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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
MERCANTILE AGEN.Y.

The branch of r. G. Dunn & Co.'s mer-
camille agency just established in this city
is very important adjunct to our business
interests. This agency was established in
New York in 1S4l and now has 105 offices
in the various states and territories of the
Union and she Dominion of Canada.
Hitherto only one Office has existed in this
state, viz: at Leavenworth. So great has
been the growing commercial importance Of
Southern Kansas of late that this agency
saw the importance OF opening branch Of
fee somewhere in that territory and this be-
ing the commercial metropolis of the South
wet of course Wichita was selected as the
location. This district, of which Mr.. F. n.
Bonney is agent, with Offices over the Kan
sas National bank on Main street, comprises
at present thirty-fvs counties. Besides the
general book of information, q separate
book is kept for each county, in which is q
full statement of the status of every firm and
business man in such county, conveniently
arranged for reference.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
A NEW FIRM

The dissolution of the firm of Bunnell &
Roys, real estate and lean agents, of long
and successful standing in this city, is an.
nounced, and further that Mr.. c. II. Moor
house, their chief clerk, will become Mr.
Bunnelps partner in the real estate and loan
business, the new firm succeeding to the
business and property of the old firm.
These gentlemen need no introduction to
to our people. There is not business man
in town who would hesitate moment to
trust with either Mr.. Bunnell or Moorhouse
their entire possessions on their simple
word. Mr.. Bunnell is one of our most sub
stantial citizens and Charlie Moorhouse has
held responsible positions for number Of
years in the postofiice and one of the banks
of this city and he has yet to meet his first
unfayorable criticism
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
A SOUND INSTITUTION.

In this issue will be found sworn state
ment of the resources and liabilities OF the
Kansas State bank of this city. The figures
speak more eloquently the standing of this
great banking institution, than words can.
The deposits amounting to S2l4,54S.22
show, the confidence of our people in the
sound condition of this great banking house,
and speaks volumes for the general conf
dence in the honesty and integrity of the
firm. We venture the assertion that no
banking house in the state can show a better
balance sheet. Mr.. L. ID. Skinner, the
cashier, is one of our most honorable and
trustworthy citizens and is gentleman Of
superior business ability. As a banking in
stitution the Kansas State bank has our un-
qualified endorsement.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
THE WEBB WORM.

Accounts from farmers Of this county are
to the effect that the webb worm is doing
no injury to corn, bu. is making great raw.
ages among sweet potatoes and other vege'
tables, in many instances destroying the en-
tire crop. Through the courtesy Of Mr.. p
V. Healey, an EAGLE reporter took drive
west of the river about mile yesterday, and
in the gardens on that side saw the work OF
this pest. Whole crops of beets were
stripped entirely bare of leaves and the
stem of the leaf withered and shrunken
Sweet potatoes and in some instances cab
bages were destroyed, the cabbages how
ever were generally to rugged tor the worm
to destroy entirely, but sweet petatoe vines
were as completely demolished as the beets
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

Rev. William Parker, Baptist minister at
Clearwater, returned yesterday from a visit
to Elk City, and gives us the following re-
port of a runaway accident which occurred
near that place on Monday night, which
caused the death of two valuable horses.
1t was q livery team hired by two men, one
of them harness maker in Elk City named
Adams. They were both drunk and soon
lost control of the team, which ran into two
wire fences. They cleared the first one, but
were entangled and so badly cut BY the
second fence that both animals died inside Of
. half hour afte- they were cut.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
Lanai Notice

In the District Court Of sedgwick count.
Kansas.
Sophia Eliza Price, Plaintiff,
Edwin Price, Defendant.
The above named Edwin Price Is hereby no.
| tiled that he has been sued by the above named
plaintiff IN the district court OF sedgwIcl
county. knnsas, and that unless he answer the
petition OF said plsintif, against him filed In
In the ONCE Of the clerk Of said court by the
l5lh day 81 August. lss5, said petition Will be
iaken ms trae and Judgment anu cree will b.
rendered Ia sad act ON In favor y sai, plaintiff
and against said defendant iuIiy and forever
divorcing the said plaintiff Il ON "a d DE- fend-
ant On the ground IF h ,bitu Il drunkenness and
abandonment and giving to said plaintiff the
stody and contro. OF Harvey T.. Price and
William mi e, the minor children Of said par
ties; also, judgment against said defendant
for costs, In accoi dance with the prayer of said
petition r.
June q. 1885 HATfON 4 RUGGLES,
Plaintiffs Attorneys
Attest: G. A. vASNEss, Clerk. wi5-H
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
FRUITS.

Mr.. John Hews, whose home is on Tope-
ka avenue in this city, left upon our table q
late variety of cherry which, from its hsb.
its, size and shape, he thinks may be new
variety. 1t is very large bright red, heart.
shaped cherry.
Mr.. John Stewart, superintendent of the
county house, leaves branch of plum tres
upon our table of the green gage variety
which contains or holds about thirty plumi
to each six inches of runnipg space on each
limb. Tie plum is about the only fruit
that has not been an entire success in this
valley. The curcutio is the enemy which
60 far has destroyed the plum.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

The EAGLE takes pleasure this morning il
laying before the people of this valley ant
Of the state condensed absirac; of the as
sessment returns Tor the year 1885, which
shows no, only a gratifying but wonder
full increase in improvements, in wealth anC
in population. The table lacks the detail o.
those published in years past, but it is very
comprehensive, simple and reliable, so much
SO that there is very little need Of comment
II shows what wonders can be accomplish
ed by enterprise and thrift in n country o.
rich soils and bright sunshine of God'i
smiles and willing hands-and that in tho
brief period Of a single decade of years &
wild valley has been transformed into 8
municipality of wealth and power, o.
cities and homes and much of the best of al
which civilization, prosperity and culture
have to offer. From the fact that upward:
Of fifty per cent of the entire area Of
the county is true valley-land
the EAGLE years ago named Sedg-
wick "The Crest Valley County
The prediction made then that
because of the fact that this county had
twice as much valley land as any county in
the state would eventually make her the
leading agricultural county, is well nigh
fulfilled. The logic Of the situation was in
evitable. A rich, spontaneous soil means a
dense and wealthy population; means thriv-
ing towns and cities. These all We already
have to a marked degree.
Every year since 1872 the EAGLE has an
nually published the figures for the leading
products, together with the assessed valua-
ton Of all property ard the total population,
as returned by the assessors. These tables
are a study in and Of themselves. From
our back files we compile few tables of
prominent items, commencing. with 1850 and
including the present year, which will be
found instructive. The wheat breadth in
creased each year from 1872 till 1881, when
it dropped from 100000 acres down to less
than $4,000 acres. The corn acreage has in
creased steadily from the first settlement of
the county until this year, and we now have
returned 1886 acres. Hogs and cattle in
creased in almost the exact ratio with corn.
In five years oar population as a county has
gone up steadily from 17.slS in 1880 to S.
$50 in 1ss5-nore than doubling in that
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
In Township On cers.

The EAGLE Printing house have in stock
all the blanks that are used by them in their
business, also justice doekets, civil and
criminal combined, at as low figure as any
establishment III the west. Witt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

Notice Is hereby given that upon petition and
application to l. b. Jewett, judge of probate
Of Kansas, l was on April 9Th. iss5, by tn,
Judge Of said court. duly appointed guardian Of
william A. Wood, an insane person.
W j. b. THRoCKMoRToS,
wls-lt Guardian.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

One feature Of the increase for 1885 il
tina; of population, and it is marked, being
nearly 1000 Of an increase in year, 5 ,0oC
of which Is in the county outside of the city
OF Wichita. 1t is safe to say that no such
increase Of rural population can be shown
by any county in the state.
In round numbers the county consists Of
one thousand sections or twenty eight con.
gressional townships, or six hundred and
forty-fve thousand acres of land OF the
entire area about one-halfi is under cultiva-
ton.
The estimates for this years crops is $780,
600 bushels of wheat, 100000 bushels OF
corn, 100000 bushels of oats, of total
valuation of s2,s00,0oo, to which must be
added all other crop products and the value
of hogs and cattle 10 be sold, which will
give the county for 1885 grand farm pro.
duct total of not less than six million dol
lars.
The state, the United States, the world is
challenged for parallel.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

The great success which has attended the
rise of Cbambcrlain's Collie, Cholera ano
Diarrhoea Remedy and the probability Of ar
epidemic of cholera during the coming
summer, have induced the proprietors to
put up their famous preparation in three
ssizes-25 and so cents and 81. Every fami.
ly should keep it on hand. Sold by all
druggists. 313
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

Mr.. j. NJ Dooley's residence on South
Main street, is one of the most beautiful,
artistic and conveniently arranged residences
in this city and in some respects a curiosity.
All the lumber is yellow poplar and the
entire building save the foundation was
framed all ready for erection in Indiana
and shipped here by rail. The interior is
most conveniently arranged, three bed
rooms opening into the sitting room, Gil
commodious, bright and well ventilated, no
doors being hung on either. The carpets
and furniture arc very fine, and altogether
il il lovely dwelling.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

"By the bye" says Geo. A Broadbere,
editor of the Tonganoxie, Kas., Mirror, "you
can say that the bottle of Chamberlain's
collie, cholera and diarrhoea remedy left me
by your agent two years ago, proved to be
the best remedy l have ever used. | have
no doubt but it saved my Oldest sons life"
The above shows conclusively that there is
nothing like having the great life preserver
at hand at the right time. 1t is put up in
% cent, so cent and 81 bottles. Sold BY all
druggists. d24
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

A prominent citizen yesterday offered to
be, $50 that there were not fifty dwellings
in the city for rent and no takers signifed a
disposition to gamble. Then he offered to
include all business houses and still no tax
ers. A. last he offered 10 include Offices and
second floor and yet there were no takers.
That city of this size where rents are so
high should be so full of inhabitants and no
surplus of houses when buildings are con-
stsntiy being erected shows the undoubted
thrift Of the community. No city in the
United States, of its size, can make the like
showing
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

We, the undersigned citizens of Grand River
Township and vicinity, in the county OF sedg-
wick, Kansas, respectfully petition that your
honorable board, the County Commi ssionei >,
take such action as may be just and right to
your petitioners In rebuilding the bridge across
the Minnesota river on the line between sec
tons 2s and SO, In town n. range west,
washed away by the late freshet, and we will
ever pray o
May ssth, lss5. wis-4S
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

All city licenses for the third quarter are
due to-day. Those carrying on occupations
on which the city levies taxes would do well
TO remember il.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

Mr.. o. A. Evans, of Bradford, Pa, an old
friend of our old-time reporter, S. S. Miller,
also Of Jabk Thomas, made US a call last
night in company with tho latter gentleman.
Mr.. Evans is Just in from Dodge and had
been out at the ranch TO see Sam Miller,
who he saws is happy among the steers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

II was reported last evening that Maud
Arlington, the woman reported in yester
days EAGLE as having attempted suicide, tc
the effect that she tried it again yesterday
She may make il work vet
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

Farmers and gardeners say the rain OF
yesterday will have the effect of turning the
web worm into miller and thus prevent
further damage by thae unwelcome visitor.
If such will be the result the rain was a
God-sand
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

Almeda E. Wright favors the EAGLE with
another beautiful poetical sentiment which
will appear in day or two, captioned
sBaby Bess."
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

We were shown yesterday by W. l.
MeBee very fhe looking and perfect
pressed brick, except maybe as TO density
which was made from clay taken from the
brick yard southeast of town. The clay wa;
taken to ST. Louis by u gentleman and put
through press and burned and then re-
turned here simply to demonstrate the char
acter of the pressed brick that could be
msde here from the clays now being en-
ployed in the manufacture of ordinary
nodded brick
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

The marriage mentioned in the Beacon to
come off at the Manhattan did not come of.
Owing to previous complications the groom
was not at hand and the bride came not.
The premature publication of the notice
raised sheol in the bosom of the groom's
boarding house. o, Heimer, why ish dish,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
Township Omcers,

don't send your orders away from home for
your printing or Justice Dockets. Call at
the EAGLE office and select what you want
lower than you can buy from any one who
travels around and solicits orders. WITT
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

The counters, shelving, show cases anC
other furniture of the late Chicago bargain
house were sold at sherifi7s sale yesterday
afternoon OF. the corner of Main street and
the avenue.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

The horse thief brought up from the Ter
rtory night before last will remain in jail
until tie return of United States Commits
sioner Sherman
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

T. w. Slower has sold his feed store, No.
2o7 Douglas avenue, TO Mr.. S. Dunkin, OF
Clearwater. The business here will be en-
Quoted by r. Z. Greene and c. C. Watkins,
two energetic young men.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
The Great General.

MT. McGREGoR, July 1.-Genera. Grant
slept profoundly after midnight and during
the early morning hours. There was little
coughing or effort to clear the throat and
the physicians were scarcely called upon to
treat the affected parts during the night. If
one period of the twenty-four hours is more
depressing than another, it falls between
and o'clock in the afternoon. Such periods
are marked by what the general designates
as ''stuffy" feeling of the throat and
affected parts. The air is damp and chilly
and the sick man is spending the morning
at ease in his room without being dressed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

Mr.. w. P. Gilchrist, Of Mt Hope, was in
the city yesterday and purchased five bug
gies of J. A. Wallace, to be used in his
livery business in that place.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

The organization of Clark county will it
seems be contested. The people of the
county had been enumerated, county Officers
elected and Ashland chosen as the county
seat, but the officers of Ford county have
been enjoined not to deliver up the records
1t is claimed that the law creating the coun-
ty of Clark is unconstitutional. We see that
O. II. Bentley, OF this city, has been retained
in the case.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

Click, be of i!lustrious cognomen, no less
than political antecedents. has been left
again. TIE Click crowd is evidently long
way from being on top, as the EAGLE ha;
on mere than one occasion intimated. The
appointment of W. @. Perry, of Fl Scott
as United States attorney in HallowelPs
stead is an outright Martin-Blair triumph
Our Democratic brethren Of Wichita who
have been largely banking on Glick-snd
we are compelled to admit that the crowd il
numerous-will take notice that other and
unthonght-of Democrats may after all step
into the places which had been counted upon
as fixed and certain.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
Administrators Notice,

STATE OF KANSAS,
Sedgwick County,
In the Probate Court in and for said County
In the matter Of the estate of Robert l.. Wiz
son. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters Of admin
istration have been granted TO the undersigned
on the estate Of tsobert D.. wilson. late OF
s~id cnuny, deceased, by the honorable, the
dated the nth day OF June, A. ID lss5. Now
all persons having claims against the said es-
tate, are hereby notified that they must p essen,
the same to the undersigne., for allowances
within one year from the date of said letters, OF
they may be p eclude from any benefit Of snch
estate, aud that IL such claims be not exhibited
W thin three years after date of such letters,
they shall be fore, er barred.
JAMES WILSON.
Administrator of the estate of Robert L.
Wilson, deceased wl5-4t.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

DIR. ii. w. Black has had the large pile o.
manure at the west side of the bridge OF
Douglas avenue covered up with sand at his
own expense, and now that eye-sore is nc
longer a blot on the passer-by. The cost j:
estimated to be fully $500.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

Mrs. Chas. Jones is expected to arrive in
the city to-day to join her husband who has
been resident for several months and viii
make Wichita their future home.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

The merchants who deal in country
produce at Burden and other towns along
the Southern Kansas road east of Winfield
are anxious to trade with some good reliable
dealers in thier line here. Wichita ought
to be able to supply thier wants
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
one or two others.

Z. ID. Miles has fitted up coy temper
ance bar in the rear of his news store. 1t
looks suspicious like, but we were unable to
find anything stronger than ginger ale
sweet cider or lemonade.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
Bosrox. SATURDAY., June 9th. IS

To the Editor Of the Daily Eagle
We have been taking in the sights OF
Boston to-day. Old South church-Trinity
Boston Common-Bunker Hill Monu-
ment-Hings Chapel, etc, Navy Yard and
Boston Harbor; also Chamber of Commerce
Fanuel hall and the parks, and all in all il
has been most enjoyable day. We leave
here this evening but as yet are undecided
whether we go 10 Halifax or New York
City by water. MYERS.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

Mr.. Siinson, of the firm Of Larrimer &
Stinson. is the proud father of a boy baby,
who made his debut into this world night
before last Mother and child doing we'll.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

Our Winfield correspondent will please
not write on both sides of his paper. We
cannot use such manuscript without great
inconvenience. This notice may also serve
one or two others.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

The trouble between J. F. Smith and wife
and their renters, the Fitzgeralds, still con-
tinues and the latter still occupy the prem
Uses of the former without the payment of
rent, to the great injury and annoyance of
Smith and family.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
First insertion June 18th, 1856. ]
Administrators Notice.

=
Administrators Notice.
THE s sIA1E o Go KASsAs' SIS.
In the Probate Court in and for said County
In the matter OF the estate of Henry Adams
deceased
Notice Is hereby given that letters of admin
istrat.on have been granted TO the dersigne,
on the estate OF Henry Adams, late Of sale
c. unity, dec ased, by the Honorable, the Pro
bate Court of The County and state aforesaid
dated the 2.th day of November, A. d., lSSt.
Sow all persons having claims against tn,
said estate. are hereby notified that they mus
present the same to the undersig red for allow.
ance within one year FIR. m the date OF said let
ters, or they may be pIerlu led from any bene
dit OF such tate, and that II such claims be
not exhibited within ihrer years after date u
such letters, they shall be forever barred.
ELIZABETH =. DEAN,
Administ atrix of the estate of Henry Adam
deceased.
wichita, June 18th, ISIS. visit.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

The imported Partisan cook at the Man.
haitian house got on his ear yesterday and
had to be fired bodily from the culinary de-
partment of that house. 1t has been the in
tention of this house TO employ none but
imported cooks but the last importation had
decidedly too much TO to utterly utter paley
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

The types made us call the man who wa
killed on the Fl Scott road last Sunday
Charley Miller. 1t ought to have beer
Charley Willis.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
To Farmers Sons anl Daughters,
THE
Kansas State Agricultural College
Offers an Education that pays.

The College. located upon fine farm at Man.
haitian, Riley county, .s we'll equipped with
buildings worth Slo0 900; farm, stock and APP
pafalus worth $50, ON. Eighteen Instructors,
and over 400 students. Endowment, half a
million dollars. Income, sio,o0c
Its Sl Year begins Sept 10th, 1855.
Providing a thorough course In English.
Ma hematics and -ciences related to the great
Industries Of the state. and genuine training in
Agriculture, HORTICULTURE. DISCRIMINATING,
Sewing Household Economy, Printing or TEL
egraphy, Carpentry, with
TUITION FREE,
Other expenses are res enable, ard some OPP
portunitJ Is found T earning part OF expen-
.es ny work the farm or In orchards, viue-
yard, gardens. grounds. Offices or bulldogs.
A Full Four-years Course.
Begins with review ofthe common bran ches.
and entities student to the degree Of Bsch~l r
Of Science at its close, but . shorter course
gives each year an excellent training for the
work OF life. For fu'l particulars or catalogue
address. Pres't GEO. T. FAIBCHILD,
Wi3-N Manhattan, Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-03

We amt going to say anything funny
as usual yesterday. He is a necessary evil,
although some think he is not an absolute
necessity in their business