Fine acreage and stock farm for sale with spring water
80 acres of land with 50 in cultivation and 30 in pasture and pens. 2 room house, 16 by 16 each, a 36 by 40 barn with equipment for 8 horses, 100 tons hay capacity, 12 by 40 shed, 800 bushel corn and bin each for wheat and oats, 100 five year old fruit trees, spring near the house boiling up clear cold water six inches diameter. Price 2800 with option of 300 down and balance talk. Also local notices: Mr. and Mrs. John Jennings trip to Colorado. Dr. W. T. Hope opens Baxter Springs rooms. Inventory includes grain drills, Hood's stock.
Mrs Blanchard Improves After Illness at Tar Creek
Mrs Steve Blanchard has shown health improvement after a period of illness at her Tar Creek home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Blanchard
Tar Creek
Colt trainer Jesse Fancher nursed promising four-year-old
Jesse Fancher handles a four-year-old colt described as not track broken yet. He clocked a mile in 3.34 with a strong finish and did hard drives to Galena and Riverton, often past midnight. If kept well, the colt is expected to fetch a good price and show future value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Fancher
Galena
Riverton
Jess
Hood's
Farmers' Chautauqua Feature Nears Big Reunion
The Farmers' feature will showcase a machinery exhibit with daily lectures for five days. Two talks per day will cover practical farming topics, with live demonstrations and explanations of equipment. Prof. R. W. Jordan of Labette will manage the chautauqua on the hill south of the water tank, inviting every farmer to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Jordan
Labette
Jordan
A Christian Act Hood Implement Company Water Tank
Hood Implement Company installs a water tank on North Military street with continuous flow from a well on the premises pumped by a gasoline engine. The notice invites water for horses and promotes Hood’s buggy prices before the reunion. Claude Main heads to Missouri on mule business. I N Lynch of Girard visited J W Cook's family. Mr and Mrs Joe Vincent plan a September trip to Arizona. Tom Sheldon oversees silo construction being sold by Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood Implement Company
North Military Street
Mrs
Joe Vincent
Arizona
St Mark's Church to Host Evening Service Next Sunday
Services at St Mark's church Sunday evening at 8 o'clock with an address by Geo Schnebley on a telegraphic course. Several local figures, including Hood's and Mr and Mrs Jake Webber, were dinner guests of L E Bridges. Discussion notes saving corn fodder for economical feed this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Church
Geo. Schnebley
St. Mark's
Jake Webber
Ottawa County
Okla
Willey
Cari Junction
W. H. Palmer
This City
L. E. Bridges
Baxter 20 Antis 13 in Sunday football score
The Baxter team defeated Antis by 20 to 13 in a Sunday game amid commentary on drought and weather. The piece notes advocates’ views on economy, coal deals from Roper and Tarr, and local residents returning from travels. Several residents including Miss Nelle Weaver and Miss Zoe Gray are mentioned with brief updates on visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Willow Creek
A Pretty Spot for the Big Baxter Reunion
The Union Park grounds under Fridley’s care look spotless and inviting. A centrifugal sprinkler will combat dust from August 25 to 30 as vendors promise ample water and ample entertainment for all. Free camping is available, with space reserved by leaving word at the office.
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Reunion Park
Fridley
Mrs Emma C Hamilton Dies at 64 on Broadway
Mrs Emma C Hamilton wife of Henry Hamilton died at her home on Broadway Wednesday August 6 1913 after a two year illness. Funeral services were held last Thursday, interment at Baxter Cemetery. Survived by husband two grown children. She was 64 years 7 months. Funeral sermon by Chas F Parham. Woman's Relief Corps conducted the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Hamilton
Henry Hamilton
Broadway
Baxter
Swat the Germs and the Checks
Mrs Nice and Mrs Prudent discuss avoiding dirty money by using bank checks. The bank solicits checking accounts from ladies, offering clean, safe, convenient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Nice
Mrs. Prudent
Frisco Time Card Corrections Begin This Week
A sew time card went into effect on the Frisco last Sunday. The corrected card will be found in this paper. Hood's and Baxter are mentioned in connection with the change.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Jennings
Colorado
W. T. Hope
Kansas City Dental College
Baxter Springs
J. J. Helm
Dr. Hope
Superior
Vanbrant
Jas. H. Smith
New Business House
Perkins
Polster Bros
James Bosse
Charles Nichols
Charles Alton
Independence
Mr. Nichols
Methodist Sunday School
Baxter Mill
Swift Brands
Gregory's
Arthur. Ballard
Farmers’ Feature
Claude Main
Missouri
I. N. Lynch of
Girard
J. W. Cook
Tom Sheldon
Roper & Tarr
Vale Smith
Joplin
Iastwerk. Ee
Kansas
Nelle Weaver
Seven Sisters
Rev
Q. W. Brakebill
Arkansas
Zoe Gray
Carl McClure
W. E. McClure
Kodaking
Eastman Kodak Co
Kodak
J. W. Grantham
The
United States
Baxter State Bank
Vanbrunt
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