The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-11

the state, either of which up to this time
have had no railroad facilities, and, in fact,
there is a larger undeveloped country in
Arkansas, in both it's northern and south
ern portions, than in any other state in
the Union, though it is an established fact
that Arkansas today is richer in natural
resources than almost, perhaps. any other
state in the west, and she needs only the
progressive influence of the railroad 10 es-
tablish that prominence TO which she is
fully entitled, and already there are a
number Of railroad projects in sight. sew
eral of which viii be fulfilled, and of which
the Choctaw will be the pioneer wedge,
as it has been for a large part of Okla
homa.
The Choctaw viii establish several towns
along its new line, under the management
of its Townsite Department. The princi-
pal points viii be Bonneville and Magazine,
in Logan county. and Ola, in Yell county.
Bonneville will be the largest point on the
line. as they expect 10 establish there the
central division point Of the line, and will
spend 800 600 alone to that end. 1t is in
the center OF a rich country with every
attraction of climate. location and re-
source, and giving the best chances for all
kinds of legitimate business enterprises.
The opening sale of lots will take place
at Bonneville on Wednesday April 26th.
Excursions will be run on different rail-
roads TO the nearest point, which is Mans
field, on the Frisco, southeast Of Fl.
Smith.
Bonneville is 112 miles west Of Little
Rock, ana 80 miles southeast of Ft. Smith.
Abundant timber and stone for building
purposes will be on the ground and every
facility and accommodation possible ex-
tended visitors by the railroad company,
to insure their pleasure and success.
Logan county. in which Bonneville is sit
uated, has 5000 people, all happy and pros
porous, with no town of the first class in
it's border. The county has not a dollar
of Indebtedness and its warrants today
are worth one hundred cents on the dollar.
In this highly favored section of the
state they have no dust or wind storms.
Drouth and failure of crops are unknown,
and judging entirely from positive past
experience, it possesses every quality and
attraction for the up-building of success
full and happy homes, which is proven by
eAAC 4eNA . PCPNAOt4 eaAANoNS %AACAO VI SOAA-
tented people, the peer of any other COM
munity in the west.
The chief other towns will be Magazine,
also in Logan county. at the foot of Maya
zine mountain, the highest peak between
the Rockies and Alleghanies, a magnifi-
cent location in every respect. 1t will be
the college town and undoubtedly great
resort.
Ola, the third town, is in Yell county,
and will be the junction for the Dardanelle
and Hot Springs railroad, while it is the
center and will be the distributing point
for one Of the greatest cotton districts
in the state, and will undoubtedly be a
very large town.
The offices of the townsite company,
who work under the name of the Choctaw,
Oklahoma and Memphis Townsite COM
pany, are at Oklahoma City, o. T., and
at Bonneville, Ark. The manager in charge
is Mr.. C. E. Bennett, well and favorably
known through Kansas and Oklahoma
He can be addressed at either point, while.
of course, offices will also be opened at
the other points designated.
This is certainly an opportunity that
should not be missed by any one DESTROYS
of seeking a new home or business chance
for any reason, as we believe today it is
the best opening in the west.