Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-01-28

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Dailxl eagle.
u 81 MURDOCH a sRoTHER. Proprietor
PERSONAL AND LOCAL ITEMS OF NEWS
Anew pine floor is being laid in the Getto
building. at ll2 Douglas avenue
Mr.. Firman Allen has gone back TO Dan
Vile ILL.,, with his family to remain.
The Second Ward Republican club will
meet at the Office Of the register OF deeds to-
night.
Munson advertises big sacrifice and
great bargains in dry goods for the next two
weeks.
Mrs. Chas. Biting is enjoying Il visit from
her sister, Miss Julia Deming. of Carthage,
Missouri.
Mrs. Hiram Imboden left the city yes
terday for visit TO friends in Newton and
Emporia-
Meeting at the Baptis. church tonight
for The unconyerted only. Addressed by
Major Penn
Private boxes with lock and key are being
constructed al the rink for the use Of those
who own their individual skates.
Biting Bros. were driving "A brisk trade
yesterday in special line Of cheap goods,
that seemed particularly good for the very
low price marked upon them.
C. W. C. Jones prides himself on his buff
falo-hunting career. He says that very few
bufialoes are now TO be found this side of the
Cowskin and be Is regarded as excellent
authority on that subject.
A. T. Bucheridge got in yesterday from
al extended trip in which he took in about
all the towns in the country. He says that
the business men Of Wichita ough: to be
the last to complain of dull times.
Forest City Legion No. As Select Knights
a o. L. W. will hold Il special meeting Oh
Thursday evening january 10Th. All mem
bers are requested TO be present as there
will be mutations and other important bust
ness.
The Wichita Land and Loan company
will, on the first of the coming month, re-
move from their present quarters in the rear
Il. l. : -. 10 F,r
merly occupied by the Star restaurant at
40S Douglas avenue.
A large plush lap robe, red on one side
with black figures on the other and
black on the other side has been lost. The
finder will be suitably and literally reward
ed by leaving the same at the Exchange
stable of McMillen. The robe belonged to
DIR. Phillips.
One Of W f. Stanleys old clients, upon
hearing that that gentleman shed tears dur
ing the Nellie Bailey trial, took occasion to
remark that Stanley must have got consider
able money to make him shed tears. He
had employed Stanley on case himself and
could guage his crying capacity pretty cor
rcctiy.
Mrs. E. B. Harding, whose determination
to leave Wichita was noticed yesterday
morning, has received an advantageous offer
from the Searcy college, Arkansas, located
at the springs Of that name, quite noted
health and pleasure resort. As the prin"i-
pa! of music Of that institution she viii have
Il pleasant position.
The discriminating judgment and cult
waited taste OF the gentleman who writes Ell
logising our last Sundays sermon is unre-
servedly commended, but he should not for
get that companions are odious' and
that the discourse was not intended fur
those who 60 10 heac Major Penn or any
other man preach.
Mr.. L. NJ johnson, who came to this
place last fall, and who has invested several
thousand dollars here in business, left yes
terday for his former home in Indiana 10
remove bis family and that of his son t,
this city 10 make it their home. Mr. j. Is u
man Of large mieans and great enterprise,
and will make most desirable acquisition
TO the Queen of the valley.
John Whitaker had a narrow escape from
fire at his house recently. ln the act Of low
erinG hanging lamp the fastenings were
broken and the lamp fell to the floor. where
it exploded and the oil ran over the carpet in
was alarming, but prompt action overcame
the fire with no further damn %. than wafer