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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1888
Page
5
Diyweagle Publishers and Proprietors. A scattered local page lists various notices, adverts, and society items. Mentions of addresses in Wichita and Topeka appear amid fragmented names and business notices, with references to publishing, purchases, and local events in a loose community roundup.
Prominent eastern capitalist William G. Durty discusses Wichita's rapid rise and future prospects. Anwin G. Dacey remains confident in Wichita's growth, noting strong interest from eastern investors and real estate activity fueling a booming urban economy. Durty’s remarks underscore city expansion, job growth, and the influx of capital, with plans for continued development and continued investment in local enterprises.
A speech by venue man Mr P M Cunningham in San Diego praised Wichita Kansas as progressing toward prosperity. He cited liberal offerings to manufacturers, favorable locations and bonuses, and a contract with a quifer on the same terms. He claimed Wichita has the best equipment and work force, surpassing others like Pullman and the Northern Pacific region.
An advertisement invites readers to obtain a United States Mine Bank register listing all offices employing in every state and territory. It claims to reveal eligibility, examination questions, and filing tips, urging 55 cents for a copy from a publisher in Washington DC. The promotion touts vast reports and information on securing government jobs.
The article outlines a Christmas program by United Presbyterians with Santa Claus visiting before the crowd. It lists participants including Mrs Jeet Crawfanl and Mrs H. Marshall, praising the musical program and urging strong patronage. Mr M. B diagonome of Royal Spice Mills notes Wichita’s business appeal and growth compared to other cities, inviting local support as the event shifts to Wichita. The Eagle Rise New Years event is highlighted as a leading society gathering expected to draw many attendees.
E F Swift of Swift and Co Chicago and Kansas City, with T P Newcomer and Richard Fitzgerald, spent the day in Wichita visiting the packing house stock yards and later the board of trade rooms. They toured local manufacturing and other interests, noting Wichita’s railway facilities and prospects for a growing packing center and dressed beef trade.
A large group of local children were invited to a neighbor’s home for a Christmas gathering. Santa Claus delivered dolls, candies, and toys as children sang carols and joined in the Lord’s Prayer. Mothers and workers organized the event amid festive cheer.
City records show Mattie Jackson paid eight dollars to settle a debt through an officer. Chauncey Charvh was found guilty of disturbing the peace and fined five dollars. James Kelly paid a Christmas related fine, while Fred Fowler and Cash Henderson faced grand larceny charges bound over to district court. A hog replevin case and various probate notices appear amid weathered town notices and a fire incident report.
The article recounts a Christmas dinner hosted by Fr. Williams with local guests and notes on political debate. It includes a fragmentary draft of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and Chase commentary on emancipation policy, offering a snapshot of wartime tensions and social gatherings.
Fragmented historical text discusses constitutional authority and Lincoln era decisions, mentions cabinet reactions and figures like Chase and Missouri, then shifts to an exploration of the term topography and early English usage with references to maps, hedgerows, and landscape features. The piece blends political history with linguistic notes and archival descriptions.
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