Local Notes And Social Reach In This City
Mrs. Virginia O'Neil of Carthage spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bert Kubo. Mrs. Will Bishop of Joplin visited her daughters in this city last week. Ed Spratt bought a Ford, Will Swalley bought a Ford, Abe’s turn next. Thanks given for bible funds for our church. Mrs S M Howard Ira Miller and Mrs Edna Jones were quietly married at Miami week before last. Dr and Mrs W T Hope and Mr and Mrs Fred Nichols went fishing, Mrs Hope caught four and three fourth pounds. Jacob Mohler denies recommending Miracle Wheat by W A Jarrett near Columbus in Topeka Capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Spratt
Virginia O'Neil
Carthage
Bert Kubo
Will Bishop of
Joplin
Herbert Gaba
Ralph Byrd
Will Swalley
Abe
Ira Miller
Edna Jones
Miami
W. T. Hope
Fred Nichols
Topeka
Jacob Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
W. A. Jarrett
Columbus
Mobler
Local residents visit and community notes in Galena region
Lather Jones of Galena spent Sunday in town. C. M. Sumner also from Galena visited Baxter. Miss Ednartt of Venda Kansas visits cousin Mrs. W. W. Wyatt. Grace Perkins hosted Embroidery club. Bert Estabrook from Tennessee Prairie plans to run for county commissioner. Mrs. J. B. Brown visiting Miami. A. W. Abrams visiting Joplin. Mrs. Harry Brown visiting her mother Mrs. A. W. Mallen in Joplin area. Presbyterian church to hold preaching and communion next Sunday at 3 p.m. Q. W. Manker of Baxter Machine Works begins Paint Up campaign with shop and house painted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Sumner
Galena
Baxter
Ednartt
Venda
Kas
W. W. Wyatt
Bert Estabrook
Tennessee
Q. W. Manker
Baxter Machine Works
Ford to refund $50 to Ford car buyers in 1914 15
Jaqueth Gilman report quotes Henry Ford stating that every purchaser of a Ford car between August 1, 1914, and August 1, 1915 will receive a $50 refund, with total cash rebates totaling $15,000,000. The plan accompanies discounted touring cars and runabouts, aiming to boost local sales amid strong orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Jaqueth & Gilman
Col W B Stone Dies In Galena Leader
Col W B Stone, prominent Galena citizen since 1877, died at home Monday afternoon after prolonged illness. He was closely tied to the town's early development. Remains sent to Kansas City for interment at Mount Washington cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. W. B. Stone
Galena
Col. Stone
Kansas City
Mount Washington Cemetery
Old Baxterite Dead in Urbana at 87
Mrs Rebecca Hunter formerly of this city died in Urbana Ohio on Saturday evening she was 87 years old the remains were taken to Galena Kansas for funeral services then brought back for interment in Baxter cemetery
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Rebecca Hunter
Galena
Urbana
Ohio
Kansas
Baxter Cemetery
Prescription drive at Kane's Drug Store in Baxter Springs Kans
Charged prescriptions listed at five to ten dollars can be secured for fifty cents to one dollar by naming your disease and addressing Dr. C. M. Mutz in Baxter Springs Kansas F. F. D. 3. The service will be at Kane's Drug Store Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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C. M. Mutz
Baxter Springs
Kans
Kane's
Lost Gold Watch with Eva M Price Name Inside
Lost Wednesday April 7th a ladies gold watch. Inside initials outside. Finder may keep as reward after returning to this office. Five dollar reward. Eva M Price listed.
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Eva M. Price
Card of Thanks from Mrs J R Watson and Family
Card of Thanks expresses sincere gratitude to friends who helped and sympathized after a bereavement. Posted in a local notice by Mrs J R Watson and children. Also mentions Baxter Springs paint dealers promoting low paint prices this spring and a city paint up campaign. Fertilizer Crop Grower at $25 per ton from Baxter Mill & Elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Watson
Baxter’ ‘Springs
Caligo
Baxter Mill & Elevator
Paint Up Week and Baxter Springs Civic Pride
Civic Improvement League urges Paint-Up week to showcase character in Baxter Springs. Emphasizes thrift, health, and home governance as keys to growth, highlighting beautified streets, health waters, new residences, and rock roads toward Commerce Oklahoma. Calls citizens to cooperate for progress and residential prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Springs
Civic Improvement League
Commerce
Oklahoma
Civic League
Rates Cut In Half For Chat Freight From Galena
The freight rate on chats from mining camps has been halved. A car hauled from Galena to Columbus drops from $40 to $12, a substantial cut. Longer distances see a smaller percentage decrease, with the average cut about one half.
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Galena
Columbus
Five Horses for Sale at Harvey's Store
For Sale. Five head of horses three work animals and two two-year-old mare colts. All good stock. Call at Harvey's Furniture and Undertaking Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey's Furniture and Undertaking Store
For Sale and Services Advertisements in Rural Notice
Fine driving mare six years old consult Dr J H Boswell and Baxter Mill for fertilizer bone black and Crop Grower. For Sale Barred Rock hens eggs ducks and money to loan on farms long term low rate Jack Spratt. Prices listed 100 for 5 50 for 3 15 for 1. Mrs A L Jones and G W Str ner advertise local money and farm services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Boswell
Baxter Mill & Elevator
A. L. Jones
Jack Spratt
Local Happenings and Market Notes from Joplin Area
Mrs F M Perkins and Miss Pound visit Joplin for seed corn and cattle trade with listings for Feterita and chick feed. Willard Bros construct West Sheridan elevator nearing completion while Charlie Croy departs for Utica to play professional baseball. Billy Davies ships cattle to Kansas City and Sam Simmons hosts a young gathering. Wm McMulles recovers from a drill injury. For sale items include yearling Percheron filly brood sow pigs shonte and seed corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.M. Perkins
Grace Perkins
Joplin
D. S. Chubb
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. N. Partch
Edna Creamer
S. M. Howard
Cooper
Heinz Goods
Eeee
Cooper’s Grocery
Jim Harmon
E. M. Michener
Lather Jones of
Mrs. J. B. Brown
A. W. Abrams
Harry Brown
A. W. Mallen
Presbyterian Church
People’s Grocery
T. P. Lewis
Col. W. B. Stone Dead
Baxterite
G. W. Straner
Lowney
J. W. Grantham
Pianos
Kodaks
Phonographs
BANK
SAM Federal Reser System OF Banks
National
Federal Reserve System of Banks
Federal Reserve Bank
C. A. Hale
Commercial State Bank of
Yates Center
Kansas State Bankers Convention
The
Baxter National Bank
Beye
OURS
Baxter State Bank
Geo. H. Beals
Blanch King of Commerce
Nowata
Okla
Willard Bros
West Sheridan Street
Charlie Croy
Utica
New York
Billy Davies
Sam Simmons
Wm. McMulles
Picher
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