The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-01-22
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OF the great Arkansas River, in the southeastern
part Of Sedgwck county, Kansas II has many
advantages, among which are its beautiful and
healthy location, situated a high, gently slop-
ing prairie, surrounded by one of the largest bod
les Of the most fertile land in the state which is
all taken up by actual settlers, who are energetic
| industrious and practical farmers They are at
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 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.
BRIDGEFACILfrIES.
A good substantial bridge, two hundred and
seventy-fve feet long, spans the Arkansas River
at this place. thereby giving the farmers on the
west side of the river access TO the town at 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. II is naturally the best
place on 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 Eureka and
Augusta, crossing the river n, this rock bottom
the Other from the city of Wichita to Arkansas
City, which proved to be almost an air line and
very favorable route. No.doubt, both roads will
soon be completed
WATER PRIVILEGE
There is not the least doubt that here is the bcs
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 at 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 DAM.
The feasibility Of q dam across the river is not
questioned . solid rock bottom ali the WAY across
to build upon, the width only two hundred and
serenty-hse feet from shore TO shore high bank
Of clay and rock on 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
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ly be improved. Il Paso will be q manufacturing
town. The experiments last winter in raising
cotton demonstrated that this soil and climate are
adopted TO cotton growing. then why not manu.
fscture It 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 house. and homes |
!, contains one dry goods store drug store two |
grocery stores, one Hotel, n wagon maker and |
blacksmith shop, shoe store = NEST market
two feed stables, good school house, and = nun
Der of dwellings
SCHOOL PRIVILEGES
There is good school from seven to nine month. |
each year A Sabba;h-school has been Organized
and Is now in nsnrishinS condition.
CHURCHES.
viz; he Methodist and Presbyterian, each having
regular services.
JUNCTION OF Stages,
BY recent Arrangements the Town Company has
succeeded In obtaining at this place junction Of
he stages Of The Southwestern Stage Conpauy
daily stage runs from here TO Wichita atri-xeekIy
rom here 10 Fort sill. atri-weekiy 20 yelling
on, daily, via Winfield, TO Arkansas CITY
TIMBER
The timber in this vicinity consists Of cotton
wood, oak, ash, hickory, walnut. nalberry and
Ina Cord wood Is delivered in town at four DOL
ars per cor,i.
BUSINESS OPENINGS
There Is here q good opening for business raes
{ ali kinds, mechanics Of all trades honest; in
ostrious. temperate and energetic Incn are re-
reetfally invited
he Poiiey OF TIE town company heretofore has
cen TO donate lots TO iAose who suilt houses on
hem Now, fer the frs; time, they nd =er,.e lots
~ sale
HONE SEEkERs 1
Persons seekiae homes or wishing 10 eassr. ia
asiness Of Any Kind. or Gesirias to aoease in .
esifAy. piessss. and prcsperoas rev place. 4
noag . GOOD ciAss Of society. would do well 70
y tire PLACE visit beforv settling elsewhere I
For further particulars address
JOHN BrFBAUER, " /,
SeIy J HoUI MUNICH. Is