Wichita Watch Factory outlined for Peabody movement
A long article details Wichita plans to establish the Wichita Watch Company to manufacture Peabody Watch movements. It covers company leadership endorsements from John Bliss Seth Thomas Clock Co and A B Hotchines, site and building plans, anticipated December 1 1887 completion, and a factory capable of 300 to 400 workers with a dedicated machine shop and engine house. The piece extols the city’s record of successful ventures and notes Elgin’s growth as a parallel example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itecret
The
EAGLE
Citieane
Busines
Peabody
John Bliss
A.B. Hotchines
Seth Thomas Clock Co
Tolkeep
A. B. Bray
Graham M'fg Co
Codaider
Edward Vail
Main Street
Peabely
Evry
Springer and Adjuster
America
Wichita Watch Company
Mr. Peabody
Wicktte
Wateh
Elgin
Sanin
Wichita His
Committee On Manufactories
Wichita
G. W. Griswold
Chicago
Griswold
RK &. Lawmexce
Frank D. Pavey
United States
Kansas City
San Francisco
Kansas
Nebraska
Indian Territory
Texas
Griswell
Occidental Hotel
News on Wichita transit lines and stalled city mall project
A flood of items describes proposed trolley and motor lines in Wichita. The west side project slows as south and north side factions clash. the Rapid Transit north extension and Fourth avenue service face push and pull from residents and council. Track work continues, cars and ties arrive, and a wholesale dry goods firm eyes a four story brick building site downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Whit Jock
Boston Vic
Pope
Davideon
Ted
Nore
Wichita Street Railway Company
Wichita & Valley Center
Wichita & Suburban
Tenth Street
Pittsburg
Main Street
Oak Street
Douglas Avenue
Rapid ‘Transit’ Company
Wichita & Suburban Co
Tittecuth
Valley Center
Ark
Wichita & Valley Center Motor Line
Thirteenth Street
Santa Fe Railroad
Wichita & Suburban Motor Line Company
G. C. Strong
The
Rapid Transit Co
Fourth Avenue
Fourth Woul
Emporia Avenue
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Baily
Pier
Sasager
Kaness
Jann
Weber Paper
Ejual Valems Ac
Cranmeiasias
Tame Dares
Asesian
Makaoy, Kass
North Main Street
Myetic Driving Association
Marion
Kaneas
Syeneicn
T A. Cakien Lear
Lye
Wood
Ultesa
C.thoman
Wellington
Samuel Melaughin
Alboyveruns
Alb
Raney
Anthony
Esters
Laura Craig
Veyay, Ltd
J.D. Huston
Lorena Staples
Millia Fry
North Stain Street
East
Captain Murphy
St. Joe
City
Samuel Priest
Sante Po
Yecering
Shira Haya
Salt Lake City
Merisk & Mol
Eneast Douging
Col
Cole
Tolny
George Locke
Locke & Findeles’ Bhot
EA. Hawkins
Wight Sinaker
Western Union
Indianapolis
Geos Halloud
Faia Effee
I Viet Co
Martsimburgh
W.va
George Kroentrt
San Lingo
California
W. TL. Kansey
Sedalia
A. Hi. Love
Messrs. Laclede
Dwight Terry
New York
J. Tithman
Sam Huager
Hermin Gandolfo
Kroenert
Familly
Jos Ph Koenig
Sons of
Bernin
Kroewert
Heri
Tena
Lodge of Rome
Mermat
Maungur Wallis
J. Wikianes
Brorgyn
Steuer
Charney Myerie
Norek Mali Arenlenast
Gecatremane
Elket Ellice
Rock
Bulluic
A. Lifertota
Muristo
Bieb- Haak’ Park
Ferky
Bastion Ferret
Eveume
Maernit
Willie Jobo Tae
Fitts Cavalry
Mager T. Dwily
Siteey
Fedealalion
Koay Serrmt
Moday Sreerday
Beet Dulas
Lawrence
Morley
Momiey
Abe
Oxia Desk
Ciddwater
Samuel Scout
Lown City
Iowa
Kate Longtery
Douglas Averson
Arkansas City
Goods Springs
Wictita
Hutus Cone
Daisy
Eagle Reportorial
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Murry Myers
Hank Helwrman
Hank
Sturray
Emporia
Wichite
Fivcel
Vielna
Ann Sistcian Pines
Sartts
Poulex
Richart Roe
George Myers
Myers
Fred Kramer
Dick Roe
John Doe
Dixie Lee
Laura Jones
Charley Moran
Pat McDonak
Dan Horn
James Welch
John Wilson
Thomas Davis
Patrick Burk
Col. J. BR. Hollowell
Clerk Wright
District Court
Fannie J. Mueller
E Osborn
Mary A. Osborn
Water Street
Justice Cover
Justice Walker
Lee Fong
Charley Sing
Oon Lee
Barrett
James Priest
Wingard
Wichita & Western
South Emjoria and
Morris Streets
Soefock A.m
South Water and
Ormw Streets
Annie Gussie
Anna Summerlin
Woman's Relief Corps
No. 40
Ap. A
M. J. Rachelle
Seo'y
Wichita Canton No
Sielock Sharp
Chivsiters
Asry
J. Cossert
Hob Mitchell
E. A. Hackett
Tates
Mr. Hawkins
A. Clark
Golden Bell Town Company
Lee Hays
Darksruhe
Bavaria
Wickita
Main
Douglas
Hanaralale
Fred Hartel
Tip Dalitut Sud
Caine
Mewilay
Bern
Mr. A. Wager
Pheot
Masnger Hackett
Tomsk
Hewner
Rome
Haweine
Elalee Act Ae
Mr. Macweth
Ryde
St Loum
Tumdtom
Rity
Clark
Orth
James
White House
NEW Fall Carpets
White House of Innes & Ross
Brussels
Moab
Reynold Bro
K Lewis & Co
Main St
Home For the People
S. T. Jones
Fannie Avenue
Lincoln Addition
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