The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-02
FOR IMMIGRANTS.
Ill PASO.

Inc Town OF III fasO Is located On the east Dank
Of the great Arkansas River, in the southeastern
part OF sedgwick county, Kansas. q has many
advantages, among which are itsbeantful and
healthy location, situated on high, gently slop-
ing prairie. surrounded by one Of the largest bod
les of the most fertile land in the state, which ID
all taken up by actual settlers, who energetic.
industrious and practical farmers. They al
work in earnest, opening up their farms and max
ing themselves good, comfortable and permanent
homes.
ROCK BOTTOM.
There is rock bottom in the river extending
about three quarters of n mile up and down the
stream. On the east bank the rocks are about ff-
teen feet above low water mark, and on the west
bank about twelve feet below the surface OF the
ground.
BRIDGE FACILITIES.
4 good substantial bridge, two hundred and
seventy-fvc feet long, spans the Arkansas River
at this place, thereby giving the farmers on the
west side Of the river access TO the town ut any
stage OF water and at all seasons of the year The
bridge rests on stone abutments on either bank,
and on two iron piers, which stand firmly on the
bed rock in the river. 1t is naturally the bcs.
place the river in this state for railroad bridge
across the great Arkansas River
RAILROADS.
Two railroads have already been surveyed to
this place; from the northeast, via Eureks and
Augusta, crossing the river at this rock bottom
the other from the city of Wichita to Arkansas
very favorable route. No Doubt both roads will
soon be completed.
WATER PRIVILEGE.
There is not the least doubt that here is the best
water privilege in the state of Kansas. The great
Arkansas River, Its source in the Rocky Noun
tains, is supplied with water in summer by the
melting SHOWS in the mountains by rain and its
many tributaries in winter The water is always
highest from spring until fall, yet it has never
been known to overflow its banks ut this point
There is an abundance Of water during the whole
year TO run all the machinery that can be placed
on the bank for several miles below.
FEASIBILITY OF A DAM.
The feasibility of dam across the river is not
questioned, solid rock bottom all the way across
to bald upon, the width only two hundred and
seventy five feet from shore TO shore, high bank
Of clay and rock the east side, and on the west
side bed Of tough clay covered with sand, ex-
tending for some ways up the river above the rock
bottom. This water privilege must and will short
ly be improved. Fl Paso will be manufacturing
town The experiments last season in raising
cotton demonstrated that this soil and climate are
adopted TO cotton growing; then why not manu-
facturc il here where the corner stone and found
alton have been naturally laid.
THE TOWN.
The town is new, the buildings are substantial,
erected for permanent business houses and homes.
grocery stores, one Hotel, u wagon maker and
blacksmi shop, one shoe store, a meat market,
two feed stables, good school house. and num-
Der Of dwellings
SCHOOL PRIVILEGES.
There is good school from seven to nine months
each year. A Sabbath school has been organized
and is now in fourishing condition.
CHURCHES.
Two church organizations have been efected,
viz the Methodist and United Presbyterian, each
having regular services.
JUNCTION OF STAGES.
BY recent arrangements the Town Company has
succeeded in obtaining at this place junction Of
the stages of the Southwestern Stage Company. A
daily stage runs from here TO Wichita, atri-weekly
from here to Fort sill, tr-weekly to yelling
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TIMER.
The timber in this vicinity consists of cotton
wood, oak, ash, hickory, walnut. mulberry and
elm Cord wood is delivered in town at four dol
lars per cord.
BUSINESS OPENINGS.
There is here good opening for business men
of all kinds, mechanics of all trades honest, in
dnstrous, temperate and energetic men are re-
specially invited.
The policy of the town company heretofore has
been TO donate lots TO those who built houses on
them Now, for the first time, they advertise lots
for sale.
HOME SEEKERS.
Persons seeking homes or wishing TO engage in
business of any kind, or desiring TO locate in .
healthy, pleasant and prosperous place,
among good class of society, would do well to
pay this place visit before settling elsewhere.
For further particulars address
JOHN HUFBACER, or
4O-ly j. HOUT MINNICH