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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1889
Page
8
Long, mixed column of city life and business gossip in Wichita includes public works progress, school building and fireproofing debates, paving plans, elevator and grain trade discussions, local accidents, weather, and social notices. Reports on residents, visitors, and church events intermingle with municipal planning and infrastructure progress.
Detectives monitor several outfits said to be a trio of professional shoplifters operating across the state. The Southern Farmers Association held a meeting at the board of trade rooms to discuss a possible Southern Kansas Fair, with governors Humphrey and Anthony expected to attend and faculty from Manhattan Agricultural College possibly present. The group considered forming a regional fair after county fairs end to showcase blue ribbons from all counties.
Police report a surge in thefts as holidays approach. Items stolen include clothing, money, surgical instruments, and pocket cases from several offices. A suspect instrument stash may be recovered. other cases lack resolution. The Jewell family burial plans announced with Mason lodge involvement.
The Crawford Grand hosts a one night only showing of Held by the Enemy on Wednesday evening with tickets on sale Monday at nine. The Boston Advertiser lauds staging and movement with crisp execution and strong war scene realism. Also advertised is Around the World in Eighty Days a Friday and Saturday spectacle, praised for its dazzling visuals and rapid scene changes, with seats on sale Tuesday morning.
Regular services of the Church of Christ Scient ist in Garteldepers house Sunday afterooons at 1L Sunday school at 2DL All mettars of Wichita Lodge No 9 A F A M summoned to attend annual election of officers at 3 Tegnisr cusimastcativn Mued ay evening Dec If 13 at Tallelec s hears Dy onder a BMC wa rd Arringars Sct
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