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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29
WICHITA ACADEMY.


Notwithstanding the school facilities OF
this city compare fayorably with those of
the older towns of eastern states; we hay-
ing three large permanent brick school
buildings and three smaller houses, in
whieh sixteca instructors have charge Of
thirteen hundred pupils, besides two or
three private schools and u kindergarten.
the Iact was recognized that there was a
demand for high grade Institution. not
only by many parents In the city who do
not desire 90 send their children away from
home, but by residents OF this and sur.
rounding counties. Last fall In pursuance
oi an action of the Board Of Trade board
OF trustees were incorporated under the
LAWS Of the State, aud the city voted twenty
live thousand in bonds for the erection Of
an academy. The bonds sold at premium.
Ample grounds were purchased two weeks
since in the upper portion of the city which
viii he bcautifed. aud before the present
summer Is past, a fine educational institu-
ton will he erected and the school opened
TO which the youth Of this city and sur
rounding towns and counties will be ad.
mitted and educated upon the most fayora-
a,la forms
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29
ENFORCED CONFIDENCE.

There T. no need Of newspaper TO tell
our own people that yeritable boom Of ef-
fectiye spirit and unexpected proportions
has struck our city this spring; the most
obtuse are alive to that fact. Upon every
hand, up and down every street. and at
taching 10 every line Of business and cali
Ing indicative evidences Of present and fu-
tire growth multiply. The whole popula-
ton seem 10 have suddenly awakened to
the realization that Wichita l. destined,
right OF. 10 become the leading business
ceniers OF the state. The wish has become
y realization and the confidence of our peo-
pie can no longer be shaken by the sigees-
lion Of any adverse possibility; and their
confidence or feeling OF security thus be-
gotten, T. half the battle. aud it, results are
to be noted everywhere. Business houses
are being enlarged. stocks increased ;hones
and home surroundings are being remodel
ed and improved; new aud costly perma-
nent residences are going up and being
contracted for on all sides. Everybody
seems satisfied with his location aud prop
erty, and ali seem anxious TO make them
selves comfortable ana at home for the bal
ance Of their day.. The floating and spec
ulatiye elements are gone, aud with them
the strain ffr mere fictitious show and APP
pearances, and solid men and permanent
growth have taken their places. The in-
creased prices on all classes of realty within
the city are, consequently. very marked.
II there IN any such thing a. natural points
for building cities, anything in the con-
formation Of a country, in the trend of val
lies and confluence of streams, whereby the
lines Of trade are forced 20 conjoin In build
ing up commercial point, then Wichita is
40 situated and 80 surrounded, and the past
those particulars IL well placed.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29
NEW CARRIAGE WORKS.

Messrs. Perrine & Co., opposite the Doug
las Avenue House, proprietors Of the pat
ent ''goid leaf spring." and builders of ear.
riages, buggies. sulkies, and other light We
hicles, are spreading out this spring. Thir-
teen men are now employed and they en-
peet TO double the number within few
weeks rs their work is advertising itself
throughout this and adjoining counties.
They carry the best material for buggies
that is made: wheels that have been steam
seasoned and boiled IN oil so that sen nor
rain ever Affects them. The gold leaf spring
for light buggies and gentlemen's single
wagons, are the easiest thing ever put I'M
der the bed of vehicle. For first-class,
durable work their prices are as low as east
ern manufactures. There are several other
shops in the city where wagons and ear
riages are put mp, prominent rmong them is
Mct;Iif 4 Buckeridge, but the other shops
do not make specially OF the business as
10 Pcrrine 4 Co.. who expect TO build up
extensive works as they have both the cap
ital and experience.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29
MORE WOULD HElP.

As Wichita is acknowledged to be the
best shaded city 10 the State, might we not
90 a step farther and park one or two of
our streets. A double row Of trees set in
the center Of market street for distance
of two miles, from Lees addition on the
south, to Ferrell's addition on the north, for
instance. would make one Of the most de-
lightful drives In America. Or park First
street from the river to the hydraulic mills.
which part OF the way would take four
rows of trees, two In the center and one
on each side. Our nine miles of shaded
streets and avenues that we now have are
very nice, We know, and our wise action
has encouraged many other towns in the
State, but resident street or two, regular.
ly parked, would add greatly to afternoon
drives and walks.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29
TINE wexerrs IN TIVE EAGLES MEAD.


The outline sketch in the head OF The
EAGLE will call for no Interpretation 70 far
Ne most OF our home readers are concerned.
II Is Characteristic. The eagle took his po.
sition on the solid rock, in the midst OF the
river and Its valley. His protecting wings
are outspread. He turns his head to the
east and with open mouth screams to the civ
ilized world Of our advantageous surround.
ings; OF the possibilities Of grand future
which awaits this valley and people. The
river may flow ON forever, but so long as
that rock holds it, position the screamer
will keep his place. Following his advent,
upon the one hand came the railroads, fac
tories. elevators. and improved farming,
tree culture, etc, while upon the other hand
the buffalo and Indian sought new fields and
homes. The Indian on horseback on the
west side OF the stream is "Shaddoah," the
Judicial chief OF the Wichita tribe. Here
his people had lii their council fires, and
over these broad, unfeneed pastures had
roamed and hunted. shaddoah was very
wise and good judge among his people, and
II was with sadness that he turned back TO
take his last look at the old familiar grounds
upon which the white man had begun TO
build the cabins which have only given way
TO the city of Wichita since the advent OF
The EAGLE
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

A dispatch was received from Mr.. L. r.
Hovey on Monday, from New York city, to
which city he had gone to buy dry goods,
that he was very sick. In a few hours a.
forwards another telegram was received
asking his wife 10 come Immediately. This
Is sad and unexpected news: Mrs. Hovey
LETT next morning. Under the circum-
stances his frie nds thought II advisable TO
withdraw his name as q candidate for may.
or, an honor he had not sought or asked
for In the tirst place.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29
A MORAL Amo RELIGIOUS PEOPLE.

The whitening effects Of latter.day skep-
ticism which is blighting whole communi-
ties in the older States, are not felt by the
sturdy. open. free-hesrted people OF the
West, and the sanctuary, with all its privi-
leges, consultations and sacred influences. IL
sustained and cherished with an open faith
that Is wide in its influence and strong for
sound morality. OF this stamp are the peo-
pie OF Wichita, as their several fine places
OF worship and their heartily supported
ministry most fully attest. There are eight
church edifices now occupied and the ninth
is building. The Methodist Episcopal build.
ing would be an ornament 10 any town,
with its gothic outlines, furnace tower, bell
steepie, aud porch, and with its seatings
for eight hundred people. The inside 10
carpeted, the walls and ceiling finely fres-
coed and the windows all of stained glass,
arched, with emblems. The Presbyterian
Church Is brick structure, with furnace
tower and unfinished bell-steeple, cozily
furnished and seating capacity Of four
hundred. But they find an addition nee
essary, the plans oil which have already
been drawn. and which, when completed,
will give them a place Of worship fully
equal In size TO the frst-named church. The
addition will cost five or six thousand dol.
lars. The Baptists occupy n brick structure
with seating capacity Of about three hun
dred, which was erected on the back of the
lot with special reference to q main audi.
ence.room. So rapidly has that society in
creased that they have already taken the
initiatory steps towards the erection Of q
fine new front 10 be 5Ox50 feet, with pulpit
projected In the present audience.room. 1t
will have gothic roof and n tower In the
angle on the First street side. There viii
also be glass yestibule lSxs0 connecting
with the main audience-room. II will he
be occupied. except In crowded occasions.
IL will be nice structure. The Episcopal
have q neat little gothic
church, up to the style OF their denomina-
tons architecture everywhere. stained
glass, fonts. choir gallery, affairs, etc. II Is
a pretty little place embowered with trees
that almost hide 1t from the street. The
German Mcthodists have very neat edifice,
all complete, with bclfry, arched Windows
etc. The Catholic Church IL frame struc-
ture u little behind the timer. but has
large congregation. This denomination
will also be compelled to build or enlarge
before long. All OF the foregoing churches
have neat psrsonsges connected with them,
and are all practically free from debit The
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29
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Wichita presents one ofthe best openings
for . fruit canning establishment TO Be
found anywhere. The industry il distiact-
y N American eaterprise. Five hundred
Embellishments In this country pet up last
year upwards Of %, 90. 900 worth. The
nav material such - tomatoes, sugar corr,
peas, beans, pumpkins, etc., caa b furnished
n one seasops notice IL unllaited amounts.
There 10 no limit TO the demand, The neus-
tain trade alose oGers N inexAaustahls
market. An imBsssse and profitable busi-
ness could b built up here.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29
soReMUM SUGAR.

Some weeks since, combination Of
monied men canyassed the question Of
building a sorghum sugar factory at or near
this city. There is no doubt Of the profit
ableness Of such an investment, or the sue
cess OF such nm enterprise. In no known
locality do all the varieties Of northern
cane grow with such luxuriance, and such
certainty as in this valley. The crop is
absolutely sure, heat nor drought not affect
ing It In the slightest degree, while the L.
S. Commissioner, sent out for that purpose,
reported that the saccharine qualities Of the
canes grown in this valley, registered high
er than from any State in which tests were
made. A sugar and syrup factory of any
capacity, however large, would be readily
supplied with all the cane that could be
used, while the market for the goods In the
mining regions OF the States and Territor.
les west, will ever be easy OF access. and
can never be oyerstocked.
The Common Sense liniment man is in
the city and will remain for several days.
During his stay In our city he will treat
horses free Of charge. and deliver lectures
on the anatomy Of this great friend and
helper Of man, using a skeleton, from
which he is enabled to explain intelligently
the seat Of the many ailments that animal
is heir to. what causes them, and how to
treat them. We presume that there has
been no medicine introduced in the last
few years. that has met with such univer-
sal success as the Common Sense liniment.
III you have horse that needs mending,
take him to DIR. Jackson, opposite the New
York store and get him cured, it won't
cost YOU anything.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

John Davidson is putting up = very tasty
fence about the property lately purchased
by him Of Judge Campbell.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Tha Wichita cracker factory 10 supplying
the market with highly satisfactory arti-
Gle Of all kinds Of crackers.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

C. W. Ryns, adjusting agent Of the Santa
Fe, spent Saturday In the city looking after
xome cIaims against that road
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Mr.. James Smith, formerly manuiac.
turer Of brooms in this city, died last week
at SLOAN, Ohio.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Fox l. Askew's large and valuable flock
Of thorough bred Spanish and American
merinos went through the winter without
loss, and the lambs being dropped are live
ly rs crickets. David Fox IL one OF the
best and most experienced shepherds in the
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29
SPLENDID RAINS.

The rainfall for this section has been
above the average this winter, although not
SO in the northern portions ofthe state, The
rains Of last week were timely and abun.
dant. The fall Of Monday week wet the
ground very thoroughly, but the one COM
mencing Friday morning before daylight,
continued througout the day and into Sat-
urday night. 1t was a Good Friday and
Easter rain combined. The frost being all
out for n month ut the ground was soaked
down and full so tht the grass Is starting.
Fall wheat looks very vigorous and bright
and is growing rapidly. The last rains put
farmers In the best possible humor although
interfering with their spring blowing for
three or four days, and little hard on
stock.
A great number OF citizens had the pleas
ure OF welcoming Win Reese home last
week. greatly improved in health and
strength. Mr.. Reese was with Wichita
from the beginning and had much to do with
her prosperity, but cold contracted while
OF looking after some OF his bridge con-
ssoct> sctstcu WI nio tuuS8 anu IOG 1u8oy
months his fight for life and strength has
been close one. His doctors think it best
that he should remain In Colorado for some
time yet, and he will return to Pueblo in o
few days, where his family is at present.
We hope, ere long, 10 welcome him home
completely recovered,
Captain Murray Myers, who has been
spending the winter 10 Illinois. returned
home last Friday. He says for climate, for
soil and for everything which goes to make
up . great agricultural country, the four
lower counties Of the Arkansas valley In
Kansas, stand unequalled. He saw at al.
most every railroad town in Illinois which
he visited, car loads OF Kansas corn shipped
there for seed. He spent some time in Chi.
cago and also visited the scene Of the Braid.
wood mine disaster In which several men
with whom be was personally acquainted
lost their lives. Captain Murray says mel.
Their Of his farms on the Cowskin are for
aslo
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

We respectfully make the announce
ment to the citizens of Wichita and
surrounding country that we have
opened Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods Store in Temple Block, next
door to the Kansas National Bank, ON
lain street. Our stock is new, aud
comprises nice selection of late styles
in spring and summer goods. Call
and see us.
LARIM1R 1 sfINs0N.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

The board Of condemning commissioners,
appointed to appraise the right Of way for
the St. Louis, Fort Scott 4 Wichita Rail-
way, which is to reach this city by the LIST
Of July under its contract, have been at
work for n week pask
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.

The Cnited States Lsnd Ofice for what IL
known - the Arkansas Valley iard district.
10 located At Wichita. II reports ISL $40 A.
cres ~ public land yet vacant. or this,
sedgwick county has s,5ao acres; Rene.
next county on the north wet, lss, $40 acrcf;
Butler county, ls.&eo acres. and Harvey
county the ssme. These lands arc subject
y koms stead entries. or Cherokee strip
landa, o. he hortier OF the Indian Terrific.
y. A,leo seres, which srs sold II private
saIe. o. Ossge Trust landa, on - aerrs
subject 10 prevention d ei,5 per aere.
Mayer 0tIGesstieu viii sels Il his hene,
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Some Of the state papers have been blow.
ing about Kansas ear Of corn containing
twenty-eight rows, That's good corn but
J n. Steele, land agent in this city, has an
ear OF corn in his Office, raised by Zsrah
McCiung, OF this county, which contains
thirty rows Of grains.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Thirteen hundred and forty voters regis
tered for the spring electi on In this city
which takes place next Tuesday, which
registration allows that not less than one
or two hundred failed to register would
give US population Of 100 Al Eve resi-
dents to each voter.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29
Philadelphia Store.


rae Entir. Stock at
. DID ONT RET nW COST
for the purpose of
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Judge Little's four hundred merino ewes
have done spiendidly during the lambing
season. He informs us that the per cent of
loss not being worth naming. But for the
last two cold rains he would not have lost
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Rev. Brooks, secretary Of the last confer.
ence and who is having the minutes print.
ell at THE EAGLE office, spent Monday
with us reading proofs.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

VIM. Heisley, Esq, OF Cleveland, Ohio,
who was here last summer, has sold his
farm adjoining the Garfield place at Mentor
for $4,000 and he writes o. H. Bentley,
Esq, OF this city that he is bound for Witch.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Wichita has one Of the best selected and
most satisfactory conducted public libraries
to be found in any city Of Its size. Its cue
cess Is almost entirely due to few public
spirited ladies who have filed Its Offices and
controlled It for several years. 1t has a.
ways been extensively patronized by the
vpnnla
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

J. II. Alley is having his residence ON
Lawrence avenue reprinted. 1t 10 one OF
the largest and most convenient homes in
the city
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

The cow and heifer sale Of w. Z. Stanley
has been postponed until April 4th on ac-
count OF the heavy rain Of last Saturday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

The Biting Brothers are extending their
business room back to the alley, which
will give them a salesroom one hundred
and my feet deep. The extension will be
made particular attractive and will have
front on Market street.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Rev. Kelly, pastor of the N. E. church Of
this city. attended three Of the four confer
ences held in this state this spring. Al.
though shot to pieces nearly twenty years
ago in the army he Il rs full Of life and &C.
tivity as the average young man OF twenty.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Rev. J. W. Anderson, the new minister in
charge OF the East Wichita circuit and who
has taken up his residence at the parsonage
on Emporia avenue, made our Office pleas.
ant call on Monday. He is 4 wide-awaks
and pleasant gentleman.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Mr.. +. ID. Mum and vile have returned
from Ohio and taken possession Of one OF
their houses and will remain during the
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Our new water works system ought 10
reduce our insurance rates.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Rev. MIR. Harper completes his first year
next Sunday as pastor of the Baptist church
in this city. His success and usefulness
have been marked and his congregation
honor and love him,as all who know respect
him
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

Rev. Hewitt, pastor OF the Presbyterian
church, has been sorely afflicted with an
affection of the throat for some weeks past,
which has told on his general health.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

The Arkansas Valley Fair Association
purchased new fair grounds on Monday Of
Enoch Dodge. The grounds are situated
on the west side of the river.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

We suppose Sedgwick county is doomed
to two agricultural fairs this year, for We
see that the officers of both associations are
already making preparations.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

The famous Burbank aud Beauty Of He-i
kroa potatoes are beinx sold at fair price
y lille they last. A. HESS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

The services OF Easter Sunday, at the
Episcopal and Catholic churches were very
interesting and largely attended in spite Of
the rain. mud and gloom.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

A Cottonwood tree. in this county but
four years old, stands fifty feet high. The
rapid growth of all woods in this valley is a
matter ofastonishment.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29
UNITED STATES DISTRICT coua1 IN WICHITA

The last Congress passed a bill providing
IN annual term OF the United States district
court at Wichita, and making provision
for resident marshal and clerk who shall
hold their Offices at this place. This is an
important factor In the future Of our city,
and IL properly realized upon, means, at
some time in the future. both district and
circuit courts with government building.
Kansas is already large enough for two
United States Judicial districts, and il the
State was cut In two east and west, wichi-
Ia would be very near the center Of the
southern Enthusiastically In the center
north and south. but little east Of the GEN.
ter cast and west. but not east of the center
of population. These facts were realized
and dwelt upon by the congressional com.
mittee which reported the bill that gave
us the court
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

The monthly union Temperance meeting,
at the N. y. church Sunday night, was live.
iy, earnest and well attended as they a..
WAYS are
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

The total taxation value Of the property
OF Sedgwick county rs returned by assessors
for last year, was 1854 las, of which the
city of Wichita represents one fifth.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

The Baptist church, Of Clearwater, will
be dedicated Sunday, April 9Th. Rev. Har.
per, Of this city, will preach the dedication
sermon Mt eleven a IN.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-03-29

II. II. Richards was in the city on Tnes.
day. His family will return to this city,
and before long we hope to welcome Henry
back to our business circles.