The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-03-04
FOR IMMIGRANTS.


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 man,
advantages, among which are its beautiful an.
healthy location, situated on high, gently slop-
ing prairie, surrounded by Of the largest bod
les Of the most fertile land in the state which i
all taken up by actual settlers, who are energetic,
industrious and practical farmers. They are n
work in earnest, opening up their farms and max
ing themselves good, comfortable and pcrmaneu
homes.
ROCK BOTTOM.
There ia o rock bottom In the river, extendn
about three quarters Of mile mp and down tn
stream. On the east bank the rocks are about iii
teen feet above low water mark, and on the ives
bank about twelve feet below the surface Of tn
ground.
BRIDGE FACILITIES.
good substantial bridge, two hundred ant,
seventy-1ve feet long, spans the Arkansas Rive
at this place, thereby giving the farmers OH tn
west side Of the river access to the town ut an.
stage OF water and at all seasons of the year. Th
bridge rests on stone abutmcnts ON either bank
and on two iron piers, which stand drmly on tn
bed rock in the river 1t is naturally the be-
place the river in this state for railroad bridge
across the great Arkansas River.
FEASIBILITY OF DAM.
The feasibility of . dam across the river il moi
questioned, solid rock bottom all the way acros,
to build upon, the width only two hundred an
seventy Eve feet from shore to shore, high banl
of clay and rock on the east side, and on the ives
side a bed Of tough clay covered with sand, ex
tending for some ways up the river above the roc
bottom. This water privilege must and will short
ly be improved. Ell Paso will be manufacturer.
town. The experiments last season In raisin,
cotton demonstrated that this soil and climate ar
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 homer
II contains one dry goods store, drug store, tw
grocery stores, one Hotel, a wagon maker an
blacksmith shop, one shoe store, meat market
two feed stables, q good school house. and mum
Der of dwellings.
TIMBER.
The timber in this vicinity consists OF cotton
wood, oak, ash, hickory, walnut, mulberry an''
elm Cord wood is delivered in town at four dol
ars per cord.
BUSINESS OPENINGS.
There is here good opening for business mel
of all kinds, mechanics Of all trades honest, in
dustrious, temperate and energetic men are re
spectfully invited.
The policy of the town company heretofore ha'
been to donate lots to those who built houses o.
them Now, for the first time, they advertise lot
for sale.
HOME SEEKERS.
Persons seeking homes or wishing 10 engage IL
business of any kind, or desiring to :iocaie in
ecalthy, pleasant and prosperous new place
among good class of society, would do well I.
pay this place visit before settlin. elsewhere.
WATER PRIVILEGE.
There is not the least doubt tbst here is the bes
water privilege in the state OF Kansas. The grea
Arkansas River, its source in the Rocky Noun
;ains, is supplied with water in summer By Nh
melting SHOWS in the mountains, by rain ard it,
many tributaries in winter. The water is always
highest from spring until fall, yet II has never
been known to overflow its banks at this point
There is an abundance OF water during the whole
year to all the machinery that can be places
on the bank for several miles below.
SCHOOL PRIVILEGE rs.
There Is good school from sercn 10 nine months
zach year A Sabbath school has been organized
and is now IN a Gourishtng condition
CHURCHES.
Two church organizations have Leen effected,
viz: the Methodist and United Presbyterian, each
having regular services.
For further particulars sddress
JOHN HUFBACR, or
dolly j. HOUTE MIMIC.