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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1887

Page

5

Distinguished visitors discuss Kansas interests in Topeka

The Hon D C Metsker mayor of Topeka and Mr Keith, leading local capitalists, spent the morning in the city, praising the new business blocks and buildings. A holiday concert at Lincoln Street Presbyterian Church followed, with First Presbyterian choir and local musicians performing.

Percy Deere Washingcon Penn Bas Newton Tipeka Alin Murray Wellington Ely Wien Attes Mills Eldorado Mo Durles J G. Sawer Predeula Ely Snaforskay al Letlilies Ste el Ealitans i Bo Carter Allen Hitchwise Iieguu Dann Ayers iQuilleg Winais Charles Uueis Mortamonth Westelgon Tetabieery Gs Sietolion Willi Hayathony Guished Vist D.C. Metsker Topeka Mr. Keith The Eagle Kansas First Presbyterian Church Lincoln Street Presbyterian Church Lincoln Street Eanperia Avenue Frank and Jackson Larimer Niel Misie Sinater

Unclear OCR snippet hints at local figures and events

Fragmentary text references Adwr Hi Hash and Younes msn Gtite with Hawwien deft, Laaterille Ky, and a Susines Tan The Knowin oom Luwewe. Mentions 1, Wiettta, and a planned retirement or reappointment by shattle. Includes names Mamie Kuoblanch and Hoo JM Kroblaneh with Reneseky's metrapess.

Adwr Younes Msn Laaterille Mamie Mamie Kuoblanch Dumg Teret Hoo JM Kroblaneh Reneseky Metrapess

Christmas prank leads to arrest in Wichita

A messy, OCR fragment recounts a Christmas joke at Pat Healey's office involving limburger wedged under a hat, followed by a police report about Joe Howant charged with stealing a purse and a ring. The piece weaves in local notices, benevolent society plans, and ad copy for Oklahoma history titles.

P. V. Healey Irisitien Pat Justice Walker Joe Howant Elia Af Clover Trey Nan Howard Dina Kans Tiv Sven

H. L. Shober Co. Sells Mens Calf Dress Shoes in Wichita

H L Shober Co advertises mens calf dress shoes priced at 3.00 in button lace and congress styles, claiming they are the best made and most stylish for the money in Wichita.

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Watches to be given away on the 24th

A notice urges public inspection of timepieces with an invitation to call and examine them prior to the giveaway on the 24th. The item list and location are not specified in the fragment.

Ieewehor Seth Ekavateen Vane Sousa Me Reortex Menifers H. Essex Clark Thome Ciose Wichita Menileust A. Easter Wonw Menevolony

No. 312 East of Ave four doors west of Manhattan hotel

The item references a location description noting address 312 East of Ave and its proximity four doors west of the Manhattan hotel.

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Christmas and New Year Greeting From Local Shop

A local business thanks patrons for a satisfactory year and promises fair pricing with plain figures and one price to everyone. The advertisement offers all holiday goods at great reductions this week, aiming to help customers buy gifts for friends.

Cloak Sale Promises Deep Discounts On Entire Stock

A local advertises a sale featuring a full line of gold headed silk umbrellas gents furnishing goods ladies underwear gloves woolen cee latest novelties in dress goods elegant muffs and boas and all millinery stock. A sweeping reduction aims to close out full stock with a clock giveaway for coats costing five dollars or more. Every item claimed cheaper than any other house in the city.

Fragmentary street notice hints at district names and officials

A garbled OCR snippet lists numbers 203 and 205 Main Street and references school district links and officials. The readable bits mention Sage, Blanka, MF Ste and Al Lind, with unclear phrases about deeds, addresses, and local governance actions.

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