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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1888
Page
5
A garbled OCR record lists multiple individuals, towns, churches, and events across a long era. Names such as Hart, Pallsdulphta, Yeek, George, and others appear with scattered occupations and places, suggesting a historical notice or diary-like compilation. The fragmentary text references rents, legal actions, and travels, but due to corruption no coherent story or outcome emerges.
The county and city discuss moving a western bridge opening to Chisholmerek, replacing a two span setup with a single span, pending costs and safety. A public meeting and delays loom as officials weigh engineering needs and local impact while contractors and residents await decisions.
Oklahoma will meet at Board of Trade rooms this morning. The committee includes George J. Rouse F J Bently and others. A series of local incidents follow including a missing colored man named Wim Johnson last seen on the streets after receiving a check and a separate injury report. A police station scene, a social gathering at South Main and an advertising exhibit for Wichita, plus ministerial association proceedings and a police ball to raise funds for uniforms.
District court heard J P Baehr vs Catherine Dester et al with a judgment in favor of the plaintiff. Three divorce suits were filed Esther Lujin v John R Lujin Mary Reid v Robert Reid and Fannie E Zencker v Daniel Zencker. Details include claims of neglect and drunkenness and marriages in Portage County Ohio and Republic City Kansas. Justice court actions covered warrants and arrests. police court noted guilty pleas for miscellaneous charges including indecent exposure and drunkenness with sentences or appeals anticipated. Community notices listed guardianships, marriage licenses, and local events plus theater reports and civic notices.
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