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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1889

Page

5

Wichita News Notes Gas Pedlars and Locals in Late Year

Local Wichita items report a moved business firm at 408 Sedgwick block and a street car ordinance probe. Community notes include council plans for street improvements, a China set parade, and a fire department badge presentation to Hoy Allen after a Washington trip. A name change confusion involving Gerald Volk vs Von Volk prompts estate proof and possible Boston records search. Weather temps across cities show a warm December trend amid talk of a coming cold snap.

Roy Allen Washington Sis Hise J.p.atea Knights Wichita Fire Department North Lawrence Walden Hoy Department Hoy & Allen Gerald Volk Topeka Germany Gerald Boston Gerald von Volk Von van Volk Volk Masonic Lodge Lodin

The Condition of the Poor in the City

Officer Williams reports the poor may endure winter well due to coal and provisions from Dr. Durand aided by charitable residents. Mrs Seward helps locate deserving cases, aiming to extend charity to more families. A tale of a treasure rumor involving Mr Stevens circulates amid old hotel lore and local murder stories. A watch service at First Methodist Episcopal Church is announced for Tuesday evening.

Ofcer Williams Durand Seward North Lawrence Msist Officer Williams Stevens Douglas PMU First Methodist Episcopal Church Etterrbod

Kansas Court Reporters Meet In Convention In This City

The Kansas court reporters met in convention in this city beginning yesterday and closing this evening. Delegates and visitors showed strong interest in forming a potentially important organization. The secretary minutes record the group organized by electing J. B. Fazel and Miss Florence Hartley as president and secretary pro tem. The gathering heard remarks by Benja min T. Martin on state legislation affecting court reporters. A committee was appointed to draft a constitution and by laws. Evening sessions featured addresses and a discussion on the World's Fair location and other topics. The Young People's Literary Society presented a program at the First Baptist church.

Kansas Court Carey Hotel J. B. Fazel Florence Hartley Frank McGurrin Emma E. Lane Benjamin T. Martin Twenty-first Benj T. Martin P. T. Leport M. N. Jones F. K. Raymond Mra Ella Porter Young People’s Literary Society First Baptist Church Lieurance Wocrets Siayer F. A. North Jennie McNell Grace Davidson Ed Mable Morriston Alanie Cleee Enene Mother Hubbard

Wichita Notes On Kindness And City Improvements

The Wichita newspaper praises local hospitality during a farmer convention with thanks to Colonel B H Campbell and family. It reports on tram upgrades, new electric car lines and paving plans on North Market Street. Knight Templar badges are showcased, and an oil safety note accompanies plans for a council trip to Topeka to inspect building stone, with members paying their own way and no city funds, possibly scheduling Monday departure.

Romer Oered Tels BH. Campbell Wichita Keeva Kansas School Board Topeka Orpra

Mary Glazer seeks legal separation and divorce

In district court Mary M. Glazer petitions for separation from John Glazer on abandonment and failure to provide. She alleges he drinks, leaves her and children to work at a cold packing house, and seeks divorce and custody. Meanwhile court activity includes probate, police, and sessions on various matters with routine costs.

Mary M. Glazer John Glazer Jungi Reed Sindside Mecca

City visitors and residents mingle during holiday season

G B Doran of Topsits and W H Hickey of St Louis are in the city visiting friends. Fort Scott, Asante, A Pappenheiene of Cincinnati and A C Wilson of Kinsey are noted in town for business or social calls. Mr A W Moore of Kansas City and Mrs T W Randall of Newton visit relatives. Ed P Greer and wife of the Winfield Courier spend Christmas with John L Powell. O W Smith and wife plan a Pacific coast trip with relocation to Leaven, Cal.

G. B. Doran Topsits Ely Ene Hickey St. Louis W. Moore Kansas City Pratt Bain AR Wilson Wintetd William Sted Hanes City Ska A. Jackson Winfield A.C. Wilson Kinsey Ity Carator Tome HA. Post Hsg Mivati Extrosiot Waa Ciy F. G. Flennekeo T. W. Randall Newton Judge Buckner Holbrook Ottawa Kan W. Er 5. N. Brees Caldwell Calveriak A. I. Carpenter Great Bend MW. Levy Omen Randle Rana Pratt City Judge Maseller Eagles John L. Powell Park Pixce Avenue O. W. Smith Pacific Coast Leaver Cal Smyth Eaol

Crawford Grand Cancelled Show Due To Overwork

Amusements brief notes a nervous episode by Yonale at Crawford Grand delaying plans and possibly rescheduling today. Medical aid arrived at his Manhattan rooms, averting further illness as he recuperates after a late supper incident. Grau's Opera opens New Year with ten matinees, critics praise the new features and a standout dialect aria performer. Ladies Auxiliary holds a Sunday meeting at 2 PM at Mrs Bobbe to finalize New Year receptions plans, requesting attendance from possible members.

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Ivory Soap Ad Warns Against Counterfeits Weakened by Procter & Gamble

An old ad copy warns consumers about fake Ivory Soap products. It touts Ivory Soap’s strength, scope, and purity while urging buyers to request the genuine Ivory Soap. The message shields readers from counterfeit soaps and emphasizes the distinctive qualities of the Ivory brand.

T. Coppright Protter & Gamble

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