Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-31


county don't grow big hogs is referred to the
following: j. NJ. Houstan, the weighmaster
at the corner of Douglas and Fourth ave-
nues. weighed seven head of hogs yesterday
that aggregated 2.94O pounds. Three head
Of these weighed 1870, or 525s pounds each.
The recital given by Prof. sickner's class
at Mrs. Charles Smyth's residence last night
was largely attended and was as entertaining
and as much appreciated by those present
as any entertainment at the opera. 1t was
one of the most successful recitals Of the
whole course.
The Schubert Guartette will undoubtedly
draw large and select audience. 1t has
been two years since Wichita has had an
entertainment of this kind, and it will be
rare treat. This club, which has national
reputation, will be in the opera house Mon
day night.
The Two Johns comedy company will
give a special matinee at the opera house
this afternoon at half past two.
1.-TWO Johns" is a very funny play and
always pleases the little ones. Prices, I'M
der twelve years. Is cents. Adults, 50
cents.
Mr.. Brookwalter has commenced to build
new two-story business house on the west
| side of Lawrence avenue, on the first lot
south of the alley south of Douglas avenue.
1t has already been rented for large plum
ming establishment.
Mr.. G. W. Gorton, one of Harper's big
stock men, made the EAGLE an interesting
call last night Mr.. Goston is man all
over and would like to see hin in direct
communication with Wichita.
G. W. Gorton, Harper; \. Ii. Ritchey,
| Wellington; Geo. Gardner, Ell Dorado; D..
NJ. Elder, FL Dorado; w. E. Stone, FL Do
RADIO; N II. Nicholet, Kingman: are regis
| tered at the Occidental.
a. II. Hudson, Anthony; II. J. Fay,
Greenlee; S. W. Sawyer, Lawrence; G. A.
Hswley, FL Dorado; A. w. Bentley, Egdar-
ton, Wis. are registered at the MNiha.tan.
John Harris, OF Randolph county, H.,
brother-in-law of Rev. \. +. Harmon, ar
rived in town yesterday morning to look
over Kansas. He is astonished at Wichita.
The Wichita land company are filling up
lots west OF the packing house. The esti-
mates were made, and contracts LEI TO the
railroad men encamped in the fifth ward.
Levi Hamilton and Henry HofIeld re-
turned last evening from a days hunt load
ed with game, which they divided among
their friends-fguratively speaking.
Parsons. the real estate man, had compli-
cations with number OF his employees yester-
day, the settlement of which lays between
law and muscle.
N 2. Barnes & Son offer their old frame
building next to the Masonic building on
brick block.
Miss Lena Richards, one of Wichita's ia
vavorites in society, returned yesterday from
Medicine Lodge, where she has been visiting
friends.
The Peabody nursery have fine lot OF
| fruit trees at the corner of Douglas and
| Fourth avenues, near the Chinese laundry.
Frank Heinike resigned his position on
the police force yesterday morning, and is
succeeded by an old hand, Eugene Clark.
II is SAID that laughing will cure dyspep-
sia. If you are dyspeptic go and see the
1.-TWO Johns" at the opera house tonight.
Don't fail TO secure seats for the Schubert
| concert The sale OF tickets commences a!
. O'Clock this morning, at Keeler's office.
Seventeen caIs of cattle and hogs were
shipped from this station, on the Frisco road
for St. Louis, yesterday.
w. J. Gillespy, of Indianapolis, is pros
pecthg in the city and may conclude to To-
cate permanently.
Remember Schuberts. Monday eve.
Seats now on sale at keeler's Office.