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Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1890

Page

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January sale of embroideries and laces at Main Street

A January sale begins Monday at 123 to 127 N. Main Street featuring large lines of embroideries and laces at deep discounts. Center tables in the north room showcase goods to move before stock taking, with ladies wraps and millinery on the second floor sacrificed. Madame Liggett or Madanne Smith will tailor dress patterns, with a complete line offered for 15. and 19.75 to 25 dollars.

Madame Liggett Madanne Smith

FOX & SON Closing Out Sale At Discount Prices

FOX & SON announce a closing out sale with extensive reductions across fabrics and apparel. Silk and dress goods drop to fraction prices, broadcloths and silk items cut to tiny fractions, cloaks marked down, with statements urging to shop now as they must sell at whatever price makes a sale.

An Old Hermit Dead near Wilmington Delaware

The body of Kevin Meredith also called Ham the Hermit was found burned to death in a shabby hovel on a remote road near Wilmington Delaware. Authorities suspect paralysis while cooking caused his clothing to catch fire. Meredith, who lived alone, survived on roots and wildflowers and was never seen in town. Children loved him and were often brought to hear his tales of an alleged seafaring life.

Wrlangton Del Kevin Meredith Meredith Nocos

Mrs Judge Shields Dead in Hannibal Missouri

Mrs Shields widow of Hon George W Shields dies at her daughter Mrs Howard's home in Hannibal Missouri. She was noted for intellect and Christian faith. Present at her deathbed were Honorable Harson and Dr Shields, leaders in Missouri Democratic circles.

Judge Shields Br. Louis Mra Eel Shields Howells George W. Shields Mra Howard Hannibal Bev. Harsoa Mae Gstes United States Dhl Shields Democratic State Central Committee of Missouri

State Treasurer Hamilton Named Livestock Agent

Toreka Kan January 4 Kansas State Treasurer Hamilton is appointed livestock agent for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway. His term as treasurer runs for another year and he will hold both offices in the interim.

Hamilton Toreka Kan Kansas Atchison, Peku & Santa Fe Railway Hamulints Torexs Guthrie Topeka Insurance Company Fuller Council Che R. Burton FE Gillette W. P. Hackney

First Republican Club of Oklahoma Territory Reorganized

The first Republican club of Oklahoma territory was reorganized with 1000 members in Kingfisher. Colonel G. A. Colton unanimously elected president. W. E. Scott vice president. W. E. Wilson secretary. J. E. Barnes assistant. Hoo. CM. Cade chairman. Enthusiasm ran high as members planned an adjourned meeting Tuesday night to elect delegates for the Oklahoma City convention on the 17th.

Kinceisnen Oklahoma Territory G. A. Colton W. E. Scott W. E. Wilson J. E. Barnes Hoo. CM. Cade Oklahoma City

Oklahoma's Rush for Immediate Territorial Government

A chaotic Oklahoma daily reflects rising enthusiasm for early congressional action to establish territorial government. It criticizes abuses in the name of justice, praises Congress members for their holiday work, and notes local plans including a new three story brick block on Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie. The post office move and local political nerves color the scene as Oklahoma eyes a real order.

Gutake Uncle Sam Oklahoma Congress Washington Oklalavama Oklahoma Avenue Commercial Bank Flyon Aristolas Allien Washington Aid Oklaatora Pike Oklahom

DOOR BREAKING NOT JUSTIFIABLE Ledvexwonti Jan 4

Fragmented report from Ledvexwonti Kansas details a police raid on premises linked to Wolfesburger, with barrels of whisky and wine seized. The judge orders case review and cautions officers over their entry, as legal notices expand to new corporations and local business chatter.

Ledvexwonti Pelle Croaint Jude Vranet Selby Joe Abd

Religious Revival Sparks Crime Report From Kansas Town

A tumultuous religious revival near Hith Prairie in Lukesworth County, Kansas, led to two siblings Frank and Minnie Holand being restrained after acts described as enthusiastic and dangerous. Authorities moved them to jail for treatment pending decisions on their condition.

Leavesworth Kan Jan Hith Prairie Prank Minnie Holand Romith Minnie

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