and grossly abusive
styae too common in many pa
pers, believing that q journal
which CAREFUL ye1punge. these
defects from its pages will ul-
tlmately commandnet only the
respect and confidence but also
the patronage of the communi.
ty in which it is published.
This does not imply that good
humored satire, and wit, and
ridicule, may not be used at
the proper time. For these
are often powerful weapons in,
the cause of truth, and when
properly and moderately used.
give zest to more serious argu.-
ment.
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~ We are republican from
Principle, and advocate and
work for the success of that
party, because we believe it
embodies the Progressive, Re.
formatory and Patriotic Spirit
of the Country. We oppose
Democracy because we believe
it embodies the reactionary
sentiment of the country, in all
things anti-progressive, and
with an innate tendency tow
ards class and color prejudices
and acovert opposition against
the modern idea Of Nationality
and Free Schools, and q man.
hood ballot free to every citi.
without regard to the accident
of race OF color.
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Political RulllOrs.

: 1t is rumored there will be more sick
ness than ever after next Tuesday.
1t is rumored that Greenwood ha
at last consented to he slaughtered 70
Bro Andys sake.
Its rumored he will only hold twc
years if elected, that Cousin Bill in lSo:
will let him have his place in congress.
1t is rumofed that if Bro. Andy get:
elected, and serves two years, and in
1882 gets Cousin Bill place. that Bro
Jim will fill out Bro. Andy's unexpired
term.
1t is rumored Congressman Bill feels
blue about the gills.
| 1t is rumored that the democrats have
given up the entire county ticket. and
will now make the struggle to carry the
count, for circuit judge only.
1t is rumored that any man on the
ticket will be traded for circuit Judge.
from Hancock 10 constable.
Il is rumored that Sol Stahl will
lead the ticket in his district. and beat
his competitor so far they will never
take time to count.
1t Is rumored that John Shavers
majority viii be four hundred or more.
let either the independent or green
hacker pull off
1t is rumored that the democrats in
tend to print large number Of repub-
llcan tickets with Ellison name writ
ten or printed IN, all such are bogus.
look out.
l. is rumored that Dr. Johns wants
to start new democratic party One
of better material than the present.
1t Is rumored that candidates should
pay their city tax, whether the law by
which they are collectable is lame or
no.. Men should do right not because
they are made but because it is right.
It's rumored that DR.. Johns will le-
tire from the journalistic field in few
weeks, TO enter other more new and
uneSplored regions.
1t is rumored that those gentlemen
who expect republicans to scratch
some OF the regular nominees of their
party will be sadly mistaken. Repub-
Leans don. scratch.
II is rumored that Millan's majority
n the county will be between FIVE and
seven hundred. That his majority in
he circuit will be from eight TO twelve
Ii is rumored that lots of dirty work
vii be done by tie democrats next
tuesday. Beware of the smiling faced
nan who approaches you with now
ust vote for my friend, he is good
GLOW if he is democrat The re- {
publican opponent Is better.
1t Is rumored that HE must carry I
he county if it takes all the bssr in the .
own 10 do it.
1t is rumored that the Dispatch
rill have to append affidavits of trust
-orthy persons to each column, before a
ven the average democrat will put y
ny trust in its sayings.
1t Is rumored that Hancock, English,
nd Voorhies sent some kilograms 10 a
,rtain man in st. Joseph, No.
1t is rumored that the democratic I
arty would be willing to pension DR..
ohm and Joseph Pulitzer if they would
ave it. Wehope they will not enter
lie republican ranks. Like Nasty, /
ley kill everything they join. =
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DIED:-In Kirksville, No, Oct. 2ist, 1880
Edwin kuthvan, youngest son Of WIN. II. 4
| L. Isabella FREELY, aged three years and
| five months.
Eddie. where art thou, for gaze around,
And see thee not, listen for the sound
! OF that dear voice, whose soft and gentle
| tone
OF love and kindness, came to meet mine
own,
speak, call thee. Eddie. dost thou hear
| Thy mothers voice. uh, all is still and
drcary,
No answering word of kindness greets my
ear.
Oh, thou art gone, the cold dark angel
came.
And bore thy spirit from the sinking frame,
Ger thy dear form I've breathed a last fare
we'll.
My dear, dear Eddie, how shall language
tell.
The depth of anguish which lanents thy
doom,
So early destined for the silent tomb.
While busy memory paints the vivid scene,
OF pleasures past, Of joys which once have
been.
But all nrc past, And myself must wait,
A dreary mourncr, sad and desolate.
But hush my maynard heart be still.
And humbly h'cnd to meet thy Fathers Will
He called ihce Eddie, from this world Of
cac,
Thy holy JOYS Of paradise to share.
Thy happy soul has found glad release,
Thou hreatiiest now, the mir Of love and
peace.
And shall mourn, when thou so truly
bcst
Hast found a home of pure and lasting rest.
Oh. no. but upward will Fix my trust,
And then. oh. then, when this poor dropping
dust,
Shall sleep in death. most gladly will l
rise.
To hail thy spirit in its native skies,
In yonder Heaven, washed pure from every
stain.
Oh, Eddie, dear we soon shall meet again.
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LIST. of Letters

Remaining in the Pos,-Ofice Oct.
s5d: Mrs. Policy ASton. Mrs. Mary
Aliner. Mrs. Annie G. Beggs. Miss c.
Coop, ]. NJ. Flood, K. f. Hubbell, Miss
Nancy Loe. ID. c. Miller. X. P. Nc
laughing, NJ. Patten, Allis Pughey,
John Stairs, J. Fl. Sloan, Alma Smith
Mrs. Mary l.. Woods.
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Winter

VIII soon be here, you must have
stoves and now is the time to call at
W. J. Wilkes and order them. 4 large
and complete assortment now on exhibi-
ton. All the best grades and most ap-
proved styles both for wood and coal.
Farmers desiring to fit out with first
class farm and spring wagons should
also call on Wilkes. Do not buy else
where, but call and see him.
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JUICE ELLISON is non-partisan. say
his friends, yet be adjourned court last
Monday and Tuesday in Schuyler coun-
ty. making an extra expense of nearly
800 upon the taxpayers, and all to
give the democrats an opportunity to
hold two political meetings.
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Is selecting ron man for congress.
remember that London bears the marks
of rebel bullets, received in honorable
defense of his country, while the other,
as A rebel. had charge of starving fed
eral prisoners. Can republicans hesi-
tate between the two !?
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FOR CONSTABLE.
ADVERTISEMENT
More Equity and Less Law !!
FARMERS
Vote for your Farmer
gErRKsENTAIIvE.
q. SHAW.

CorARrSrrsHIr-Dr Swetnam has
sssocisted with himself in the practice
ef medicine. DR.. &. A. Cohen. They
viii carry on the practice at Or. SWEET
mans old stand. and calls will be
promptly attended 10 at all hours OF the
day or night.
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To Whom II Nav Concern.

Notice. i, hereby given that on the 18th
Gay Of Nov. lSSo. the town council viii
setas board OF appeals to hear and de-
'rnlne all appeals from the assessment
OF the Assessor of said town. and to
MAKE such corrections in said assess
IN ens as they may think proper.
F.M HARRINGroS.
Mayor.
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Do not forget when choosing be-
tween MILAN and Ellison that the
banks are all supporting Ellison, and
further that Ellison has never given 4
decision adversely TO banker or his
interests. Bankers contiok votes.
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IL this :ssue we give the evidence
which silences forever the foul c2lum-
MES circulated and reiterated by the
Democrat, after he knew they were
false, against S. F. Stahl. our candi-
date for county judge, and one Of the
most worthy men in the county. The
people can now see the vileness of
these attacks, and they will show their
disapproval by running Mr.. Stahl
ahead Of his ticket.
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D. c. Mccarthy has moved into the
Brick Livery Stable and formed CO.
partnership with Mr. French. The firm
Will be known as French & Mccarthy.
This is one of the best sta 5les in the west
and Is well stocked for a first class bus.
mess. Give them call.
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Lectures.

Prof \. Fellows will commence
series Of lectures on human phvsiogno-
my. in this place, on Monday night of
next week He recently delivered
series Of lectures at the Washington
University at ST. Louis, which wei
highly commended.