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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1889
Page
5
A pile of scattered notes reports weather, transit delays, and civic plans in Wichita. Officials discuss wheat impacts, street paving, theater events, and a Santa Fe relief car project aiding Stanton and surrounding towns.
Detectives and associates were named in a warrant alleging obtaining money under false pretenses and using results improperly. Names include GF Copaway Thos floodnight ear Hefsland and Jonnie Yorke, with several assistants involved but not all present. Accusations claim prosecutions sanctioned by opponents and deny any illegal acts. The dispute centers on alleged illegal operations and their legal repercussions.
Samuel E. Cook, youngest son of A. J. Cook, died suddenly Wednesday morning at 5:35. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence corner Hillside and Central Avenue.
Deputy U S Marshal arrested John Jackson barber on East Douglas for suspected involvement in Sheriff Cross posse killings during the Stephens county outbreak. Authorities probe the gang and aim to capture others as scattered reports detail raids, drunken arrests, estate dealings, and local civic events across Wichita.
The Degree of Honor group held a birthday surprise for Caswell of the Engle Gor family, with a reception, dancing, cards, singing, and an elaborate lunch. Attending couples included Dunkin and spouse, Hollowell duo, Ratliffs, W N Caswell, Hickok and sister, A Do Kors, Massie family, Wallace pair, Jennings, and K D Carivon pair.
Various entertainment items from the Crawford Grand and York, including magician Zansic advertised for next Sunday with simple apparatus and no hidden tricks, Gilmore’s band boasting a 2000-piece repertoire, Burlenzh trio opening November 18, and The Black Spider melodrama at York Opera House drawing a large audience despite poor weather.
Mees v Wichita & Western railroad discussed in district court with multiple verdicts listed including Steele & Co v Mrs Jackson and others. Licenses issued for Josephas Daw Ora Coleman Peter Liess and Kesa Dierman. Various civil actions, guardianship, and liquor sale cases heard with delays and judgments noted. Police report describes a northwest First and Mass street disturbance and increasing city hotel registrations from distant states.
Yesterday's city clearings stood at 98 267 61 dollars against 659 219 08 the prior year. A prominent bachelor hosted friends in East Douglas rooms. Bangor Maine's A J Turner arrived prospecting west, while J H Snow resigned to join Utah's rail firm. Henderson of New York store seeks charitable distribution for Thanksgiving flour. City treasurer Throckmorton notes bonds bids for Dec 6. Various officials travel between Cincinnati Wichita and Topeka for business and hearings. Community notices include plumbing, curb work, building details, and club meetings with Masons and Knights of Pythias.
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