The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-06-20
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THE FRONTIER GAZETTE,
a weekly newspaper, has been estab.
lished in Anthony, the first number OF
which viii probably bcissued on the
goth lust. Preparations are being made
to have rousing Fourth of July cele-
bration, to which all are invited. One
of the most prominent orators of Kan
sas will positively be present and de-
liver the address.
Anthony is located ON an elevated
plateau, between Willow and Spring
creeks, about one and one-half miles
from each, Bluff creek being distant
on the west and south about two
miles. The land slopes gradually in all
directions from the center of the town,
affording good drainage and making o
location unsurpassed in beauty, health
fulncss and desirability. Here, where
but recently the red man chased the
deer and buffalo and wooed his dusky
maid, we find a village boasting a
population Of two hundred souls. Tho
murmur of the brooklet is hushed and
in its stead we hear the buzz Of the
saw, the noise of the hammer, and
merry voices mingling in song and
laughter. Our streets are wide and
clean, the houses bright and now, the
landscape beautiful, even to the wild
est grandeur. Our town keeps pace
with the times, and though on the bor-
ders of civilization, the stranger from
the eastern cities may even here enjoy
the luxury of back alleys Inhabited by
oyster cans, old hoop skirts and worn
out boots.
II requires no stretch of the imagin-
alton to here behold the germ from
which shall spring prosperous settle
ment and thriving city.
Splendid water privileges are found
along the numerous streams, and a
mill site has beenEelected but two aud
one-half miles fsRn town, and prepa-
rations for building are now being
made. A number of very fine farms
have been opened up adjacent to and
in sight Of the town, and choice claims |
can yet be secured within three or four
miles. a surveyor is located here,
who has a full set of piats aud field
notes, whose services can be secured
N selecting locations upon application
10 him.
The townsite was entered on the 18th
INST, and choice residence and business
OTIS may now be secured. To those
who wish to cast their OTIS with US we
,ifer cordial welcome and substan-
ial inducements. Plats and maps of
Harper county, and other valuable in
may be had by addressing
he President or S ecretary of the town
The town company is
of the following named
Gentlemen. well-known in business
ircles and abroad, viz: o. Jennings,
B. IL. Steadman, Vice
VIZ. Olmstead, Treasurer;
/. c. St. John. Secretary Messrs.
-ennings 81 Heaton, C. r. Miller. NJ.
Iellar, G. NJ. Hellar, Ii. Owens, B. e.
zee, j. G.. Kensley, G. M. Goss, st.
jlair Gray, and others.
1t is the intention of the citizens of
his co unity to take up township or
this fall. A permanent or
of the county will be effec-
ed thereafter so soon as the interests !
f the people demand it. Proper steps
ill be taken to insure the extension
f the ST. Louis, Fort Scott and Colo I
ado narrow guage railway from Win
cid through Wellington and Sumner
ounties TO this place. Further facts
| regard to this road will be given
ext week. Very respectfully, S. II