The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-28

The town of Ell PnsO 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 high, gently slop-
ing prairie, surrounded by one of the largest bod
les of the most fertile land in the state which is
all taken up by actual settlers, who energetic,
industrious and practical farmers. They are at
work ia earnest, opening up their farms and max
ing themselves good, comfortable and permanent
homes.
ROCK BOTTOM.
There is rock bottom in the river, extending
about three quarters of mile up and down the
stream. On the east bank the rocks are about fif-
teen feet above low water mark, and on the west
bank about twelve feet below the surface Of the
ground.
BRIDGE FACILITIES.
A good substantial bridge, two hundred and
seventy -fvc feet long, spans the Arkansas River
AT this place, thereby giving the farmers on the
west side of the river access TO the town at any
stage OF water and at all seasons of the year. The
bridge rests on stone abutments either bank,
and on two iron piers, which stand firmly on tn.
bed rock in the river. 1t is naturally the bes
place on the river in this state for railroad bridge
across the great Arkansas Kiyer.
WATER PRIVILEGE.
There is not the least doubt that here is the bes'
water privilege in the state of Kansas. The great
Arkansas River, its source in the Rocky Noun
fains, is supplied with water in summer by tn,
melting SHOWS in the mountains, by rain and it,
many tributaries in winter. The water is always
highest from spring until fall, yet it has never
been known to overflow its banks at this point.
There is an abundance of water during the whole
ycnr to run all the machinery that can be placea
on the bank for several miles below.
FEASIBILITY OF A DAM.
The feasibility of dam across the river is not
questioned, solid rock bottom all the way across
TO build upon, the width only two hundred and
seventy five feet from shore 10 shore, high bank
of clay and rock on the east side, and on the west
side bed of tough clay covered with sand, ex-
tending for some ways up the river above the rock
Lotion. This water privilege must and will short
" be improved. Ell Paso viii be manufacturing
town. The experiments last season In raising
cotton demonstrated that this soil and climate
adopted to cotton growing; then why not manu-
facture il 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 homes
u contains dry goods store, drug store, two
.roccry stores, one Hotel, wagon maker and
blacksmith shop, one shoe store, meat market,
two feed stables, good school house, and num-
Der Of dwellings,
SCHOOL PRIVILEGES.
There is good school from seven to nine months
each year. A sabbath-school has been organized
,.,d is now IN fourishing condition.
CHURCHES.
Two church organizations have been effected,
viz: the Methodist and United Presbyterian, each
having regular services.
TIMBER.
The timber in this vicinity consists OF cotton
yood, oak, ash, hickory, walnut. mulberry and
elm Cord wood J. "a .ivercd in town at four dol
ars 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 are re
,pectfally invited.
The policy of the town company heretofore has
been to donate lots to those who built houses on
them Now, for the arst time, they advertise lots
for sale.
HOME SEEKERS.
Persons seeking homes or wishing to engage in
business Of any kind, or desiring to locate in
healthy, pleasant and prosperous new place
among . good class of society, would DO well TO
pay this place a visit before settling elsewhere.
For further particulars address
JOHN HUFBAUR, or
4o-ly ]. HOUTE MIMIC.