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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1888

Page

5

Revival Sermon Draws Large Wichita Audience

In a rainy afternoon session at the MLK church, Mr Wilson urged personal sanctification and firm commitment to God. He warned against delaying conversion, critiqued secular distractions, and shared tales illustrating the power of faith to transform lives.

MLK Wilson Wichita Flo Akin Woods Debt Hederon Hoyt God Thas Christ Jesus Fastanahe John Mary Lam Hnather Wichitar Dashatkit Laweyers Chaney Hubert G. Ingersoll Mr. Wilson

Ground Hog Weather Debate Captures Old Settlers' Testimony

A stormy meeting features Hubert G Ingersoll and Mayor Allen debating the ground hog as a weather oracle. Old settlers testify for and against the yearly prediction, citing past springs and crop outcomes in the Arkansas Valley.

Johm Martin Kansas Lask | Hiseriian Allen Arkansas Valley dJohnny Hertig A. W. Oliver Himmself

Plymouth Church Young People’s entertainment lineup

The Young People’s Society of Plymouth Congregational Church presented an evening program featuring Prof. EM Booth of Chicago with a reading from John Barnes at Gettysburg, vocal solos by A L Crowfoot, Lillian Hamblin, Detavia Hobbs, Mrs J Parker, Will Bracken on bass, a Merchant of Venice selection by Prof Boothton, and a closing quartet Auld Lang Syne by the Lotts Club.

Young People's Society of Plymouth Congregational Church EM. Booth Chicago John Barnes Gettysung Me. A Detavia Hobbs Mrr L. Rainer J. Parker Willie Mer Will Bracken Hamiblin Bran Young People’s Society Lotts Club Crawford Cushman Hull

Board of Trade Committees Form At Meeting

The board convened to organize standing committees with Oliver authorized to assign members. Executives include H W Lewis as chair and M W Levy as chair of Manufacturing. Other groups cover Advertising, Immigration, Transportation, Packing House, Railroads, and more with named members listed.

Tetare Vestoniag Oliver H. W. Lewis Chaimen M M Murtock Niederlay Levy W. A. Thomas G.J. Ronse A.W. Oliver Mattielo Finonin M. W. Levy LD Skinner G. C. Stevng AL Katy Wy C. Little X. F. Niederlander Chaiseman GW. Clement W. A.thomas W. PD. Garey N. F. Nievlerlandes J. O. Davidson G. Th. Blackwelder M ML Murdock Tw, Lewis

Voters Club Holds Regular Session and Opens Membership

The Voters Club met Thursday evening with President George T.Susith presiding. After prayer by Ine Rev W.C. Clark, roll call and minutes were read, and a general ration extended to all members. An address on the club’s aims followed before membership was opened to several men.

Voters Club George T.susith W.C. Clark Lysec and Sims Tuvke Samuel Cox Net Lawson GML Paints W Starars Faust Glove Slater Marne Jahnsom Samm Sidney 1. Frigsby William K Willied D. 1. Robiesom Getiege Hemiterwan Fecot VieAfer I F. Baker Lieden Horbembaxttat Ragelel J.T. Santorl Aner

Card of Thanks and Local Developments

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and aid during heavy sorrow. The town reports brick blocks under construction on South Washington, with a two story livery barn planned by I Hermes. A court case concerns Tom Kelly and Claude Brooks, with Kelly released. The county will host a Music Grand Concert Company at First Baptist Church, with Thomas Shaw contributing a piano. Sunday school and young men's meeting addressed by W F Harper. Free distribution of 1000 building pictures arranged. A social hop entertained sixty couples with Shaw’s orchestra in attendance.

Washinton I. Hermes Ornamental Iront Works Reond Music Grand First Baptist Church Thos Shaw W. F. Harper Association

Amusing Market Row and Musical Notes In Wichita

A chaotic day in East Douglas Avenue market ends with a bizarre chicken dispute as a salesman is threatened with a revolver after a customer insists on a tougher leg. The day also notes a lengthy Lewis Musical Institute recital featuring Beethoven selections and a Wichita visitor praising the city’s churchgoing habit amid broad community notices.

Douglas Avenue

Amusements at Crawford Grand Tonight and Next Week

Renan debuts at the Crawford Grand with Richard III as the leading matinee, followed by Around the World in Highly Care next Tuesday. The stage offers new performances including a strong mathematical act, a mechanical exhibit, and a children’s matinee today.

Renan Thomas Apptars New Crawfort Richard Til Areens Tils Crawford Grad Washington, D.C

Two Divorces Granted Amid Court Activity Digest

The court granted two divorces Kate B Fitzman from H G Fitziai on extreme cruelty and gross neglect and Loma Buchanan from A H Buchannan on abandonment. Frank Johnson of the Wichita & Western faced trial with evidence and demurrers, while a probate sale was ordered for certain minors. Police actions included arrests for disturbing the peace and a whisky charge. a college music concert drew large attendance despite lousy weather. A Topeka visitor, Mr A T Daniels, toured Wichita and discussed city growth, with upcoming social events and fundraising efforts noted.

Besgrace Court Kate B Fitzman H. G. Fitziai Loma Buchanan A. H. Buchannan Frank Johnson The Wichita & Western Ciiy Donnelly Munistestur Fur Eten Waldhinson de Ceawil Frank Detiny Charles Ireland Reintless Harey Murray Tea Clark Jim Messner Murry Spry Martin Elven North Main Cstyrisa

Local Business Moves and Community Notes Amid City Ties

The article details the Memphis and Denver Town Company relocating headquarters to Horace and outlines plans for water works, a 10000 hotel, and rail-related developments on the Denver and Memphis line. It mentions coal interests, community figures, and upcoming church events while noting disappointed expectations in entertainment efforts and preferences for local talent. It references various local figures and entities, including Mr. Holbrook, JD Moffitt, and the Baptist and Congregational churches, with mentions of infrastructure, governance, and social happenings in the town.

Bentley Eagle Township Bal Tuytw St Aloysius Church TL le Vielie Saratoga John Marshall Wichita EAGLE Memphis Denver Comony Horace Mnave Nies Corporation Met ‘Phis Railroad Company McCracken Bnt Holbrook Woolbins Faller Ebiet Wiislewr Hurane Toy Ube County JD. Moffist Mowns 4 Tuntis Lily Eitiacusti Moffitt Colnewite Fugit Indian Territory Hogiee Hella Mupcers Shields Ant PL Morgan Ashland Minty Authapy Crawford Hex Pesterbay

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