The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-06-11
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TIE town Of FL Paso is located on the east bank
of the gr~a, Arkansas River, in the southeastern
part of scdgwiek county. Kansas. !: has many
advantages, among which are its beautiful and
healthy location. situated on high. gently slep-
ing prairie surrounded by Of the largest bod
les Of the most fertile land in the state, which Il
all taken up by actual settlers. who are energetic
industrious and practical farmers. They are q,
work in earnest. opening up their EARNS and msk-
ing themselves good, comfortable and perrnsnen,
homes.
ROCK BOTTOM.
There Is 4 rock bottom in the river. extending
about three quarters OF mile Up and down the
stream On the east hank the rocks about az
teen feet above low water mark. and on the wes.
hank about twelve feet below the surface Of the
ground.
BRIDGE FACILITIES.
A good Substantial bridge, TIVE handrc,l and
seveaty-Gv feet long. spans the Arkansas River
at this place, thereby giving the farmers on the
west side of the river access 10 the town a. any
stage OF water and ut all seasons Of the year The
bridge rests on stone abutments either bask.
and on two iron piers. which stand arrniy on the
bed rock in the river II is naturally the best
place the river this state for railroad hsj'se
across the great Arkansas River
RAILROADS..
Two railroads save ALREADY been surveyed 10
this place; enc from the northeast; via Eureka ani
Augusta, crossing the river si this rocs bottom,
the other from the city OF wichi,s 10 Arkansas
CITY, which proved to be almost air lac. and
very favorable route. No ioabt. both roads will
soon be completed
WATER PRIVILEGE.
There Is not the ieaS, doubt that here u the best
water privilege in the state Of Kansas The great
Arkansas River, lie source in the Rocky Noun
tains, Is Supplied with water in summer by the
melting SHOWS in the monntiins, by rain and it,
many tributaries In winter The WATER IL always
highest from spring until f,il, vet u has never
been known 90 overflow ~ hsuks a, this point
There j. abundance Of water during the whole
year TO run all the mschissr, that can be placed
on the bank FOR several miles below.
FEASIBILITY OF A DAM.
The feasibility of dam across the river IS net
questioned, solid rock boiten all the was
10 build upon. the width only two hundred aai
seventy five fee, from shorc e. shore high hank
OF clay and rock the east slic. ansi the west
side bed OF tough clay covered with sand, ss-
tending Tor some WAYS up the river aheyr the rock
bottom. This wafer privilege nasi and will short
/ ~ be improved III faso will be a manufacturing
town. The experiments last season in raising
cotton demonstrated tina, this soil and climate are
adopted 10 cotton growing; then why not manu-
faetuFe it here whore the sten. AMI found
alton have been naturally laid.
THE TOWN.
/ The town j. new, the buildings are substantial,
| erected for pcrnancn; business houses anj homes
e contains dry goods store. drug s,orr, two
/ grocery stores, one Hotel wigan maker AMI
blacksmith shop, on. shpe >tor-. a meat market
two feed stables, a good ssheei house, and aam-
Der OF dwellings,
SCHOOL. PRIVILEGES.
There Is "a good school from seven to nns month.
| each year. A sabbath school has been organized
and is nov In noari-hing condition.
CHURCHES.
Two church organizations have been effected.
via the Methodist aud United rreseyierian, each
having regular services.
JUNCTION OF STAGES.
ny recent arrangements the Town Company ha,
succeeded In ohtalnIpg nj this place junction Of
the stages 81 the Southwestern stage Gompsn, A
daily stage runs from here to Wichita. str-weekiy
from here 10 Fort sili, trl.we.siy 10 wsiitns-
ton, daily, via winfield. To Arkansas city.
TIMBER.
The timber in this vicinity consists of c.itoh-
wood oak, ash, hickory, walnut, mulberry AMI
elm. Cord wood Is delivered In town at four iisl-
lars per cord.
BUSINESS OPENINGS.
There Is here a good opening for business snsn
Of all Kinds, m, chahlcs of all trades boussi In
tustrious, temperate aui energetic men are t.-
sp-ctfi,lly invited
The policy Of the town company heretofore has
been to donate lots 90 thas. who bull, hoi.es On
them. Now. for the fret time, they advertise lots
for raie.
HOME SEEKERS.
Person. sseking homes OF wishing 20 eugsa. Ia
business of any Kind OF desiring TO .locafe in q
healthy, pleasant snd prosperous new place.
among good clsss Of society would ,io well n
pay this place visii before settling els~wber..
For further particulars G'islrsss
JOHN lirrBAUER, or
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