The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-03-05
Fer IMMIGRANTS.
I'll PASO-

The town Of Ell Paso is located on the east bank
of the great Arkansas River, in the southeastern
part of Sedgwick county, Kansas. II has many
advantages, among which its beautiful and
healthy location, situated on high gently Stop
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 u rock bottom in the river, extending
aboa, three quarters OF mile up and down the
stream On the cas-, bank the rocks are about If
teen feet above low water marx, and on the wes,
bank about twelve feet below the surface OF the
ground.
BRIDGE FACILITIES.
4 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 10 the town AZ any
stage OF water and at ell seasons of the year The
bridge rests on stone GbG;men;s on either bank,
and on tao iron piers, whic' stand firmly On the
bed rock ia the river Il 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 20
this place; from the northeast, via Eureka and
Augusta, crossing the river at this rock bottom,
the other from the city Of Wichita TO Arkansas
City, which proved 10 be almost an air line and a
very favorable route. No doSbt, bgth roads Will
-ooD be completed.
WATER PRIVILEGE.
There is not the least doubt that here is the bes.
water privilege in the state OF Kansas. The grea,
Arkansas River, its source in the Rocky Noun
fains, is supplied with water in summer by the
melting SHOWS in The mountains, by rain and its
many tributaries in winter The wafer is always
highest from spring until fall, yet it has never
been known to overflow its bank. nj 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 dam across the river is not
questioned, solid rock bottom all the way across
10 build 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-
facture 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 houses and homes
y, al, "A -
grocery stores, one Hotel, \ wagon maker and
blacksmith shop, shoe store, q 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. 4 Sabbath-school has been organized
and is now in flourishing condition.
CHURCHES.
Two church organizations have been effected
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-weckly
from here 10 Fort sill, Il tri-weekly to Yelling
TIMBER.
The timber in this vicinity consists OF cotton
wood, oak, ash, hickory, walnut, mulberry and
elm Cord wood il 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
dus.rious, temperate and energetic men are re-
specially invited
The policy of the town company heretofore has
been TO donate lots 10 those who built houses on
them Now, for the first time, they advertise lots
for sale.
HOME SEEKERS.
Persons seeking homes or wishing 10 engage in
business Of any kind or desiring 10 locate in
healthy, pleasant and prosperous new place,
among a good class of society, would do well to
pay tins place a visit before settling elsewhere.
For further particulars address
JOHN HUFBAUER. or
dolly ]. HOUT MINNICT