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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1888

Page

5

Fletcher Block the City’s Finest Brick Block Completed

The Fletcher Block nears completion in the city with a grand east front of Warrensburg brick and a wealth of bay windows and decorative details. Owner William Pitcher from Adams County Illinois aims this to be one of the finest blocks in the state, with extensive steam heating, boiler rooms, water tanks and sixteen rooms on the west side. The project cost about 100000 dollars and promises top-tier architectural and structural features upon finish.

Fletcher Brock Win Pietcher Easie Adams County Ilinois Arkansas Valley Jany Warransburg Worthington Bfiytro Witt Parkers Fonrecs Tilef Thor Leon Street Kansu

Obituary of Mrs Elizabeth Laureit and public notices

The note records the funeral arrangements for Mrs Elizabeth Laureit from Main Street residence and describes her death from a disordered heart. It lauds her as a well known city resident with many friends, leaves two grandsons and a daughter, and expresses condolences. It also mentions local hotel fame and a Democratic rally with political speeches and crowd behavior at a Wichita venue.

Elizabeth Laureit Saur

Crop reports boost hopes as rains improve Kansas harvest

Southwest observations say corn and wheat crops recover from earlier losses. Elated farmers report ears filling well with good length as rains ease drought fears. City updates note police routine, agency chatter, and a charity gathering with music and community notices.

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Entertainment show to repeat in Boston store setback

The highly appreciated entertainment item by Fran os Willands is planned to be repeated not at the startfield oper Bomse Tuesday erexing. Ang 16. Everyone should attend and assist those moving Veleck to the Dew stacda. The room will be ceded with Boston Store, which will keep a portion of its present man to the Wirkite National bank.

Iurich Usta Dager Joe Stewart Wanithey Cormlestomers Potthlok Salvation Arty Bayier Lawreses Avenue Ftartield Opers Bomse Veleck Boston Wirkite National Bank Wilder Gemeente Boottlack Henry Ketineon Tod Bence Wither Glabese Wick Tuplea Setuntey Willer Aftarsor Fai Exposition Anodhlion Ramieta Eees

Benevolent Home seeks aid for sick fund drive

A report details the Women s Benevolent Home community efforts led by over thirty auxiliary members moving into new quarters and providing beds dressers and lace curtains for convalescents. It notes improving ward conditions invites all to a social gathering at Mr Foektwimer s South Water Street for fundraising with entertainment and a soup and cake reception.

Home Association Ampantine Stort Tases & Ross Frances Willan H. T. Price J.P. Adieu Mes. Richt Bilcar Ate Biaeik Kaugr Colonel Woodines Qurcash Folsom J. ML Alter Darley Witney Tae Ex W. Todd Teiedzwick County Sara Generis Thie Prutific

Pink social at First M. E. church on August 20

Young ladies of the First M. E. church announce a pink social on August 20 with good music and refreshments. The Central W. C. T. U. meeting will follow the usual schedule this Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 4 o'clock, with July reports and responsive readings. All are invited.

Becknettier M. E. Church Isebarseter W. CT. U Gren

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