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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1890
Page
5
Eastern agents touring Wichita express praise for the city’s growth and commerce. They view packings, rail yards, schools, churches, factories, and public buildings from the top. The party notes low taxes, extensive street railways, and the metropolis potential of Wichita as a southwest hub.
Matinee day in the office with the press running at 1:30 p.m. Michael Croson, 77, died from general debility at his home ten miles southeast of the city. Funeral from the Catholic church at 10 a.m. today. Bellamy meeting reports an enthusiastic gathering in Pair mount with reviews and nationalist topics. Granger and Miss Stever wed in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s home. A Chicago detective visited the city, then left by the Hoelg Inland train. Police report a prairie fire rumor and a drunkenness arrest. Six men sought trains by labor-bureau orders at dawn. Judge Balderston returns from Sumner county to view Owley farm damages. Frank Gillisple, ex-secretary of the Wirhits board, named secretary of Salt Lake City board of trade.
The Crawford Grand hosted McDonald delivering a Rome lecture last night with successful dissolving views. Today he presents a Switzerland lecture with panoramic views, Tell tale landscapes, and historical interludes for all ages, followed by an audience-friendly explanation and illustrations. Ticket sales for seats opened yesterday with strong demand. evenings promise engaging historic scenes and popular performances at Lobero Theatre later in the week.
The courts handled various matters including a Sut and judgment ou vrome petition from Mary Ensworth against Hartford Investment Company for 4.23 percent and a related case for $2752. Probate court issued marriage licenses for Will A. Grainier and Francis Sever of Wichita and James Tourpson with Etla Dalton of Valle Center. Common Pleas heard James Daly vs Henry Stunkle with a damage suit and verdict issues, while the Justices court dealt with civil work and charges. several cases were heard, including assault and battery, with arrests noted and a discharge of a jailed defendant awaiting charges.
Dr A M Cotums of Camema Mo touts a remedy labeled the prince of cures for all forms of hemorrhoids especially those with bleeding. The testimonial claims dramatic relief and mentions Indianapolis as a location in support of the treatment.
On February 14 the Ladies' Aid society hosts a Demost ext oratorien at the First Baptist Church. The Woman's Gold minet afternoon features Mrs. George House at the Manhattan hotel at 2 o'clock for a presidential officer election. Regular meetings and funeral attendance are noted, with a focus on community notices and local lodge activities. The long passage comments on elephant ivory trade, scientific observations, and debates on Africa's export impact, reflecting contemporary concerns and philanthropic interest.
The readable fragments mention a person and her dog Dacre, a concern over a missing item, and a place name seeming like Meaioe Coasary. References to dates and a tram, with scattered names, imply a local notice or diary snippet from a coastal area. The text remains largely incomprehensible.
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