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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1888

Page

5

Personal Advertisements and City Notes From Wichita

A long column lists numerous personals and city notices with arrivals and departures. Names include J. A Schofield from Bearly CM Bexby from Chicawa and WM Walch from Omaha. Other entries mention L M Conkling from Eingiman A P Fullerton Greensburg grati nay and Zack Multall of Fort Worth among many visitors and residents in the city.

J. A Schofield Bearly CM. Bexby Chicawa WM Walch Omaha Yesbel Ts Bality St. Johns Payne Ashland W. H. Belcher Erie S.J. Rohnson, Jr Cincinnati Guldemith St. Louis Whntress J. Miley Trond Arkanisan N.S Thomas Louisville H Arrivate L. M Auerbach New York Veatentay Mos I. A. Walton Chicago Lopeka J. Bubough Altoona

School Board Elects D Pallet to Fill First Ward Vacancy

The school board met in the city council room with E J Stown presiding and members M W Levy W P Campbell C A Van Ness A Katz J W Wigard W B Tucker and George E Campbell present. D Pallet was elected to fill the First Ward vacancy after discussion and adjournment to Friday night. The treasurer Smythe report was read, rejected, and referred to Ways and Means. Reports on buildings, furniture, and staffing were discussed with bids approved for school furniture and new teacher appointments listed. A disturbance in the third ward arose from a man asking if two women dressed in pink were seen. The St Pat’s Church Women’s Missionary Society met later and Mrs Shuman hosted.

E. J. Stown Messrs M. W. Levy W.P. Campbell C. A. van Ness A. Katz J. W. Wigard W. B. Tucker George E Campbell C. H. Smythe Board of Education New York J. W. Bamlivon Smythe Wingard Barton Car Seneca Street Melim Lonard Hillside Avenue Pr Ting and Supplies Hbmry Geo. EL Campbell Grand Rapids, Mich Jxpstars First Ward Lahme Second Ward S. L. Williams Fourth Ward J. M. Snyder Franklin School J. N. Varner Lincoln School F. Calvern Kelings Win Holle Park School Ben Summit Irving School Nohen D. Pallett Easi Serond Lawrence First and Market South Main Douglas Avenue Women's Foreign Missionary Society St. Pat's ME Church To'elock

City to showdown with electric light firms Monday

City council plans to confront electric light companies over contract terms eight hours nightly versus four. Alderman Buckeridge declares he will demand steady, stronger lighting or dismiss the street lights, calling the new lamp dubbed by Healy the jnker a symbol of progress. The piece notes current lighting types and prices and hints at potential clashes at Monday’s meeting, while recounting police station chatter about local misfits and court appearances.

Buckeridge Healy Las Uc Jota Kutcht Deen Dennis Khwubuch Toeita Tao Fred Georgy J. Finley Sallie Jones Mellie South Jett

SHOT IN THE LEAD Killed by accidental discharge near Wickham home

A young man named Wickham was shot and died after an apparent misfire on the Meridian line road four miles southwest of the city. Eyewitnesses recall a boy nearby crying out and a revolver discharge. Reports say the bullet entered above the left eye, likely as Wickham glanced toward the weapon. The incident prompted local officials to investigate the motive and circumstances.

Young Wickham Charles Wickham Medidian Line Ton Ete Auman Simsett Auiey Tai Mr Wicktall Astroon Wickham Ste Notte Wishham Bry Ascoe Hue Lowe Seport Albany Ducia Carrier Ira Keap Albany Journal

White Cross Era Mansion Showcases Modern Livery Stables

Sew Uvery Srante Mosara Bush & Newsom promote a new two story livery and team stable on Waterstones between Douglas Avenue and First Street. The White Cross fund drive promises an elevator, modern improvements, and a stylish façade near the Mississippi river. Mrs Cliva Horta Smith of Minneapolis Central WC asks Wichita to join the revival at Eouporla Avenue M. E. church Sunday evening to discuss the White Cross movement.

Uvery Srante Mosara Bush & Newsom Promtoot Cliva Horta Smith Minneapolis Central WC T. C Wichita Eouporla Avenue M.E

Evening Exercist Ends In Pursuit Of Stray Animal

City Marshal McNarsurs chased a dog through the evening streets after it fled from him while he was riding. The pursuit extended southward to Emporia before help was summoned to stop the animal near Guede Springs.

Mee McNarsurs Emporia Tol Tees Guede Springs

Nail Factory Foundation Underway in Brick Work Progress

The Globe notes the foundation and brick work for the nail factory are progressing as planned with the upper structure and framing moving forward. All construction facets are on track and on schedule.

Tate Pes Everrithing

Still Others in Missing Identity Case at Night

An officer questioned a man named James Brows who provided unclear details about his location on North Mala. A small amount of beer was found, and a man named Odie Theanis left his residence and engaged in a reported beer trade, offering the alias Joba in the process.

Marion Car Works Gambylaws Mistelat James Calvers Theanis Egat Desaidala Joba

Arrests and Trials Highlight Early Week Court Actions

A report from Justice Barrett lists multiple local arrests and preliminary actions. Tuttle faces charges of stealing from Dr Mulholland, with a search warrant uncovering items at a depot. Several defendants, including Meurae, Schumaucher, and Tankersley, appear facing charges from concealed weapons to liquor violations and vagrancy. Sentences range from fines to jail terms, with court dates set for the coming week.

Sateatkob Tuttle Dr. Mulhol Jecei Marshal McNamara maDoxias West Tuesias Barrett Hamenand Baker C.D. Chaya Fionnte George Tankersley Dantela Tamiels Twnkerter

Fragmented 19th Century Notice and Anecdotes

A garbled jumble of ecclesiastical references and social vignettes from Albany era journalism. It mentions a called Presbyterian preacher near Krechig Et, real estate transfers in Bord les and Wabash avenues, marriage anecdotes, and a satirical survey of community figures. The piece blends biographical sketches with scattered notices and reminiscences.

Frances Willard Recital at Sedgwick Club

A Frances Willard event featured a recital by Enricnese and a quartette at the W. C. Sedgwick venue. The program highlighted vocal and instrumental pieces in a community gathering style.

Enricnese Frances Willard W. C. Sedgwreck

The Jews of Morocco A Grim Portrait in Hard Times

A fragmented historical snippet condemns Moorish Jews as a striking yet persecuted group. It argues Jews face relentless restrictions and abuse, yet persist under harsh laws that bar leaving towns and subject them to creditor practices and social exclusion, with some noting limited protection or complicity in certain acts.

Horgceo Aansonia Cua

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