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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1889

Page

5

Crawford Grand to Feature Kate Claxton March Seventeenth

A local note announces Kate Claxton books the Crawford Grand for March seventeenth. Also reported are city social happenings, church and school events, and city officials planning activities.

Charity Ball at the Garfield a Notable Society Event

The Garfield hosted the annual charity ball last night with extensive organizing by prominent young ladies led by Clara Newmar Grace Hibarger Millie Sanpenfield Dell Beynum Mamie Maguel Lerma McGee Anie McKnight Bessie Woodworth Mignon Viele Sadie York Alice Boyd Maude Pratt Mary Milee Minnie Kubo Hattie Hays and others. A grand march opened at 9 o clock followed by fourteen dances to music by the band orchestra. Attendance included many city social figures and a large reception committee chaired by Russell Harding and others. The event sparked plans for future charity balls each year, underscoring the success and high society involvement.

Garfield Clara Newmar Grace Hibarger Millie Sanpenfield Dell Beynum Mamie Maguel Lerma McGee Anie McKnight Bessie Woodworth Mignon Viele Sadie York Alice Boyd Maude Pratt Mary Milee Minnie Kubo Hattie Hays Tose Mthney M. W. Levy Bound of Trade Band Messrs Russell Harding Geo. C. Strong Chas. M. Townes O. D. James S. W. Levy Col. Wa. Innes Frank van Tuyle Stocker Eugene Garnett Charles Carey Charles E Curtis J. H. Heideger L. Charles Milter W. M. Bering WH. J. Kramer Od, Kirk H.W. Kendle J.P. Allen J. Williams D. Rotinson Horner Caldwell Bullard Jossin Stanley W. 5. Corbett Col Stewart McMillan Dod Miases McG Denn Lucy Ta Jewett Mie Sappen- Mand Pratt Orr Radfork Pack Af Oshitosh Wis Manile Manuel Arlie McKnight Tintebinson Dell Baynum Migion Viele Green McSweeney Chicago Hall Kutin McClees Balilmg Woodman Woodworth EK. Clifford Lamias M. Pheroe Mestrs Garnett A. H. Greet Dallett

Wichita Kansans Debate Police, Prohibition, and District Meeting

A lengthy Wichita letter column mocks Prohibition zeal and police power while praising the Wichita police commission. editorials attack or defend figures like Hewitt and Groggins, and warn against corruption. The piece also covers the Wichita District Conference proceedings and a bar association meeting seeking a new judge. It notes nominees for a new Sedgwick county district court judge and details the bar’s petition to Governor Humphrey. Additionally, reports on the women’s meeting discuss the spheres of women and suffrage, and local notices list seeds and attendees at events.

J.D. Hewitt Rudolph Hatteld Anna Taylor Colliss Toprks John A. Martin Wichita Police Commission Payne Reynolds New York Boston Chicago Kansas City Kansas Cincinnati St. Louis W.ctu Tirana Rudolph Ann and Hewitt Wichita Fmporia Avenue J.D. Borkin N. E. Harmon EC. Beach D. D. Akin J. A. Holwes D.W. Phillips J. W. Ax Deren Connection Heys E A. Hoyt Siling Isreal Wiley G. T. Kenner J. R. McNabb G. W. Irwis J. ¥. Howard Frances D.R. Francis A. W. Cumisings Gr. W. Irwin Sedgwick County Humphrey R. Ft Vermillion J. M. Balderatone P. P. Martie J. W. Adams EB. Jewete H Bentley Vermillion Sedgwick County Bar Chatr Ang Uetre J. Parks R. L. Holmes Hilphrey Judgeeupe Morris de Honsten McCoy Amidon Taft Duten Wife Bars D. M. Dale W. S Morris Sedgwick F. P. Martin Topeka

Local court notes and civic notices in a late 19th century issue

The page records petty fines for sidewalk obstructions, fees paid to the city treasury, and multiple court actions. Trials set for today include Justice vovieT with Dell Nickels property theft, and Phillip Bryan accused of assault. Announcements cover meetings of WCLT directors and Young Women’s Christian Association events.

Dick McMahan Madam Jeffries Mollie Jones Justice Voviet Joseph Hanson Jay Brew Dell Nickels East Oak Street Jadey Hammond Phillip Bryan Anne John Stewart Bryan Selewick Parkensom Steruns State Jack Felton Site Ve Chas.a John Goenlyrar John Goenlyrar and State Vs

Building Sotsrs and Local Court Bits

Yesterday’s filings show on looms building plans for $2,000 to be erected near Lawrence’s seventh, south of the Washita & Western railroad. Workmen repaired the Bryant Trail company’s North Main front while the Howser building neared completion. J. 8. Gordon’s Mall case moved from county office to the district court. Judge Reed presided. The probate court filed Nettie Jerves as guardian for minor heirs of M. Zormmerly, with medical matters noted for Lewis Dover to handle. Chief McNamara reported police matters in brief.

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