Wichita Gossip Runs Thick With Visitors And Plans
A crowded Wichita scene features numerous visitors and residents arriving from Kansas City Topeka and beyond. Notables include Major Hartwig of St Joseph and a New York trip while local firms announce new stores and millinery openings. County Clerk Dunkin and Fort Wallace join Topeka talks on the next county clerks meeting with Topeka city backing Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwig
St. Joseph
Wichita
Old Mexico
Vera Cruz
Denver
Fort Wallace
Dunkin
Tepeke
Three Hundred Men At Work On Wichita Packing House Project
A Wichita reporter visits the Cold Packitu site on Topeka avenue to document progress. About two hundred workers lay foundations for the new packing house, with heavy timbers, a large steam boiler, and seven foot thick walls. The head of the firm, a tall man in a stovepipe hat, speaks of a bright future for Wichita and the packing industry, noting Chicago and Kansas City as key markets. Voters begin city registrations. total active registrations approach last year but with fewer women participants. Funeral notice for Katie Gray, wife of Dr. J. H. Gray, issued for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fivorse
W. Wella
FL Martin
John 8
Lagiesk
Kingman
KR Eyulkes
Kane City
Wichita
Col. Green
Hamilan
George E. Thayer
Kansas City
JM McCant
Canton
HK. Freeman
Jas
Vk, Gillett
Dotin K. Lydecker
Mra
Sargeant
Wintel
Cty
A. Wiles
Peabody
Hschange
Uilion
W. L. Diator
Orcidental
F. Peters
St. Joseph
Cherry
Vaulivld
Kvants City
Tostulth Vinciunati
Howl Carey
Walter J. P. Brown
Hii, Wier & Laliman
Atchison
Wil
Wabash
J.B. Prowley
Agrr
Unina Dacitic
St ‘Onutha
Yesterdy
U.P
A. Gluick
Enterprise
New York
K Zimmerman
James
Neil
Monte Cristo
Crawterkrand
BR. Jones
Mr. Jones
Albeuny
the Eagle
Topeka Avenue
Coldpackitu
Wichity Stret Railway
Dold Grounds
Ennsteatan
Gratis
Wn West
Dolit
Thomas
Animeraf
Jacob Dell de Sone
Althouach
Unis Countey
Santa Fe
Missouri River
Chicago
Chinuco
Ries Park
Hyonees
Anil
Wieblin
Westerday
Folfer
Resurection of Dr Burleighs Barn Auction Sparks Rumor
A vivid irreal column describes the auction of Dr. A. O. Burleigh’s earthly possessions. Neighbors watch as wagons, furniture, and laboratory items come under the hammer, with memory and superstition mixing in a lively, humorous tone.
Unclear historical letter regarding travels and promises
Fragmentary correspondence from Pickens Y. Mareh to Mr Dickens mentioning Seaver Musil in Washington, travel notes about Wichita, assurances of support, and references to persons and places. tone formal, dated and personal, with scattered names such as Dickens and Leavenworth, and vague claims of success and forthcoming appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaver Musil
Washington
Charles Dickens
Ickens
Wichita
Apelor
Dickens
Olekone
Dinkens
Ile
Charles Dicker Taii
New York
Laviee
America
Hex Eos Mysel
Ing
Alnort
Colonel Leavenworth
Bia
Little Karen
Satante
Solank
White Anteloge
Linnie Hear
Wackington
Almost Persuaded Revival Meetings at Haptist Last Sight Today
A 19th century style account details revival meetings led by Rev. H W Hub batt, urging steadfast faith and soul seeking. The piece reflects on Sabbath rest, conversion, and the uncertain fate of Agrippa as attendees respond to invitations during services at the church. It notes Sunday plans including prayer, preaching, and Sabbath school, with the church open for statements afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Hubbatt
Jesus
Iris
Amelia
John
Actasia
Agrippa
Christ
Rippa
Hey
W. F. Harper
San Jose
Tap. Ma
Mire T F McBeer Dies at Residence in South Ida
Mrs T F McBeer died at her residence on South Ida Svente Vestentag morning. A short service will be held there this evening and the remains shipped to Setalia Moo Ste Hind Iivesten Maestry. Bam ber of Felts ard was highly respected by all who knew her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. McBeer
South
Ida Svente Vestentag
Dei
Setalia
Moo Ste Hind Iivesten
Maestry
Bamber
Felts Ard
Directors to Hold First Regular Meeting at Reelock
The board plans a Saturday afternoon session at Reelock with a general call for members to attend. Several gentlemen have placed autos for election to membership, and more are urged to renew dues. Photographs for notices should be taken soon as engraving takes time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Pirot
Twat
DS Wilder
Government Be Advised on City Growth and Church Notice
A truncated note to the board secretary quotes Senator Piamdexy warning Wichita risks crowding as the city grows. He predicts the current government building will be too small within three years, urging action before assumptions of growth prove unfounded. A Congregational church notice announces Welkin service and a joint city sermon by Rev. Prof JK Plate and others, with Lee Hall moving to manage the Congregational agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Tents
Senatir
Atx
Wichita
Edit
Wilbold
Pipmimth
Congregational
Cormur Lawrence
JK Plate
Spert Dan
Lee Hall
Deainy
Golden Spike Flows as Wichita Valley Center Line Opens
The Wichita Valley Center Motor Line completed fourteen miles of track with rolling stock valued at $100,000. The golden spike was driven at 2 yesterday, amid mixed doubts and town jubilation as test trips began toward Valley Center. The line runs from Buusth avenue and Williams street to the Kansas Midland depot, with future ballast work and park plans, and aims to extend toward Sedgwick within years while expanding service from the Car Works toward a growing city corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Ae Valley Center Motor Line Company
Seane
John Carpenter
Valley Center
Carpnter
Jand Allouty
Major Powell
John Fisher
Buusth Avenue
Willams Street
Kansas Midland
South Valley Center
Thirteenth Street
Johson
Sual
Thieteenth
Clyvuland
Buwka Springs
Ark
Hirt
Sadil
Mia
Thirteenth
Uren
Changious Motors
Wikaun
Sousy
Isastallanes
Alex Lee
Powell
FA. Duran
J. i Haldireed
Sedgwick
Jon
Crater Anal
Sietder
Imag Cates
Marta
Lites
Crv
Whaita
Geo. H. Davie
Eieker
Wichita Shoe Factory and Robeson Stationery Store News
The Wichita shoe factory remains active despite winter strains with stock, machinery, and plans to expand forces. Robeson and Champion complete invoicing and display a full stocking of goods in First Street’s Solewsrk block, including barrels, bank supplies, stationery, and educational materials.
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Saieh
Wichita Tiotry
Zane Sul
Wichita
Meemith
Mneer
Wit
Wichina
Robeson
Cilvminon
Benk
Ater
Auber
Citiée
Agian
Job Phili
Weelela Bayer Co
Chivemgo
St. Lalling
Nervase
Stuck Vari Acal es Ate Mucus In Court Document
A damaged OCR fragment describes weighing and sealing issues at a county clerk election stock parcel case. It mentions a trial date in 1804, references to WALL and CURLEY officials, and notes weights, covers, and a sealed document bearing an official seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acalee
Wales
Etock
Wallace
Social Swim Week in Review at Lewis Academy
A dense social column recounts a week of gatherings with attendees including Harry Lyttle Laure Woatack W Ee Wanedie and Tells Tused. Details cover hosting, performances by the Crysent society at High Official Pristine, dances and speeches, and a closing note on the Deities event and upcoming meetings with local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lyttle
Laure Woatack
W. Ee Wanedie
Mr. Mater
Aller Saites
Mr and Mex
Kenworthy
Mrs Curtis
Mr. Hayrod
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Daily Ee Eagle
Pala
Mostage S'cepalil
Adtnion
Sica West
W. Wilmington
Toledo
Hla Taylor
Olathe Yee
Amalay
Roc. Evans
Sedalia
Eagle Hifles
Dudge Hoc Stiss
Washington City
Messee
J. A. Rood & Co
C. L. Contk & Co
N. Main St
John R Gritith
Kenthenan
Tel
Elle
Miles
W. J Wilson & Co
W.T. Rouse
Medicine Lodge
Harker County
Topeka
Ssd Duncan
Sedewick
Uamws
Southwestern Business College
Mies A. 1
Hebd
Anthony
Kan
FL A
Thazen
Belle Fonte
A. Sugmers
Katie Gray
J. Ji. Gray
A. O. Burleigh
H. C. Burleigh
Bart
Fourth Avenue
Sretesyte
Niue
Anna
Sorme
Mike
Hess
Real Este
Surleigh
Thurleizh
Chieu
Pickens EN Wenn
Masayer
Congregational & & Instituth
Wichita & Valley Center
Wichita Smor FA
Ont
Mio
Wiettta
Gall
George
Rert
Ltmae
F J. Aswad
Srerrann
Fred Hamil
Erniees
Crysent Seu Society
Soos
Raiven
Wevieteen Syraanthatona
Crithyan
Chaetir
Kurtur
Ingeed
Lawrence
Doustas
Connie
Weir
Airtel
Diety Hitlelul
MlWay
Ube
Muy
Oller
Johanein
Metstiey
Katie Verusui
Shakesyrsny
Widtens Greene
Charles Muretierten
Arid Uegeby
Polaris
Winieky
Mer Cleveland
Cigduesse
J. IL Sealy
Itecina
Kher Theuhe
Siminins
Partatihe
Gira Sven Mines
Hlatete Timmer Nelli
Setuwink
Kerechien Tevin
Utm
Tarviock
Gareth
Hames
Dreeseteos
Tle
Alene Iers Reser
G. Hamutie
A. IE Meayrats
Hh Tucker
Derry
Acd JR Weaver
W. Lo Detineit
J.W
Meare
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