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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

T. G. Bowman. Of ST. Louis. sou Of
Bishop Bowman. arrived ia the city yes
teriay afternoon by the Missouri Pacific.
Mr.. Bowman. who Is Au old friend Of Mr..
here to join them in an extended trip Of
several months through the states aud
cities Of old Mexico, aud afterwards
through the territories OF Arizona. New
Mexico, Washington and Nevada and the
principal towns aud cities Of California
and Oregon. The party will start from
Wichita within two or thres days.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
A NARROW ESCAPE.

A passenger who arrived over the Santa
Fe from the south last evening was telling
OF quite narrow escape to a road master
just south of Mulvane. This man, he
said, was riding on the track upon road
velocipede and attempted to get over
tressle before the train. He made the ride
but stopping to gaze behind found the
train upon him and leaped. He was just
in time, too, for the next second the engine
caught up the velocipede and sent it
whirling into the air breaking it into
fragments
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
ARRESTS,

Tom Smith was the name given by a
whisky vagrant who was found by the
city marshal transacting his business on
East Douglas. He had no money either to
pay his fine or to put up for his appear
ance and so he was sent down to the city
prison.
Ia the evening Officer Dennis brought
into the station a colored man named
Isaac Davis and entered the charge of lar
ceny against him. He had stolen an over
coat from Riggs sometime ago and was
caught with the garment IN his possession
on East Douglas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

The annual reunion Of the families o.
Captain J. c. Rutan. Colonel fnnis and
Mrs. Emery was held a. the residences Of
the former, on College Hill, On Christmas
day The vsnerable mother Of the sisters
named, Mrs- Hart, q Iowa, wzs present.
That MYTHICAL dispenser 81 Christmas
presents had KINDLY remembered each
meH1ber % tie group, which together ~ith
the careful attention a< the lovsng hosress
made the day the brightest q the rear -
nearly gsassed- IAe occasion was oniy
rnsrrsd By the discovery tia. Col Iunis
had reTer l~arns5 - Ike turkey AID eys-
-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Rev. l. W Reed, the pastor of the First
Baptist church. briefly elsewhere calls at
tention 20 matter which interests every
true citizen and at the same time points
out one way in which the matter could bs
very directly reached, and probably in the
end effectively. IN addition 10 the chari-
ties which he enumerates there is
hospital, the st. Francis. which we believe
has board of directors composed Of eiti.
zens and which is under the immediate
care of the Sisters Of Charity.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Mr. George Rock. our genial eX-.owns-
man, entertained q number Of Wichita
bors 10 a royal manner On Christmas eaY
at his home in Springfield. no. Gr. r il
a very enthusiastic wichita man, and the
only thing that prevents his living here Is
on account Of his wite's health. All the
boys who have gone 70 Springfield have
prospersd nicely. Among the more SEE
cessful is Mr.. Jno. Tune. who has one %
the baudsoynes, clothing stores ia the city.
and the boys consider e home when IN
Springfield
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

o. W. Smith, of the EAGLE bindery
force, was yesterday morning called home
to Denver, Col, by telegram conveying
the sad intelligence Of the death OF his
mother The news was quite unexpected
to Mr.. Smith as he had returned TO Wich-
tia from her sick bed but few days ago.
leaving her much improved il health at
the time of his departure,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
CATTLE SHIPMENT.

The live stock commission firm of Eber-
~, Hutchinson & Pattie, at the Wichita
union stock yards, shipped from the yards
on yesterday eight car loads of heavy corn
fed cattle in Burton stock cars. They go
through to Chicago over the Rock Island.
The cattle were fed on the stock farm of
H. X. Eberly & Bro, in this county, on the
Cowskin.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

At the residence of Mr. Albert, SIS East
Central avenue, last evening was party
in honor of Miss Lizzie Marsh of Yelling
ton. The evening was most pleasantly
spent in dancing and social intercourse, a
good time being the result. There were
present the Misses Maud Michael. Ida
Bum, Edith Alberts and Efie Benn;
Messrs. VIII Bracken Bob Smith, Hamil-
ton Schooler, VIII Benn, Albert AuDin
and Mr.. and Mrs. L. 3. Closer.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
AT THE METROPOLE.

The Robert Burns society has made ar
rangements with the Metropole for their
coming banquet. The bill of fare has been
made out and is one of the finest ever pre-
pared in the city.
All the furniture is in place at the Met
ropole and most Of the carpets down.
Everything is of the finest and the hotel
viii certainly be credit to Wichita and
he - q
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
TIE COURTS.
JUSTICE COURT.

JUBILEE SothI-
Sam Bolts was yesterday taken upon /;
| warrant issuing from Justice Walker.
court accusing him of deadly assault
with large knife The complainant i
one James McCune and the assault, which
| was made on the End inst, was the result
of 4 quarrel.
Jacob McAfee was yesterday charged a
Justice Hammond's court with disturbing
the peace Of the Second Baptist church
The warrant further states that he at
tempted to keep the people out OF the
church and to prevent the members from
conducting their bazarr and serving meals
for the benefit of the church.
The case of State VS.. Madam Hall, thu
elocutionist, and her pupil, Miss Clara
Foster, was continued until next week al
Justice Walkers.
The time at Justice Barrett's was taker
up in the hearing of jury case. A trial
McCune vs.. Carlton, before jury was
also on at Justice Hammond's in the af.
ternoon.
PROBATE COURT.
Marriage license was yesterday issued by
Judge Thomas, of the probate court, &c
the following persons: Alexander Walker
%, Garden Plain, and Bessie Baxter, 16
Wichita; j. Angle, %, and Lena Powell
20, both of Wichita; Edward II. Guss. 20
and Mary E. Scott, Is, both of Derby: Lu
Anderson, 3, and Susie Turner, %, both
of Wichita.
DISTRICT COURT.
District court was not III session yester-
day. Judge Reed. however, disposed Of
Sur,,a n, -rar- cb i,a~
Carpenters had taken advantage of this
adjournment and were at work making
some improvements in the floor, judges
bench and windows and doors of the dis
trict court room
r. j. Riley yesterday filed a suit in the
district court claiming s1,500 damages
from William MARYLAND for false repre-
sensations as to the title and membranes
upon certain property in kingman county,
which the defendant owned and had
traded to the plaintiff.
POLICE COURT.
Jim Scott, Andrew Sledy and ]. 7. Ham
mer, the three men arrested Christmas by
Officer Cook, were yesterday morning
found guilty of drunkenness and fined 50.
Each paid the amount.
the day before by Officer Hetzleberger,
again appeared in che forenoon with the
same officer. 1t cost him s. for drunken
ness.
Dick Spurrier and George Washington,
two whisky Migrants, were each fined $40,
and in default of payment were committed.
b. Nevin, another whisky vagrant, paid
S23 of the $40 assessed against him.
Charles Field, for keeping a gambling
house, contributed s25 to the city treasury.
Robert Bell, Nelson Chaffee and ". H.
Leason, three expressmen, were each fined
81 for leaving their teams unhitched in
the street.
William Fuller later in the day came up
with a fine of s. which he paid for being
picked up drunk in the street.
Rosa Fuller turued in her back fine of
IS and was permitted TO depart for the
further transaction of business.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
Superintendents and Principals OF Common
City and Graded schools.

Just completed and for sale at this Office
Record of Teachers Ability" for use by
superintendent and principals. Can be
used in any city. The book is of a conven-
tent size to carry in the pocket. Bound in
cloth, 50cents; Flexible Back, S1.0O. Sent
by mail to any address upon receipt of 81
cents for cloth and S1O7 for flexible bind
ing. Orders by mail will receive prompt
attention. Address
The WICHITA EAGLE,
If Wichita, Kan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
MARRIED.

Judge Thomas at the parlors of the
probate court yesterday afternoon united
in marriage two young people of Derby,
Mr.. Edward H. GUss and Miss Mary E.
Scott.
The evening at the same place he mar
ried Mr.. j. Angle and Miss Lena Powell
of this CITY
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

\ girl, bright and rosy. came TO the
home Of Attorney J. Y. Montague, No.
1907 South Ohio avenue, Christmas night
The new arrival. which is the first born,
has occupied so much Of the fathers time
that be offers that as an excuse for not tell
ing sooner OF the youngsters advent.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Yesterday afternoon an oldish looking
gentleman, while wandering around ia a
street car on the corner Of Main and Doug
las, planted himself sqgareiy on young
lsdy's foot With apparent force enough 20
dislocate all the corns Ia the nsighbor-
mood n tone indicating considerable
interest she requested. Don't soil u1y new
dress, pleaset" The interest ia the new
dress, that seemed little in danger. was
greate9 than that attracted By physical
rlafn
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

An operation was yesterday performed
upon Father Begley. who it VIII be re
mefnberesi was sometime ago qnite badly
injured by leaping from buggy in which
he and his brother were riding Several,
bones were removed from the foot: a1zspu-
tafion, which al one time feared nsces-
Sarv viii rot be resorted 20.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Miss Viola Ethel Lawrence, the bright
and winsome young writer whose poetlcal
70 the EAGLE last year made
her many friends, bat who as our local
readers know has been for months pros
trated with sickness, left yesterday for
Santa Fe, New Mexico. where her parents
are advised that she will in short time
regain her health aud vigor, that old
mountain spanish town being noted for It's
life-imparting elements.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Rev. Bernard Kelly. accompanied by
Mrs. Kelly. spent yesterday in the 90
visiting friends. Mrs. K, who had n6t
been in our city for two years or more,
said that she found 1t difficult 10 recognize
her surroundings. The DIR. was joyous.
happy and hopeful as ever, and in the
language of jasper to little Peter kin on
the battle OF BIenheim, he said, But
twas famous victory"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Mrs Read. wife of Rev. |. W. Read, pas
stor of the First Baptist church, returned
Wednesday from visit to her parents in
Lincoln, Neb., having been called there
short time ago by theillness of her mother
Mrs. Reed was accompanied by her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs 5. Fl. ID. Vaughan, who
will spend some time with Rev. Reads
"a rni1v
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
DO YOU WANT IT?

Who wants baby? There is a nice
healthy boy baby, three weeks old, at the
Woman's Benevolent Home, that would
like to find home in some good family.
Any person that viii take such a little one
to their hearts and home. please apply as
soon as possible at the Home, 725 South
Market street. as the mother is anxious to
disDOse of it
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
rorRSAL or coMnEEcE

Over FIVE thousand copies of the Journal
of Commerce have been given out TO our
citizens this week free OF charge a few
hundred more can Yet be had free at the
board Of trade rooms. They are a good
document with which TO enlighten your
eastern friends
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
ANOTHER BENEDICT.

Nr. George Hossfeld, of the Wichita
Trunk factory. left Wednesday evening
for Cincinnati, O.. where he will be mar
RED to young lady of that city. Mr.. II.
and his bride will make their future home
in this city after January 20.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

The pool and billiard parlors seemed to
be having many admirers yesterday and
most OF the boys playing in good luck.
Occasionally, however, from ejacua tons
il was feared some fellow was not On goSd
terms with his cue
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Members OF the board Of trade are In
formed that they can obtain free OF charge
copies Of Harper's Weekly, containing
description and illustrations OF the Peer
less Princes" By calling al the board Of
trade rooms 6. w. CLEMENT. See
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
X t. DRILL AND SOCIAL.

Last evening the knight Templars gave
drill and social at Beal's dancing acad-
envy Most of the sir knights and their
ladies We're present, and the evening was
made enjoyable by drill, dancing, card
playing, music and social intercourse.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

\ horse to a delivery wagon yesterday
afternoon became frightened on Fifth
avenue at passing engine and ran away.
Before calling a halt baskets and boxes
were literally strewn along the avenue
and a wrecked vehicle marked the stop
ping place
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

In attempting 70 drive across the motor
tracks on North Water street yesterday
afternoon an old farmer was thrown with
great force from his wagon, striking on
the back Of his head. He was quite badly
shaken ND and bewildered.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

IN attempting 20 send heavy ball after
ten pins last evening, a. 3 speed reminding
one OF cannon bail, the wouid-be 'istrik-
ist'' took back header. aad for a time
was ahead OF the ball IL would seem need
less 20 say the effort took 10 the woods.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
QUARTERLY STATEMENT TO CONTRIB
UTORS.

Report Of the work of the Young Mems
Christian Association of Wichita, Kan,
for quarter ending December Il, 1888
Estimate for years work, 5000; SUBJ
scribed to date, $I,7l9.50.
Financial statement Of Current eX-
penses first quarter 1889.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Chicken thieves are getting in their work
in good shape in the Southwestern part of
the city, Mr.. Henderson, lost last night
two pairs of Pekin ducks, for which he
would not have taken g. AID four pairs of
chickens. Other neighbo-s regret the loss
of hay, coal and other articles.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Missionary sotety of the First
Presbyterian church will be held in the
lecture room this QFriday) afternoon at
o'clock. Mrs. NJ. b. REESE, Sec.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

A party was given by Mrs. W. A Polk
at her residence on Waco avenue. There
was quite number of her friend present
and the evening was made pleasant and en-
joyable Ivy games, music and social inter
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

The Entire Nous society held a meeting
yesterday afternoon at the residence of
Mrs. Hrsh. South Topeka avenue. There
was quite goodly number OF members in
attendance and an interesting session was
held
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Any one wishing addresses or gold or
silver lettering Of any kind put upon books
for holiday presents can have it done in
the EAGLE binderY.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

The merchants reported lively days
business last evening. Some had expect
ed that most of the extensive buying would
be made before christmas, but it seems in
this they were slightly mistaken.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Wichita Chapter No. 33, +. a. NJ, meets
in regular convocation this evening at 7:3(
o'clock sharp. Il. K. MARTIN, II. z.
EDW. PHILLIPS, Secy.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Vic La Fayon was yesterday made very
happy by the receipt of an elegant gold
watch and freman's badge presented to
him b. the fire boys in appreciation OF his
excellent services in their behalf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

A prob = business man Of this city
who SER nth Gen Harrlson, and whose
famiis been for years warm personal
friends OF the president and family. sends
Us with christmas compliments very. nne
cabinet photos Of the Geusrai snd Mrs
Harrison
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Brick work has been commenced on the
new building being erected by Judge
Glenn on West Douglas and yesterday the
rear wall of the first story was half com
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
LADIES OF TIE RELIEF CORPS.

There will be a meeting Saturday after
noon at O'Clock to make arrangements
for installation. Please come promptly
at g. BY order of the President,
Mrs. NELLIE CoNCKIIN.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Company a and Battery A will give a
military ball tonight for the benefit of the
company. All are cordially invited to at
tend Admission will be 80 cents.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Some politicians yesterday held what
was termed an impromptu meeting last
night, and labored unit late hour under
the mellow rays Of the gas light.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Mr.. W. r. Doty, banker at Newton,
was in the city yesterday attending to
business matters.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

The home of o. r Bisby, in the south
part OF the city, was visited by burglars
Wednesday night who succeeded in get
ting suit of clothes, gold watch and
some pocket money.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

The attorneys booked for a visit to Ft
Scott left yesterday, some in the morning
and others last night.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

The young peoples bible class meet in
social at the Baptist church tonight. a
general invitation is extended.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Capt. Shields and number of local
sports will go down 10 Arkansas City Sat
urday night when the captain viii wrestle
with his old rival, r. B. sullivan
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

a somewhat ''oh, be joyful fellow ex-
plored an icy sidewalk last evening and
QUIT the enterprise with an ugly cash on
his forehead.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Work has been suspended for few days
on the sewer, owing TO the city engineer
not allowing brick to be laid while the
thermometer is at zero.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Some of the passenger trains were be-
hind time yesterday.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
SANTA CLAUS TAIAI
This Evening in Garfield Hall.
MIS-. I Inlay nos
PART II.
TRIAL OF SANTA CLAUS.

IlsiAL Or SANl CLALS-
!. Street Scene-(a) Interview between
Santa Claus accuser and his attorneys
(b) Interview between Santa Claus and his
attorneys.
2. Court Scene-(a) Court convened. (b}
Prisoner brought in and the Indictment
read. (c4 The jury impaneled. ID Wit
nesses examined. (el Lawyers address the
The jury retire to consult. (g) The jury
return and give their verdict. (h) The
judge sentences the prisoner if he is found
guilty and the court adjournS.
Get your seats early. Admission -
cents reserved seats 81 cents Tickets for
sale and seats reserved at Gray &c Hoff-
mans drug. store, i3S North Main street.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

The board of trade rooms were unusual
~ crowded yesterday by people making in
quiries and having business TO attend to.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

One of McMahan's men found a bicycle
left in an alley, aud the owner can get the
same by calling headquarters.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Wednesday evening Mrs. a: NJ. Gold
standt entertained number of friends at
her elegant home with a card party.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28
TO ADVERTISERS.

Our rates far advertising shall be low those
Of any other paper OF equal value advertising
medium.
All transient advertisements must be paid for in
Advance.
Entered in the postofice wichitaas secOnd-class
matter and ente. ed for transmission through The
mails such.
Eastern Office at Room &C. Tribune Huilding. New
York where all contracts for foreign advertising
VII be made. and where files OF the paper can DC
seen. s. c. Beckwith. Agent.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

The boys are having fine sport coastinS
on the slopes of College Hill.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-28

Miss Chancellor fwLo is aboat 20 gtve
an entertainmentl-(sood afternoon. Mr..
sagpg;.
nr. Sappyfwho has known her for two
years, but never called Good afternoon,
Miss Chancellor. How well you are iook,
ing. Hope you had pleasant summer.
have been trying 20 hard % find q
chance % call On you. haIt--zhern--
aherD-
Mi a7ceior-Oh, q course, I IN
dsEtaz 4r. Sappy; the weather has
has Il n9.E Good afternoon--Hsrpsr's
Sazzr.
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-13

Do not put fresh skinned milk into
the churn unless you want to waste one
fifth of your butter in the buttermilk.
It viii be found profitable to milk the
hcifer as long as possible the first year
of her dairy lie, giving her generous
feeding to make rich blood This will
lay the found alton for profitable dairy
COW.
y Chatauqua County, n Y dairy
MAJ lays down the following rule for
making and packing butter: Skim
cream as soon as the milk ceases to be
SWEET At every Swimming thorou ghIy
nix all tho cream. When ready Tor
churning IN summer the temperature
~hou,d not be below SO or above 81 de-
erees. Wash the butter in cold water
until all the white particles disappear.
Salt with one and no-half ounces of
Ashton salt to the pound. 1t it stand
in cool place "a hours then work and
pack.
J. A. Dawson, of Pictou, N. S. was
reported at a meeting of the Nova
Scotia Fruit Growers associatio =, 10y
the secretary, as having tried with
entire success the application of salt
water to the bark of apple trees for
destroying the bark louise. OIe pint of
salt is disso,ved in two gallons of water.
\ single application is made about Juno
10, with a stiff paint brush. Care is
taken not to wet the leaves, as the salt
will destroy them. 1t has the merit of
being very easily tried. 1t is obviously
important to apply it at the right time
or cary in J~ae when the eggs are
hatChirr