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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1889

Page

5

Old Settlers' Reunion Day in Sedgwick County

Washington's birth day marks Old Settlers' Day in Sedgwick County with a 10:30 a.m. business meeting to admit pre 1873 Sedgwick residents, a noon to 2 p.m. Garfield opera house dinner, and an afternoon program of reminiscences and music followed by an evening ball. The event hosted by the Old Settlers' association and supported by the board of trade aims to boost membership and celebrate local history.

Washington Sedgwick Kansas Oklahoma Garfield Opera House Association Garfield Ra Geo Strong P. Cyell Harris OLD Sattlere RE. Lawrence W. TL Jowett McDonald W. Corbett P. Thompson N. A. English OA Stafford Wim. Mathewson Geo. E. Harris Paz Tieblaz

Divorce suits filed in district court amid police cases

DiKeEee Shipman versus Alden Shipman Loretta Gilford versus Henjenin Gilford and Vina McMillen versus John W McMillen led court filings with marriages in Sedgwick and Putnam counties. Cases allege adultery drunkenness neglect and seek divorce custody and property relief. Police notes cover gambling fines assaults disturbances and permit petitions with multiple individuals arraigned or jailed. A social dance at Market Hall by the Unitarian society raised funds for the organ.

DiKeEee District Court View Shipman Alden H. Shipman Loretta Gilford Henjenin Gilford Vina McMillen John W. McMillen Sedgewick Sedgwick County Ross McMilen

Paving Costs and Debates in Wichita Streets

A long section discusses paving Wichita streets, costs and funding. It weighs eight to twelve miles of paving at about 7200 dollars per mile, totaling roughly 570000, plus extra vehicle and maintenance costs. The piece argues against debt and taxes, suggests gravel or cheap paving as alternatives, and notes civic discussions ahead of a city election and Washington's Birthday observances. It cites local figures and mentions Douglas Avenue and Topeka Darber asphalt. It references New York comparisons and broader urban paving trends.

Wichita New York Hants Thinkey Totus Lusk Douglas Avenue Kansas Avents Witson Topeke Darber Asphalt Bad Ronda Central Mathawsunts Wleuets Biston Poplar Tann Kherige

Dynamite Panic Staged by Boston Man at Washington Hotel

A Boston man, claiming patent dynamite, sparked alarm at the Washington Hotel on Chestnut Street when he threatened to detonate a parcel. The clerk confronted him, the sack was opened, and a struggle ensued before police and staff intervened. The incident caused chaos as guests panicked and staff prepared for possible evacuation.

Red Valandingham Will Hatcher Nto Jo Sublet J. O’ Brea Dan Norman Fred Lewis Frank Cheney South Fifth Cheney Lewis JW. Sample Gischarredt Ada Cole Jeanie Lyons Washington Hotel Chestnut Street Andrew Simpson Rowton Seip Sachel Mr. Bimpeos Boston Casine Lim Bimpeon Heracien

Wealthy recluse causes barroom fracas and mirror vandalism

A millionaire date meeting near Chestnut stores led to a bar brawl when a patron refused to pay for damages. A fight erupted over a broken mirror worth 690, with bystanders witnessing property damage and a demand for payment. The incident ended as the crowd dispersed after threats and a brief scuffle.

Milllionaire Greene

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