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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12
sedgwiet County Fruit. at tn. State Fail

sedgwick County Fruits at the State Fair.
Sedgwick county has demonstrated two or
three successive years that she is the great
est agricultural county in the state of Kan
sas, and now having attained age sufficient,
she proposes to satisfy all doubters that she
is the greatest horticultural county in Kan
sas. Two years ago Sedgwick county was
in the brassiest manner possible checked out
of the first premium at the state fair, the
award being given to a fourth rate 'collec-
ton, but this year the whole state is chal-
Ienged, and all the United States, for that
matter. Only three or four days were put
in collecting fruit and that was principally
done by one gentleman, but we 90 up this
year to win. With longer time and an Or
ganized effort better showing could have
been made as those who moved in the work
are well aware, but the county or state that
gets away with the collection which left
for Topeka last evening are welcome to the
honor. For our own part, We don't be-
lieve the thing can be done. For three
years Sedgwick county, without an effort of
any character, except to transmit the fruit,
has vanquished the rest of the state on
pears, and the officers, knowing what might
annually be expected, kept cutting down
the premium each year until this, when only
$500 are offered for the best pear display.
But Sedgwick amt small and cares little for
smallness in Others. Moser, Blood and
Davis loaded up the result of these few days
work and left for Topeka last night. As
we have intimated, we doubt if such
collection was ever sent by
any single county to State Fair before.
There were upwards of two hundred varie-
ties of fruits consisting principally of APP
piles, peaches, pears, plums, grapes and
ounces. In either of these named fruits, OF
in the various varieties Of each kind all the
other counties Of the state, whether newly
settled or old, are challenged. And it j.
nothing more than justice to the county
and it is true, to say that the specimens sent
are not phenomenal here. The whole dis.
play could be duplicated in few days over
and over again, and with plenty of time
could be surpassed. Hundreds and hum
dreds of farms not vet dozen years under
cultivation can show just exactly the same
| kind Of fruit, and us fine specimens
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Mcssrs Fuller X Warden have leased the
Lynch building, on the corner of Main and
Second streets, and will put in a stock of
drugs. They are painting, papering and
putting in plate glass front and expect to
have stone walk laid in front. Mr.. Fuller
is graduate in pharmacy and for four years
has been the compromising clerk for the
Richardson dr company of St. Louis. Mr..
i iroE Baltimore and Is graduate
- a medical col &c. They expect to open
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

ID. p. Alexander returned home from Hsr-
per county. where he is just finishing up q
railroad grading contract for the X. c., l. &
5. about sixteen miles in length. Further
work on the extension of that line has beer
stopped. 1t is not known when work will
be resumed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Mr.. John Russell, of Oakland, kingman
county, one Of the petit jurors Of the United
States district court, leaves for New York in
short time, with the purpose of taking in
the New Orleans exposition before he re-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12
CITY nusrNEss pnopERrY.

III Corner on Douglas avenue, 9 lots. 5000
1877 a2x263. buildings 23x6o, near bridge
1900.
100 Building and lot cor Main and LIST. 4, 900
Dnilding and lot between LIST and ri, on
Main. $500
% 2-story brick, Main street. 5000.
2-story brick, Main street. 6,000
2-story brick, Douglas avenue. 1900.
l02 2-story brick, Douglas avenue. go.
"a Lot ON Douglas avenue 5000.
- Lot on Douglas avenue between Market
and Lawrence. Loo.
q Brick building and lot on Douglas ave
1000.
l02 2-story frame building and lot on Douglas
avenue $1,000.
lh3 2-story brick on Douglas avenue. GOO.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

You can see more in a day at the State
Fair at Topeka this week than you can at
home in month. Ss.75 will pay your fare
for the round trip including admission to
the fair grounds.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

We see il stated that T. L. McNeal, Of the
Medicine Lodge Crcssett WAS recently mar
ried to Miss Belle Mcpherson, of Minniford
New York. If not too late the EAGLE ten
ders its congratulations and kindest wishes
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Mr.. Charles Magill formerly one of Wich-
ita's most respected and energetic young bus
mess meE, who is now engaged in trade at
kingman, came in yesterday morning. An
attempt had been made Thursday night to
burn their store-Magill & Smyth's-snd
the incendisry had been caught near Smoots
creek. The sheriff of Kingman who arrest
ed the fire bug brought him to this city with
tha assistance Of Mr.. Magili, where he Was
safeiy lodged in iail.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

John Goodyear is laying the foundation
on the rear of his lot, on the corner Of
Douglas and Emporia avenues, for two
story brick building twenty-five by sixty
feet. 1t faces to the east and will be divided
into three store rooms below.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12
THE nURpERsR ARREsrEp.

ST. JOE, Mo-, Sept. "a special TO the
Gazette from Savannah gives the particulars
of the arrest of Oliver Bsteman for the
double murder and outrage near Flag
Springs, on August 81. Up to this morning
Newton Bateman was suspected, and Oliver
was staying at home pretending TO be sick.
Some time this morning Oliver Bateman's
shirt was found to be covered with blood,
and comparison of the impressions Of .
boot heel with Oliver Bateman's boot seemed
to leave no doubt about his guilt Re 4 IN
jail at Savannah. Rumon and threats II
lynching are loud and thick, though moth
ing he's been done up TO II O'Clock.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Miss Nellie Felch returned TO Wichits
Tuesday morning, after spending a very
pleasant week visiting friends in this city
Miss Felch made many friends during hei
short STAY here.-Pantayraph.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Mr.. VIM. Perry, father of c. ID. Perry,
who is plating the eighty acres east of town,
Is in the city visiting his son. Mr.. Perry is
now living in Chicago, but lived here in
1870 and is well acquainted with Sedgwick
county's early settlers
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

L. G. Lapham, superintendent of the
Jewett farm, drops us note thanking US
for the prompt appearance of the advertise
ment for tall men to pull corn, but suggests
that the bachelors be sent to Mr.. Cleveland
/ as he is in need of helm.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

The new campaign hats are white with &
white band, no distinction being made be
tween the Republican aud Democratic
These may sch well to the Democrats, blu,
Republicans generally are proud of theil
party and prefer hat which gives no un
certain sound. so 10 speak
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Mr.. John Carpenter, of Valley Center, has
commenced the erection of fine two-story
brick business house at the above place
the building is to be 25s75, with all tn,
latest improvements.-Pant
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Aldrick & Brown of this city, are the sole
agents for the St. Louis Crystal Plate Glass
company. They supply with this plate all
the towns of southwestern Kansas. Yester-
day the above firm received for building
in this city, one plate 7sxl44 inches; two
plates, 24x9s inches, and one plate, 1886
inches. These gentlemen stand ready to
supply any town in the southwest with this
glass at rates which they cannot be bought
at elsewhere
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12
HOW HENRY WAS SHOT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 6.-Julius 4.
Fredericks, who WAS a sergeant in the Greedy
polar expedition, is in the city. He denies
the story that there were two factions in the
Greedy party. and says the men Of the expe-
dition were united and harmonious. There
may have been cannibalism, but of this he
has no personal knowledge. He gives the
following account Of the shooting Of Henry:
Henry had been warned several times about
stealing food, but he repeated the ofense
and finally Greedy issued an order for his
execution. Three guns were loaded, two
with ball and one with blank cartridges.
Fredericks, Long and Brainerd were detailed
to carry the order into effect They took
the guns and found Henry $50 yards away
in the act of stealing seslskins. The three
men approached to within twenty yards and
the ranking man called out, Henry, we are
now compelled to carry out orders" The
men fred and Henry fell dead.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Mr.. ID. c. Zimmerman, another citizen OF
Warrick county, Indiana, arrived on Thurs
day night just too late to attend the reunion
Of his old friends from his county. He ex-
poets to STAY in Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

One of our farmers who had, with no lit
tie degree of pride, watched the efforts Of
his melon vines, which be thought must be
imbued with regular county fair spirit
pulled one of the finest and brought it into
town, and with exultation deposited it in the
Office of a real estate firm making collec-
ton for exhibition. 1t weighed plump fifty
pounds and would have averaged up well in
any other county. Without a word of COM
ment he was led into back room filed
with MELONS, the smallest of which weighed
sixty-fve pounds. "Save me some of your
seed" was all he said and he was gone"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

We are sorry to learn of the serious in
disposition of Mrs. Jackson. mother of Mrs
T. 7. Hovey. who has been confined to her
room and bed for several DAYS.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

The J. c. McMillen barber shop near
Browns auction house, has been bought by
C. C. Gray. Mr.. Gray has been barbering
here, off and on, for several years, and his
old friends will be glad to see him in a shop
of his own again.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12
TOWNSHlP IS.

l39 leo acres between Garden Plains and
Cheney. 200
s92--l60 acres Is miles west, ! mile from sta.
ti0n. !, 500.
42l--ie0 acres. IS acrss In cultivation. mile
north o. station. 400.
ll6--lG0 acres, 90 acrss In cultivation, 20 miles
west, ~ south OF Garden flains. 2 200.
cultivation. house, hsdgsd we'll. $500.
<.e--lso acres, raw, IL miles southwest, black
loan. 900.
405--le0 acrss, all bottom, house, barn aud
outbuildings, Is acres we'll cultivated.
800.
400--9l0 acres. house and barn, 90 acres under
wire fence. $500.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

A number ofyoung people gathered at the
residence of G. w. Ceilings on Thursday
evening to spend the evening with Miss
Moore, who is going to Wellington to teach
in the city schools.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Mrs. $. I. Locke, of Augusta, whose hus-
band is druggist and of the firm of White
horn & Locke, accompanied by Miss S. L.
Lancaster, a charming young lady of the
same place, made us very pleasant call
last evening. These ladies had been mp to
Valley Center and stopped off to spend the
night at the Whitehorn residence on Fonrth
avepue
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

The fact that Allen Sells has charge of the
amusement programme at the state fair is
sufficient guarantee that whatever is done in
this line will be a success. Every one who
can do should make their plans to 90 and
enjoy themselves.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Oscar Barnes has rebuilt the house east OF
the Presbyterian church for his own uss.
The numerous additions and changes b.
has made viii make comfortable houss
with six rooms. Besides the house itss,f
the yard viii be grade, making avery hand-
come hOsne
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

DIR. Fabrique has the tree-trimming fevel
too, and has been and gone and trimmed
those trees until on some Of them the lowest
| limbs are nearly out of sight.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

In the case of Mrs. Busenbark against heI
husband, Henry Busenbark, for cruelty and
assault, the defendant was fined including
costs S.33.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12
90 slow. Ny BOY.

A gentleman from New York who bad
been lured to this valley by some Of the big
stories of the EAGLE but who, on his arrival
had become about as crazy Is the average
newcomer over the Happy Valley and its
people, wrote back to his old father to send
him few thousand dollars more - he had
expended his last cent in buying Sedgwick
county land and hadn't secured half enough
yet and he feared before next spring the
world would find out what catch = farm
wss in this county, when there would be nc
more land to be had short Of one or two
hundred dollars an acre The wise, cautious
old father who had lived through six Demo
cratic administrations wrote him, which let
ter WAS received yesterday morning and the
contents of which ran about - follows:
DEAR soN;-Go slow. You know thes'
are precarious times, and that no man cal
tell what day may bring forth. Yo'
ought to know that should the Democrat
get into power what the probable result
would be. Hungry, wild, reckless, God onl!
knows where We would land. Let me eau
ton you to hold on to your extra cbink til
after November, for if Cleveland is electe'
and the free trade party succeeds to power
this country is not only morally lowere
but all values will shrink one-half. Hold Of
| to your money. bow. till after November.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

There is vast difference between soci-
ETY. dude and young politician. The for.
mer runs to canes, while the latte-'s wear.
ing apparel consists chiefly of plug hat.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Masters Lon and Bonnie Fouts have re-
turned for their fall term of school. The,
have been spending their vacation on tn,
ranch in the territory. Lon is in his tenth
year and is n regular Nimrod, the scalps o.
forty prairie chickens grazing his belt, al
killed this fall and all shot on the wing.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

A grand Republican rally will be held al
Topeka during the State Fair. Senator
Ingalls, and Hon. John A. Martin will de-
liver addresses.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

WIN. Wallace. of Donphan county, ha,
been looking up location south of here but
has returned to this city to stay, claiming
that Wichita Is the only town he has soer
which is not oyerdoue.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

There is tremendous irregularity in the
arrival of the WICHITA DAILY EAGLE Of late.
During the past two weeks it has not made
connections half the time-sometimes being
two days old, but generally one. This IS
greatly regretted, for when received the
morning Of its publication, the EAGLE is our
most valued exchange.-Harper Gruphic.
very large list of DAILY EAGLES go to
Harper City; they go by the Santa Fe to
Wellington, and from Wellington to Harper
by the Kansas Southern. The connection
at Wellington is so close that when the
Santa Fe is behind time, which il often is,
the connection is not made, and of course
not only the EAGLE but all the state daiies
are thrown out twenty-four hours. We
assure the Graphic and all Others interested
that the paper leave this city regularly.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

). I. Major has moved his house from
has lots on Topeka avenue and will build 4
two-story dwelling with all the modern con.
venienoes. including gas, water, etc.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

The Wichita National Bank has added a
new burglar proof safe of the latest pattern
and most approved make 10 their vault. 1t
is only 14ai5x2s inches, but is practically
solid steel weighing upwards Of four tons or
eighty-three hundred pounds, to be exact.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

]. r Dutton, who has been sick at his
home for several days, is recovering under
treatment of DIR. Fabrique.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

The new down town union ticket Office
has been completed, and George Whitney
has been placed in charge.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

We make revised cono
wholly the liberal
unnecessary advantages
country convincing logic made
world increasing tide immigration turning hther
looking of southern Kansas
them words but that which they
seeking-lands
surpassed and
happy able
and enda We shall and commodous
quarters stationery
ready them
power lands withsu expense
them.
RIAL E6TATE ExCHAN9H
- JOCELYN & THOMAS.
WICHITA. KAN1As.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

The Wichita EAGLE, while being political
" "off'' never lets an opportunity slip,
whereby to show up the advantages Of Kan,
sss. Here is one of the latest efftisions from
the versatile pen of its editor.-Caldwel
Standard.
1t is unnecessary to remind our readers
that the Standard flies at its mast head the
name of Maria Halpin's lover
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Mr.. S. l. Davidson writes us from Cuba,
New York,to forward no more daily EAGLES
to Angelica, but toss them into his
trout yard at home, where he will soon be as
he and family leave for the west Immediately,
finding no summer resort so desirable as
Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

A young boy of Kalamazoo, Mich, named
George Maurice Turner, left his home on
the evening of August the third, taking q
western bound freight, and telling COM
panion that he WIS going to Kansas. All
efforts to trace him have proved unavail-
ing. Should any one reading this know
anything of his whereabouts, entreat him to
return home, or at least, write his mother
where he is. He is fourteen years old, short
for his age, has brown eyes and dark hair,
is left handed and has slight hesitation in
his speech, was dressed in dark all wool
mixed suit, black and white straw hat, and
button shoes MRS. GEO. TURNER,
/. 7l5 Willard Street,
Kalamazoo, Mich.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12
FOLDERS FUNERAL,

WASHINGTON, Sept 5.-Acting Secretary
of the Treasury Coon, to-day issued the fol
lowing order to the Officer. of customs AMI
assistant treasurers of the United States ant
all other officers of the treasury depart
ment:
"Notice is hereby given that the funera
of Hon. Chas. J. Folger, late secretary o
the treasury, will take place ut 2 O'Clock
p. m, Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Geneva, n. Y
All buildings and Offices under your contro
will be closed at tina. hour on the day men.
toned. 1t being impracticable to reach thu
treasury offices throughout the country or
account of the number of officials, the an.
nouncement is made through the Associated
Press.
The committee appointed at the meeting
Of the officers Of the treasury department ia
prepare resolutions of respect to the MEM
DRY of the deceased secretary, through
Comptroller Lawrence to-day reported the
following:
Resolved, That in the death of Hon.
Charles j. Folger, secretary Of the treasury,
the government has lost one of the most in
dustrious, able and faithful of its high off,
GERS, who, during his administration, con.
Quoted the business of the department with
eminent ability, fidelity and signal success.
Resolved, That in his death the country
has lost one of its most useful servants and
citizens.
Resolved, That we who are officially con-
nected with the treasury department will
greatly cherish the memory of our late chief,
not only for his great worth as an officer,
but for his uniform and marked kindness
and courtesy, evincing his generous nature
and his many eminent and good qualities Of
head and heart.
Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions
be inserted in the records of the treasury
department, and an engrossed copy thereof
forwarded to the family of the deceased.
Secretary Chandler and Postmaster General
Gresham will attend the funeral of the late
Secretary Folger. Acting Secretary Coon
has designated the following officials from
the treasury department to be present
at the funeral: II. c. johnson,
VIM. Lawrence, A. w. Wyman,
Chas. Beardsley, ID. 4. Alexander, Gen.
James A. Dumont, NJ. Z. Bell, DIR. John b.
Hamilton, Henry Neal, Capt. 5. N. Burncll,
X. NJ. Reynolds, II. b. James, James Delano
and c. $. Trevill. Acting Secretary Coon
will be unable to attend, as his duties
as head of the department cannot be
delegated.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Addition Wichita
north the hspe and most desirable offered for residences
Empa For
call Office.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

George Strong and J. L. Carson returned
Thursday night from a trip tc Clearwater
and Northfeld. The latter place is seven
miles beyond the present terminus Of the
Fort. Scott road. The town is surrounded
with a rich farming country, and commands
a view os large extent Of Summers best
land. Some days Wellington, twenty-one
miles distant, can be seen. The springs at
Mortified, seven in number, are attracting
people, and the hotels now furnish hot and
cold baths from their water. Mr.. Carson,
who has jnss retarned, has rented room
and viii spsn drug store there soon. Dur
ing the Few months that he has been in
Wichita he has formed large acquaintance
and nsay sincere friends will be sorry 70
have him leave the city.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. J. ID. Demarest, of New La.
redo, Mexico, are visiting friends in the city
Mr.. Demarest is custom agent of the Mexi-
can National railway. Coming as he does
from that portion of Texas and Mexico
where there is little verdue, intense heat and
frequent sand storms, il is natural that he
should think Wichita and Sedgwick county
the wonder land-the land not only flowing
with milk and honey, but corn, wheat, cat
tie, horses, swine and general hospitality
and greeting TO all newcomers to this goodiy
inheritance
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-09-12

There was time when the science of tree
trimming was something unknown in WITCH
ita. Every tree and bush was valuable ant
the more limbs il had and the nearer the,
grew to the ground, the better it was liked.
Since the many hundred thousand trees have
made such wonderful growth that many
of the finest residences haue been entirely
lost sight Of The tree trimming mania has
ragged until now some of the largest and
most beautiful trees are entirely bereff Of
o,c-v leaf AID limb, the entire tree consist
ing simply ola good sized saw log standing
on one end. Some trees look very pretty
that way but all don't. Trees should be
so trimmed that the leaves will bunch but
not intsrlsce. II they grow too near each
other for this, cut out every other one. The
trees on many streets are too thick BY half
and can never make . symmetical growth
until some Of them are cut down to give the
balance . chance.