Local notices and city happenings in a Wichita issue
A sprawling city page reports from Topeka visitors and arrivals in Wichita. It lists carriers, hotel guests, town tradesmen, and a mix of marriages, thefts, and court actions. Notable items include Judge Thomas officiating a marriage, a baby at the Kansas National Bank family, and a series of police raids on joints with beer and whiskey seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Ty Partor
J. H. Kate
Oathy
Jennie Thompson
Valley Center
Councilman Attacks Omnibus Bill And City Secrecy
A ward leader condemns a long stalled omnibus bill as a scheme with many crime provisions. He warns of rings and delays, saying spring business delays action, and urges honesty for sewer questions amid civic tension. In a separate note, Evangelist W TH Hurlbut preaches at a Baptist church, drawing a large crowd and signaling anticipated regional revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade Committee
Council
W. TH. Hurlbut
Baptist Church
Frank Sherman
Furlong
Harper
Hurlut
Erand
Wicinta
Evangelist
Lost boy found by Reed near Carey Grand
Mr. F. 5. Reed of Hackner & Jackson block discovered a three year old boy on Donjles avenue near the Carey Grand. The child, who called himself Willie Warsworth, could not name his home. Reed will care for the boy and await his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. 5. Reed
Hackner & Jackson Block
Donjles Avenue
Carey Grand
Willie Warsworth
First annual Wichita carrier hall of fame event a success
About three hundred ten tickets sold and over three hundred attended the first hall event at the Eagle Rifle Armory. Carriers listed include C C Davis John Banford George Chanteau W C Donnelly B B Smith J A Wright Will Bartha A Lyons E B Walden Chas Streeter and D C Bates. Üniversitesi
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Eagly
Atendance
C. C. Davis
John Banford
George Chanteai
W. C. Donnelly
B. B. Smith
J. A. Wright
Will Bartha
A. Lyons
E. B. Walden
Chas, Streeter
E. H Walden
W. €. Donnelly
J. 11 Wright
K. of P
Rules for the School Board Adopted on Monday Night
The superintendent presented recommendations adopted by the school board. The rules impose suspension for pupils guilty of bringing smoking or distributing cigarettes at school and expel for habits injurious to others. The vaccine requirement to attend school is repealed, allowing attendance without vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rght
Come Along Marlowe 18 Tere At Wichita Fair Meet
Honesty with a 21634 time and other fast pacers may come to Wichita inaugural fair track. Kansas sidewheelers, still uncertain in number, could join races from slowest to fastest. Marlowe is here and Mack pledges to build the best horse west of the Missouri. An honest race between Honesty and Marlowe is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Fair
Kansas
Marlowe
Mack
Missouri River
Water Works Section Down After Hydrant Break
Early last evening a hydrant on Tare Street and Emery Argente broke, forcing a station shut for several hours to repair. Fire pressure issues reported the cause, leaving the city without water during the repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tare
Emery Argente
Wichita Soap Manufacturing stockholders plan meeting
Stockholders will hold a meeting at the company office at the factory next Saturday at 3 0 p m to consider increasing output. The factory already has capacity to raise production with little extra cost and the firm has contemplated the scheme, awaiting market reaction before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Soap Manufacturing Company
Ibi
Real Estate Men Meet. New Officers Elected
A group of real estate men met at the board of trade rooms last evening. PV Henry was elected president and W L McBee secretary. A committee was named to draft a constitution and by laws, with others appointed to manage various tasks. Hotels announced special rates for excursionists and efforts to house visitors if hotels became crowded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
PV. Henry
W. L. McBee
Not Buried Voices on North Market Street Motor Mine
A fragmentary 19th century debate recounts disputes over motor access on North Market Street. Citizens recall plans to meter entrances, protest delays, and claim a past vote to protect street order, while noting a wounded man and calls for renewed action in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Market Street
Mensur
Crawford Geald and Lodge Benefit at Main Street Theatre
The city applauds Miss Kemble for a lively Sybil and Mr Bell for his genial comedy. A Lodge benefit at Main Street Theatre features Prof Heal and others with Mrs Lodge, Little Lottie, and a photo exhibit. Annie Pixley comes to town with Charity Girl and Deacon's Daughter, with tickets on sale. The Museum reports improved seating and Uncle Tom's success. Miss Bloomfield delivers a standout piano recital, praised for legato and expressive depth at Crawford Grand on March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
J. J. Lodge
Main Street Theatre
Heal
Leavitt
Rogers
Little Lottie
Annie Pixlet
Annie Pixley
Publc
Opera House
Pittsburg
Pixley
Grand Opera House
Miss Pixter
Miss Pixley
Fannie
Mss Siloomnfield
Ett
Ladies' Union Officers and Committees Named for Year
A list from last Monday's ladies' union meeting outlines officers President Mrs BT Allen and Vice President Mrs GD Milliton, Secretary Miss Grace Lee, Treasurer Miss Henri Set Evans, and bond of managers. Committees cover visitation, devotional, entertainment, refreshments, and room duties with numerous members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dadies' Union
BT. Allen
GD. Milliton
Grace Lee
Treawater
Henrice Evans Bond
A. Bailey
Slisw Hilla
Taylor
G. W. Larmer
J. D. Kewlis
J. Bealter
M. Post
Jean Live
Fire sparked by electric light at Trade Palace
Two farmers on Worth Main street alerted to a small blaze in a table covered with straw near an electric light. Cash Henderson and Joss Henderson helped force the lock and the fire was extinguished before the fire department arrived. Sparks from the electric light are blamed for starting the blaze, the second such incident this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Worth Main Street
Joss
Cash Henderson
Cash
Ufnet
Hig
Court judgments and sales ordered in Wichita cases
A Wichita court docket lists numerous judgments for plaintiffs across many cases including default judgments and orders of sale for attached property. Notable entries include George W. Hendricks vs J J Williams and Charles F. Sternes et al, with several dismissals and stricken dockets. A notable verdict awards in the Green vs Gleason case amounting to 5500 dollars for the plaintiff after an assault and shooting incident. The report also notes probate claims, executor resignations, marriage licenses, and a justice court trial of Calvin Church with a guilty verdict and standard penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smstrict Court
J. J. Willams
Charles F. Sternes
R.A. Haste
W. JL. Sexton
T. W. Wilson
R. Stone
W. A. Ricbey
Arthur Alien
J. M. Moore
Jacob McAfer
Samuel Cox
le Scott
Wo. C. Litle
Geo A. Edwards
W. L. Colcert
E. M. Misner
L.C. Jackson
Watley Pressed Brick and Tilt Co
Emma J. Myers
Cox Williams Et al
James Hobson
Louis Hen
French Et al
Sadaroy Presi Aed Peavey
W.N. Proctor
Steele
Walker Vo
EE Slade
Dis
Minnedl
E.R. Powell
the Vatley Pressed Brick and Tile Co
J. E. ‘Green
John Gleason
Dale
Wall
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Kansas
Old Rcor
Ee Johnson
HL Rule
Oatley
Jennie Thompson
Valley Center
Locating Blinere Ward Signals and Society Announcements
Mr Healy locates twenty two blinters in his ward with a long list of street pairs and cross streets. An announcements section covers Y P S C HL meeting at pastor Parker’s residence and a motor route schedule. Also notes Guild meeting, Commandery drill, and Salesmen Protective Association activities with membership growth and planned programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Healy
Mydreunie
Kellong
Pydraulie
Lincoln
Hyaati
Harry
Stone
Fitch Avenue
Mead
Laura
Ida
Washington
Euporia
Fifth Avenue
Moxley
Marry
Pearl
Emporia
Pipmouth Cos
Ker JH Parker
Fairmount
Dotgies Aveue
Water Street
Comserstex
Woman's Guild
Sp. m
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Baily
Meee
Sagle Ie
Bree Moreoct
M Oialee
Echo. , Publishers and Proprietors
EAGLE
Seth
TD Snatth
Ancola Missis
T. BE. Bowzuan
Topeka
Sgh
Whinery
Trom Katong
Stewart
Rolinana
Kansas City
Gribt
Frankport
Aen
Albert Calisch
South Market Street
Stavlurant AL. Sheridan
Lac Payette
Ind
Veaiheer CW
Oswald
Warriors’ Hall
Stuck Anson Carriers
AJ L. Eichelberger
Welling Ps Weir Ln
Carters
J. Drekwith
Aone
Tall of the Eagle
Charles P Barstow
Chicago
Smith
Kanews City
W. B. Morris
Josph
Byrington
St. Louis
G. Hurke
Dallas
Mined Carey
Aition
Sadie Koffman
Adt Ptudents
Frankie Kemble
Hutchinson
Crawford ‘Opera House
Crawford Grand
Tuna
C. Prouty
Logan
Indiana
Mrouty
Hallowell
Board of
Tendo
Levy
Col
Murdock
Missouri Pacife
Hard of Trade
tiriMith
Eldorado
Luis Town
Hut
Mr. Reatna
Westerdy
West Dori
BORX
A. C. Jobes
Kansas National Bank
Peety Larceny
Aitwin Tees Youngeter
HB Sandner
East Douglas Avenue
North Water
North Main
Colorado
United Brethren Congregation
J. Weaver
Presbyterian Church
AG Inaries
E. J.laper
Fort Scott
Benevolent Home
Wellington
Pueblo
Denver
Kansar
Major Hampton
Jarvis- Conkling Mortgage and Trust Company
Cowboy
Dennis
Piu
Dixon
Joe Henley
Anemoye
Smith and Glover
John Speers
Wichita Gun Club
Riverside Park
Afternuu
Porane
Ate
Safford
Brenda
Lote
Smitehiron
Ty WoLiow
Lou Nloe
Fred Kretseimar
Routhseast
Prisco
Forrat
Southwest
Frisco
Water Works Sect
Crawford Geald
Kemble
Thareau
Zsche
Sean
Balesmen Protective Association
Aevel
Diferest
Olty
Naraentsese
N. Main
New York
W.L. W. Miller & Co
Fhchheimer Block
Hirchante Inserangs
London
Tndurance Co
Fire Insurance Nation
Capitol Insurance Co
Deepared
Ayy
Mane
Jie Lee
Wichita and Vicinity
Pepe
S.C. Heyman & Co
Sheriff's Bale
Amit
E & Hamilton
D. — Oesens
Excyclofedia
Hacen Wee
Davidson & Case
John Davidson
Pioneer Lamberman
Mosley Street
Mosler Safe & Lock Co
Ss A
Hels
Maries
Occidental Hotel
Theeternas Marek
Sita A
Rowan
Cran
Abansas
Seatonal Bank
Menin Fiscet
Frank
Cocker
Sian SS Ae
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