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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1888
Page
5
A flood of brief items describes deliveries, arrivals, and local notices in Wichita. Mentions include the Fourth National Bank move, Wichita Exposition events, special railroad trains to Winfield, engine and boiler details, and numerous personal notices of residents visiting, traveling, or staying in the city, reflecting a bustling midwinter city scene.
MLW Levy president of the Wichita National Bank returns from the East and endorses observer Oak Davidson’s views. He notes eastern reporters exaggerated Western securities claims, cites Wichita’s rising importance in rail and finance, and praises local delegation. Wichita is described as energetic, with eastern merchants and railroads viewing it as a future hub. the banker predicts rapid growth and strong credit. Chicago of the West takes center stage as Wichita’s prospects draw praise from East and West alike.
A meditative piece recalls purity as snow and Christ’s sacrifice, with a child’s innocence contrasting human stain and the need for cleansing. The text shifts to an upcoming museum stock company benefit organized by Mr Innes at Crawford Street, with Mrs Mary E Balch and Miss Frances Ei among speakers, inviting city residents to attend at the First Baptist Church.
TAR TILDEN CLOB records a meeting where new officers were elected: Hopkins as president, McMechan vice president, Haymaker secretary, Hotchkiss corresponding secretary, Healy treasurer. A boy stray from 28 South Topeka Ave was found safe after an all-day search. City offices close for holiday. plans for Wichita events and local business concerns are noted.
The revival by evangelist Mr Wilson drew a crowded Great Plain church audience in Wichita. Converts rose after the sermon urging salvation and denial of self will, while the preacher warned against worldly temptations and urged rapid decision. Locals and visitors, including families and church members, listened intently as themes of repentance, obedience to God, and the path to eternal life dominated the event.
A broken set of notes describes a blue white stone from near Towanda, its thickness, and a Wichita mining company organizing shipments for dressed stone and trims. It mentions a Missouri party plotting to form a company, new railway work, and church attendance rumors, with scattered names and local references.
The Dundee district court heard cases from whisky vagrants to perjury allegations against Farwell & Co. Witnesses described firm transactions, note series, and loans linked to William J. Wilson & Co. The judge warned on perjury, while attorneys argued creditor claims and the firm's assets to satisfy outstanding debts.
The fragment lists numerous prizes and donors for a local event, including shoes, sets of covers, silver items, purses, purses, and various fees. Names such as Harting, Hill, Swikgeees, Weir, Everhart, Matthews, and Weir City figures appear among entries. The text describes entries, prizes, and special prices, with references to timing and postponement due to darkness and daylight conditions.
Report outlines a convoluted commission inquiry into the Beumel project amid mistrust of plans. Names such as Deememt Harwant and Kellogg appear in a sketch of witnesses and proposals. Observers expect a decision within days as engineers and citizens await clarity on the architectural scheme.
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