The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16
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ELL PASO.

The town Of II Paso is located on the east bank
Of the great Arkansas River. in the southeastern
is=.t Of SeSigwick county, Kansas. II has many
advantages. among which are its beautiful and
healthy location. situated . high. gently siop-
ing prairie, surrounded By one Of the largest bod
les Of the most fertile land in the state which 10
all taken up by actual settlers, who are energetic.
industrious snd practical farmers They arr At
work in earnest. opening mp their farns and max
ing themselves good. comfortable and permanent
homes.
ROCK BOTTOM.
There is . rock bottom in the river. extending
about three quarters Of . mile mp and down the
stream. "a the cast bank the rocks are about d.
teen feet above Low water mark. and on the west
bank about twelve fee; below the surface Of the
ground.
BRIDGE FACILITIES.
A good substantial bridge. two hundred and
seventy five feet long. spans the Arkansas River
81 this place. thereby giving the farmers on the
west side OF the river access to the town 81 any
stage OF water and az a.. seasons Of the year The
bridge rcsss store sbufments either bank.
and on TWO iron piers, which stand firmly en- the
bed rock IN the river II 10 naturally the best
place the river in this state for railroad bridge
across the greA; Arkansas River
RAILROADS.
Two railroads assc slready been surveyed to
this place; from the northeast. via Eureka and
Augusta. crossing the river at this rock bottom.
the other nom the city Of wichita to Arkansas
City. which proved to be almost an air line. and
very favorable route. No doabs. both roads vii.
soon be completed.
WATER PRIVILEGE.
Yh.r., a.
water privilege in the stale 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 rs
many tributaries in winter The water Is Away.
highes; nom spring until fali, yet u has never
been known 10 overflow It's banks al thi. point
There is an abundance Of water during the whole
year TO run all the machinery that can he placed
on the bank for several miles below,
FEASIBILITY or A DAM.
The feasibility of dam across the river Is not
questioned. solid rock bottom all the way sorus.
to bn'ld upon, the width only two hundred and
seventy Ave feet from shore 10 shore. high bank
Of clay and rock on the side, ami on Tho IVES,
side bed Of tough clay covered with sand, eS-
tending for some way. ny the river above the rocl
bottom. Ihiswn privilege must and viii shcr,-
- ~ ''tiN'''- - h>p MISUNDERSTANDING
town. The experiments last season IN raising
cotton demonstrated that this soil and climate ar.
adopted 90 cotton growing. then why net manu-
fscture i, here where IN, corner stone aud found.
alton have been naturally laid
THE TOWN.
The town is new, the buildings are substantial,
erected for permanent business houses and Nome.
1t contains one dry goods store. drug STORE. two
grocery stores. one Hotel. wagon maker snd
blacksmith shop. one shoe store. meat market.
two feed stables. good school bau-e. and q mum
Der Of dwellings
SCHOOL PRIVILEGES.
There is a good school from seven tn nine month.
each ycs=- satbath-sehool has been organized
and !. now in hourishing condition.
CHURCHES.
Two church organizations have been effected.
sif' the Methodist and uuitel rresby tertan. each
having regular services.
JUNCTION oF STAGES.
Ky recent arrangements the Town osnpany has
succeeded In obtaining at this place junction Of
the stages Of tho Southwestern stage Company 4
daily stage from her. to iehits tri- weekly
from here 10 Port sill, aui-weekly To wsiiinx-
ton. daily, via Winfield. to Arkansas city
IihHtk.
The timber in this vicinity consists Of cotton
wood. oak, ash, hickory. walnut. mulbrrry and
elm. Cor wood IL delivered in town si four dol
lars per cord.
BUSINESS OPENINGS.
There IL here a good opening Tor cuisines. men
OF sll kinds. me- ehanics 81 alt trades honest in-
dustriou-. temperate and energetic mrn sr- re-
-prctfully invited
The policy If the town company hcrctofov- bas
been TO donsir lots 10 the. who bailt houses on
them Now. for the hr., time. they advertise iots
for sale
HOME SEEKERS.
Persons seeking homes or wishing 10 engage In
business Of any hind. or desiring Ia ,1ar,ie In .
healthy, pleasant and PROSPEROUS new place
among a good eIa-s Of society. would do we'll 10
pay tins place visit before settling eirewhsf.
FOR further particulars address
JOHN HtIBArEH, or
40-ly }. uouT MiSSicu