The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-21
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IPASO.

The town of FL Paso is located on the east bank
Of the great Arkansas River, in the southeastern
part Of Sedgwick county, Kansas. 1t has many
advantages, among which are its beautiful and
healthy location, Situated on higi, gently slop-
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 energetic
industrious and practical farmers. They are al
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 mile up and down tn
stream. On the east bank the rocks are about IF
teen feet above low water mark, and on the west
bank about twelve feet below the surface Of th,
ground.
BRIDGE FACILITIES.
A good substantial bridge, two hundred and
sevenfy-ive feet long, spans the Arkansas Rive
at this place, thereby giving the farmers on III,
west side of the river access to the town at an,
stage OF water and at all seasons Of the year. Ths
bridge rests ON stone abutments on either bsnk.
and on two iron piers, which stand firmly ON tn.
bed rock In the river II is naturally the bes
pisce the river in this state for railroad bridge
across tAs great Arkansas River.
WATER PRIVILEGE.
There is not the least doubt that here Is the hes
water privilege in the state of Kansas. The grea
Arkansas River, its source in the Rocky Nom
tains, is supplied with water in summer by Tie
melting SHOWS in the mountains, by rain and IL
many tributaries in winter The water is always
highest from spring until fall, yet 1t has nere,
been known to overflow its banks at this point
There is an abundance of water during the whp;.
year to run all the machinery that can be places
on the bank for several miles below.
FEASIBILITY OF A DAM.
The feasibility of a dam across the river is net
questioned. solid rock bottom all the way
to build upon, the width only two hundred Hud
seyenty-ive feet from shore to shore, hig, hani
of clay and rock on the east side, and III.
side bed Of tough clay covered with sand, ex.
tending for some ways up the river above the rocs
bottom. This water privilege must and viii short
~ be improved. Ell Paso will be manufacturing
town. The experiments last season in raisin,
cotton demonstrated that this soil and climate
adopted to cotton growing; then why not mana
facAre it here where the corner stone and fna
alton have been naturally laid.
THE TOWN.
The town is new, the buildings are substantial
erected for permanent business houses and hemes
1t contains one dry goods store, drug store, tw'
grocery stores, one Hotel, a wagon maker an
blacksmith shop, one shoe store, u meat market
two feed stables, good school house, and nun
ber of dwellings.
SCHOOL PRIVILEGES.
There is good school from seven to nine month
each year. A Sabbath school has been organize
and il now In fourishing condition.
CHURCHES.
Two church organizations have been Effected
viz: the Methodist and United Presbyterian, cac
having regular services.
TIMBER.
The timber in this vicinity consists OF cottof
wood, oak, ash, hickory, walnut, mulberry al
elm. Cord wood is delivered in town at four do
ars per cord.
BUSINESS OPENINGS.
There is here good opening for business me
OF all kinds, mechanics Of alltra honest, in
luxurious, temperate and energetic men are IL
specially invited.
The policy OF the town company heretofore ha
been to donate lots to those who built houses
them. Now, for the first time, they advertise lot
for sale.
HOME SEEKERS.
Persons seeking homes CIR wishing to engage
business OF any kind, or desiring to slocaie in
healthy, pleasant and prosperous new place
among good class OF society, would do well t.
pay this place visit before settling elsewhere.
For further particulars address
JOHN HUFBAUR, or
40-ly j. HoUTE MIMIC.