Wichita visitor letter reflects city growth and industry
A long mixed page contains travel notes praising Wichita’s wealth and architecture, details on water power at Sheri Hayes & Carson mill, and praise for shade trees along streets. It notes local meetings on Looking Backward, nationalism discussions, and fair association plans, with numerous names and places across Sedgwick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuttrwater
Kan
Zegle
Wichita
William Gray
Douglas Avenue
Lintle River
City Water Works
Dolds
Lawrance
West
Lawrence
Seewick
Wichita Way
Fxte
Ex- Sheri
Hayes & Carson's
Wien
Surprien
Niagara
Sedewick County
Kauwie
Wwe
Canuol
Wielita
Bnocewar
Sedgwick
Crade
Ary
Trumeau
First ME Church Revival Service Attended by Church Members
The revival at First ME Church drew many seekers. Rev Dr Seewer preached that Christ is both human and divine. Prayers and expressions of faith followed with couples and individuals seeking deeper spiritual understanding. Today’s prayer meeting and tonight’s services continue with hopes toward stronger devotion. W J Dandy and William Sage visited the city yesterday, traveled to Topeka last night, and spoke of their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caneles
Dafield
Boston
Caner
F. A. McLellan
Fort Scott
Carex
Lester
Anthony
Manbatean
E. C. Hayle
Valley Center
Ae. A. Opis
Aialit
Lee
St. Louis
Mrt
Marton
Lawrenes
Fries
Kanaas City
Cfinton
Mulvane
Frateniny
Augustine
Wellington
Toe Ant
the Cary
Ale
Mochidine
Arkansas City
Port
Peaple Vonta
Kinga
Manhattan
Tilak
Cincinnati
Vincent
UX Whitsey
Lavenworth
Vatturson
Davenport
Sestenlay
Conklin
Hock Tein
Ol Pein Laine
Teedvedt Mall
Ordurs
Fiat Lenis
Gous
Mic Gobring
Kan
Grove
Pinter
Olio
MeCushaiet
Thomas Wursteg
Lenvouwart
Berot
New York
Seewer
Mewes
W. J. Dandy
Breakcter
Wiliam Sage
Chicago
Hock Asians & Vactiie
Topeka
Jay Anne
Market Street
Tech
Hans
Ana
Wiowevela
Ian
Brant
Derris Tully Spent
Byrd RF
Knight
Aocinty
Tuaity
South
Beni
Veacner
Citien
Eathusiaes
Yale
Beistine
Tranter
Clasecalek
Immigrant Rates Drive Wichita Real Estate Meeting
A bustling Wichita real estate exchange session discussed westward settlement and Kansas immigration. Mr. J C Davidson urged reduced freight rates to Kansas, potential rail expansion into Wichita, and swift action by the passenger association to ease grain transport costs. A separate note reports a night elevator shooting injuring a man, and an upcoming masquerade at the Masonic hall with tickets required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Davidson
C. L. Davidson
West Gabe
Konsac
Kanes
Que Jcer
Ore- Koo
Kansas
Davidson
State Bureau
Railroad Committee
Board of Trade
Wichita
HISTORICAL REUNION OF FIRST BAPTIST BIBLE CLASS
The First Baptist church in Wichita, Kansas hosts a reunion of its Young People’s Bible Class. An audience of Sunday school members praised the class, its sociable events, and its lengthy history from 1881 through the present, with a detailed account of members, teachers, and milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
FL Ageth
Minole Lane
Prater
F. Milliken
M. J. Benton
Minnie Spurrier
SD. Lieutance
Minnie Lane
Mabel Paar
KR. F. Knight
Widow Green
Nellie D. Pitt
J. ©. South
Hls. McMichael
Young People's Bible
Wichita
Kansas
F. A. North
Cla H. Nett
Wxler Wren
Robert X. Glean
Walter J. Fairton
Leia Nett
Hattie Allen
Lulu Les
Cassie Carlson
Lala B. Smith
Addie Sternberg
Licouse
North Topeka Avenue
Hobbs
Claude
Nel
Lula B. Smith
Til Pattie Avenue
Nell
Walter Wrenn
Teva
Hew
Wrenn
Kansas City
Robert N. Glenn
Wielita
St Joseph
Lala Neil
AC Miller
Prat
Kas
Lal Lee
North Lawrence Avenue
Addie Stenberg
Everett Broad
Walter Fulton
Sun City
Uasil
Bern
Iiblt
Baptist Ctaret
Wirkta
Pulltica
Grewler
Wes &Oege
Reminiscences of Class Socials and Memories in 19th Century
The account recalls social gatherings shaping a class’s influence, including evenings at Doré Hollason’s with easterns and farewell dances, and notes on memories treasured by the author. Mentions teacher Prof. S. McMichael and public demonstrations, with praise for the class’s growth and continued momentum in promising times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Palevate
Dore Hollason
Lea
Cowaln
McMicharl
Teraei
Liam
Do Not Endure the Horrible Agony of Hemorrhoids Remedy
An advertisement extols a remedy by Dr A M Cottins Caneren Ma claiming virtue in treating all forms of hemorrhoids with bleeding. Mrs Ewata Hutt of Indianapolis reports relief after using two bottles of Pond's Extract and a bar of Doan's Extract Ointment. testimonial note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cottins
Caneren
Ewata Hutt
Indianapolis
Ind
Iren
Wichita
Wien
Peice
Seary
New York
United States
Leah
Pricy
Fragmented Voice Amidst Faith and Civic Duty Reflections
A letter or essay fragment discusses the power of eloquence and moral instruction within Baptist circles, urging focus on character formation through diligent study. It critiques secular or political rhetoric and emphasizes religious education at Sabbath school and church to shape public virtue.
Amusements at Cranford Show Disrupted by Interruption
An amateur entertainment in Cranford faced a disrupted program as audience reaction and a noisy interlude affected the performance. The event featured vocalists and dancers with the cast in the spotlight, while behind the scenes officials controlled the crowd and stage conditions. Deputies and officials closed the show amid disorder, with several prisoners from a nearby county jail referenced in a separate note.
Court Proceedings Describe Complex Estate and Arrests
In a sprawling court record the case names Jolie Chaptee and others as heirs to a trust with W H Uriley and Penk as executors. The proceedings reference property in Sitvia and Merexvent, various arrests, and a verdict in a tentative form. A separate note mentions a nearby incident involving a man falling into a Grey area on the western ring and subsequent court actions.
Fragmented OCR Summary of a Local Notice
A garbled OCR passage mentions pneumonia and a series of unclear terms. It references people, places, and actions in a jumbled sequence, with no coherent event, date, or identifiable organization. The readable bits suggest a personal or local notice but lack concrete details.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Asks Four Dollars
An old advertisement fragment touts Hood's Sarsaparilla with an offer priced at one dollar per bottle and mentions related remedies. The readable text hints at medicine retail and typical period branding.
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Baily Eagle
Memo Line
Mpalte Asiagne Ulm
Murdock & Bro Proprietors
Taam
ASU
Sonora
yersiNee
Ciryapl
Brinkery
Dan Beeen
Capebe
Haute
Teaca
Gamaca Bal
Sen Brat
Mitchell
A. J. Leo
Eaestl
Mewterdiey
Sedawick
Omliere McNawara Seseenday
Ermal
Leggeee
Longley Wertiog
Betwen Tipeky
Euupora Agi
Sire le J
Kisgman Diinectal
John Matt
Jenaate
Maret
Dely
Azad
Septenter
Getuber
Novembet
Demety
Sheryl Lee
Miller
Tls
Twistoten Cmney
Soesta
Charles Alten Jimes
Charles KB Jones
Lawrence, Pesterday
West Point
Buch
Washington
Jonet
Newtot
Sedgwick County
What
Dellamy Club
Cvenior
Bridenbaugh & Ranch
Fairmount
W. H. Ruueh
Rev
Fester
Napoleon Hoagland
Wick Polity Pane Association
N Persis
Axe
Penkent
Izstiom
Banat
Omaha
First
Me Church
Palky
Farmers Alliance
Ford
Methal Wid
George Campbell
Uvey
Bailot Jtwods
Fiftharsone
Thane
Cancurnes
Jedicljas
Historical Reunion
J.C. South
Jnewe
Isss
McUre
D. Lichtrankce Uwak
Cise Ware Ageia Kreetel
Nase Bota
Cimcac
Cash Henderson
North Main Street
Cranford
Boise
Eatley
Dampee
Cameron
Miley
Uestad Sanson Marcham
W. J. Methensid
Bet Eeelas
Int County
Barre
Perumbery Cremention
Stmet Evert
Jolie Chaptee
Ial
Tnvestewne Company
Uriley
Jemigment
Pleimeetfi
Ber
Atsey
Jadweume
Lafer
Mord
Propate Ferns
Kibiota
de Canand
Nikk
Tiv
Willasne
Ft Walner
Edit Anteater
Bimle
Getiel
Bamber
Ifeer Tiuater
Roem Et
St Jobs's
Ania
Sarmgerim
Enemas
Eotow
Pat Tacott
Carmenere
Oak Rae Toy Ghia Reed
Letina Mere Peeln
Maines
Anse
Hood
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