The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-06-04
ron IMMIGRANTS.
EI,PASO.


The town Of FL Psso Is located on the east bank
Of the xrea, Arkansas River, in the southeastern
part Of sed-wics county. Kansas. II has many
advantages, among which its eesntiinl and
healthy location, situated on high, gently slor-
ing prairie, surrounded by 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 a rock bottom in the river, extending
about three quarters OF a mile mp and down the
stream ON the cast bank the rocks are aboa, If
teen feet above low water mark, and on the yrs,
hank about twelve feet below the surface Of the
ground.
BRIDGE FACILITIES.
A good substantial bridge. two hundred aud
sevenfy-fve feet long, spans the Arkansas River
a, this place, thereby giving the farmers ON the
west side OF the river access 10 the town al any
stage OF wstcr and at all seasons Of the year The
bridge rests on stone ahuiments on either bank,
and on two iron piers. whica stan, firmly ON The
bed rock in the river Il Is naturally the best
place on the river in this state for railroad bridge
across ths great Arkansas Rivvr.
RAILROADS..
Two railroads aase ALREADY been surveyed to
this place; one from the northeast, via Eureka and
Augusta crossing the river at this rock bo;tem,
( the other fron the city Of Wichita 10 Arkansas
City, which proved 10 be airaos, air line. and
very favorable roH,e Ne ,,oxht. both roads viii
/ soon be completed.
WATER PRIVILEGE.
There is no; the ieas, daabt that here Is the hes,
water priyiieg. tn the state OF Kansas The great
Z Arkansas River, its source in the Rocky Noun
t fains, Is supplied with water in summer by the
/ melting SHOWS in The mountains, by rain and is
many tributaries in winter Ihs water Is always
highest from spring until Tall, yea u has never
been known To overflow its banks nj this point
| There is an abundance Of water during the whole
\ year to run all the machinery thsf be placed
on the bank FOR several tniles below.
| FEASIBILITY az A DAM.
1 The feasibility Of a dam across the river Is no,
Que STONED solid rock bottom all the Way ssro..
to build upon. the width emily two hundred aud
sevenfy-hVc feet from share 10 shore, hiEh bank
OF clay and rock ON the east side. and the west
side bed Of tough clay covered with sand. ex-
/ tending for ways up tbs river above the rock
bottom THIS water privilege must and viii short
| iy be improved, Ill raso " III he manufacturing
town. The experiments last season In raising
cotton demonstrated that this soil and climate
adopted to cotton growinel then why uef msnH-
fsc,urc II here where the corner stone and found
alton have been naturally laid,
THE TOWN.
! The town l. new, the buildings are substantial
erected for permanent business houses and homes
II contains dry goods stoFe, drug store two
| grocery stores, one Hotel a wagon maker and
blacksmith shop, shee store. meat market.
two feed stables, good school house, and mum
Der OF dwellings.
SCHOOL PRIVILEGES.
There Is good school from seven to nine months
each year. A sabbath school has been organised
and is in ,ourshing condition
CHURCHES.
Two church organizations have been effected,
via, the Methodist aud United Presbyterian. each
having regular services.
JUNCTION OF STAGES
By recent arrangements the Town Company has
succeeded In obtaining at this place a junction Of
the stages cf the Southwestern Stage Company. A
daily stage runs from here 10 lchita. atri-weekly
from here 10 Fort sin, atri-weekiy 10 yelling
ton, n daily, via inheld, 10 Arkansas city.
TIMBER.
The timber In this vicinity consists Of cotton
wood. oak. ash, hickory. walnut. Mulberry and
elm Cord wood il delivered In town al four dol
lars per cord.
BUSINESS OPENINGS.
There Is here good opening for business men
Of all kinds. mechanics Of all trades honest. In
dustrious, temperate and energetic men re-
specially Invited
The policy OF the town company heretofore has
l ltttf
them. Now. for tho first time. they advertise lots
for sale
HOME SEEKERS.
Persons seeking homes wishing To engage in
} business of any Kind desiring to siscsis IN a
healthy. pleasant nnd prospsrsus new place +.
among good class Of snelety. would 10 well 10
pay this place u visit before settling elsswh"re.
for further particulars address
JOHN UrFHArER, or
| dolly 4. HOUT MISNICh