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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1889
Page
1
The Sheriff sold them and the Arcade bought them. The stock includes California blankets towels wool flannels linens silks faille francaise satin and ladies skirts knit jackets among others. The Arcade advertises sharp prices and says bargains are always available in Wichita.
A local advert reveals deep discounts on colored silks including 100 shades for 60 cents and 7A silks for 33 cents plus other silk deals. French Marceilles Quilts are offered at 5 dollars each, down from 15, with only nine units available. Buttons priced at five cents a dozen. The sheriff’s seizure is noted in the terms.
A colorful sale note lists all wool scarlet flannels at half price and mentions 40 cent fabrics now 20 cents. Also advertised are ladies jackets, all wool double knits, and blankets with California styles priced as low as 5 to 12 dollars. The sheriff’s price tag appears on many unrelated odds and ends, urging quick purchase.
Frequent questions about origins are avoided as sellers claim a bulk purchase from the sheriff at low cost. They urge early inspection and promise personal attention. Competitors spread rumors the stock is aged or rotten, but the sellers guarantee all items are first class and offer returns for any damaged or misdescribed goods.
Eye witness report from Oklahoma Station dated Jan 5 describes Lieutenant McComb with 25 cavalry and 24 Indian scouts arresting settlers, camped them east of the depot, and moving south to scour between Horn and Purcell. One resistant settler, W. H. Mitter, was knocked down and taken to camp as authorities claim the aim is to secure homes, not cattle owners.
Cutcaco Jan 5 Chief Engineer M Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers arrived from Cleveland and joined a conference on a settlement with the Burlington road. The terms are not public yet though agreed upon. publication is delayed to inform lodges and allow formal notice before announced. Arthur’s fate or precise destination after Chicago remains uncertain.
Prominent Dakota figures Judge Allen of Fargo and Judge Moody of Deadwood meet General Harrison to press for Dakota’s retention. They oppose changing South Dakota names and urge protections amid ongoing lobbying for territorial status and transition measures.
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