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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31
SANTA HI nAaNArIS.

The special train, having President Cool
idge, Manager Strong and Superintendent
Ne,tletOn. together with several Boston gen
tlemen and ladies, among whom were
Mason, Swift. Gardner and Newbold, d.
rectors, passed through Wichita Sunday, en-.
route for San Francisco. The train stopped
forty-five minutes, and the entire party. in
GLIDING ladies, spent the time in strolling
about our streets. They all expressed them
selves as astonished at the development made
in ten years in the Improvement Of farms and
the growth Of the town.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31
ELDER KELLY.

Rev. b. Kelly preached bis first sermon in
Kirby chapel on Sunday morning to q large
congregation. We were unable to be pres
ent, but the verdict Of the appreciative has
already been recorded in favor OF the "new
minister" and that verdict is right. Bar
ned Kelly is not only the possessor Of fine
mind, well stored not only a gentleman Of
high culture and exceptional sensibilties as
an orator, but it is a teacher of broad and
sympathetic nature, which his voice and face
| both proclaim. Such nature, supplement-
ed by earnest desire, never fails to win the
hearts and sympathies Of the world in re-
turn. Beng a student and closely observant,
he will be found at all times abreast the adj
vanced thought Of his denomination, conse-
quently will not fail to draw large congrega-
tons, and to entertain and instruct them.
Outside Of the pulpit we have known him
for years rs nervous, wide-awake citizen,
ever on the alert to do good and bold for the
right, and we take pleasure in assuring our
Methodist friends that they have a minister
who will need no bolstering, but who upon
the other hand, will not only sustain himself,
but the many who need helping hand. The
ministers Of the other evangelical denomina-
tions in the city will recognize in Mr.. Kelly
u worthy brother, Of liberal views and &C.
NAL, social qualities. From the Fort Scott
Daily Monitor, which contains long notice
Of his work in that section of the State, we
quote the following extract:
''The subject f this is one of those, who
has dwelt among the people of Fort Scott
six years, but whose work has called him
over large part of southeastern Kansas. |
In bearing testimony 10 his worth, and ad- |
verting to his work in our midst, the Konitor
feels that it only accords just praise to a |
man whe has not sought it, and to a system |
which the genius of man will hardly improve
though II be guided by inspiration. We
CLEAN from the proceedings OF the recent |
conference the following interesting figures.
which bear out our statements, and speak
louder praise for Mr.. Kelly than we can pos
sibly accord. During his four years elder
ship the Methodist church has erected and
dedicated twenty-one church buildings,
while there are ten others well under way Of
construction, and twelve parsonages have
en- built. Ia addition to this. an idea OF
the work performed may be estimated from
the fact that for four years Mr. Kelly has ay-
eraged six sermons week, and has filled
every appointment made for him during that
time but one. From strictly temporal
standpoint, il is safe to say that the infu-
enecs thus set into active operation have been
the purest and best which can actuate men
In their collective aud individual capacities.
The growth of the NJ. T. church has indicat-
ed subject for congratulation. both because
Of the influences of which VIC have spoken.
and because il is indicative Of the expansion
of the country in all other useful directions.
For the elder in his new home we bcspeak u
new era OF prosperity, and a place in the
hearts Of his people, equal to that which he
filled in this city,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

The election Of city officers occurs next
Tuesday. A everybody knows, the canvass
for the various positions il purely personal
one. politics nor any party issues being in.
VOWED Like in all personal fights over Of
ice the air 10 full Of rumors and scandalous
charges which we greatly deprecate. One Of
these charges, and often repeated. is to the
effect that the supporters Of w. B. Smith
had been raising money with which to secure
his electiOu-that several hundred dollars
had actually been paid over. The day for
that kind Of thing il pastin Wichita. There
are not ffty citizens who could be Influenced
for money. But that 10 not all. Deacon
Smith is not that kind Of man. and howey-
er much he may desire the place We know
enough Of the man TO repudiate all such
charges as he would scorn the man who
would attempt TO elect him by the use Of
money.
Upon the other hand. just as extravagaut
tales have been yet ahoat, one Of which is to
the effect that the city government had cost.
under the Grei6enstein administration, over
e3S 900 for the past year. That charge is
JODS - ulCuu - tuC OtuCI suoOC " niubt Ctnseu
The city clerk ccrtifes to us balance taken
from the books, covering the last year, which
shows that the entire expenditure Of the city
last year was el954O %. Now Of this &c..
073 08 was for new curbing and guttering and
the grading of over ten miles OF streets
sl,479 50 was for redemption OF outstanding
bonds, coupons, ETC.; $1,000 for new side
walks; $500 for repairs upon old ones; $1,000
for pay Of four policemen and one city mar
shall; tn ali, sixteen thousand three hundred
and nine dollars, leaving 1921 TO pay sala.
ries of police judge, city clerk, city attor-
ney. eight councilmen, city treasurer, mayor,
expenses of fire company, city
weigher, Office rent, etc. The whole income
Of the city was %, 747.75. The whole amount
received in taxes from the county treasurer
was $40, 1880, which includes all special
lakes for curbing. side W alks, etc. The amount
left in the city treasury, unexpended, is
e406.27. One thing more: the largest ex-
penditure, in fast about one-half Of the |
whole expenditure, was the street improve
nent business, policy adopted by the city |
council during Mr.. kOhn's administration.
Go on with your personal fight, If necessa-
y, but let both sides stick to the truth.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

II there 10 any man outside OF the manage
ment Of the leading corporations who car
solve the railroad problem for southern Kan
sas, we haven't met him. The rumors and
speculations Of one day are put 70 fight By
those Of the next Tho more profound thu
ignorance Of the citizen touching the inside
workings Of railway corporations, the more
be can tell you. In such an ones hands
Gould's combinations and the Santa Fe'a
calculations are but the simplest matters,
and the questions Of poole, transfers. compe-
titions and compromises to be understood
readily by all. Not the least interesting, and
1t may be Of vast import to this section, ID
the dolngs of the new corporation which last
fall purchased the franchises Of the old Fifth
Parallel enterprise, now known - the st.
Louis. Fert Scott 4 Wichita railroad. That
work on this line Is being vigorously prose
cuted no longer permits Of cavil. But wheth-
er Gould is really 1t the back Of It, or wheth'
er 1t IL mere speculative scheme, to end up
In sell out, or yet bona fde work that in
the near future win give Wichita and Sedg-
wick county new outlet, we will not pre-
tend to answer. The Fort Scott 1oAitor re-
marked last week:
''Seeing il believing. II anybody doubts
that the st. Louis, Fort Scott 4 Wichita
railroad 10 . reality, let them visit the west
switch Of the Missouri Pacific road, and they
will see eight miles OF railroad iron, and in .
day or two there will be some forty more
car loads"
The next day or two the same paper con-
tanned this further item:
s.Forty-nine car loads Of iron for the st.
Louis, Fort Scott 4 Wichita railroad, are
now standing ON the west switch of the Mis-
souri, Pacific in this city. The company calls
for laborers to unload these cars tomorrow.
The road is not an idle DREAM
Mr.. d. p. Alexander, Of this city, sue
cessful railroad contractor, who had written
with reference to the chances for job Of
grading, received letter last week from J.
D. Hill. at Fort Scott, the attorney Of the
above road. who says that the road to Neo-
sho river, some fifty miles, is already under
contract by New York firm, but that other
portions west will soon be ready for con
tracting.
Taking il sll in all, there seems . good
chance for the st. Louis, Fort Scott and
Vv;chita ro;tsvev
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31
Hacker d jackson,

Sole agents for Hull's Vspor Stoves. The
best stove in use-every on. warranted, or
no sale. They have no competition, nor Is
there stove made that will equal them.
There are, already, several huadred Of these
stoves used in this city, and We would re-
specifically refer to parties having them.
When you 20 to buy. look for the Hull Va
per Stove. Once near the depot n big red
sesles, and Baugaman Brother drug store
on Main street; also Huse 4 Chari,on's,
where sample .toves may be seen. Gasoline
cans LETT At Bsughmsn Brothers will receive
our prompt attention. LIT
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70 fHI fIAcnIas or fns COUNTY.

InasmucL ~ the city schools will not have
their vacation till May 6, we unfortunately
cannot procure the school buildings for the
use OF the teachers association. Therefore
it has been advisable BY your committee "a
postpone the meeting Of the association un.
til some more convenient time, of which due
notice will be given.
Respectfully submitted.
C. E. KING, Pres't,
L. G. A. COPLEY,
ELLA A. WOOD.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Oeutscher GerhaN.

Mrs. K,enix, No. 20 Main street, wishes to
let the ladies Of Wichita and vicinity know
that she is ready for spring trade as she has
received a lot Of good Corsets, fichus. Tiea,
Infant's Robes, Ladies Underwear. Also q
nne assortment Of Millinery Goods which
she will cell at prices to suit the times.
Human Hair Goods a, low figures. Comb.
iugs worked up at and rooted at 80 cents an
ounce. Ladies, please call and see for your.
selves. I-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

The celebrated peach known ~ the Moons
Early Seeding. - now in the market for thu
OF these trees viii and il TO their interest it
call 1t the delivery ground Of the Rose Hill
Nursery. south side Of Douglas Avenue. in
Wichita, where trees one and two yean old
can be had while the limited supply LISTS. OF
1t the farm Of A. Moon, three miles east o
II Paso. This peach IL without doubt the
earliest peach grown. This peach 10 large
6ae Gavored and npens in this latitude in
Juue-the middle Of June on the ap,asd-
ten days earlier than the Ams.irn June OF
the Aiexandfia-
ss-ss L T. NOOK.
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For House Plants, go to H. Mueller's.
stolen-@7O Reward.

Stolen from the barn Of B. Robinson, one
mile and . half south Of Andover, Butler
county, Kansas, on the night Of Saturday,
March Is. 1851, one black mare, II years old,
Is hands high, scar on LEFT hip resembling an
old burn, few white hairs on one cheek
and also on under part Of LEFT ham; also gray
mare, II years old, Is hands high, eighty
fea-bitten with age. A reward Of $50 win
be paid for the arrest and conviction Of the
thief or thieves, and 90 for the return Of
the horses, or information that will lead to
their recovery. B. ROBINSON.
lit Andover, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31
MARRIED,
LIST OF LETTERS

In this city. on the 22d inst, by Rev. DIR.
DeI.ew, j. e. Skinner and Annie n Brown.
all OF Sedgwick county.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31
Annual Meeting.

The ANIMAL meeting Of the Sedgwicl
County Agricultural Society. to elect ofacer
and directors, will be held in Eagle Hall
Tuesday, April IL. at 2 o'clock, p. m. Ever,
stockhOlder is requested to be present.
52-3t W. P. STEM, Secretary.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

Al who desire fre roses aud other shrub
berg. can procure them Of Ne IT exactly the
retsil price list Of the Deneee & Conard
company, West Grove, Pa - eesjsg -
their local agess IN this city, ssd win ship
by express TIE p;aafs via be iargsr sd
stronger than eas be shipped By nail. The
Diamond iiss . speciality Nsw thirty roses
instead a. seveo. J. =. CCLvx1.
Aa.R
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

Fifty Elegant Gilt Edged Calling CsrJs,
enelosed In morocco case, for sevesty-kse
eents, as this ONCE. LIT
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

Bruce Craddock having secured permission
from the city is having n number fine bill
boards constructed which he will put ut des-
ignated corners.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31
A NEW ScRHNf.

An item is floating about through the pa
pers of the state that bears upon our city,
but Of which we can make no head nor tail
and reads his way: 1--WE see by the Leav-
cnworth Times that charter has been filed
with the Secretary Of State organizing what
is termed the "Western railway improve
mcnt company" at Atchison. The object OF
this corporation is to build line Of railroad
southwest Of ichita into the Indian Terri
tory. and TO build shops in AtchisOn for the
manui cture Of railway equipments. Gen.
eral Lit'lefield, an old railway president, is
the prime mover in the enterprise''
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

In every town, an active man to canvass
for enlarging pictures
WESTERN YIEw COMPANY,
lit Kansas City, Missouri.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

We congratulate Major Dunning, Judg.
Little and Fred. Smythe ct Al, upon the fac
that late advices seem to indicate that theil
respective properties will not be cut ur b,
Gould's road to any alarming extent.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

Spring opened again last sunday with Tho
thermometer at " degrees in the shade, t.
the music of the meadow lark and othel
feathcred prima donnas and decorated with
elm trees in full bloom and the street sprink
lers painted red.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31
Be Careful.

Book. magazine, paper or periodical Of any
publisher that you want, call ON Harrington
II he has not got IL be will order it for you
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

The members Of the Turn-Verein. or their
friends, having books belonging to their Ii.
brary, are requested to return them immc.
diately. Your attention is directed TO no.
tice in this paper. given by the librarian.
John Weisenf.ue.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

Who is to paw for that drive made by W.
&. Woodman's grays over Payne township
hunting feasible route for the Gould line,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

W. +. White, general passenger agent of
the Santa Fe, touched Wichita with his spe-
cial car on Sunday morning supplying Agent
Pierce with tickets
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

The dry goods. boot and shoes merchants
met in mass convention Tuesday evening nj
the Opera House and resolved to close their
places Of business every evening of the week
Except Saturday, at So'clock, during the
summer months.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

John Exton won, be compelled TO lay awake
nights any longer figuring how to get spur
of the Gould road into his elevator.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

We understand that the sur> eying corps.
In the employ Of Mr. Gould, last week ran a
line through Hickory and Logan townships,
on their way to Winfield. What do our I'll
Dorado friends think OF this.-.fugusta Ca
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

The Commercial Block, in which are loca-
ted the State Bank and Lombard Mortgage
Company's rooms and the Government Land
Office, is being painted.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

II has been decided 10 let the Gould Road
come down Main street with switch through
douglas Avenue TO the Office OF the Presi-
dent of the Board of Trade.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

The mali for the north and east by the San
tn Fe now closes at $40 p. m; fact which
many BUSINESS men seem TO overlook.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

The registration Of the city was closed
Saturday night, ard foots up one thousand,
one hundred and twenty even, which show.
that pretty fun vote will be east.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

The Wichita U. S. Land Office ranks ut the
Department Of the interior as the second
Office of the kind in the amount of its auuu-
nj transactions and revenues
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

MIR. II. T.. Guthrie is constructing . many
gEbled cottage. with tower and angles in
prO!usion, in the west part OF town, which,
when finished and painted, will attract no
little attention
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

Mr.. Sasscen from Grant was down last
week taking subscriptions for the purpose OF
erecting Baptist Church in that township.
He went away greatly encouraged, hoping
soon 10 have a pleasant little chu, Oh erected
for the worship of God
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

On the west side, near the residence Of h.
E. Lawrence, thibet shawl with silk fringe.
The finder will please leave It at this Office
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

W. S. Corbett has procured patent coffee
rooster and is now roasting and grinding that
much-used article fresh for his many Gus
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

The water-mi!l is assured. Col. Lewis says
the working plans are being made out as rap.
idly as possible. The new mill will stand
out on the bank away from the stream.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

This week winds up the announcement
business. Exton for Councilman, and Smith
for Mayor, completes the list Of new ones.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

DIR. Doyle is out again looking somewhat
pale and attcpuated. with only one arm in 4
swing in which he rest. il for an hour or two
each day. The bon Of both arms and the
joints of each are now all right. although he
compelled the doctor to break one arm over
when he found he was not going to regain .
proper use Of one joint He and his wife
star, for Eureka Springs Friday where thew
will spend q month, the doctor hoping by
that time TO be able to open his Office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

Clay Pearson has gone to Missouri TO get
out material for his cOoperage. He has
doubled his capacity Tor the manufacture OF
barrels, tanks and other articles in his line OF
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

At the urgent request Of many voters, Mr..
Mike Zimmerly announces himself Is . can
didate for reelection ~ Councilman from
the LIST ward.
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ELDRIDGE, March %, 1881

/ GLOhADOE, M1Ic0 -, 1ocls
To tie Editor " tie Eagle.
| As something unusual has occurred up thii
way. thought I must send you word. Last
Friday night Mr.. E. Packard, Of Ferris, and
sisters, and Mr.. p. Packard, OF Eldridge, and
sisters, started in one conveyance for James
school. They got there all right, and oil en-.
joyed the really pleasant occasion. They
started for home about midnight. Is merry q
crew as you would wish to see. After we
crossed the bridge our merriment was
brought to an end by finding the wagon on .
stump. Mr.. p. picked himself up . short
distance from the wagon not injured in the
least. Mr.. E., in trying to hold the team,
which by this time had broken loose from the
wagon, was pulled to the ground. and in the
fal: had one tooth l0osened, Int succeeded in
quieting the team. Miss Margery was rather
more injured than the others by being thrown
upon the wheel. Misses Eliza, Sadie and
Lizzie found themselves in a confused mass
in the bottom Of the wagon with no hurts
but a few slight bruises. On examination
We found our wagon was SO badly broken
that to 20 farther would be impossible. But
Mr.. E. was equal to the emergency and i'm
mediately started in search of another which
he obtained with but little trouble from
Mr.. Sewer in which We reached our homes
in safety. hope this accident will arouse
the people Of Jamesburg to the necessity Of
clearing their road Of stumps. xxx.
Tor Wichita Turn Versin ers,,cht laden
Turner, oder desseu Frcunde, welche i'm
Besilze YOU Buechern des Nereius sind, die.
selbeu au deu Unterzcichneteu abzuliefern.
JNO. WKIssENPLUH,
March %, 1881, BibliOtbekar,
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Eli Perkins is billed for the eth and 5th un.
der the auspices Of the Lotus Club. Some Of
the older residents o, the city will remember
hearing Eli lecture in this city great many
years ago. He came all the way from New
York to lecture before the Ladies Aid Socie-
~ in behalf Of the grasshopper sufferers, and
strange rs it may seem. the morning follow
ing the lecture there was not grasshcpper
to be found in this entire valley. He will
appear at Russell Hail. Tickets on sale At
Harding 4 Gowdy's.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

Arthur Carpenter has been appointed post
master at Valley Center. He will make q
successful and careful official.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

facilities for supplying libraries with stand
ard aud new eoolD. HANDING & GOwDY.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

Capt. Conncll left for the Cheyenne Agency
on Monday At which point he Will open q
trading post under Government permit.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

Our old friends, Mrs. Mary Grant Watson
and daughter, are congratulated that the
Gould road won't spoil that building spot.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

We are authorized to announce the name
Of N. C. McLain 40 candidate for Justice Of
the Peace.
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nv

Fresh new buckwheat nonr at the Farmers
& Merchants Mills. Try it. aO-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

George II. Filley has purchased OF r. J.
Conkling the kingman county Cisissa.
George makes a most graceful bow to his
readers, in which he cyinccs sound judg.
ment and appreciation Of the public veal
MAY he flourish long and brilliantly.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

You might as well wear nice, easy fitting
Shoe as homely, poor fitting Shoe. See
Alley. 52-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

Rev. Ashbaugh spent Sabbath and Monday
in the city shaking hands and enjoying him
self with his many friends.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31

Julius Junkermann 10 . candidate for JUS
tice Of the Peace at the ensuing spring cleo
ton.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-31
Cattle Herdin9.

Tyler and Morgan will take contracts for
herding cattle-cows and yearlings in one
herd and steers in another Good range,
water, and shade, on Minnesota three miles
southeast Of Clearwater. Terms, hAeen
cents head per month.
TYLER 4 MORGAN.
Boone, Sumner County, Kansas. bl-tf