Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05
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SEDewICK, Jan. 2, 1886.

SEDGWICk, Jan. 2, 1000.
To the Editor of the Eagle.
The holidays of 1885 and 1886 are |
now numbered among the other
events that we enjoy only in memory.
There has been many incidents con-
uected with the past holidays that will
make it probably the most memorable
OF any proceeding it during the his
tory Of our village. Christmas was
observed by both Methodist and Con-
gregationalisi, the former had an arch
extending over the rostrum of their
church, embelished with appropriate
notices and laden with presents that
carried messages of love and atfec-
ton TO all the Congregationalists..
Santa Claus could not make the de-
livery of the numerous presents by the
reindeer route SO they carried train
of cars which was under the necessity
of making several trips TO fairy land
and return to the stage in Congdon's
hall where the immense loads were
distributed to the satisfaction of the
multitudes. Aster the presents were
disposed of the audience adjourned to
an adjoining room and partook of an
oyster supper.
On Christmas day there were many
family reunions where the general
topic was the discussion of the situa-
ton in Turkey.
The new year was ushered in by
grand ball given at the opera house by
|. o. o. +. encampment. Participants
report pleasant time.
New Years was appropriately and
very pleasantly observed at the resi-
dcncees of Daniel Keser, Z. A. Giffiid,
n. A. Mathis, j. L. Bayne, Il. w. Hail,
W. d. Cougdon and W. NJ. Congdon
by their estimable ladies, by keeping
open house assisted by so many of the
good ladies of the town that it would
be impossible for your scribe to name
them all, sufficc.it to say thai at every
place the hospitality and good cheer
extended and never be forgotten, and
the only regrets we heard by the call
ers was ON account of their limited ca
pacity 10 partake Vt the luxuries found
at every point visited. Some wanted
to practice 10 include all holidays, and
one voted TO include dog days also.
That one was a minister of "course,"
and before the rounds were completed
the majority were almost too tull for
utterance. When the ladies OF Sedg-
wick undertake anything. they get
there by large majority.
Prot. Parks, teacher in the 4th grade
of our schools, has found il
necessary to submit his resignation
owing 10 poor health, this will create
situation for some teacher who is
out of employment.
Our building and loan association
has dane a good work during the past
year in the way of helping several
persons to acquire homes for them.
selves and families, and also has proven
profitable investment for the stock.
holders. The association declared 6
dividend of $40 per share A new
series will be opened tonight. A few
parties in neighborirg towns are tax
ing advantage of the benefits by sub
, scri6ing for stock in our association
, This is as It should be. We cannot
understand why more do not likewise
1t will certainly prove a great benefit
TO the individuals. and also to the
towns. The stock can be had a
any time by applying TO the secretary
The annual election of Off GERS vii
take place tonight.
Mr.. p. d. Tull, we are informed, en-
: tertained quite number of guests a
dinner yesterday. We not being one
of the lucky ones cannot speak ad
!, visedly, but hazard the statement thai
a grand dinner was served, as Mr.. T
is creating somewhat of a reputation
as caterer 10 the appetites of the
hungry.
&. w. Kanavel goes to Riverside
Cal, in about two weeks, 10 be gone
thirty TO sixty days.
Heninger & Sons have opened on
!. fin the room in the southeast corner o
the Cooper block with stock of dry
goods and notions. They are relative
of Rev. HeDinger, of the L. q. church
and are from Urbana, Ill. Nc.
, A NEW APPLICATION OF IRON.
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