03 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
1
It invites planting season shoppers to view its assortment of seeds for flowers and vegetables. It promises fresh stock each season gathered from plants of established merit and notes that every kind of seed is available in the selection.
Work within city limits delivered with care. Fixing clocks and offering jewelry from a local shop. Reddy's Drug Store advertises repair services and a jewelry line to customers nearby.
Record flooding damaged about a thousand feet of Joplin and Pittsburg electric line near Asbury and five hundred feet between Pittsburg and Girard. Mines flooded, bridges endangered, and Spring River rose to high levels before easing by Monday morning. Concrete actions included guarding bridges at Riverton and Lowell to prevent drift.
Several hundred bushels of corn for sale at crib on Abrams farm near Sunnyside priced at 65 cents per bushel. Good scales at crib listed by A W Azan.
James H. Chubb longtime resident of the area died at his son J Orr Chubb's home five miles west of the city on Sunday after a lengthy illness. He was born in Ohio and moved to Kansas in 1890, leaving behind a large family including six surviving children and several siblings and in laws. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Chubb home conducted by Rev. L M Rhoades. He was described as a good citizen and kind father.
Governor Stubbs appoints C. E. Bramlette of Columbus as Cherokee county sheriff. The community hopes his tenure brings quiet and peace. The Big Baxter Reunion promises airship flights and big crowds at Springs Park, with talks of graveling walks after heavy rains. Local notes mention travels, farm prep for wheat, and growing tent applications for the reunion.
The town of Baxter Springs plans Booster Day with expectations of a large turnout. Crops look improved after rains and residents anticipate a festive gathering, free drawing, and bargain sales ahead of the upcoming Baxter Reunion. Local vendors urge preparation for entertaining guests and stocking the commissary.
The August 6 service marks the Feast of the Transfiguration with the traditional collect and readings from Second Peter and Luke. St Mark’s Church Baxter Springs hosts weekly Sunday night services at eight. Local notices mention visitors and travel, with several residents listed visiting family and friends in nearby towns amid unusually wet ground conditions.
Attorney General Dawson seeks to oust County Attorney Majors though records show Majors secured more liquor law convictions than any prior county attorney. The law allows the attorney general to obtain a writ of ouster and suspend the officer pending hearing, enabling appointed successors. The piece notes the vast power concentrated in a single official.
W C Wize pastor invites readers to a Sunday night talk at Baxter Springs Christian Church on August 6 at 8 pm. He will argue from the Bible that modern claims of miraculous tongue speaking are imposture and discuss when tongues were given and when they ceased. Everyone is invited.
A contract closes for airship battles during the big reunion with two flights daily. The aviator promises startling maneuvers to thrill attendees, offering a rare chance to see airbirds in person. Local activity includes visits by Mrs. John T. Polster and Dr. R. C. Wear as ore producers in the Leadland Zinc district push for price fixing reforms.
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