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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1889
Page
5
Long readable fragment covers publisher notes and ads, city meetings, sidewalk and sewer concerns, street work, school board discussions, and local social updates. Mentions publishers and post offices, Kansas and Oklahoma connections, and several named residents visiting or passing through Wichita.
The Wichita era reports the closing of the poultry and pet stock exhibition at Garfield hall after a bustling event with many visitors. Breeders praised the quality of eastern entrants and Carl J. Welch’s pigeons, noting fewer reasons to source eggs outside the state. Judges awarded prizes across hound and terrier classes, while a curious incident with a begging cock led to a mild lesson against cockfighting. The next annual show is planned for January 1901, with the site to be decided later.
A discovery near Chisholm Creek led to the seizure of a set of burglars tools including skeletal keys and other items. Two armed tramps claimed ownership but later yielded them to Hibarger who alerted the police. The incident may halt a planned string of burglaries and connect to two principal suspects. The tools were left at a colored man’s house for retrieval. The case rests on Hibarger’s evidence and police plans to pursue the suspects.
A Wichita Eagle reader argues that public generosity can finish the Y.M.C.A. building, likening donors to historic leaders who rose from defeat. The piece urges ten thousand five dollar gifts to complete the monument, celebrating communal spirit and urban progress in Wichita.
The literary society of young people met at Fire Baptist church with RF presiding. Opening prayer by F A North, recitation by Frank Organ. Debate: Resolved that government should have Home Rule. Affirative team H E McElroy North 3 D Liewrence. Negative Ii S McMichadl RF Knight Prof Theo Forty. Judges balanced the scales, verdict favored the affirmative. Next topic: That the people are mightier than the sword. Program to start promptly.
Officer Longmire responded to room 38 on Topeka avenue after two young women complained of vulgar singing by neighboring room occupants. A gun club journal room event continued with prizes awarded for a state championship, and plans for a December 7 meeting plus ice cream committee arrangements were announced. The Welst club, an O R T telegraphers gathering, and various social notices from Wichita are included, with remarks on attendance and proceedings.
Mr CK Smith of Yuces Soap Company saved Mr and Mrs Martin when a runaway team on Market Street ran amok. He halted the remains by grabbing a horn, risking life, as onlookers praised his courage. The Martins offered a reward, but he declined. a ring was accepted instead.
A review praises The Old Homestead for its rural setting and authentic country life scenes. It notes audience connection when actors resemble country folk and cite familiar childhood stories. The production will open Monday at 6 o'clock with early access and details about seating.
A Victorian era article touts Bubble Parties as a merry holiday pastime for twenty or more guests. It suggests clay pipes, multiple bowls of soap suds, and a few trifles as prizes, with an Ivory Soap based suds and a referee to judge largest bubbles. The piece advertises Ivory Soap as pure and non greasy.
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