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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1889
Page
5
A chaotic OCR dated montage mentions Wichita figures like Senator Plumb and Peters visiting Conway Springs sugar plants, industry push for sugar refineries, and city boosters. The piece references packers, rail lines, local society notes, baptist classes, and a fire scare, all in late 19th century civic bustle style.
George F. Whitlock and Kate Redfield were married at First Presbyterian Church by Rev. David Wisters with about 26 guests. Reception followed at the bride’s home 437 South Market, gifts displayed, couple to reside at 455 Avenue A. Parallels include Goodrich and Parce private nuptials at 7 pm, Rev. Read officiating, Cedar Rapids ties noted, and a brief crime note on Deputy Walker arresting Alice Jeffries for counterfeit money.
Fragmentary medical observations describe catarrh complaints and stomach discomfort. Names such as Jane Tovey and Eimiteruim kris wine appear amid garbled phrases. The text references treatments, symptoms, and patient experiences without coherent narrative or clear conclusions.
A notice states that a collection of presents is on exhibition at the New York Star and available for viewing at any time. It urges visitors to come early, noting new stock at reduced prices and invites readers to secure a preliminary gift.
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