Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-03-18
PARK TOWNSHIP.
To the Etitor of the Eagle

To the Editor of the Eagle
"Home again." not ''from foreign
shore" but seemingly on a VISIT TO
Wichita, five months), | am seated in
one corner of our little domicile to iell
the editor again something about our
unique community.
Since our last letter the Wichita and
Colorado railroad has been built. Four
passenger trains day, baM and forth
to the great Metropolis, ('Vichita) dis
turbs our peaceful slumber, particu-
larry when We are INDUCING in our
last morning nap, between seven and
eight O'Clock.
Town site the distance of forty rods
from US neat little depot, reception
room wa. IN and comfortable-always
room for one more. One grocery, a
little clerk with rosy cheeks and laugh
ing eyes stands behind the counter,
ever ready to wait on customers.
Some buildings going up, others con-
tcmplated.
Mr.. Fred Wilson has erected neat
cottage ready for his happy little wife
and four beautiful buds Of promise.
Some beautiful corner lots for sale.
The place is called Maize. located On
all elevated place in the center of the
greatest corn country IL The west,
nine miles northwest of the queen
city (Wichita.) The country around
is strictly moral. A church on the
west side watching over evidences of
civilization.
Rev. Hull preached a deep and III
terestine sermon on last Sabbath. lie
has been in our midst a long time; the
congregation is large and attentive.
Mrs Horner, the oTganist Sabbath
school evergreen
The school house on the east side Of
the town viii be moved if our coed
people can agree, they are always i'll
harmony and il is more possible than
doubtful. We are blessed with an ez-
cellent teacher, Miss Curtis, 4 niece Of
Mr.. Rhodes, a highly cultivated lady,
neat, refined, ana q Christian, all eS-
scntial TO make a school a success, All
example for little ones who are form
ing their characters for life in a school
room / had the pleasure of visiting
the school, found the teacher perfect
disciplinariau, children studious and
devoted, and recitatioGs well learned.
The contest in written arithmetic was
interesting, to see their bright eyes in
dicating quick thought, was pleasing
and exciting splendid exercise to
expand the little minds. We are
favored with visitors occasionally, for
instance Miss Anne McCaflry, one of
Wichita's charming young ladies, with
beauty, wealth and intellect, paid Us 4
flying visit. She found rusticating or
the bluff. of Maize was a change and
variety.
No marriages-all seem to hold in
remembrance ST. PauPs advice. With
ali imaginable respect to the great or
ator, perhaps he was not capable.
Mr.. Park Becker died very suddenly
not long since. An old settler,
promising young man, moral and
kind.
Mr. Henry Loudonbager is the
proud father OF the third son; blessed
in his declining years.
The musical talent in our town and
vicinity j. not deficient: four organs
and a piano. Mrs. Oldfathcrs tie
principal performer. She has had
years Of experience, and many hearts
hgvc BEEN made glad with her sweet
music. vocal and instrumental. May
some wandering spirit send many to
our unique town, their opinion will
improve every hour. LIMA l.. NJ.