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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
UNEXPECTED DEATH.

A very sad. unexpected and strang,
known sumner county farmer. whose HON,
is near Wellington, last sunday, Mr.. Greg
son was wcli-known 10 several of oul
older merchants. We had heard of the mi,
fortune, but were unable to get the fact
until yesterday. 1t seems that on Sunda,
he went out 10 feed number Of hogs KEEP
in lot lie noticed that one young ANNA
that was frothins at the mouth kept follow.
ing him around He remarked to an at
tendant that he would kick the animal ovel
if it didn't keep away, accompanying the
utterance with motion Of his foot.
Quick Il, thought the animal jumped
upon him. striking him with hi.
tusk on The insidc of the
thigh, laying open the flesh and tearing
asunder the main artery. The attendant,
instead of applying a compress above the
rupture, ran for help. Mr.. Gregson stopped
the flow OF his lie by pressing the artery
with his own hands, but becoming impa.
tient Of the delay started for the house. The
move was fatal. As soon as relieved the
ruptured artery exhausted his life in a very
few maments Before life was entirely ex-
tinct 4 bandage was applied but unfortu-
nately through ignorance it was tied below
instead Of above the wound, which only
had the effect of making his death more
swift and sure.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
TIE DENVER. MEMPHIS & ATLANTIC.

The following officials of the d.. NJ. 4 A
railway are At the Occidental and accorded
an interview TO our hired man: J. J. Burns,
vice-president; Major Joe Hansen. Of ST.
Joe, general.manager; Col. John Doniphan,
st. Joe, solicitor; W. c. Edwards, secretary,
Judge J. c. Strsng, attorney: Thomas Don.
Ahoe, chief engineer: NJ. l.. Reed. of Lar
ned. and Col. Cook, of Chetopa. directors.
Major Hansen informed our reporter that
the contract for building SO miles of the
road from the east side Of the state west
has been let TO Philadelphia parties. and
that In about three weeks dirt will fly all
along the line.
The route mapped out through Baxter.
Chetopa, Sedan, Cofeyyille. Dexter. Win
neld, Belle Plain and possibly Wichita. then
west through Reno Center, St john and
Larned. Col. Doriphau said when asked to
explain the phrase, possibly Wichita"
that Il meant that il Wichita would come UP
with 10000 We could have the road. These
gsatienen again last night met with snum-
Der Of leading citizens to talk the matter
ovsr and come to . satisfactory understand
Ing.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

Our reporter two days since made men-
tior Of little affair occurring at the store
of Feckham 4 Hellar, IN which Billy Nc
Clsne was suddenly provoked into slapping
. woman berry pedder, ior which he was
Ancd on her complaint. An inquiry into
The matter shows that Billy was not to
blame, or IL blamab.e in any sense, that no
&C Of his age and spirit would have taken
the I. ,se that was, without sense OF de-
ccncy. 49, Ared upon him. He didn't hurt
or iujurc her, and NJ. Hellar. one of the
proprietors, who witnessed the whole af.
fair, was 30 well satisfied with Billy's ac-
:ion thst be paid the fine himself. Billy
will learn In due course of time the only
defense, the only refuge, from scolding
womsns abusive tongue is silence or re-
treat.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
Go East via the 81, Leafs, IT. Scot; 4 wich-
ita Railroad

by taking our Goo a IN. train passengers
are landed in Kansas city early IN the af-
ternoen and make close connections with
all trains. Ii i true that we leave early.
but passengers will go by the above popu-
lar route no matter wis; time the train
leaves.
For further infortaiion please call on the
undersigned. who viii gladly furnish par
ticulars. Yours truly,
21-;f Al. y. JOKES,
Agent.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

Mr.. Sias Rutledge. Of Union township,
near Eldridge, kindly consents tor his
friends, and all well disposed and consider
ate persons, 10 meet each pleasant Sunday
afternoon, at p. m, in his beautiful grove.
to promote the practical interests of pure
morality, to increase good fellowship among
neighbors, and to engage in the scientific
study of mans nature, history and destiny;
in other words, righteousness, brotherhood
aud truth. MINTURN.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
BIG THReShik6.

Benton 4 Wyrick with the Nichols X
Shepherd steam thresher. manufactured in
Battle Creek, Michigan. while threshing
Mr.. for John Mccormick. one milo south OF
Wichita, turned out an averge OF three and
one-half bushels per minute. This is biz
threshing and indicates big yeield.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
For Sale Cheap.

Seven hundred and twenty acres. eight
and one half mics southwest of Cheney,
four miles southeast of Oakland. 80 acres
first bottom. 100 acres second bottom bal
ance upland; watered by Minnesota river:
several fine springs and choice well.
Buildings-GoOd house of | IL stories,
barn, granary. tool house, sheds and corral.
Trees-S.5 800 catalpa, 2,5e0 black walnut.
SEQ peach. 200 apple and other trees, Gee
grapes. Crops-S5 acres corn, 20 acres rye,
10 acres millet, 10 acres oats, 10 acres sor-
ghum; fine hay bottom-will cut loo tons
of hay. Fine view from house. Crops go
with the place. Terms easy. Price, 81, 300
iDjuire OF CALDWELL 4 STRONG.
Next to postofiice, Temple Block,
30-eoi-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
G. A. Z. Attention.

Please bear in mind that the Atchson,
Topeka 4 Santa Fe and st. Louis Il san
Francisco railroads stand ready 10 meet
any rates offered by any other iine--and
offer superior accommodations in connec-
ton Herewith. ANY statements to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
ii. b. KELLER, Agent, Union Depot.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

The excavation of Mr.. l.. Hays whole
sale saddlery establishment is progressing
rapidly. 1t will be two-story brick front
ing % feet on Douglas avenue and 10 on
Water street and will have an elevator.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

The new two-story residence being BULL
by the Grant Brothers, on Upper Topeks
avenue, is under root. 1t will prove
very desirable property.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

The people in the north part of the city
pieces on that wire fence put upby Wilder,
OF Topeka, and night before last somebo dy
pulled il down and dragged il away.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

Wichita is fast becoming great horse
about five hundred head ofhorses and mule.
for sale ut all the sale stables in the city,
and large sales are made every DAY.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

The town OF Oakland, in kingman coun-
~. near the line OF the Wichita 4 Western
has petitioncd the railroad commissioners
to order a switch or side trac ut that
point.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
DISTRICT COURT.

But two eases were disposed of in the
district court yesterday.
L., Simms vs.. r. J. Arnold, verdict
for $40 or possession of property taken in
repIevin; verdict by jury.
W. II. Ransom vs.. Henry BoIic. case
heard by the court and decided in favor OF
plaintiff.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

Headquarters for the sale of Hatfield
town company lots al the Wichita Land
and Loan compauy's office, Bauk OF Com
mercc rooms. s.-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

tory . considerable amount Of new wheat
Ia being offered on our market
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

Mayor Griefenstein fayors electric lights
for the principal streets OF the city, and
that's what we get for..allowing him to go
and get stuck on the high falutin expenses
Of Washington and other metropolitan
cities. The next time we will send him
down TO the Indian Territory, after which
our boulevard gas lamps will appear to
him like suns of the first magnitude.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
Money to Loan At Six Psr Cent.

We have money TO loan at per cent in
terest on good productive real estate, either
in the city or country. Privileges granted
to pay loan before due, and interest payable
annually or semi-annually, as desired.
5j-dlSw-tf BUNNELL d ROYs
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

No use is signing Tor something good to
eat when by stepping in at Fuller & Sons
you can get can of LOOMS 4 Aliens
corn. a5-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

The Oldest fence in Wichita, owned by
A. +. Longsdorf, was taken down yester-
day.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

Every business man we met yesterday
said it was dull day, yet strangers looking
around the city declared they never saw SO
| lively a town
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
Money at Cheap Rates.

We have made arrangements to loan
money in this part Of Kansas Tor the North
western Mutual Life Insurance Company,
0 Milwaukee, and can offer lower rates
than have ever been made in this section of
the country. Local agents wanted in adj
jacent counties.
35-tf BUNNELL 4 ROYs.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

J. W. Pike has been commissioned by the
goversor as justice OF the peace for Garden
Plain township In this county.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

The Central block Is under roof, and the
floors which are OF bard pine, are being
laid. We understand that the city Offices,
including the clerk, police judge, attorney
and council, will have their Offices in this
new block.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

Smoke Ia.Confesiore Cuban Cigar. For
sale at Swintzell " Douglass drug store.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

Walk along almost any street in the city
and you will find large forces OF men at
work excava!ing for the foundations OF new
buildings or at work on others in various
stages of completion
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

West wichita is about flooded, some OF
the stores being all surrounded by water.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
Farms For Sale.

Six well improved farms, situated in
Milton and Murdoch townships, Butler
county, Kansas. Address a. Harrison.
Clarion, Sedgwick county, Kansas.
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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

The business streets for the past two
days have presented n lively appearance.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

There were several loads of new hay on
the market yesterday. 1t sold at 5000 per
ton.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
Fast lime and Close Connection via the ST. Louis.
#. Scott q Wichita R. r.

Passengers for the east will please bear
in mind that by taking our 6 a. m train
they will arrive In Kansas City at 4:45 p. IN.
and make close co INJECTIONS with all trains
for the east aud west. AID. NJ. JONES,
Agent.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

Its better than a show 10 see Capt. Fred.
smyth and Tommy Lynch lock horns poll
tically. We are going TO provide Lynch
with the biggest Blaine plume in the mar
ket when marching time comes next fall in
honor Of the brave little woman who learn
cd Jimmy, the next president of the Unit
ed States, his morning devotion from a
Catholic prayer book.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

The only cigar worth sc is the Spansh'at
Central Drug Store. opposite postoflice.
55.tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

Our friend Emil Werner last evening net
ceive some severe injuries about the head.
He went up into his new brick building on
douglas avenue to interview Mr.. Sims, the
sewing machine man who oc-
cupics that part of the build
ing in regard TO little misunder-
standing that had arisen in regard to the
rent. MIR. Werner proceeded to discuss the
matter with Mrs. Sims when Mr.. Sims APP
peared on the scene with such violence that
In some way MIR. Werner was precipitated
down stairs head first. We hope there will
be no hard feelings between the parties on
account Of the accident.
What has become of the Plumed knights
club which was to have been organized by
the young Republicans of this city: We
ask the question from the fact that very
large proportion Of the men who signed the
Blaine and Logan roll night before last
were young men who will cast their first
presidential vote next November. The
colored men are determined upon lively
organization. IL the young Republicans
would organize, and also incnde good
chorus OF singers, We could have night pa
rades almost every week, and for a big
boom combine the colored mems club, the
young mems club and the regular club of
night before last, with banners. torches,
plumes and music.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

The Knights Of Labor are organizing a
band.
There was an immense business done IN
corn in this market yesterday. - TO 40
cents per bushel was paid.
There were several loads of new hay on
the market yesterday. II sold at 5000 per
ton.
Every business man we met yesterday
said it was dull day, yet strangers looking
around the city declared they never saw SO
lively town
Walk along almost any street in the city
and you will find large forces OF men at
work excava!ing for the foundations OF ne
buildings or at work on others in various
stages OF completion.
A gentleman, stranger, in search OF
land and 4 home, stepped in yesterday after
noon, and after the usual salutations, re.
marked that he had heard that the editor OF
this paper had written several articles set.
ting forth the advantages Of Wichita and
the productiyeness of Sedgwich county,
that in fact the EAGLE had been a great
factor in the settlement and development
Of this valley. When we expressed sur.
prise that the boys should go so far as to
joke strangers, he seemed hurt but declared
the fellows appeared in dead earnest
view OF the gutter along Douglas ave-
une from the Duuplas ayenue hotel fo the
river, reveals a sight that would appal the
heart of Frenchman fresh from the cholera
districts OF his native land: none but those
| Of very robust constitution should lingei
along there. Where the filth of that gutter
minges with the back waters of the river
there j. a hog pen right close 10 the walk
and Of all the dirty pestilence- breeding
swill reservoirs we ever saw. that takes the
cake. Just above this swill tub, back OF
the packing house stands out 4 very ap.
proprate sign Poland China Pigs
Neither Poland nor China can produce 3
| filthier hog pasture. If our City Dad.
would just meander aoug the rivers brink
| they could find a problem the solution oil
which would develop the muscles of theiI
ponderous brains, and fit them for the fall
| campaign. II they 20 to work and clean
up those cutters and hog pens, they may
then talk about corruption and tariff re-
form. For half a mile along the river is an
almost continuous hog pen covered with a
green scum and emmiting an odor that
would almost sicken a locomotive.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

BRING your babies, your children and all
the big folks 10 Baldwin Ostergren's, and
be photographed with lightning speed. 32.tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

can rest comfortably while waiting for
your pictures. 32u
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

As to the young man who visited some oI
our business firms night before last collect.
ing funds for the republican blowout, the
postmaster knows nothing, and the repre-.
sensations made that he belonged 10 the
postofnce clerical force was simply lie
We don't believe any one was authorized
to take up such a collection; at least no ono
connected with the postofiice was. Repub'
leans should contribute no money for any
such purpose except TO a responsible eli.
zen.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

A Spanish cent cigar at Central Drug
Store is the cigar for the money.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

Another soaking rain now wouldn't hurt
anything. IL commenced to thicken up
yesterday and sprinkled during the day
once or twice. A good soaking rain now
early corn crop, make it big, and three
more good rams within three weeks will
make the largest crop OF corn ever pro-
duced in this county, or any other county
for that matter, for Sedgwick county is the
great corn county OF the United states.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

The Knights Of Labor are organizing n
band.
There was an immense business done IN
corn in this market yesterday. - TO 40
cents per bushel was paid.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
J. N 3ALDERSTON.

HARRIS & HARRIS & FIREBAUGH,
Attorneys at Law, Commercial block, wich-
itl Kansas
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

A good stock of groceries, on the best
corner in the city, for sale By the Wichita
Land Il Loan Co. 2otf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

ID. W. SMITH,
DENTIST. Eagle building, Douglas avenue
Wichita, Kansas.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

Some bastard or fends have been at
tempting to throw the regular train on the
Wichita 4 Western from the track, of late
Yesterday on the culyert which crosses the
slough five miles west of town the spikes
were found pulled from the track and the
guard rails torn up. An officer has been
detached TO catch the scoundrel or scoun.
drels
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

We are making reduction on all Of
Stacy, Adams 4 Co.'S. hand sewcd shoes for
men. come and get pair while they are
selling 30 cheap. A. ALLEN.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

One OF our new clearinghouse keepers
was victim OF misplaced confidence, and
mOurned the loss OF small bill. There is
nothing remarkable in the fact that some
one has jumped board bill, bit last even
ing wh,n the proprietor OF a boarding
house headed of J. A. Wallace, one of our
responsible business men, and declared Mr..
Wallace to be the identical party who had
jumped, there was a small earthquake in
the vicinity of the Indiana house.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
Baggage.

run baggage wagon in connection
with the street ear line and attend all
trains. Leave orders at street ear stables
or with driver fstrect ears.
JS-.t L. +. LEWIS.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
DIR. W. :. MoBuRNIE,


Formerly physician and surgeon to the Louis
vile City and Marine hospital, and late health
No. 10 Main street, opposite the postoffice
Special attention paid to gynecology and cleo
tro-vapor, electro-sponge and galvanic baths:
Office hours to 10 A. NJ. and = to 4 p. NJ, ana al
night. di5-u
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

j. NJ. 3ALDERSTON,
ATToRNEY AT LAW. Wichita, Sedgwick county
Kansas Office In Centennial Block.
STANLEY K WALL,
Attorneys at Law, Wichita, Kansas. Office
over Citizens bank.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
Poland China Boar Wanted.

Who has a first rate boar for sale at /.
moderate price: MINTUKN,
Eldridge. Kan.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

!. c. HERRING,
Civil Engineer and Real Estate agent Tenn
pie block near Po,tonce. Wichitn. Kansas.
Di.. J. {. DEAN,
DENTIST. Rooms In Field building, Main
street opposite Harding 4 Fishers l2-Il-
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

DES. EIIHMUND q SF-AIVN
VIII attend together all severe cases, and Will
treat magneticaIly at their houses all who de-
sire. Why suffer or make drugstore OF your
stomach, when you can be healed magnetica1ly
Consultation free. Charges reasonable. DIR.
Rchmond's Office at No "a South Water street.
Mrs. Sections Office on Market street. three
doors north of jail d5a-wls-lm'
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
A good drug business for sale. For
particulars enquire of Innes 4 Ross
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| nisbed rooms. No. 9s Douglas ave. go
| Smoke La Confesiore Cuban Cigar. For
sale at Swintzell Il Douglass drug store.
Money to Loan ct Six Per Cent.
We have money to loan at 6 per cent in
terest on good productive real estate, either
in the city or country. Privileges granted
to pay loan before due, and interest payable
annually or semi-annually, as desired.
56-d&w-tf BUNNELL a ROYs
Farms For Sale.
| Six well improved farms, situated in
Milton and Murdoch townships, Butler
county, Kansas. Address a. Harrison.
Clarion, Sedgwick county, Kansas.
| d56-ti
G. A. R. Attention.
Please bear in mind that the Atchison,
| Topeka 4 Santa Fe and st. Louis Il san
Francisco railroads stand ready 10 meet
any rates offered by any other iine-and
ton Herewith. ANY statements to the
contrary notwithstanding.
ii. b. KEELER, Agent, Union Depot.
49,
Money at Cheap Rates.
We have made arrangements to loan
money in this part of Kansas for the North
| western Mutual Life Insurance Company,
0 Milwaukee, and eau offer lower rates
than have ever been made in this section Of
the country. Local agents wanted in adj
iacent counties.
:i5-tf BUNNELL 4 RoYs.
The only cigar worth sc is the Spanish at
Central Drug Store. opposite postoilice.
55-tf
Fast Time and Close Connection via the ST. Louis.
Fl. Scott Wichita r. r.
Passengers for the east will please bear
in mind that by taking our 6 a. m. train
they will arrive in Kansas City at 4:45 p. IN.
! and make close co INJECTIONS with all trains
for the east aud west. AID. NJ. JONES,
Agent.
A Spanish ) cent cigar at Central Drug
Store is the cigar for the money.
BRING your babies, your children and all
the big folks 10 Baldwin & Ostergren's, and
be photographed with lightning speed. - If
No. IS Douglas avenue is where you
can rest comfortably while waiting for
your pictures. 32-tf
A good stock of groceries, on the best
corner in the city, for sale By the Wichita
Land Il Loan Co. aotf
BUSINESS Opportunity in Wellington
Stock of Dry Goods for sale. Choice To-
cation; large room. Address,
EDWARDS, THOMSON a. Co,
55-1t Wellington, Kansas.
We are making reduction on all Of
Stacy, Adams 4 Co.'S. hand sewcd shoes for
men. come and get pair while they are
selling 80 cheap. A. ALLEN.
Poland China Boar Wanted.
Who has first rate boar for sale at Il
moderate price: MINTURN,
Eldridge. Kan.
Baggage.
run baggage wagon in connection
with the street ear line and attend all
trains. Leave orders ut street ear stables
or with driver of street ears.
JS-.t L. +. LEWIS.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25

T.. L RENTZ,
Physician and Surgeon. Office over Fuller
Sons grocery
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-25

Central
Northwest
o Dad No Pacific