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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1889
Page
5
A Wichita area letter criticizes the school board for omitting towers on new school buildings and accuses members of wasting funds on unnecessary features. It argues public comments reveal frictions, questions board competence, and calls for steadier leadership and re election of proven officials.
An editorial denounces itinerant salesmen and canvassers who intrude on homes, calling them marauders harming legitimate trade and risking theft. It urges city ordinances to curb peddlers, require business taxes, and place them under police authority to protect residents from deceptive goods.
Stockholders met at One Savings bank and decided to pave First Street from Main to Market with brick. A committee was named to start work promptly. They weighed asphalt but chose brick to avoid future cost. Expansion east to the Hill was discussed with no action yet, while extending electricity was favorably regarded. The Riverside and Suburban line began laying spikes and aims to finish by week’s end. The West End drug store partnership Utterfel and Marke dissolved. Clarke continues the business.
City council members debate heating for the new courthouse and other wards. Officials survey costs, fearing eight to nine thousand dollars for first building work and claiming the total heating budget may exceed two thousand two hundred. Disturbances ripple through the school board and contractor talks heat up as meetings anticipate Third Ward issues and structural changes.
The Humane Society formed in Wichita to safeguard neglected children and animals, push for stronger laws, and expand a citywide network. Captain Mathewson urges broader organization, with a membership fee of 200 dollars, to fund a reform and industrial school under its jurisdiction, and to address numerous cruelty cases and welfare gaps.
The Old Homestead closed last night at the Crawford Grand after a second productive run. The temperance theme is woven through the plot with praise for the cast led by Jushtsa Whitcomb and strong support from Boga, amid remarks on its scenic splendor and the theatre’s lively reception. seats go on sale Monday for Wednesday’s closing performance with Phineas, Around the World, and further events noted by local papers.
The courts list Merriman vs Hughes with judgment for defendant costs and docketing of ejectment. Fuller vs Taylor tried yesterday. Benefield vs Benefield opens a divorce alleging bigamy. Probate grants license to Meldrum and Neal. mortgage petition for Pitschbacher heirs granted. Common Pleas includes Smith vs Sh Floga et al and Reed vs Wonderlick. Hart(s) appoints referee. habeas corpus on Atta Dottsmeyer continued. Police Court notes a crowd of vagrants and public women aiding government funds. three young colored boys detained. Nizpah society meets Friday at 4 oclock with secretary Elll Caswell.
A long critical essay debates women and gender roles, noting alleged mysteries of the female mind and the influence of writers like Meredith. It questions whether modern reforms affect women’s nature, amid quotes and reflections on marriage, virtue, and societal expectations.
This week the New York Store announces a 15 to 50 percent price reduction across all departments. The stock is described as superb with a Parisian suit selection rivaling New York City markets, abundant black goods, silks, and Peau de Soie at low prices. Handkerchiefs, linens, and Christmas goods headline heavy discounts with cheap portieres and bear robes added to the assortment.
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