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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

The huge, drastic, gripping, sickening pills are
fast becoming superseded by DR.. Pierce's "Purga
tive Pellets Sold by druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

A lily brought from Bermuda, and
now exhibited in New York, has 145
blossoms on one stem.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Mrs. SARAH J. VAN buren,, whose portrait
appears in another column, is preparing LA
dies Tonic" which has been used for years for
curing those distressing complaints common to
womankind. 1t can be bought of druggists, or
by addressing Mrs. Van Buren, at 1872 Franklin
street. Buffalo, N. Y. who answers letters free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

RHEUMATISM, neuralgia, sprains, bruises in OF
beast cured by Uncle Sans Nerve and Bone Lniment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

UNCLE SANS HARNESS OIL closes the
pores of leather efectually prevents the entrance
of dampness, Dust, ETC., rendering the harness
soft and pliable, and increasing its durability
Sold by harness makers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Miss Emma Thursby, the singer,
will return to America next month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

And now comes the annual "com-
mencem ents" of the colleges, which
mean the endings of the school year,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Browns IRON BITTERs is
a true tonic which has been
thoroughly tried, is made
by a reliable firm, and has
the hearty endorsement Of
the medical profession. 1t
will cure dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, and malaria, and
relieve all wasting diseases,
such as consumption and
kidney affections.
AS a medicine for those
diseases peculiar to women
it is without a rival.
For sale by all druggists
and dealers in medicine.
ONE DOLLAR A BOTTLE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Mary Anderson, the actress, has pur-
chased house in Brooklyn, which she
now occupies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

HEAL TT

AT this season the health
needs carefuiattention. The
blood being weakened and
the system run down, dan
gerous disease is liable to
secure a hold that cannot
be easily removed. What
at hrst appears to be but
sllghtlndisposition, often de
velops into troubles that
may be incurabIe.
Al this season the liver
becomes inactive, the com
pleNion sallow, pimples ap-
pear on the skin, dyspepsia
and indigestion affect the
digestive organs, &c.
What is neededis a COM
plete, reliable and strength
ening tonic. Such a medi-
cine is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Browns IRON BITTERS,
which, by its great strength
ening powers, difiuses new
life in the blood, revitalizes
the whole system, givingtonc
TO the stomach, muscles and
nerves, efcctualIy relieving
all weakness and tendency
to lassitude.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08

Gustave Dore is sketching and paint
ing scenes among the Alps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1882-06-08
Look well to the Name.

The only Genuine German Hop Bitters have
the word &c ermann blown in the bottle.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31
4 TERRIBLE DEATH

Last Thursday J. N. Steeles brother VIII
liam was killed st Atchison. being run over
by switch engine. William. whom many
Of our citizens have met, was the perfection
Of manly strength. His ambition was TO be
a railroad man, 50 he commenced at the bot
tom. But few days before his death he had
been notified that he would be promoted to
the company's Offices at Omaha. The lOl ow
ing from the Champion tells of his awful
death
shorty alter O'Clock last evening, a ter
rible accident, resulting in the death of
William Steele, swiicbman in the Central
Branch yards, occurred on the track opposite
the Santa Ne freight depot. The day gang,
of which he WAS Il member, was doing extra
duty to expedite the heayy business of the
road. under the direction Of Foreman Joe
Ellsworth. They were engaged at the time
Steele met his death in switching grain cars,
and Steele was running ahead TO see if a
switci. was properly set when be caught his
left foot in guard rail and fell inward. The
engine was slowly backing down, and the
unfortunate man, knowing that ii would soon
be upon him, managed TO move so that his
legs lay across the trick and his body outside
but could not his foot free. The tender and
| one driver of the locomotive ran over him in
this position. His left leg WAS cut of above
the knee, and his right leg horribly manglod
above the ankle. The engine was stopped
immediately and the mang!ed man lifted up
aud tenderly carried to the platform of the
depot. He @as insensble, and rapidly bleed
| ing to death. When DR.. Holland. who WAS
Immediately sent for, reached the depot, poor
Steele was dead, not having recovered his
senses or spoken word after the accident.
| After his death he was carried into the depot
| and the coroner. Steele was a tall, broad
shouldered man with fine face. which, even
in death. indicated kind and gentle dispo-
stion. His comrades spoke of him as a ge-
NAL, industrious aud kind-hearted man, and
| were terribly shocked by his death. He had
| been in the employ OF the Central Branch
| three months at the time of bis death, and
! was unmarried.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31
CITY MARKETS.
TIE KANSAS STATE BANK,


The Kansas State Bank takes possession of
its new quarters on the southwest corner of
Main street and Douglas Avenue in 4 day or
two. The old front and corner have been
taken out and front and corner of heavy
French plate glass put in. The building, in
side and out, has been completely overhauled
and thoroughly painted. and an alternatcd
floor of ash and walnut put in. \ new flag
ging stone sidewalk has also been laid on
both streets the entire length and width Of
the Building. On the inside an immense
double tire-proof vault has been constructed
reaching 10 the ceiling of the first floor. The
rear compartment Of this vault will be Occu-
pied by the burglar-proof safes, and papers
and records OF the Lombard Mortgage COM
pany. The front compartment will contain
the safe, private individual repositories,
and moneys and exchange of the Kansas
State Bank. Both compartments are fur
ni>hed with chilled iron doors fastened with
regular combination locks. The new and
very attractive counter surmounted by the
arcade which contains the respective wickets
of the president. cashier and teller, and
the north end of the building clear around
and down to the door of the rear vault, is
probably the finest, at least the most artistic,
piece of worl; ever executed in the city. The
counter anG surroundings are of combina-
ton orders throughout, in the natural woods,
simply vanished, and WAS the work of Mr.
J. II. Morgan. In the northwest corner of
the banking room, and back of the balus-
trade, is neat private Office which can be
entered through door into the front lobby.
The banking and looming departments will
be divided completely by a partition OF open
wire-wOrk. The plate glass front and doors
will never be screened or blinded. When
the bank is closed a simple curtain in each
wicket will read, CLOSED
The officers of both bank and mortgage
company have long since gained the complete
confidence OF our people and have conse-
quenty settled down into permanent and
very handsome and convenient quarters.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31
WEDDING BILLS.

Married by Rev. I. J. Woodson, pastor of
the Universalist church at this place, Mr..
John Washburn and Miss Nettie Graves, at
day evening, August oath, Mt O'Clock p. m.
The contracting parties being highly re-
spected, the wedding was looked Harvard to
with much interest by host of friends.
The bride wore lovely Garnet silk, cut
pannier, polonaise, elbow sleeves trimmed
with rufies of lace, white kid slippers and
silk mits. The groom wore black dress
suit.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Wash
burn were wished health, happiness and
prosperity by their guests, which were
many. Then followed bountiful repast.
After spending an enjoyable evening the
friends departed wishing that their lives
might be spotess and their love for each
other continue to increase until it should
blend in perfect harmony.
Among the many tokens offrendship were
the following:
Glass spoon holder, Mary Thompson.
Glass, sugar bowl, Mrs. Crew.
Silver pickle caster, Isaac Dadisman and
Emma Goodrich.
Dozen glass salt cellars, MIR. and Mrs
Hart.
Damask table cloth, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Gregg.
Glass fruit dish, Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson.
Glass water pitcher, Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin
Beach.
White linen table cloth, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Carrothers.
Elegant silver castor, Mr., and Mrs. j. T.
Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Beach, Mr..
and Mrs. A. C. Race and Mr.. and Mrs. A. II.
Carpenter.
Silver pickle castor, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Carrothers and Mr.. and Mrs. II. C. Boyle.
Pair silver napkin rings, MIR. and Mrs. ..
G. Jacobs.
Set dominoe.. Mr.. and Mrs. ii. Il. Dean.
Set silver tea spoons, J. NJ. Cox, Kansas
City,
Large water bowl and pitcher, Mr.. and
Mrs. +. J. Canton.
Elegant Bedroom set, Father and Mother
Of bride.
'.What is there in the vale OF life
Half so delightful as wife,
When friendship, love, and peace combine
TO stamp the marriage bond divine.
The stream of pure and genuine love
Derives its current from above,
Aud earth second Eden shows
Wher'er the healing water fiows.''
REPORTER.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31
THOMAS 0. IlOss.

Mr.. Kelly may have lacked the wisdom OF
the serpent in the position he took on church
entertainments, but his courage, in the face
of consequences, has our hearty admiration.
beacon.
A minister. sheltered behind his pulpit, be-
rating and insulting his own members, may
be brave act in the eyes of some people, but
we have an entirely different estimate of
courage. The men ard women who can
withstand such an insult and still retain their
connection with the church. eyince more
genuine courage
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

The sermon Of Kirb. on Sunday was list
ened to by a large and interested audience.
His subject was "Modern Liberalism, his
text, .'what is the Almighty that we should
serve Him, and what profit have We if we
pray unto Him." He attempted too much in
one discourse. but after preaching an hour
everybody would have gladly sat another
hour.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31
ADDITIONAL PREMIUMS.

The following additional premiums are
offered by the Arkansas Valley Agricultural
Society:
A silver cup of the value of $500 is offered
as a premium to the most popular lady in
each township, and in each ward in the city
of Wichita. The conditions of the award
are that the lady receiving the highest num-
Der of votes at the polls held on the fair
grounds shall be entitled 70 the cup. provid-
ed that no award shall be made unless there
are forty or more votes cast IN the township.
Said award to be made on the last day OF the
fair.
BY Thomas Storey, one $500 saddle for the
best ycarling colt sired by "Young French
man.
Also, one $500 saddle for the best sucking
colt sired by 'YOung Frenchman.''
C.. S. EICHHOLTZ, Secretary.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31
VETERANS TAKE NOTICE.

All who have honorable discharges or evil
dencc Of the same, and are Of good repute,
have the invitation hereby extended TO them
TO present themselves for muster into the q.
A. II. at Eagle hall on the 9th and eth Of Sep.
TENDER. at O'Clock p. m. This invitation is
extended more particularly to those who de-
sign attending the reunion at Topeka. Your
application can be made ut the same time and
place, but must be accompanied by fee OF
81. This muster will be made under q spe-
cial dispensation obtained from department
headquarters in order to accommodate vet
Grams residing. at distance in attendance at
the fairs. NJ. STEWART,
Post Commander.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

The lord of Riverside Farm, who imagines
himself great commoper, sends us several
ears of corn OF an early maturing variety.
which more than justifies all we said two
weeks age. II is splendid corn, filed to the
end of the cob aud fully matured. Ross says
in note that it never fails to make crop,
and that it is increasing in size each year.
Our farmer friends, when calling in, should
examine this corn.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31
EARL SISTERS.

A comedy company will be in our city dur
ing fair week. Opening night, Furnished
Rooms t. Rent" The company is from Chi
cago under an engagement by Craddock d
Davis.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31
WICHITA. August 2S;h.

Our fair corrcspondent--for the handwri' :
ing is that of . lady--i> mistaken, we don't
know her, but we publish tor the sake of the
privilege or answering. leaving out only one
paragraph which seems a little 100 sweeping.
She must remember that il was n very hot
morning and that Rev. Kelly, besides suffer
ing from his wounds. i, rather u warm-ter-
pered apostle of whatever Lc deems right,
and unrescryed in his denunciatioa of what
he deems wrong. Besides, two or three ed
itors Were present to hear Mr.. Kirby, which
fact only added fat to the lire and the chance
for an explosion was too tempting TO be re-
sisted. We took his Recommendations of tae
editors as cool Is May morning, conscious
of never having said or written any thing in
our life. knowingly, derogatory to Christian
ity. We ai,o appreciated some other things.
and one Of them was that in spite of Nj.
kelIy's boast that he was going 10 he back
by October TO make it hot in the political
canvass. that he, nevertheless. WAS realizing
that the predictions o. the EAGLE touching
the result of the political tight made by min
listers, We're coming to pass. much to his cha
driver rather than 4 leader: still. Il very
conscientious man who would safer his right
arm to be cut of rather than violate his con-
ceiyeG ideas and convictions of right. While
he is narrow in his light for st. John. he is
terribly in earnest. because be thinks ST.
John means the highest good to the people
of Kansas. ignoring the fact that minister,
TO be successful, must command the respect.
love. confidence and sympathy OF his entire
congregation, be they Democrats, Republic
cans, -prohibitionsts, woman sufIragsts
or what not. Kelly draws n line Of his own
aud says. get inside OF this mark or | will 90
for you. And he does. But he goes away
this week for rest: rest o body and mind,
and let Us hope rest of his turbulent spirit
also. 30 that when he returns he may feel like
embracing hi, entire flock, he they editors,
theaire-goers, ti-prohistionists or Demo-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31
4RlsIED.

At the Pre>ly tefian parsonage. in Wichi-
Ia. Aug a3:d, by the Rev. j. d. Hewitt
James 7. Sutherland and Mary S. Gilchrist
al! of sumner county, Kansas.
At the residence of the brides sister, on
Sabbath afternoon, Aug. q, by Rev. b. Kel.
iy, Mr.. j. w. Coffee and Miss Ollie Is. David.
son. All of Wichita, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31
SAMUEL BERRY.
ISAAC q. REED.
w A MCDONAI.
THs BIG BRIDGE.

Twice of late the bridge across the big
river az this point has given away. In both
instances the suspension rods that binds the
tiers Of one of the hundred feet spans have
broken under heavy loads The eommiss-
toners had caused warning signs TO be put
up, but still heavily loaded teams would
crowd on three to five teams to the span,
On Saturday the commissioners employed
John wilkins to stay at the bridge 10 pre-
vent such crowding and TO direct teamsters
and ireighters until something is done to
make the structure safe.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

Mr.. T.. Z. Lewis. of New York, u well
known writer aud author, cousin OF Col.
H. w. Lewis, president of the Farmers and
Merchants Bank. is paying our city visit,
and taking little vacation. We lind him .
very pleasing gentleman of fine address.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31
To The Editor of tie Eaaie:

To the Editor Of the Eagle:
Please announce me as candidate for
Probate Judge, subject to the will of the
people.
cannot act with the present so called Re-
publican party, because it does not represent
any Of the vital principles Of the Old Re-
publican party. with which l have acted
for the last twenty-one years.
THOMAS 0. HOsS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31
DIE D..
LIST OF LETTERS

At Neosho, NO., OF dropsy Of the heart,
August 23rd, George Fry, late OF Wichita,
Kansas. in the eighty-fifth year of his age.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

Company A is one OF the things Of which
Wichita is growing proud. Two or three
evenings Of every week sees the accurate
step and well nigh perfect eyolutions OF
company A Is the commanding officers voice
rings out clear above the din of band. of fife
and drum. Ii seems the determination OF
both officers and men TO excel, and we be.
lieye they will.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

There will be lawn festival at Mrs. j. p
Furlong's for the benefit OF the Baptist
church this ~ ednesdayl night, corner Of
First street and Topeka avenue. Everybody
e0mp
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31
JUDGE Il. @. RUGGLES

The members Of the bar at their meeting
last Monday afternoon passed the following
resolutions by unanimous vote:
Reso1ced, BY the bar of this court, that the
thanks of the whole bar Are due to Hon. II.
q. Ruggles for his untiring services as judge
pro tan. of the District Court of Sumner
county during the five weeks last past; that
the personal sacrifices of his time and atten.
ton 10 his own affairs and business which
he has made without pecuniary compensa-
ton, we recognize devotion and fidelity to
the duties of good citizenship and to the
learned profession of which he is a member,
which is especially praiseworthy. The uni
form courtesy OF his Intercourse with the
bar, the clearness OF his decisions and the
interchangeable industry which has marked
his officials acts have won for him the I'M
qualified respect, confidence and esteem of
this bar, and Tor these and the unmeasurable
benefits conferred on us by his arduous Ia
bors at this unpleasant season of the year,
no less a benefit to the bar than to the peo-
pie of the whole county, we extend to him
our sincerest thanks.
= Res0toed, That u copy of these resolutions
be spread upon the journals of this court
and that the clerk present a certified copy Of
these resolutions to .iddge Ruggles.
SAMUEL BERRY,
ISAAC q. REED.
w. a. MCDONALD.
The Pres in addition to the above says:
Judge II. q. Ruggles, of Wichita, closed
Eve weeks term of special session Of the
District court in this county last Monday
afternoon. II is bat just to say that Judge
Ruggles gave excellent satisfaction to the
bar by his manner of dispensing justice. To
start out with he is thorough legal scholar;
he not only possesses an extensive fund OF
legal lore, but his insight into the theory OF
laws and the principles OF equity is pene-
| trating and accurate. We know of no one up
whom the Wellington bar would rather see
| the judicial crmine fall, when Judge Tor
rance lays it aside, than this same IL. q.
Rusgles, of Wichita.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

Rev. Harper, the pastor OF the Baptist
Church, If be is reported correctly, has re-
solved on a sensible, logical and christian
course SO far as his ministrations are con-
cerned. He proposes TO preach the gospel
and leave il 10 Others TO preach politics.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

Oscar Barnes takes the cake on peaches.
He exhibited one in this office, of the Earl,
Crawford variety, which weighed ten ounces
and measured ten aud II half inches in cir
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

A Wharton switch Las been put in to con-
meet the Frisco and Santa Fe tracks near the
upper depot. Whether the switch is thrown
.or no6 the eng ne cannot leave the track.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

5. NJ. 5. Campbell, now OF Kentucky, but
settler in the early days, called on the EA-
GLE last week lie will return TO the valley
next spring and occupy the farm he pre-
Oh
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

Judge Lauck has associated his son L. i.
Eauck with him in business, and in addition
80 the law and practice before the United
stxie land Office, will also handle real estate.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

The Old Savings Bank has been overhaul.
ing her inside works. and brushing IN the
new paper--dadoes, lrezes and frescoes-
are very beautiful and rich.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

Mr.. Al. Mead, for a year past located in
Kansas City in the employ Of the Chicago Il
Rock Island road. is visiting his old chums
and sequaintanees in Wichita.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

Lester McBee has a set OF abstract books
and is prepared to furnish abstracts of title
TO all real estate on short netice, accurately,
His Office il with Elliot a. Mahin Parties
desiring abstracts will find in Mr.. McBee a
careful and courteous gentleman.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

Secretary Lane informs Us that he has Sc
cured hall rates over the Santa Fe and all its
branches for all wishing to attend or exhibit
at their fair.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

Rev. Kelly leaves this morning for a trip
and rest Of few weeks. Rev. Naitzger, who
Is an able and pleasant talker. viii ill the NJ.
f. pulpit next Sabbath morning.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

This evening the Cobweb troupe will give
their pretty and entertaining play at the
Opera House. Ii is Il splendid programme
of innocent fun and amusement.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

John Martins little girl while visiting at
Mr.. Dodge's on the west side, wss thrown
from a horse on Tuesday evening and badly
hurt. She was unconscious all night
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

The wheat of W. Z. Sitter, Of Christian
Ridge Farm, IN Waco township. yielded
thirty-fve bushels 10 the acre, and he sold
his corn crop for fifty cents per bushel in the
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

+. N. Lane has been elected secretary of
the Sedgwick County Agricultural, Mechan-
Teal and Stock Association rec II {. Mann,
resigned
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

Judge Campbell left for Colorado yestcr-
day. lie goes out rs an advisory attorney in
an important railroad suit.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

Mr.. J. =. Alien is building quite an extern
sion 10 his home on Lawrence Avenue. The
wing is being projected some twenty feet
north
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-08-31

Sol II kohn arrive in the city Tuesday
morning direct from New York City. He
looks fair, but city life is agcing him some
whit.