Local notes and social items from Wichita area society
Stolen goods and local crime reports mix with society news. Mentions of Mrs Williamson and Mrs Pare visiting, Judge Martin traveling to Bry bit, Rev Brink and Rev Tull at churches, Capt. Fred G. Snythe's summer trip, and a planned marriage of Perry Metherwin to Ora Stanley. Articles reference Queen City Cigar Co, Hutchinson Dairy Herald, and Wichita area figures.
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Pletcher Myredith
Hutchincon Dairy Herald
Wichita
Murechtingin
Col Hod
Colunius
Jenin
Sire
Sharman
Murmits
Perry Metherwin
Mie Ora Stanley
Hye Park
Elle
Fred G. Snythe
Westening
Stewart
City council debates electric lights and sewer work
City Council meets in the evening with Mayor presiding and nine members present. Debates include opening streets, extending gas mains, and installing electric lights on key avenues. Affected blocks include Oak Lawrence Water and Market. Ordinances on street railway gauge and sidewalk improvements are discussed. several petitions referred to committees. Water drainage from Crystal Ice Plant discussed with partial city funding debated. Resolutions honor Michael Zimmer for city service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healy
English
Stone
Brown
Derby
Buckridge
Simison
Kenyon
EM. Healy
Public Improvement Committee
Johnson
Wabash Avenue
Second
Third
Washington
Third Street
Market Street
Douglas
Oak Street
Emporia
Fifth Avenues
Lawrence Avenue
Lindle Street
Water Street
Second Street
Walnut Street
Conway
Thirteenth
Fairview
Thompson— Houston
Tenth Street
Railroad Committee
Broad Gage
North Main
Buckeridge
Lees Thin Shat Gana
Goldbirg
Comcil
Ruy
Williun Street
Central Avenue
Wace
G Brown
Sewerage Committee
Topeka
Tee
Torney
Willy
Jorditamer
Supgen
Wity Agtories
Douglas Avenue
Topeks Avenue
HL K. Taller
Topeks Svenue
Leity
Crystal Toe
N. A
J Company
Topeka Avenue
Crystal
Jonson
Henly
Main Street
Lincoln Street
J. W. Gandolfo
Mattie
James Kittner
Occidental Hotel
Lullard
Mosley Avenue
Michael Zimmerly
Ube Vity
Geo. B. Harts
F. Denny
Western Kansas Outlook and Rail Race Referenced in Interview
An Eadie representative, Harry L. Bennett of St Louis, reports bright farmers’ prospects in western Kansas. He notes two railroad corridors converging toward Denver and a push to relocate the U S land office from WaKeeney to a more central site. Settlers across Rush Ness Lane Sect Wichita and Greeley counties favor central placement for easier access, while locals await Washington decisions. A separate note reports Monographer REL Hann’s accident while boarding a freight car. injury is painful but not serious, with amputation ruled out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eadie
Harry L. Bennett
St. Louis
Kansas
Bennett
Denver
Colorado
Tendler
United States Land Office
WaKeeny
Union Pacific Insfi
Rush
Ness
Lane
Sect
Wichita
Greeley
Bante
Necesary
Everyon
Spacks
Venient
Washington
Hyder
Beever
Suman
Yantagroas
Rel Hann
Mr. Fisher
Pt. Beott Yestentay
Qprit
Secumid
Cary
McAdams Callat
John ‘ Long
Kansas, Colorado & Texas Railway
Im .Depot
Long
Sion
Union
Dept
Mr. Long
Body found near Mount Hope ends in coroner inquest
The body of a young man, nude and badly decomposed, was found about a mile north of Mount Hope in the Arkansas river. A coroner’s inquest named death by a blow to the head as the likely cause, with a verdict of death by stroke from an unknown person. The victim’s age around 21, Irish descent, and measurements given by Dr. Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artanass
Hope
Wingard
Mt. Hope
Arkansas River
Mount Hope
Harvey Robert
Carliste Ranch
Perry Cox
John Newbaker
Isn
Squire Phillips
Potter
Garfield Motor Tine Company
J. B. York
Dayton Avenue
JK. Sawyer
Deming
McClung, Deming & Company
Dumont & Haywart
Huilding
Drs
Garfichl Motor Line Company
Civén
Keown
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Publishers and Preprietora
Ft the En
South Daly
Bini
Feekeny
Sen
Sip
Cne
Gape Re Oee
Tiaras
Yeeso
Pole Linsees
Severn
Gabots
J.labce Masons
Sneer 2
Syietatdun Fey Fo
Maecticlees
Staations
Therurmeners
P.mabary
Ie Saad Ees WG
Mreenmat
Avurt
Robert Nerf
Oty wStrong Company
Elmer Carrier
Lansing
Michigan
Judge Wall
Will Cary
W. A. Moke
Martinsturg
West Vietbe
B. Wilkins
Randolph Field Wall
Chicago
Bed Hota
B. Mattock
P. Farrar
Arkansas City
M.striekmar
New Phila Adelphia
Ohio
Gandaloyo
Merv
J. Sehn
Mountai
John Keling
Godant Yexter Flay
KK. Nelum
Queen City Cigar Company
Tran An
Clintoo Meyers
Mise May Lester
Wayo Avenue
B. Carpenter
Parker
Main Streets
Ft. Johns
Cheney
Brink
Methodiett
Tull
Dodge Avenue
M. EB
Bunalay
Judge Martin
Kausne Furniture Company
Bry Bit
Stentwnville, ' Alo
Haye
Hunnewell Co
Mis County
West Side
T.M. Williamson
Mre Pare
Allea
Harper County
Williamon
John Mary
Belig
Fourth Ave
Weil
Henry Findviss
Locke & Findie
Will
Milter
Miltner
Lees
Maddie
Acutment
Meeting OF Directors
Doc Rose
Justice Walker
Paul
City Martel
William Elliott
William Broa
First Street
Fourth Avenue
Terrill & Shulle
Garfield Opera House
Crawford's
Stetson
Neck and Neck
Crawford
Mr. Lodge
John Renand
Mr. Wallace
Dennis O'Rourke
Miss Earl
Morgan
Adrienne
Valentine
Courts
toLice Court
Albert Hatcher
Tom McNamare
John Brady
Mattie Williams
Ada Washington
Georgia Clark
John Doe
R. B. Bowers
Jenkins
Wachob
David Griffin
Easter
Mike Kelly
Wood
John Discol
Mary Glinn
Lilly
Hooker
Albert Hickok
John Shears
al, Brodtorys
Tryan
Cooley
Maggie Hughes
Brad
Coleman
Murray
Kelly
Marsden
Timothy Coop
David M. Kirkside
Fredrick Gandy
Miller Minors
Mounts Minnors
Agnes Higday
William F. Higday
Jenry Beanfield
Mary Johnson
Eset
McNamara
Banta Fe
Tors
Tela
Richard A. Haste
Mie
Sadie Atherton
Streator
Tiiinais
Peter Tour
Hew. W
Pusbir Delgo Avenue
M. B Church
Mr WE. Cobbe
Anne Fosher
Teith
Winbek
Ty Erler
Proebieer
Jase
Armory
W.A. Rreusy
Lawes
Wintieid
Moms
Te Mempne
Xrpary
Scott County
P M&a
Tuley
Stevens County
Calvert
Thirteenth Street
Frank Camnelly
Perth
White House of Innes & Ross
PLAID
White House
C. E. Lewis & Co
N. Main St
CE Lewis & CO
Main St
Cae
D.boot &¢ Shor House
E. E. Manson
North Maly ST
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