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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1888

Page

5

Local notices and arrivals mix in city diary column

Readable fragments describe hotel guests and visitors from New York Boston Chicago St Joseph Denver and others stopping in the city. Mentions include W H Kauffman taking charge at the Fort Scott dining hall and a social reception at Mrs Mark Oliver’s home with music and dancing.

Tee Porot New York Cavey Dally Toorka Yestertay J. Clark, Jr St. Joe Nim Maverick Seudasky Isi Ely LS Sraith Garden City Einar Feoro Pritt Center Bilinit Topeka Detroit Lameford St. Louis Mark Oliver North Lawrence Ats Tke Nia Oliver

Mr Wilson Leads Lively First M E Church Meeting

A large First M. E. Church gathering heard Mr. Wilson field questions on slips from the audience. The discussion veered toward modest dress and jewelry, with contrasts drawn to Christian duty and wealth. The evangelist urged prompt repentance, while a scene at the altar moved attendees to seek blessing that night.

M. E. FE Wilson Gowl Timothy Hyrton Wivens- Son Hyether Tharion Wrivonie Janenvedt Wilson Rane Paul Felix Earth Paul Yeas Agri Pan Neser Hint Lovie Uber

Prominent Lawyer Plans City Move to Wicurya Cal

Carthage lawyer Shields arrives in Wicurya for business and decides to locate there after daily city improvements and local interest. Col Zbicts, a southwest Milwaukee attorney, is noted for his long practice and belief in the city’s potential. The West Side Baptist bases organization will complete tomorrow at Maple and Senees streets. all invited to attend.

Cal. J. Shields Carthag Nuite Carthage Col. Zbichts Milwa Missouri Visety Dia J West Site Douglie Axenne Eagle Dartniett Tursay Wichita Carnie Brown Secial Comauitcee G. W. Bain Kentucky Sundas Dantary First Presbyterian Thurrh Nias YMC Ocean Grove Foresta Tain Oreant W.T. Bland Atchison, Kan Sourthwest Kansas Wheeling West Virginia Wichitis

Smallpox Cure Methods Drawn From Old Country Practice

A local physician shares a historical treatment for smallpox citing calomel and rhubarb, heavy perspiration, and a tartar emetic ointment applied to the chest. The writeup discusses vaccination, sanitation, and general health factors, noting environmental conditions influence disease spread and recovery.

Ant Fuitlent Jonas Tith Naanzing

The Stock Yards and Local Civic Highlights Unfold in Wichita

The Union stock yards are nearing reopening under Mr. J. Sharp who brings extensive yard management experience. A lengthy faculty meeting closed the second term and planned the third term start next Tuesday. Semimonthly rail excursions at half fare are being arranged with Rock Island’s agents. Public lectures, baptists and revival services are announced alongside opera house progress at the Althea venue. W.T. Bland arrives to handle western business, praising Wichita’s bustle. The Grand Crawford hosts The Gypsy Baron, with Conried Opera Company delivering a major seasonal highlight and a full scenic production.

Kansas Rock Island Vonkel Opera Conried Opera Company Wichita Wedneday Pew Crawford Grand Jokay Johann Straus Strauss Americ National Guard Sherman Sherlyn Gaul Imperial Opera Ienna

Runaway Train Mystery Todays Wide Aware Train

A chaotic report describes a runaway Santa Fe train incident with a detective and crew abandoning the locomotive after a collision of events. Passengers and workers retreat as the derailed engine escapes. A dry goods man laments rising thefts across the city as merchants warn of pervasive shoplifting.

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Crowded Fair Crowns Night of Voting and Donations

The event drew a large crowd last night with rapid voting for awards and growing interest among all candidates. Donations listed include table scarf, cake, canned fruit, a washing machine, and other items. Prizes were awarded for various entries, with buyers and donors noted. a separate court session involved a TS case before Judge Durrett regarding a separate matter.

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