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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1888

Page

5

Captain Couch Reports Oklahoma Colony Growth and Prospects

Captain W L Couch, leader of Captain Payne's Oklahoma colony, arrived in the city from Douglass Butler county and spoke on the Oklahoma movement. He says the colony now numbers several thousand with representation from Kansas Missouri Iowa Minnesota Arkansas and Texas. He expects favorable congressional support for definin g legislation this winter and outlines opposition from eastern interests. He discusses land and settlement plans and notes the colony aims to influence policy rather than immediate settlement.

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Local Church Roundup Preaches Tomorrow Across City

The city hosts a broad Christian service slate with Rev. 3 Matthews at 10:30 and 7:30. Churches including Reformed, First Baptist, Dodge Avenue M. E., Dodge Avenue Presbyterian, Plymouth Congregational, and St. Paul’s offer morning and evening sermons, Sunday school, and quarterly meetings. The Eagle Rifles ball featured a social with a large turnout and noted attendees, while a museum event showcased Retribution and Crawford attractions. A wedding occurred at the bride’s parents’ residence with departure for a honeymoon trip. Catholic tour begins Monday at Fourth Street Ball. Tickets available via local drugstores.

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Surmise Party At Hoke Company Under Mrs Tony Hroba

A Thursday evening event hosted by Mrs Tony Hroba and Mrs Lew Clark drew many guests including Mr Tony Brahn, Mr Clark, Miss Mabie, Miss Junes Girmish, and Mr Walden. Tables with abundant food accompanied dancing and socializing as the crowd enjoyed a lively program and a showcase of local attendees.

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Opzea Hover Delays Plastering at Opera Bonwe

Due to extremely cold weather plastering work at the Opera house was suspended yesterday and will resume when conditions allow. The interior is to be finished by a young stage artist, with fifteen full nets expected to be used to achieve the required coverage.

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Trial notes from a disjointed old court scene

The report describes a judge continuing a hearing on an appeal related to distributing fasts to Abe hawke of the resiver and Kenworthy. A jury returned a verdict after an all night session, finding in favor of conservation, followed by motions for a new trial and a brief exchange with Judge Welty. The sheriff planned to move a prisoner to Leavenworth while court proceedings continued.

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