Wichita Note Book of People and Events in 19th Century
Carthage and Memphis visitors mingle in daily life. arrivals from Wellington, Dighton, and surrounding towns mingle with locals. A range of social, business, and transport notes, including a police report, church events, meetings, and a factory update, paint a vivid picture of a bustling community.
Fairmount Water Works Ready for Use and Fire Protection
The Fairmount Water Works are tested and ready with boiler and pump capacity at ninety horsepower, providing one and a half million gallons daily with four wells and two miles of main laid. Councilman Buckridge oversees the project, and a proposed hose team will boost fire protection while Mather patents and experts ensure reliability. The system, amid test pressure near 120 pounds, aims to supply the town during peak demand and fire events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmount
Buckridge
Mather
Port Huron
Mich
Minther
Cossummers
Geo. C.strong
Abe
Strumr
Congerl
Sehicn
Musher
Omaha
Wichita
Thas Len
Istana
Meeting notices and ceremonies in Garfield corps and Odd Fellows
The Eagle Rites gather at the armory tonight with cargo matters and a Garfield relief corps meeting scheduled for Thursday at 1 pm in the GAK hall. Members are urged to return grill mocks, while a Meant Olivet Commandery No. 11 conclave meets at Tal o'clock for temple work and a street pickup is described for carper of rene and Market mortat o'clock this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Republican Club
Central Christian Rehurch
Lincoln Street
Garfield University
Rgular
Garfield Relief Corps
Theuray
Im G AK
Grill Will. Plesse
Esiape
Mra M.ow. Drees
Olivet Commandery No
Juses
J. C. Doores
Rene
Market Mortat
Hatchis show in Kansas draws crowds with disputed venue
Rumors swirl over where a Hatchis event will be held with talks of Topeka or nearby locations. Local officials, including Mr. Kelly, weigh the options as town plans Harvest Home services at First Baptist Church. Harvest decor featured flowers, fruits, corn, evergreens and a fine display. In the evening the Ladies Missionary Society met with several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulleber
Galestide
Texas
Callahan
Kansasary
Witla Simner Chirane
Follapm
Glaginstant
Cindiage
Jtotel Carer
Will Fhenpant
Goriedy
Aretved
Ines Reais
Thinir Botme
Sattrga
N.Y
Dinja Bren Dturiig
Nessie SeBlilruc
Dighton
Lille Wright
North Lawrenen
Aveses
Garfeld University
van Baton
Yong
Hus
Sternberg
Hindery
Forte
Wintnaber
Fey
Chicago
Wichita
John Kelly
King’s Daughters
First Unitarian Selefy
Mia Carter
Douglas Avenue
Preciusly
MeMihan
Wrestlat
Barnum
Sosf
Ieachi
United States Mutual Life Insurence Company
New York
Topeka
Wiomara
Y. MC
First Baptist Church
Shaw
Te Hy
Stiles
Trentier
Cnantes L. Davipeys
Malanoett Merawery Heil
Santa Fe
Panhandle
Kansas
Board of Trade
Board of Directors
Oliver. Prost
Hatchis
Balf
Nebraska
Lips
Iar
Thirteesth
Kelly
First Baptist
Theeberck
Ladies’ Missonary Society
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Wempocs
M. Murdock & Bro
Mages Ll 'Uel Jenis
Seth Westera
Amas
Stekatae
Bios Reperss
Senaar
Petaa
Poneas Cargo
Meir
Aden S Telarso
Bilton
Wichilaan
Presonala
Carthage
Wright
Muncie
Abaye
John Dapue
Wellington
The
City
Whitmore
Muserd
Brown
Augueta Festerelay
Rom Jaonits
Carthane
FH Jones
Clearwater
Cbty
M.drwn
Augusta
Wis
Nethority Poster Diy
Dewins
DePord
Newlea Yeateruay
Juha
Losisville
W. Clark
Our
Carta
Kiowa
Pesteadia
Tou J
Bomis St
Conway Sprines
West Sae
Elt
Sestériday
Karla Soult
Tao Ah Teen Vieiting Frieruds Wa
Yeatenlay
St. James
Ririch Soth
Jacob McAfoos
Mery
Norte
Anylebel
Cas- Luis Ball
Onis Steret
W. J. Sommerville
Rofed Thinble
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
Fac
Etagrs
Wild West
Harty TV
Santa Fe Yanis Resterdax
Twan
Fourth National
Faiday
the Eagle
Holden
Tim
Elise
Ila
Mamried
Justice Hammond
Jas, Tobin
Young Mens Republican Club
EZ Guthrie
Waco
Third Street
So'eluck
Reading
Wour
Fairmount College
Rufus Cone
Ed Robinson
Doc Greenfield
Robinson
Chisholm Creek
Central Avenue
Glaze
Douglis
von Heide
Chisholm
Central
Kubautted
J. F Miler
Man
Mike Uoverstreet
Mra
Theny
Professor Keach
J. FM
Frank Smith
Gox- Net
OR. Keach
Noble
Prof M. Crowell
Mrs Unin
Fle Soto
Mise Grune Lowe
Ruperte
Zl. Bartlett
Frank Gamel
KA. Viedfers
Young Mens Christian Association
Clara Holbrowk Smith
First Presbyterian Charch
Kalio Kirk Piven
Setalas
Chamtongas
Reruty
Akitsts
Bellis
Emian
Sidney Kiliman
Pris
Capon
Withers Watersins
Gasta Fe
Oticer Webbice
St Dewey
Buik
Corusr & Farnum
Java
India
Wiehlta
Ti. Davis
TL. M.brows
Bresterm
Sig M. Brown
Chicago Avenue
Heneca Street
Palace Mock
Lanlding
Holenberg
Washington Avenue
Dram County
Robert
Gec
Murray Myers
Willam Warrison
William Hartson
Membber
Holland Brothers & Co
Goddard
Isitendini
Tub Harresn
Uite
Bisciston
Margot
Tars
Besa
Harrison
Ahmenents
Samson
Tris
Lee Taylor
Education
J. W. Wingard Resizush
Vinta
Ernst Lawnesce, Tad Cores
Fornoon District Court
Reed
John B Tras
Admr
W. H. Morris
James H. Schmith
Same
Semel H. Wilson
Roh
Robert H. Darraugh
Otto Koplin
Steinhauser Merkle A Ply Co
Sons
Wid
Christian Kemmerter
Joseph Moore
Mianery
Messrs
Clements and
Keniall
Judge Welty
Reel
H. G. Ruggles
James Smnall
Ala
Museller
Committee of Attorney
Paul Marian
Lar
Zella Dumonut Alnor
Anton Strunk
Ferai
Nated Kuechenmeieter
Bertha Uhl
Edward M. Moss
Anna M. Johnson
Freeport
Poriee
Clark
Chas. Green
W. Smith
John McKinley
Chas
Aryan
Will Armstrong
Mary Johson
Susie Stutth
Dolly Wiley
AL. Green
Robert Williams
Dave Sharp
M. Eller
Kiet
John Wiite
Jackson Steer
Vivans
Jet
Haugh
John Hareia
Walter Garriven
Jin ‘Owens
Job Jackson
Henry Horns
Robert Cunningham
Wiite
Jackson
Smith
Bevin
R. Stewart
Henry Crim
Apeme
U. 1 Party
Flak Street
J, A, Sareer
Pree
Cjlleen
Harmon
Rosbelle
Caldwell
Roselle
Siogar
Balderston
Sumiay
Bran Pen
Missouri Pacific
ROYAL
Cash Henderson
North Main
Lewis Academy
J. F
J. M. Naylor
J. D. Hewit
Hawn, Herron & CO
Whaleale
Th. Weitbeck
J. Ow, Tistenn
Pararet
Tie Elesretertaer
Ameptandert
Wyxit la Gobendin
New Mexico
Dunha Heanys Ormitlees
Dul
Lupine
Kendal & Morrristm
Geefertair
Hyan Heese
Kauss
Wansas
Joseph
Misswart
Wirkit
Huntens
Cunces M. Seatiward
Hucick & Co
Jeeepl
Missouri
Socola
Memillay
Hartes
Meturerecy
Missenei
Howl
Hood
Iag Tuegel
Bowthy
Warere
Ling
Kesey
Tony Praimee
Sigperseoe
Etrareris Boeh
Ash Be
Wales
Norma W. Kinnens
New York Times
Tour Paern
Polaon
Cait Grmca
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