The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-28

Lulu avenue
At the Quarterly Centennial at the
First NJ E. church, Sunday, DR.. Kirby
Of California preached the morning dis
course, and Rev. Hannah the evening.
The Sunday school was one Of the larg-
est and most interesting ever held in the
city.
Shaw's orchestra and the Second Reg
iment band are making preparations for
the concert which will be given tomor-
row night at the First Presbyterian
church for the benefit OF the family OF
their deceased brother, Samuel Z. Dor
sey.
Some tramps stole a coat from the
front OF Billings store, but they were
given such an active chase by the po-
lice that they let the coat drop, but
made good their escape, thus saving the
county the expense OF sending them
over the road.
George Mold and R T. Kinnaird have
reached Indianapolis, Ind, and have
made an average OF $50 per day for the
past week. They now have something
over 81 300. They have made arrange
ments for continuous work for the next
sixty days, when they go into camp and
prepare souvenirs.
Colonel LOOMS of Winfield was in
the city yesterday visiting some Ma
son brethren. Colonel Loomis was re-
Gently elected mayor of Winfield and is
all right He is square honest, pro-
gressive citizen and gentleman. He
comes to Wichita quite frequently and
feels al home here with numerous ac-
Quaintances and friends.
Colonel Samuel C. woodson, sr., of
I'll 49, -.
jting Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Wrenchey
at their home, 1902 East Central ave-
nue.. Mr.. Woodson comes up four
times a year to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Wrenchey and the reunion Is like that
between father and children. He will
return to Caldwell this morning.
A band of Gypsies have been camping
down at the foot of Morris street dur
ing the last month. Sunday they were
visited by hundreds Of people from the
city who were eager to have their for
tunes told. 1t cost 81 per fortune and
The old lady with the tainted cheeks
and the wilderness of beads made a
fortune for herself out Of the fortune
she dealt out to others.
Rev. Vail. the popular pastor Of the
Unitarian church, has rendered his res
Mr.. Vail goes to Atlanta, Ga, where
he will have fine church, a large con-
gregation and a salary double what he
is getting here. Mr.. Vail is a most
excellent gentleman, an ideal pastor
and his departure will meet with regret
as sincere as it will be general.
There is trouble and plenty Of it at
the prospect well. 1t seems that Tues
day the crane-like sand bucket caught
on the bottom of the curling and re-
fused to come forth. The rope was
pulled in twain, but after considerable
fishing it was secured. Yesterday the
casing was raised and the bucket will
he brought out. Mayor Cox says the
well will go down right where it is and
1t will not be moved.
A pleasant reception was given last
night to Rev. Burnes, pastor of the
Emporia avenue M. Il. church, which
was reported TO be a wholesouled af-
fair. Several short addresses were
made and the pastors reply was given
with much feeling. The church is
greatly revived under the pastors earn
est efforts and beginning with Thurs
day evening series of meetings will be
held for the next ten days to which all
Christians in the city are invited 10
attend.
]. T. Werbin Of Bentley was in the
city yesterday on business and among
other subjects spoke in endearing terms
Of the kindness and sympathy express
ed by his kind neighbors during the re-
cent sickness and death of his daugh-
ter, Bessie, a bright child whose death
had avacancy in the heart of the par
ents. The blow was a sad one and only
,orI1 -
trying ordeal of giving up a loved one,
can know the appreciation felt by AIR.
and Mrs. Werbin.
Herbert E. Patterson, the expert ac-
countant, returned home yesterday az
ter an absence OF several weeks check
ing up the books OF the various coun-
ties. He brings quite a good deal OF
political news and other interesting
gossip. Mr.. Patterson IS having an
immense business. He is now the only
recognized accountant in the state and
carries with him as his best recommen-
dations the Endorsements and thanks
of the counties he has worked for. He
has now five county contracts ahead Of
him.
Next Thursday evening Queen City
lodge No. 20, D. of H, will entertain
her members in regal style, one befitt-
ing her reputation as royal hostess.
A choice program of music. literature
and viands is made up that will tempt
the most critical, and every member Of
the lodge is expected 10 be present AMI
bring a well filled basket of something
good. One bright. particular feature
of the occasion will be a skirt dam -
Sister Fr5~-es BUlla tbs WI * d.
sumner. C.-.c-- = = lesser magnitude |
will be on the program.
Dick Plunkett sends hand bill CIV
ing the details Of a grand mill TO be held |
tonight at Saltwater, not a regular |
mill in the pugilistic sense, but test !
of scientific boxirg-boxing that will
show skill, science and endurance bu. |
not brutality. The first bout will be |
between Jerry Healy of California AMI !
Kid Harris Of Illinois. The main 81 |
Will be between Fred Ross of Colorado |
and Lon Bennett Of Kansas. Bennett !
left Wichita short time ago and was |
a mighty likely young fellow, and one |
who was reDuted to have the staying |
qualities. The engagement viii be
under the auspices OF the Saltwater |
Athletic club.
st. Louis. Mo, April 27.-The deal |
body Of Maggie, or Dora, Wagner. was /
found this morning in bed in her room 1