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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1888
Page
5
A cluttered list of visitors and merchants in the city describes arrivals from Denver, Joplin, Des Moines, and Kansas City with various trade notices. It notes lodging, shopping, and business calls, plus a revival service at the Baptist church led by Rev. E. W. Hurstatt. The item blends commercial notices with church event details and social arrivals.
Readable fragments indicate literary exercises at the University chapel on Friday night March 30 at 7 40 p m. The event features two Clearwater youths Mere deeper Jamison and Miss Elizabeth ITERARY EXERCISES AT UNIVERSITY. Streetcars will run late to serve East Side attendees.
The Ladies' Aid Society plans a social Wednesday evening at Mr. O. Martinson's North Srnec Street West Side home. An entertainment program features poetry, dialogue, songs, and a potluck supper, with prayers and musical pieces by Mrs Kiss Garber and others.
A brief notice praises The Quarterly Fund Life Insurance Company for rapid growth and strong finances. It highlights new insurance writings totaling about 40a) in the last ten days, strong agency interest, and confidence from business and professional leaders across the state.
A Western Evangelist notes a custom among churches to ensure pastors receive salary from congregations. In Wichita and nearby they urge timely payment, warning that failure harms ministerial reputation and public trust. The article condemns lax pledges and suggests firm, regular support.
Burlington, Coffey county residents aided by detective Page nabbed Chas A Parr for burning his own grocery store. Louis Johnson and Curry were captured after Parr's confession revealed a wider arson plot aimed at insurance payouts. Curry confessed to torching several buildings and a large grist mill. Local officers credit Page and exmarshal John V. Chess for the arrests and pledge further action against accomplices as Burlington awaits further detentions. Garfield University notes follow.
The W. F. M.S. of the First ME Wichita adopts resolutions lamenting Sister Botkins removal from among them. They honor her faithful service, note her passing to a higher sphere, and request support for her family as they carry on. The motion closes with a prayer and instruction to honor her memory by faithful service, dated March 27.
A party including Haynes Eben and Harrison raided Jim Creighlin's on East Tuaglas avenue. The owner and a barkeeper were present with a man linked to the notorious Reddy. Drinks were spilled in the raid and whisky turned over to the sheriff's offices.
A late night pursuit of a stolen rig ends in mystery as intoxicated witnesses mislead authorities about mules. The report also covers a Chautauqua Circle meeting with new officers and an extensive program, plus a lively concert review and multiple courtroom actions with fines and sentences.
A garbled notice invites all Gla Felinwe families to attend a lodge event hosted by The Lady Detevoleny at Mn J. Fete residence on March 5. It lists a Carlton of attendees, a 7:20 p.m. start, and references visiting brothers and members. The text hints at spring bets and city ties.
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