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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22
MORE NEW HOMES.

To the two lists OF new residences hereto
we add this week:
Mr.. James X. Grant, one of our oldest cit
izens, who owns one of the finest spots on
the north end Of Lawrence avenue, consist
ing of eight or ten lots, is building q fine
main building which will form the front to
his present home, 24x24 and l. 22x14, consist
ing OF six good rooms. The property will
be valuable one.
On the other side of the above avenue and
right opposite Mr.. G's place. Mr.Sam Majors
is just finishing up a neat hpped roof
cottage about thirty feet square with high
ceilings.
On the bank of the river on the corner of
Waco and Second streets Mr.. ] c. McComb,
Of the firm of McComb Brothers, harness
manufacturers, is building fine two story
brick residence which will be an ornament
to that section Of the city. The foundation
is already in. The lots have been under i'm
proyement for some years and the shubbery
and trees are fine, SO that as soon as the
building is finished our friend McComb will
be at home.
Mr.. 5. l.. Davidson, one of our most sub
stantial monied men, and who holds very
large real estate interests in the town and
county, has decided TO build residence Oh
his lots on the corner OF Second street and
Topeka avenue. The present building of
brick will be remoddled and largely added
10 also. That be will make of the place one
Of the finest and most expensive in the city
there is no doubt.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22
TRINNING SHADE TREES.


The question Of how to trim shade trees
is just now an important one Some OF our
people have been topping the trees in front
Of their residences which process tends 10
tbicken up the foliage and screen the homes
from view Of the street. Others have
adopted the other method Of trimming up
the bodies OF the trees leaving the view Of
home, and grounds to be seen unobstructed-
ly from the street DIR. Doyle's place and
that Of G. G.. Mathews are notable examples
of the effect Of this style of trimming. The
houses and yards OF these gentlemen are
made TO appear very attractive and inviting
as seen beneath the shade of the lofty trees.
The only trouble or drawback TO this mode
OF trimming, is the liability OF trees thus
served TO grow SO tall as TO be broken of in
some severe wind storm. But one thing
seems certain, Tor attractiyeness and'comfort
the great majority OF our trees along our
sidewalks are not trimmed high enough.
The lower limbs should be al least ten or
twelve feet in the clear above the sidewalk.
As they are the hats aud bonnets of the
pedestrians suffer and il is impossible 10
get glimpse of many places from carriage
while driving along the street.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22
ANOTHER rorsrrs.

The increased demand for real estate in this
city has been alluded TO by us several times
of late, and the inference of u renewed and
rapid growth clearly shown. Evidences OF
the truth OF our assertions and convictions
in this direction are to be seen upon every
hand and multiplying in every direction.
Mr.. Franklin Ives and Joseph b. Morse, large
capitalists from Meriden, Connecticut. ar
rived in this city yesterday. after a careful
inspection of the growing towns Of the State.
Their errand was the investment Of money
in improved business property. Investing
an hundred or so thousands OF dollars in
Kansas City, they next looked over Topeka,
Emporia, Newton and Wichita. An hours
inspection Of our town satisfied them that
the future city of the Southwest had been
found. They inform us that the only trouble
encountered was the unwllingness of our
property owners TO sell. They never saw
such an independent and contented lot of
people in their lives-everybody satisfied
with what they have Mr.. j. NJ. Steele. af-
ter days careful search, found the follow
ing buildings could be had which he sold TO
them at the figures given:
j. A. Miler's brick building on Main street
5000.
Finley Ross furniture store on tue corner
of Third and Main streets, $1,000.
NJ. II. Clark's brick on Douglas avenue,
$4,000.
Hartwig's building ON Douglas avenue,
$1,000.
Two lots on west Douglas avenue of Chas.
f. Gilbert, $1,000.
They had hoped to have found places for
twenty-five to forty thousand dollars more,
but up TO this hour. "Wednesday noon, moth
ing else in the way Of live property could be
obtained.
Messrs Morse and Ives are middle aged
gentlemen, but in enterprise and life typical
New Englanders out and out
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22
SUCH WHEAT.

General Eggle>ton, who has been a farmer
and miller for fifty years, said TO us on Mon
day that he had been out in the wheat fields
and that he never saw such wheat in all his
life. He said he found wheat, the grains of
which were so large that the sheath or husk
was not only bursted open, but the grains had
actually crowded other grains entirely from
the head to make room for themselves We
can only verify his statement. Wenever saw
such wheat in our life. There are hundreds
of immense tracts that will 20 anywhere
from thirty to forty bushels to the acre.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22
THE FORT SCOTT ROAD.

There are very important ruhio-s afloal
concerning the future of the above enter
prise. which, if true. will not only greatly
interest and affect this city and county, but
the counties and town. southwest of the Ar.
kansas river. A large force had been Ell.
gagged and put TO work in the Flint Hills
when the rUmor is started from railroad men
that the Chicago a. Alton company were ne
gotiating for the ownership and control OF
the road. Another statement which we see
in the papers announces that the above com
pany will own and operate the Fort Scott a.
Wichita AS soon As it reaches the Arkansas
Valley. What foundation there may for such
rumors we cannot say, further than that the
men from whom the announcement comes
are leading railroad men of the State II is
well known that an enterprise has been on
foot for some time past to extend the Chica-
go a. Alton TO Fort Scott, which fact gives
coloring TO the rumor.
The importance Of such Il change to our
city aud county and to the Southwest gener-
ally needs 10 application. A trunk line of
railway, second to no other in the West in
wealth, power and equipments. from Chica-
so direct into this great valley would mean
simple revolution TO traffic and in passenger
aud freight tariffs. With the main line of
the Chicago n Alton, Wichita would become
one Of the very first cities of the State, while
the products of this valley would reach all
eastern markets on the same rates that are
now enjoyed by the Missouri river counties.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22
A CITY.

The true measure of city's Importance
is more its business and property valuation
than its population. We note that several
of ihe more important county towns are
calling attention 10 their relative valuations
as returned by the assessors. Some of these
towns refer with apparent pride to the fact
that they pay seyerally all the way from one
fourteenth TO one tenth Of the taxes of the
counties in which they are situated. Ac-
cording TO the returns Of our city assessor,
Wichita stands nearly at the head of all the
cities of Kansas as the following figures ia
ken by the assessor will show:
1882 Personal property, city of
Wichita ......... 49,. sss1, 1913
lss2 Real property, city of Wich-
ita 49,. ........~.... 1881 .156
49, 49,
Total Droperty % 5.i
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Mr.. u. 4. McGrew, whose home and rich
farm lies seven miles west Of the city, re-
membered us with basket Of vegetables
which for size and general excellence might
have been grown in California. Friend Nc.
understands how to make things grow. Some
Of the radishes measured seven inches round
and fourteen inches long and were solid and
juicy. What we at first took for some early
variety of cabbage proved to be lettuce, the
inside OF the heads OF which were white,
tender aud crisp.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

feel il is duty owe my many friends
and acquaintance both social aud business
to say. that if they will suspend judgment
for the present they will 4 little later learn
there are two sides 10 the trouble which has
lately been forced upon me. ] have refer
ence 90 the suit between s. II. McCrea a. Co.
OF Chicago, lin whose employ | formerly was
and myself. Their action was both malicious
and unwarranted. At no time in my life
have been a fugitive from justice the above
firm have at all times known where ] was
Masill a Bliss are fully able and willing To
meet all their liabilities. and, as heretofore,
will try their utmost TO merit the confidence
and good will OF their many friends and pa
irons. | shall be in Wichita next week to
attend TO business as usual. Respectfully,
EDWARD :. MAGILL.
Chicago. Juup II 1889
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

The EAGLE reported large soquet pre-
scented by Miss Lydia Benton on Decoration
day. Miss Benton desires US TO say that the
Doquet was made up and sent by Mrs. A. J.
Cook, and that all she, Miss. -. bad to do
with it, was TO deliver it at the hall. The
mistake Was that Of the reporter aud not
Miss BIS or Mrs. Cooks.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

tits generally thought that this country is
unsuitable for successful currant culture, be-
ing too far south. But Mr.. j. X. Mead, OF
this city, Las for several years met with good
success with both the red and white currant.
The yield this year, as we can attest, is most
abundant. The bushes have been bending
TO the ground beneath their load of fine. per-
- fr.rif
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22
CHICAGO, june -, 1882.
A CARD.
VALLEY CENT

VALLEY CENTER, June 10, 1852
To Tie Edator IF tie Eagle.
Please allow me space in your paper 10 ac-
knowledge the receipt of $50 raised by the
citizens of Wichita through Mr.. Geo. Dad
isman. Friends, please accept my heartfelt
thanks for this generous contribution and be
assured it was appreciated Having met
with very painful and serious accident in
the shooting Of both Of my hands, it will
keep me from my work for a number Of
months. trust, however, in time my hands
will heal up that | shall be able to resume
work. | also wish TO return my thanks to
the friends and neighbors who have done,
and are now doing, all in their power to as
sist my family and myself Yours,
A. A. PHILLIPS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

WICHITA, kans., June 10, 1882.
To Tie Eltor cfthe Edqfe
| see in an extract of a letter of NJ. Stew
art that says, ''ffteen saloons are to-day
running in Wichita and paying local IL
cense AS in days of yore." | do not doubt
there are fifteen saloons running. but / beg
leave to correct the statement that any sa-
loon is paying license to the city. There
has not been any license whatever either
directly or indirectly granted TO any man TO
sell whiskey or any other drinks, in Wichita
in the year 1882. and if any persons hold any
license from the city government for any
such purposes, they are fraudulent, and not
authorized by the city.
Yours Respectfully,
JAMES J.. DYER.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22
Chicago Bazaar.

The Misses Porter, of the Chicago Bazaar,
have secured the services of Mrs. 5. f. Webb,
dressmaker, where she can be found pre-.
pared to cut, fit and make in the latest style
and on short notice. 13-lt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Mr.. y. Nelson, living nine miles west of
Wichita found on Monday, the 18th of June
north of Good River postofiice, in this
county, a pocket book containing money
this notice and proving property. 1921
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

The children OF the NJ. f. Sunday school.
under the leadership Of Stanley and the pas
tor, are enjoying the sylvan shades at the
junction Of the two rivers to-day.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

c. L. Sullivan brought us = specimen Of his
Walker wheat which he is harvesting this
week, and which will yield about thirty
bnshels TO the acre o: choice No. ..
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Miss Ella Young, Miss Lizzie Dixon and
Mrs. 5. c. Llewellyn, of Lansing, Michigan,
are IN ihe city visiting Mrs. II. d. Heiserm an.
They attended the EAGLE matinee.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22
ACKNOWLEDGE TIE CORN, ALSO THE WHEAT.

The EAGLE feels that the time has about
arrived for an understanding and settlement
with about five hundred or thousand of its
farmer subscribers. They are. in the main,
prompt paying subscribers who have taken
the EAGLE for years and the list includes Re-
publicans, Democrats and Greenhackers, all
square. good men as the world goes, but who
have singly and by the dozen annually and
monthly, Tor decade of years. regularly set
US back for blowing about this valley. At
times, when drouth scorched the fields and
the heavens of brass were filled with flying
seourge; during dark hours, when, feeling
that 10 lose faith in the county was to lose
all; when, while reaching out for some sign
OF encouragement, for some word OF cheer, TO
brace up and animate the despairing ones,
these friends(:) would cry out. ''it's all blow
the country is no good" At such time we
almost despaired. But the years succeeded
each other, and each year. in some respect,
turned out little better than the preceding
one; as mortgages became more scarce. and
hogs and CATTLE more plenty; as interest
grew smaller and fields and homes larger and
more comfortable as sow-bely gave way TO
fruits and vegetables, and as empty pocket
books grew TO be full ones, still were We
doomed TO hear the same ungenerous criti-
cism only in little and more good natured
tone. Now 1882, with its measure of good
things filed up, shook down and running
over, is upon us, and we have been driving
around. in leisure hours, in all directions
from the city, for miles and miles, among the
fields and orchards, the homes aud the kline, |
noting the plenty and abundance that sur
rounds one and all, and we have concluded |
that we not only will never take back a word, |
but that is the bounden duty of these tbous- |
and who tried to discourage us in our work |
of encouraging others, ia come up aud not |
only acknowledge the corn, but put their |
names down on the EAGLES subscription |
books for life, with the promise to never |
again, no matter what the temporary draw
back, pull down that the sole and honest aim |
Of which has been TO build you and us and |
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Major Dunning, following the example Of
several others on Lawrence Avenue, is put
ting down a broTi walk or promenade Of
tagging stone along the entire frontage OF
his resident property.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Mr.. George Ross has gone to Quincy for
his wife and two OF his children, who have
been visiting in that city for several weeks.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Geo. Il. Spalton, secretary of the Lombard
Mortgage Company, has gone to Chicago on
business. Mr.. 5 j. one of the hardest work
ed business men of our city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Yesterday afternoon u letter was received
from the Wichita Red Stocking base bah club
challenging the Emporia nine to play game
some time between now and July 4th. The
Emporia boys will accept the proposition and
fix date, and will also teach the Sedgwick
county boys few "tricks" in scientific bat
ting. The Topeka ball club also wants to
play here before the 9TH. and will most likely
be accommodated mporia Ne,os.
Mavbc Won will
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

The Keystone clothing house, OF Biting
Brothers, is full up TO The ceiling with goods.
The latest style Of summer wear in every
thing. Don't fail 10 call on them when you
want TO buy.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

During the storm last Friday three houses
were struck by lightning in the city. Mrs.
Elder King, the only one shocked SO far AS we
have heard, was thrown from heI chair.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

II Is now claimed that the poisoning case
AT the courthouse or county building was an
accident. aud the matter has been hushed
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

See notice OF money found near Good Ri
yer postofliee. \. Nelson is a blacksmith
living about three miles north east Of Blen-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Rev. Mr.. Harper is in Wellington attend
ing the Baptist ministerial conference, and
preached sermon for criticism before that
body Tuesday evening.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Mr.. Il. T.. Guthrie has returned from ILL.,
nois bringing with him one of his daughters.
The family will follow as soon as their resi-
dence H. completed.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22
Girl Wanted.

A girl wanted TO do general house work in
a small family. Inquire of J. q. Davidson,
corner Of Topeka avenue and Third street.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

There viii be 4 grand Independence ball at
the Opera House on the evening OF the 4th.
Don't fail 10 attend. Prof. Sanford's full or
chestra will furnish music for the OCCASION
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

ON account Of the State Congressional
Convention, the time Of holding the horse fair
in the city has been changed to july 3rd.
4ii and 9TH, at which time a number Of fine
horses will be present
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

gray cashmere coat was picket up ON
Tuesday 10y George Litzenbnrg south OF
town. the pockets Of which contained
enough TO identify IT, Call at the postofice
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

{. c. Campbell, OF Grant, accompanied by
his mother who is visiting him from Ohio,
and his wife, made us a pleasant call last
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Mrs. Laura s. Liiley. wife of Simeon Lilley,
of Waco, died at her home on the 18th inst,
q bride OF one year.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Wichita prohibits bicycles from being run
in its streets. There are several in Fort Scott
which Inconvenience no one. The Wichita
ordinance is very foolish one.-Fort Scott
Nonifor.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

The amount of sedgwick county's railroad
property as returned for assessment by the
State assessors is 500, S47.74.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Grant Bros. have returned TO the city and
are prepared to tske contracts for painting
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Chas. W. Biting, with his wife and boy
left the city Monday evening for Pennsyi-
vania where they will spend the summer.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

sigBor Campanari is home from Boston.
the great musical center Of America, where
he has been for many months. As will be
seen, the many admirers of his genius in the
.city..haye asked him TO give concert before
bis return, which he has consented 10 do.
IL viii be a geeat musical treat
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

The cattle trains from the Indian terrific
rial line and from Caldwell were numerous
on Sunday last.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

The mails by the Frisco from ST. Louis for
Southwestern aud Central Kansas, Saturday,
might, were all sent into Wichita on account
al Esiseonnections and washouts of the night
k,eSare on various Missouri and Kansas roads.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Miss Ar;ie Smith has gone to Wellington
for two weeks visit
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22
MARRIED..
Money Found.

AT the residence of Mr.. Dexter, June 18th,
1852. by Rev. Il Kelley, Mr. Emery IL. Nudd
and Miss Annie l.. kaltwasser.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

W. o. Hammond had a pair of ponies
stolen sunday night. For description see
advertisement.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Mss Emma Hannum, daughter of Judge
Hannuaa. was married on the Sth inst. at
Springfield. Missouri, TO Mr.. w. J.. Budlong,
of that city. The EAGLE joins with her
friends ia Wichita in extending congraiula-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Mrs. CORN sse Lizzie Smith, returned 3
her home in Kansas City on Saturday last.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Rev Naftzger viii preach next Sabbath
morning at Kirby Chapel, and Rev. II. f.
Guthrie in the evening. Both of these gem
tlemen are entertaining speakers. The pas
tor. Rev Kelly. win be absent.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Mrs. Walter Good, Of Augusta, is in tn
city visiting her sister. Mrs. Spalton.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-06-22

Judge Ruggles viii deliver the Grafton at
Mulyane on the 4th.