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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1888
Page
5
The Tilden Club held a meeting after adjournment last Tuesday with Judge A N J Crook addressing the group. He spoke on tariff policy amid mixed reception, while the gathering included Democrats, Republicans, and notable local figures, with minutes read and committee actions discussed.
A fragmented OCR item lists removals, office moves, and announcements including Garfield Relief Corps No. 40 regular session on Saturday July itch at 2 00 pm at Gartiedd hall and a special meeting at 5 00 pm for work in the M and degree. It mentions health and a promotional claim for Howl s Sarsaparilla.
At a bank board meeting the cashier presented six months of finances since opening on Sept 15 1488 with capital fully paid Jan 3. Net earnings were 2014 pounds with 4 percent dividend and surplus addition. Sunday events include Presbyterians gathering in Fisher's Grove with rides and free tickets for scholars. A seventh birthday party for Miss Fodie Stanley, camping plans for Messrs Davis and Daley, shoe store theft resolved without prosecution, and a Gatesville style industrial notice about a Michigan forge planning Wichita. A police watch on Dutchy led to a fine and costs. Picnic at Linwood featured five couples and a popular personality, with local society notes and business updates including a new grain company and soap promotion.
William P. Bixby died yesterday forenoon at 955, over 2S North Main, after weeks of illness and unconsciousness. His uncle G. F. Steypant arrived from St. Louis to attend the deathbed. The deceased, born in Francistown, NH, was 31. educated at Franciscan academy, Harvard, and Boston Tech. He worked as an engineer for Wabash, Missouri Pacific, and Ft. Scott, Wielita & Verce ro. He will be interred in Francistown after funeral arrangements. His father and mother remain in Francistown. a Boston-based brother was a druggist. The report also covers local court proceedings and assorted notices.
Fragmented OCR text mentions car berth information transit seating and ticket age details but is too corrupted to identify a clear event or entities. No definitive people or organizations are readable and the location references are garbled.
An actress recalls the dangers of stage falls and the training to avoid injury. She describes precise body position, concealment, and the discipline of performance, noting past accidents and the persistence needed to perform nightly. The account touches on backstage routines and the fear of harm during live theater.
A two story brick building at North Fourth, 20 by 10 feet, nearing completion and slated to serve as a carriage factory for eastern parties. Last evening officers observed youths on the corner near Ja and Fourth engaging in fearsome play with gas and smoke as officers moved on.
A dense, garbled collection of phrases and proper names wandering across subjects and locales. The fragmentary lines mention people, places, theaters, and events with no clear narrative or cohesive report.
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