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Wichita, Kansas

1892 City Directory

Wichita, Kansas


Transcribed by Nancy Lou Welshimer Fincham

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

 


COUNTY OFFICERS.

District Judge - - C Reed
Probate Judge - - W T Buckner
County Clerk - - M A Carvin
County Treasurer - - John A Doran
Register of Deeds - - S L Barrett
County Attorney - - W S Morris
County Attorney - - W W Ayres
County Sup't Schools - - D S Pence
County Surveyor - - Thomas A Bailey
County Coroner - - M M McCollister
Sheriff - - I T Ault

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

T H Randall J M Allen S H Hayden

 

CITY OFFICIALS.

Mayor - - - Jno B Carey
Clerk - - - Fred Schattner
Treasurer - - - O G Eckstein
Attorney - - - H L Gordon
City Engineer - - - O Mulvey
Street Commissioner - - J C Farrell
Fire Marshall - - - A G Walden
City Marshall - - - Charles Burrows
Health Physician - - P D St John
Sewer Inspector - - E E Fitzpatrick
City Weigher - - - A Ray
" " - - - L N Woodcock
" " - - - L A Sargent

COUNCILMEN.

First Ward – W N Caswell, J M Leveridge
Second Ward – C F Horner, George E Harris
Third Ward – W L Johnson, W R Tucker
Fourth Ward – Henry Schad, H F Goode
Fifth Ward – C C Kenyon, H A Hill
Sixth Ward – R P Faries, J M Martin

STANDING COMMITTEES.

Finance–J M Leveridge H F Goode and C C Kenyon
Fire and Water–H F Goode, R P Faries and G E Harris
Franchise and License–R P Faries, G E Harris and W L Johnson
Health–C F Horner, W L Johnson and Henry Schad
Lighting–W N Caswell, W R Tucker and H F Goode
Paving and Scales–C C Kenyon, H Schad and R P Faries
Police and Prisons–H A Hill, W N Caswell and J M Martin
Public Buildings and Furniture–W L Johnson, C F Horner and J M Leveridge
Railroads ana Street Railways–G E Harris, J M Martin and H A Hill
Public Improvement and Parks–W R Tucker, J M Leveridge and C F Horner
Sewers and Drainage–H Schad, C C Kenyon and W N Caswell
Judiciary–J M Martin, H A Hill and W R Tucker

POLICE DEPARTMENT.

J F Shearman, President }
C A VanNess, Secretary } Board of Police Commissioners
B T Churchward }

Police Judge - - - A R Musseller
Chief of Police - - - C E Burrows

POLICEMEN:

J M Antrim Louis Aspy Thomas Glover
C W Snyder Harry Sutton B W Reynolds
L D Osborn Ed Hedger G C Kensler
D F Parks J N Harmon J W Dunbar
Charlie Buyer W A Marshall Geo Dennis
Bedford Wood

SPECIAL POLICEMAN:

Clarence O'Mahoney J B Knight Martin Hoover
Geo Swope

 

BOARD OF TRADE.

Sedgwick Block, C E Potts, President; F A Davis, Secy

 

PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

COURT HOUSE– Public square, bounded on the north by Elm street, south by Central avenue, west by Main street, and east by Market
CITY BUILDING–Corner of Main and Williams streets.
POST OFFICE-Corner of Market and Williams streets

FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Fire Marshal, A G Walden.
Hose House No. 1–Market, bet Second and Third, W A Shauner, Capt; Wm Childers, electrician.
Hose House No. 2–Cor English and Topeka, V A LaFayon Captain.
Hose House No. 3-Cor Fourth and Thirteenth, W P Kerwin, Captain.
Hose House No. 4-Seneca near Chicago ws, R G Armstrong, Captain.

FIRE BOXES.

No. Location Key
4.................................................Corner Central and Main.............................................. Drug Store
6.................................................Corner Third and Main......................................... Ford Grocery
14..............................................Corner Tenth and Lawrence.............................................. In Box
16................................................Corner Fifth and Douglas..................................... Eckert's Place
22................................................Corner Lewis and Topeka............................................... In Box
24..................................................Corner Lewis and Topeka............................................. In Box
32..............................................Corner Hydraulic and Douglas.......................................... In Box
34.....................................................Corner Orme and Main.............................................. In Box
36..............................................Corner Indianapolis and Topeka........................................ In Box
44..................................................Corner Central and Topeka........................................... In Box
46......................................................Corner Oak and Main...................................... Livery Stable
52...............................................Corner Topeka and Douglas.............................. Manhattan Hotel
56....................................................Corner Oak and Fourth................................................ In Box
62................................................Corner Washington and Douglas..................................... In Box
64....................................................Corner Lawrence and Lincoln..................................... In Box
72.....................................................Corner Water and Douglas............................... Drug Store
74......................................................Corner Second and Main..................................... Occidental
76................................................Corner Fourth and Douglas...................................... Carey Hotel
142...............................................Corner Market and Douglas..................................... Bitting Bros
144................................................Corner Main and Douglas............................... Wichita Nat Bank
146.........................................Cor Lawrence and Douglas............................... Princess Restaurant
162..............................................Corner Emporia and Douglas............................. Goodyear Hotel
164......................................................Seneca and University............................... Residence at cor
172......................................................Cor Oak and Maple................................... " "
174..............................................Corner Chicago and Sycamore.......................... " "
All watchmen and policemen have keys.

 

POST OFFICE.

In Government Building, corner Market and Williams
Post Master - - - E B Jewett
Assistant Post Master - - - J P Moore
Mailing Clerk - - - J E Higgins
Registry Clerk - - - R C Deam
Money Order Clerk - - - C S Smith
Superintendent of Carriers - - John Leen
Distributor - - - H C Meeker
General Delivery Clerk - - Ida W Decatur
Distributor - - - Geo Downing
Mailing Clerk - - - J B Bourgette
Mailing Clerk - - - O A Boyle
Stamp Clerk - - - Miss Grave Jewett
General Delivery Clerk - - Miss Ida M Reese
Distributor - - - James F McCoy

LETTER CARRIERS.

Carrier No 1 - C D Davis
Carrier No 2 - T J Whiteker
Carrier No 3 - Geo T Chouteau
Carrier No 4 - W C Donnelly
Carrier No 5 - E B Smith
Carrier No 6 - J H Wright
Carrier No 7 - Geo J Mold
Carrier No 8 - A D Boyd
Carrier No 9 - E B Walden
Carrier No 10 - C G Lilly
Carrier No 11 - V H Skinner
Carrier No 12 - Harry F Dean
Carrier No 13 - John T McDonald
Carrier No 14 - W E Barlow
Carrier No 15 - C A Latham }
Substitutes
Carrier No 16 - Geo W Huckins }

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

President - - - - J D VanNuys
Secretary - - - - Thos J Irwin
Treasurer - - - - C S Caldwell
Superintendent of Schools - - - William Richadson
Sup't of Buildings and Grounds - - F W Wibking

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

1st Ward:
V K Stanley
A H Ward

2d Ward:
L M Cox
G Van Werden

3d Ward:
J C Van Nuys
G E Campbell

4th Ward:
E R Powell
John H Fazel

5th Ward:
James Allison
Giles Davis
6th Ward:

F A Davis
L R Cole

STANDING COMMITTEES,

Ways and Means–e r Powell, Wm Wichman, W P McNair.
Accounts–Jas Allison, L M Cox, J D VanNuys.
Buildings and Grounds–Wm Wichman, J D Van Nnys, J J P Parkhurst.
Judiciary–J W Coates, L S Naftzger, L M Cox.
Printing–F A Davis, J W Coates, E R Powell.
Teachers, Salary and Discipline–L S Naftzger, W P McNair, Jas Allison.
Text Books, Course of Study and Examinations–J P Parkhurst, V K Stanley, L S Naftzger.
School Furniture and Supplies–W P McNair, F A Davis, V K Stanley.
Heating and Ventilation–V K Stanley, J P Parkhurst, F A Davis
High School and Library–L M Cox, E R Powell, Wm Wichman.
Sanitary Regulations and Boundaries of Districts–J D Van Nuys, Jas Allison, J W Coates,

LOCATION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS.

HIGH SCHOOL–Between Second and Third on the east side of Emporia avenue
BURTON–Corner of Bradshaw and Fifth avenues.
CARLTON–Corner of Lawrence and Lewis avenues.
COLLEGE HILL–Corner of Clifton and Prospect avenues,
CLEVELAND–Corner of Eleventh and Cleveland avenues.
EMERSON–Corner of Water and Central avenues.
FAIRMOUNT–Rented building, cor of Seventeenth and Vassar.
FRANKLIN–Elizabeth bet Texas and Pine, West Side
HARRY–Corner of Main and Harry streets.
IRVING–North Lawrence, bet Sixteenth and Seventeenth
KELLOGG–Corner of Kellogg and Laura avenues.
LEVY–Corner of Levy and Washington avenues,
LINCOLN–Corner of Lincoln and South Topeka avenues,
M'CORMICK–Corner of Martinson and McCormick aves.
PARK–Near corner of Main and Park streets
RIVERSIDE–Corner of Salina and Sixteenth streets
WASHINGTON–Corner of Third and Cleveland streets
WEBSTER–Corner of Emporia and Third streets.

TEACHERS AND RESIDENCES.

Allen J N, r sw cor Fourth and Central
Allen Della, r 503 s Water
Adams Jesse, r 1046 n Topeka
Amidon Rebecca, r 530 s Topeka
Amidon Nellie r 530 s Topeka
Aherne Helen, r 1158 n Wichita
Brook Addie, r 1023 n Emporia
Browning Anna, r 921 n Topeka
Barwise Mamie, r 730 e Thirteenth
Bruner Daisy, r 427 w Ninth
Bruner Lulu, r 427 w Ninth
Bricker Mary, r 513 s Main
Burd Jane, r 702 e Central
Burd Amy, r 702 e Central
Coffey Kate, 1336 n Lawrence
Campbell Essie, r 428 n Fourth
Corrie Mary, r 257 n Topeka
Cleaveland Tinnie, r 433 n Lawrence
Clark Jesie, r 808 e Thirteenth
Clarke Kate, r 116 Ida
Cox Hattie, 3424 e Second
Castello Genevieve, r 716 e Central
Carson, J S, r 1314 n Emporia
Dreschaux A, r Cor Thlrd and Topeka
Drown Minnie, r 739 n Market
Drown Jessie, r 739 n Market
Dickinson Lizzie, r 120 s Topeka
Dougherty Bertha C, r 142 n Main
Dunkin Frank, r 513 s Main
Deam Hattie M, r 1547 Park Place
Davis Stella C, r 1641 s Fifth
Embree A D, r 348 s Main
Ellis Ruby, r Levy District
Fowler E B, r 1022 w Douglas
Flower Florence, r 420 s Lawrence
Fitch Clemma, r 136 Lulu
Fellows Henrietta, r 412 e Central
Graham Effie, r 251 n Topeka
Graham Lola, r 251 n Topeka
Garwood Maggie, r 436 s Topeka
Horton F G, r 3058 e Douglas
Hill A D, r 858 Martinson
Hellar Ella J, 245 n Topeka
Haun Ruth, r West Side
Jackson Gertrude, r 461 w Ninth
Knight R F, r 120 s Topeka
Knight Agnes, r 437 s Market
Kieth Libbie, r 419 s Lawrence
Kerr Alice, r 419 s Lawrence
Leichhardt Annie, r 256 n Waco
Morehead A M, r 1407 Division
Mossman Alice, r 550 Alice
Mossman Abbie, r 550 Alice
Minnich Emma, r 313 s Martinson
Mason Etta, r Riverside
Mason Anna, r Riverside
Moyer J C, r cor Texas and Dodge
Millen Josie, r 316 n Fourth
Mills Leida H, r 808 e Thirteenth
Mulvey Anna, r 703 n Topeka
McNabb Kate, r 939 s Fourth
McGee Emma, r 805 n Topeka
McGee Eva, r 805 n Topeka
McLaughlin Maude, r 1011 e Central
McMichael H S, r 120 s Topeka
Neeley Della, 417 Wabash
Oldham Inez, r West Side
Philleo Laura J, First and Moser
Rowe M E, r 438 n Topeka
Rowe L M, r 438 n Topeka
Reece Ida, r 221 n Lawrence
Shull U P, r 357 Wabash
South J C, r 700 n Fourth
Skinner Minnie, r 635 n Topeka
Shults Carrie, r 205 Lulu
Smith H O
Stever Belle, r 304 w Third
Smith Hattie H, r 320 n Topeka
Sharp S S, r 527 s Seneca ws
Scoggin S M, 226 s Ida
Saxe Sallie, r 303 s Hydraulic
Sharon Mary, r 1039 s Emporia
Stuckey Minnie, r 329 n Emporia
Stuckey Lucie, r 329 n Emporia
Strangland E L, 308 n Washington
Thornton Belle, r 1007 s Emporia
Taft Ella J, r 116 Green
Woody Ruth, r 404 n Market
Woody Nora, r 404 n Market
Weyeneth Edith A, 515 s Emporia
Wayneck Belle, r William and Market
Walker Belle, r 299 Martinson
Weaver Sue M, r 515 e Central
Wilson Anna, r n Waco
Yowell T A, r 318 s Lawrence
Zeininger Anua, r 1063 n Market

COLLEGES AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS.

GARFIELD UNIVERSITY – Mentor Avenue West side. W B Hendryx, Pres; H M Munn, Sec'ty. J S Griffin, Pres of Faculty
LEWIS ACADEMY – Market Between Third and Central, H W Lewis prs; J M Naylor secty and principal
WICHITA UNIVERSITY –Southeast of the city, D B Shuey pres; J W Love secty; Alfred S Miller pres of faculty
FAIRMOUNT - Northeast of the city
SOUTHWESTERN BUSINESS COLLEGE–Above 400 east Douglas, A E Fritch principal
THE WESTERN SCHOOL OF ELOCUTION AND ORATORY–Y M C A Building, Prof Geo W Hoss prin
SCHOOL OF SHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING–Y M C A building, N J Waterbury principal
WICHITA TELEGRAPH COLLEGE–Zimmerly block, I B Martin principal

 

CHURCH AND RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES.

FIRST M E CHURCH–Lawrence bet Second and Third
DODGE AVENUE M E CHURCH–Cor Dodge and Pine ws
EMPORIA AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH–Northeast cor Emporia and Tenth
ST. PAUL M E CHURCH–Southeast cor Lawrence and Thirteenth
NORTH WICHITA M E CHURCH–Corner Andrews and Fourth
EMPORIA AVENUE M E CHURCH–Southwest cor Emporia and Morris
COLLEGE HILL M E CHURCH–3608 e Douglas
GERMAN M E CHURCH–Southeast cor Emporia and First
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH–Southwest cor First and Lawrence
LINCOLN ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH–Northeast cor Lincoln and Emporia
PERKINS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH–Burton
OAK ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH–1229 e Oak
DODGE AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH–Corner Douglas and Texas ws
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH–Southeast cor Lawrence and Second
MAYFLOWER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH–1532 Fairview
OLIVET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH–Cor Topeka and Orme
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH–Southeast cor Market and Second
SOUTH LAWRENCE AVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH–Cor Lawrence and Lincoln
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH–Lawrence bet First and Second
FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH–Services second floor of Sedgwick block
FRIEND'S CHURCH–Cleveland bet Douglas and First
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH–wICHITA, BET Texas and Pine ws
REFORM CHURCH–Corner Topeka and Lewis
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH–Cor First and Ohio
UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH–Cor Washington and Prince
WEST SIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH–Garfield Chapel
THE WRIGHT PRESBYTERIAN MISSION–Eighteenth
GERMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH–Cor Second and Ohio
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH–West Wichita
SALVATION ARMY–Barracks 903 e Douglas
ST ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH–Sonth east cor Second and Fourth

SECRET SOCIETIES.

SCOTTISH RITE MASONRY. A A S R.

Elmo Lodge of Perfection No. 9

Ed Goldberg, V M; Geo L Pratt, S W; J A Hollinger, J W, W A Reed, M C; H L Smithson, Sec. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday

Chapter Rose Croix No. 5

J H McCall, W M; E E Bleckley, S W; Henry Wallenstein J W; C M Jones, M C; H L Smithson, Secy; J S Cole, Deputy.

Council Knights Kadosh No. 5

C M Jones, Commander; J H Aley, 1st Lieut Com; C W Bitting, 2nd Lieut Com; Ed Goldberg, M C; H L Smithson, Secy,

Wichita Consistory No. 2

J Giles Smith, Commander, C E Martin, 1st Lieut Com; Thos G Fitch, 2d Lieut Com; E E Bleckley, M C; D A Mitchell, Secy; J S Cole, deputy inspector general for Wichita

YORK RITE MASONRY

Mt. Olivet Commandery No 12, Knights Templar.

L H Hettinger, E C; H L Gordon, Genl; A C Runyon, C G; J A Hollinger, Rec. Metts every 1st and 3d Tuesdays.

Wichita Council No 12. R & S M.

C M Jones, T I M; Geo L Ross, D I M; T G Fitch, P C W; H L Smithson, Recorder, Meets every 4th Tuesday.

Wichita Chapter No 33 A.M.

C M Jones, High Priest; J H Aley, King; T G Fitch, Scribe; H L Smithson, Secretary. Meets Second and fourth Fridays.

Wichita Lodge No 99. A F & A M.

John Wilkin, W M; L G Whittier, S W; C A Cartwright, J W; H L Smithson, Secy. First and third Mondays.

Ivy Leaf Chapter No 75, O E S.

Anna Applegate, W M; E A Whitlock, W P; Anna Smyth, A M; Mary Hall, Secy.

THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.

Wichita Canton No 5, P M.

R Branstetter, Capt; N Steffen, Lieut; C L Stansell, Ensign; F Dunkin, Clerk. First and third Tuesdays.

WICHITA ENCAMPMENT NO. 29.

C S Stansell, J P; F Dunkin, C P; W E Skinner, S W; C H Orr, Rec Scribe; A C Race, Fin Scribe.

Elizabeth Lodge No 70. D of R

Mrs B L Denton, N G; Anna Applegate, V G; Sarah L Shaw, Secy; Mrs S G Mills, Treas. First and third Wednesdays.

Wichita Lodge No 93. I O O F.

W E Skinner, N G, E S Gunn, V G; W A Francis, Secy; F P Martin, Treas. Every Friday night.

Queen City Lodge No 296. I O O F.

W G Keeran, N G; B B Herndon, V G; J W High, Secy; A C Crume, Fin Secy; S L Smith, Treas. Meets every Thursday night.

Wichita Division No 105 Order of Railway Telegraphers.

R J Morgan, P C T; W V Powell, C T; E S Gunn, A C T; A J Applegate, Secy. Regular meeting first and third evenings at hall in Hacker & Jackson block over 613 e Douglas.

Wichita Division No 2, U R K P.

J F Bennett, Capt; Andrew Payne, Lieut; M W Hallowell, Herald, F L Ackerman, Recorder. Every other Friday night

Warwick Lodge No 44. K of P.

F J Arnold, C C; Chas Weil V C; Harry Parkinson, Prelate; W A Hart, K of R & S; Geo T Walker. M of F. Every Monday.

Wichita Lodge No 189 K of P.

John Arbogast, C C; Andrew Payne, V C; Cliff Sawyer, Prelate; Fred Stucke y, K of R & S; J H Wright, M of F. Every Thursday.

Queen City Degree of Honor A O U W No. 20.

John Wallace, C of H; Helen Fordham, L of H; Mrs J R Dutton, Recorder; Mary Hall, Financier; Anna Applegate, Receiver. First and third Thursdays.

Wichita Lodge No 22. A O U W.

A C Goodin, M W; Eli J Feast, Foreman; J H Doughett, Overseer; J W Wingard, Recorder; J L G Carney, Financier. Every Monday.

Peerless Lodge No 371 A O U W.

H W Kendle, M W; Geo J Mold, Overseer; J H Jackson, Foreman; G S Spencer, Recorder; C J Call, Financier; M A Carvin, Reveiver. Every Wednesday.

Peerless Legion s K A O U W.

E I Spencer, Com; C E Mahaney, V Com; Robert Carson, Lieut; Joe Bowman, Recorder. Meets first and third Thursdays above First and Main.

Forest City Legion No 45 S K A O U W.

Wm N Caswell, Com; R C Parker, V C; Harry Shepard, Lieut; J R Dutton, Recorder. Second and Fourth Thursdays.

Wichita Council No 18. Fraternal Aid Association.

President, J W Wingard; Vice President, L J Hartzell; Secretary, J R Dutton; Treasurer, O Mulvey. Meets first and third Tuesdays.

Sedgwick Camp No 12. Woodmen of the World.

J C South, C C; Robt Williams, Lt Ad; E I Spencer, Clerk J V Koogle, Banker, Meets second and fourth Tuesdays.

West Side Lodge I O O F.

W G McKee, N G; J K Eraneis, V G; Will Ayers, Rec Sec; H W Morgan jr, Per Sec; F M Harley, Treas. Meets every Wednesday night.

SunFlower Lodge No 86. A F & A M.

H A Hall, W M; J K Francis, S W; T B Cartwright, J W; J W Hudson, Secy. Meets second and fourth Tuesdays each month.

 

NATIONAL GUARDS.

Murray Myers, Brig Gen'l; John A Wallace, A A G. John A Doran, A Q M; Lee Taylor and T G Fitch Aids-de-camp.

BATTERY A 1ST LIGHT ARTILLERY K N G.

Willis Metcalf, Captain; R H Mundvello, 1st Lieut; G D Downing 1st Sergt. Meets at Morris Hall n Main.


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