The Elk City Eagle du lieu suivant : Elk City, Kansas • 5

WEST SYCAMORE ITEMS. THE ELK CITY EAGLE, by citmu. A small fire occured in the rear of a A prairie fire about nine miles west blacksmith shop in Independence last of here did considerable damage last Saturday. Fires are becoming quite Monday, burning one house and all Its frequent at that place of late. contents.

Ad A verys family left last Wednes-j We see in several or our exchanges night for lathe where theyill reside some of choicest productions flipped until they again conclude to return to and credited to the Globe. There Is W. F. KINGSTON, rnin. J.

R. CHARLTON, Editoh. nothing small about us but our under KANSAS. KLK CITY, As The Eagle surprised un last week by puttimg in an unusual early appearance I will endeavor to write afew items for your paper. The old lady Kenworthy.

more fa-millarlly known as aunt Pollv, was struck with paralasis, but with Doc. Stewarts attention she is steadily improving. Governor Martin's Message was good He would have bestowed a blessing upon the country if be could have advised some means to restore the breath Elk City. We understand that v. will remain hero about two weeks.

Wheat never looked better in the known history of Kansas, than it now standing, but we do like to have some credit for our labor. If it was only once in a while that this occurs, we would Entered at the postofllco at Elk City, Kans. as second-class mail matter. LOCAL HAPPENINGS. Skating at the Kink to-night.

Flowing Is now the order of the day with the farmers. Charles Crane, of Longton, was tu town last Saturday. Geo. Sherman was assisting us In the ofllce lust Saturday. Our streets were again crowded with people last Saturday.

Win. Wright, druggist, went up to Longton last Saturday. Davis Watklns received a lot of new goods last Saturday. Mrs. James Wright was seriously ill the fore part of this week.

The mail system will be inaugurated on the Air Line ere many days. The train on the Air Line reached Sedan the latter part of last week. not say any thing but this is done every does. We are of the opinion that the year '87 will yield a larger amount 0f, week by some exchange. grain than any previous year in Kansas FRIDAY, JAN.

28, 1887. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Harrison were pleasant callers at this ollice last Thurs-day night as we were going to press with our last two pages.

Geo. says our power press Is a daisy. Cherry vale has the oldes; negro worn-1 an in Kansas. She is now 114 years old The Globe says we arc off in regard to Palmer Bcrrlnger wanting to buy hay and straw, and says that they have hay and straw to sell. Well, that Isn't our fault, as it came from one of our correspondents.

We are not supposed toknow whether or notour correspondents' articles are true, therefore we are not responsible for mistakes that are made by our correspondents, for some of them sometimes get a liitle off. and her name Is Luclnda llerrln, Her mother was a Blave. She has been the CHURCH DIRECTORY PRE YT ErTajTcH URCII eyr istiuiliiy inm-nintf unU vniti. Knwliiv icho lnl 10 m. t'nyer pouting Wtilnobiby evening.

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mother of twenty-three children. She oflifeto the body of Gen. John A. Logan. Farmers are very busy plowing and making preparations for another crop.

It is to be hoped that we will have a bounttul harvest this year. The Sunday School Is In full blast at Farm Ridge, with Thomas Callahan as superintendant. Several cattle have died throughout the neighborhood this winter frani the eli'ucts of smut. As the boys in our village have been in the habit of guessing on weights, drawing matches, for the cigars. The friend quakers put a stop to it by appointing a committee to visit the proprietor of the store he being- a mem her.

The boys concluded they would contend for their rights, so they now go across the center of main street to decide who shall be the unfortunate and then return to the store for their supplies. The boys must have cigars. DISTRICT COURT! bids fair to live ten or flften years yet. In writing for our paper correspon dents should be explicit, and at the Josepu Robbing, who resides one mile south of town. was circulating a petition among the business men of our city recommending him as efficient and cap- same time make their statements as brief as possible.

Therefore each word able of being a railway postal clerk'. should convev as much siErnificancc as I 51r- Kouuins is weu quanncu to nu uie position he seeks, and as he Is aspiran for the mail route on the Air Line, we hope to see him succed. His petition was signed by the leading county officials, which is very high praise of his merits. GOING WK8T! No. 3.

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Accommodation, 4:02 pm Elk City Post No. 128, O.A. R. Meets every Wednesday evening at the Masonic Hall at 7:30 o'clock, p. m.

Visiting Comrads invited attend. V. Mcssox, Adg J. P. Swatzkll, Com.

The following are the sentences passed Saturday afternoon upon the parties convicted of violation of the prohibitory law. J. L. Markham, convicted on two counts and received first count, thirty days in Jail and fine of $100. On second forty days in jail and line of $125, and is required to give bond in sum of $2,000 for good behavior for two years.

Will Goldsmith plead guilty to one count, and got thirty days in jail, and a fine of $125. C. D. Her, convicted on three counts received $100 fine and thirty days in jail on each count. Fred Wellenrenther convicted on 3 counts gets $100 fine and tairty days on each count.

William Burroughs and Charles Fet-terly each received the same sentence, thirty days in jail and $125 on first count, and forty days in jail and $150 fine on second count. All were reuqir-ed to give bond the same as Markham, and; their places of business declared nuisances. BUSINESS LOCALS. AM loivl- in thin column will he Inserted cliiirgf (1 lor until m-deiei mil unlets other urriingements lire innde. A father can give his young son no better present than a year's reading of the Scientific American.

Its contents will lead the young mind in the path of thought, and if he treads there awhile, he'll forget frivolities and be of some account, and if he has an inventive or mechanical turn of mind, this paper will aft'ord him more entertainment, as well as useful information, than can be obtained elsewhere. Copies of this paper can be seen at this office and subscriptions received. Price $3.00 a year, weekly. A petition is being circulated in this vicinity asking the members of the legislature of Kansas to have Governor Martin oust one S. T.

Walker, the incumbent superintendent of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum. The cruel and unplacable nature of S. Walker is set forth in several illustrations, which, if true, should deserve more than a passing note from the press. It states that he has excessively whipped with a leather strap, seven boys. If the charges set forth in the petition are true, then said Walker should be ousted in a manner not very agreeable.

The Havana Vidette has changed hands. R. K. Blake having purchased the outfit of R. B.

Knock, and has associated with him E. li. Galloway, the former compositor of that office. Mr. Blake is an able writer, and we venture to say, will present the people of hat place with a respectable paper.

There is one thing which may have a tendency to hold the paper back, and that is the "printer?" Mr. Blake should have secured the services of a good printer The last few issues of that sheet show that the compositor employed thereon is not a good printer. We gladly note the change, as we are confident that Mr. Blake Is better adapted to the business than is the former editor. If you would not have consumption, cure your cough and cold while can.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will do it. Sold by WmWright Son. Tremenduous bargains in white blankets. Line still complete. Chambers Bros.

Co. Headache, billions disorders and constipation are cured by St Patrick's Pills. They are the most pleasant and most effectual physic in use. Sold by Wbi Wright Son. Davis Watklns handles the celebrated 'Oil Grain' Boots and Shoes manufactured by Bradly and Metcalf.

Every pair warrantd. Try them. 18 The traveling man's favorite medicine is Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Flannels and Jeans just received. Trices very low to early customers.

Chambers Rros. Co. J. W. Ewing went down to Independence last Monday.

G. R. Chrisman went down to Independence last Monday. Bring your job work to the Eaglh ollice. Work done when promised.

CP. Burchfield, of Neodesha, was in the city uionday on leagal business. The case of Joe. Avery vs. R.

Pitts, resulted in a verdict for the plaintiil'. A goodly number of our merchants arc receiving freight over the Air Line. Miss Jennie Wright returned home from Eureka last Wednesday evening. John Wright, the Havana Druggist, was in the city on business last Monday. Despite the assertion of the weather prophets, last Sunday was a very pleasant day.

Ben. Foster and Will. O'Donald, both of Havana, were in the city on Tuesday last. H. Woodring brought in 17 head of the finest cattle that we have seen in this city.

In the case of N. West Son, vs. C. starks, resulted in the defendant having the cos ts to defray. John Wright of the firm of Win Wright Son.

is now running a drug store at Longton. Mr. John Woodring was dangerously ill the first part of the week, but is now rapidly recovering. Robt. Carson, who has been down in Arkansas on Ft.

Smith railroad, was in town the first of this week Subscribe now for the Elk City Eagle for "The older we grow, the louder we scream and the higher we fly." The ice on the river has all melted and gone, which should make us appreciate such fine winter weather. A. P. Brown, of Oak Valley, was a pleasant caller last Saturday and left the lilty lucre for the Eagle one year. A Dance was given at the rink last uesday eve which was well attended, every one seeming to enjoy themselves.

Mrs. Morgan wert up to LeRoy last Saturday, via the Air Line. Mr. Morgan has a blacksmithing contract up there. Mrs.

Chas. Woodworth wishes us to-inform our lady readers that cold sweet milk will take Ink stains from white clothes. Council meeting next Monday night Anyone having any bill to file with the clerk should do so before six o'clock of that day. Prof. Leslie has taken charge of the Elk City Public schools, Prof.

Hammond having resigned his position on account of ill health. Riley Kirk has purcsased Filson's lunch conunter and moved it into the basement formerly occupied by him as a billiard hall. Lewis Bohls came in last Monday morning from Bronson, Kans. He is the gentleman who purchased the J.W. Ewing property.

The light shower with which we were blessed last Saturday afternoon, was a very pleasant one, with but one objection not enough of it. Ladies, you should remember that Misses Orr Campbell will sell their stock of Millinery goods at cost for the next thirty days for cash. U. W. Weston, Geo.

L. Weston and B. W. DeCoursey, were In the city Wednesday night. They were on a tour of inspection over the Air Line.

We would like to see the city council possible. Uncle Tommy O'Conner was a pleasant caller at this office last Saturday, and left the necessary wherewith for the Eagle, for the period of one year. Please accept our thanks for the same, Uncle Tommy, and call again. Riley Kirk was arrested last Wednesday for violating the ordinance in regard to keeping open after 10 o'clock p.m. and taken before Judge Burdick lie plead guilty and was fined thirty dollars and costs and a forfeiture of his license.

Silas Swink left Wednesday morning in charge of the car containing the Telegraph construction gang. He takes them to Springfield Mo where he is relcived of this car to assume charge of a passenger coach' We are glad to note Mr. Swink3 success. Willie Wright, a former compositor in this ollice, resigned his position with us last Wednesday and returned to his home in Havana the same day. We were sorry to lose Willie, and," can recommend him as a good printer and an honest boy.

We predict a good crop for thi3 part of Kansas this year. We have had an unusually mild winter and farmers as usual, will take advantage of early planting, thereby securing their crops before the dry season. Some are already plowing for spring crops. E. J.

Barron, formerly editor of the Montgomery County Argus, is now employed on the Cherry vale Bulletin. As E. J. is one of the best printers in the state, we will now expect to see the Bulletin come out with a much better appearance than it has heretofore. Mitch Brock, formerly a resident of Louisburg township, but later of Carl Junction, fell dead at that place a few days ago, caused by heart disease.

His brother, Joel Brock, left on Sunday for that place. One by one the old Pioneers are passing away. Mr. and Mrs. Heritage; who resides three mile souta of town, spent last week with their son Morris, who resides near Coffeyyille.

He is teaching in that locality, and says he has a good school considering the fact that the former teacher was "lired" by the pupils. Having secured two correspondents from different School districts, we extend an invitation to the remaining dlstrcts. Any person that will send us items from their respective district, will receive our paper just as long as they will keep up a correspondence for us. Brig on your items. "Kin Simmons who moved to Arkansas last fall came up last Thursday after the rest, of his goods.

He made us a pleasant call while here and ordered the Eagle sent to his address for one year. He promised us a letter description of the country in whk-h he lives so expect an interesting letter from him upon his arrival home: he started homo yesterday morning. P. Berrv had the misfortune to lose liislefteye while working on the section at this place, last Friday the particulars as near as we can learn arc as follows: the hands.on the section were marking a steel rail as to cut it in two pieces, and Louis Trinkle was holding the chisel, and Mr Bosten was swinging sledge, while Mr Berry, the foreman, was Btanding some ten feet away, a chip either from the Iron "mall or the Cleve. Reynolds has sold his interest in the Caney Chronicle to his partner, Will Hinton.

Reynolds is the chap who tried several times to run a daily paper in Independence, but for some reason failed to make it a financial success. He is also the lad who once tried to run a paper at Havana some few years ago, and found that the newspaper business was not a success in such a small town, and prepared his farewell notice, accordingly but the very next week found him located in Independence trying to run a daily. In his salutatory at each place he said: "We are here and have come to stay he die suddenly and go to Hades, w-e presume he would rare back in his chair, with his quill behind his ear and blate out: "we are here, and have come to stay." We have always found Mr. Ilinton an honorable and gentlemanly young man, and wish him success. I have a good pair of farm scales for sale very cheap.

Cash or on time. 9-2 C. Q. Chandlkh. by not organize a joint stock com pany and start a salt factory? have in the middle of the street between Chambers' corner and Joe Avery's hotel, a which is very strong of salt.

The well is about 123 feet deep, and stands there without any usage whatever. Water stands within ten feet of the top, the entire year around, and we are informed that a gallon of water when properly boiled down, will make a good return for the time, trouble and labor. We think it would be a good idea for the citizens to work up a scheme of this kind, and then if Elk City did not want to take hold of it, hunt up a man or company that would put up the necessary houses and machinery to put the tiling into The. M. ifou Hamlin owr 1(111 styb'S, fiir (vish, or on ten quarterly payments, at the Variety Stoiv.

The annual meeting of the Elk City Building and Loan Association will be held at Swatzell's office, on Tuesday. Feb. 1st 1887, at 7 o'clock, p. in. A board of directors are to be elected for the coming year.

The business of the past year to be audited and approved, and plans laid for future operations. It is the desire of the present manage nicnt to have every shareholder present and take part in the business of the Diamond Dyes, the best and purest. Sold by Wm Wright Son. Subscribe for the Eaolk, the only live, wide-a-wake paper in the city. L.

W. Myers wauls your produce and will pay Letter prices than other merchants. 50 overcoats feoing at great bargains to close out our large stock. Chambkks Bhos. Co.

Use Diamond Dves, saves time and labor. Sold by Win Wright Son. 10 Smoke "Nat Goodwin." The best 5 cent cigar on the market. For sale by Wm Wright Son. Try Hore Hound Cough Syrup for vour bad colds.

Best in the world. Sold by Wm. Wkight Son. W. Myers will sell you boots and shoes nt reasonable prioes, and if they do not prove to be just as represented, will take them back and refund you your money.

Nothing colors so beautiful as Diamond Dves. Use them once and vou will U8e no other kind. For sale by Wm right Son. 10-tf. You will never regret it if you try Hore Hound Cough Syrup.

Sold by Wm. Wkight Sox. Come in and mbscrlbe for the Eagle, only $1.00 per year. There is no uncertainty bout the fleet of Chamberlain's "olic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. No one reed sutler a single hour if they will take one or two doses of it.

Sold by Wm Wright Son. Gents' and Ladies Undewear very cheap. Best line in Elk City. Chambers Bros. Co.

You can buy the best clothing for the least money, at L. V. Mykus. I am now prepared to supply the public with my medicine, "Peace fn the should find its way into every home in the land. Respct.

II. C. Kelly. The sorghum production for the past two years has b( en 6hort In this section, scarcely enough cane being raised to supply the customary demand for sorghum. We have within the city I evening, as it is necessary to have a majority of all the stock issued repre-! sented in order to hold an election, and 1 onrl, shareholder should see to it per limits a good syrup factory, which hus not been in operation for the past two or three years.

What it needs is for some good, reliable man, who has the money to back him, to take hold of it, and make a syrup that would satisfy the people, and that confidence could take some steps in the direction of sonally, that good, competent men are elected on the board, Tor upon their management depends upon the succes of the Association for another year. Please remember the time and place and come out. Respectfully Yours, J.A.Brown, E. D. Lkascrk, 9-2 Sec'y.

Pre t. Subribe the Eagle. The Ladies Aid Society of the -1. unA vaiv nlpfiRnnt meet securing a city building, suitable for our municipal officers, and other city steel rail struck him directly in the left purposes. be placed in, that when he made a contract with a farmer, the funnel could get either syrup or money when his cane was weighed and delivered.

The machinery stands there in the rnst untouched as it was left the last day it was run. We think it would pay the citizens to form a company and see that it was properly operated. By using economy ana judgement, the mill could be run for lots less money than when in oneration before. ling at Mrs.McKinsters vesterdy after jnoon. The Society will hold their eye, instantly letting the eye from the socket.

Love have received their spring stock of garden seeds. We would say to the farmers that their Stock is new and fresh and embraces a very large variety of Field and Garden seeds. Tbcykeep them in packages or bulk just to suit the purchaser and you should get their prices before buying elsewhere. Win. Gable has sold his residence property to J.

W. Rhodes. He informs us that he is going to California In the spring. We regret hear this, as Mr Gable is one of our best citizens. Skating at the Rink to-night.

The team of R. Titts was sold Wednesday to satisfy the claims of Joseph Arrery's judgment. next meeting witu aiiss ya. voy, next Thursdey afternoon. Debuty Sheriff Scranton and Zeigler of Independence were la vesterday,.