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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1888

Page

5

Wichita City Deluge of Social, Local Notes

A long string of society chatter, arrivals, and brief notices from Wichita details visits by Miss Moss, Mrs. Reddefort, and others, with mentions of Mr. Jenkins from Arkansas and J.M. Allen from New York. Reports of former residents, church events, and socials fill the page, alongside remarks on crime tensions in Stevens county and a social at the Hirse Precweesan church.

Pirsonlr Balmar Topeka Chas Stewart Mr Jenkins Arkansas Ray Ang Gray Eureka Purge Kray L Adams Kate Addams Kors Saaw Spaigghiebl J. Mi Gok Norris & Churk Ebay AL Marsh Mente Vise Colorado Visiteil U Nath Marly May Hower Citizen Fairview Areauy Servier

Trades Display Promises Largest Wichita Parade Ever

The city’s eighteenth anniversary celebration draws enormous planning. Committees assign roles for a massive procession along Fourth and Douglas, with police, Knights, bands, and numerous lodges forming divisions. City officials arrange band contests and parade contingents, aiming for a grand turnout and orderly display through central streets.

Wiehin Wichita CE. Martin E. Dumont South Fourth Douglas Avenue Knights of Pothias Bani Hate Mayor Cornell Lit Sons of Hernan Mounted Wichita Wheelnen Wichita Basle

Souvenir of Wichita Album By Hyde and Humble Trad

A six month project to produce a pocket album of Wichita features sixteen detailed drawings. It includes views of the city and river portions, five street scenes, local buildings such as the Young Men's Christian Association building and colleges, and several residences. Priced at twenty five cents, the work is endorsed for Eastern friends and real estate agents, with a notice of a future edition next spring and a report of a birth in the Lawrence family.

Hyde & Humble Trad New York Wichita Germany Thestians Toon Builiding Opera Horse Gardeld University Siniapore

Wires Strew Low Over Public Streets and Rail Offices Close

Reports claim many feats today cannot occur under electric wires, some as low as fourteen feet. Concerns prompt investigation into wire clearance as city rail offices close 10 p.m. and reopen at Solelock p.m. The night also brings a fire destroying Lyman's store and opera house valued at £10,000. Accidents and local patrol actions include thefts and arrests amid revival meetings led by Evangelist Veazie. The Dodge City rail case involves Wright and Arment seeking extension of Wichita Western line toward Those City to improve regional connectivity.

Charles Howard Pollery Antrim George Cole East Douglas Wiking Lou Priest Wibking Hust Dougias Evangelist Veazie

Garfield University project eyed amid campus plans

Workmen prepare for an ambitious phase at the Garfield university site as trustees finalize funds and arrangements. A Friday program at Garney House will showcase juvenile operettas, drills, and musical numbers led by local educators and instructors, with admission charged for reserved seats.

Garfield Fiaffeld University Institutide Sony Eaneres Garney Oan Wandar Wader Miss Vance First Ward Benn Teter Boal Santa Feolice

Interesting Day at Dodge City Races Feature Chapin Win

Dodge City and Anthony claim the purse as Chapin driving to victory in the three year old trotting event leads a day of racing. Soar draws five thousand spectators and a lively program includes trots, a mile dash, and pacing races with Beacom and Foret King among winners. Firemen entertain and residents enjoy a long, pleasant afternoon at the track.

Soar Canbercace Harry Lopez W_ PB McNair Frank Mason Jares J. Z. McMiffen Wen Mathewson Geax Wot Chora McGregor Mr. Cox Ft Big Elsa Sprague J. Grant Daisy Helle F. Steinbacher Newton PH. Ciapin Kiowa Stock Farm John Wilkes A.J. Chittenden Peabody Cora McGregor Daisy Belle Chapin Fist Chapin Beldis Cora McGrigor Isa Surelle Wiles Ay Chuisy Core McGregor Chapin ii Purse Buncony Astral Stock Farm Julien L.A. Willis Wichita Jim Fisk J. K. Reynolds Fredonia Peerless C. Carter Cottonwood Falls Theo Mr. Carter Laalien Mhc Fiese Hall Beacom Vowrlise Tari Ione Jie Joes Lowe Macowe Budwicer Dandy Mand Coffeyville Marlowe Ais Compass Huhiar P.m King Creal Bangeo Frank Claj Bers Lord Grovner de Rays Clapp Fores Kina Joe Bels Ramet Geoynes Voce Trymem Tutley Leawing Iren Forall Lalas Gracie Agax F Waterleaf Forrest Hing Mike Whiting Pore Earrias Prince Kate Bender Oesei Helin Mabie John Bed Gold Dick Fleles Pam

Bitting Bros Advertises Coats Vests and Garments

Bitting Bros promotes full dress coats and swallow tail outfits with savings for budget buyers. They emphasize fit workmanship and style and invite calls for a complete summer undergarment ward robe. Night shirts priced at 1.50 reduced to 1.00 with a broad line of bathing athletic garments waiter jackets caps and aprons and mail orders promised prompt attention.

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