17 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
1
Planting season urged for best flowers and vegetables. The shop offers a wide assortment of fresh seeds gathered from established merit plants. It asserts every variety is available and ready to help customers choose suitable seeds for their garden or flower bed.
A leading city businessman urged local merchants on Tuesday to decorate their establishments for the Big Baxter Reunion Week. He said the event is very important and draws untold thousands, and encouraged owners to use all decorations and acquire more if needed.
For sale a 1200 pound work mare in good flesh, sound and well broke, suitable for double or single work. Contact John Banning, R. F. D. 5. Also notes about local visitors, yard work, and a W C T U meeting at Mrs. English’s home on Tuesday afternoon August 22 for annual election and reports.
notices report a $3 reward for a hog and various local items from Baxter Springs including hay work by Allen Bros, airship plans for the reunion, an Aero Plane company advance man, and plans to bed tents with straw from Garden township. Also mentions social visits, a new chief of police candidate, and the death of Mr Jenkins.
A letter from Charles B. Martin leader of the Sons of Veterans notes Parsons will send a large delegation. Pittsburg and Galena reports echo strong participation. The quartermaster reports exceptionally heavy tent applications as expectations rise for a record attendance.
Anglican service notice invites public participation at St Mark's Church Baxter Springs each Sunday evening at eight. The service follows the Book of Common Prayer with lectionary readings from First Corinthians Luke and Psalms and hymns 261 254 and 491.
Councilman Hartley of the Streets and Alleys Committee urges immediate city weed cutting to improve appearance. He asks Property Owners and Residents to fulfill their duty and prevent further growth after rain, noting weeds have surged late but not yet headed.
A new riding device named Phe Sensation will be installed at the reaction grounds this year. It promises a unique experience beyond the chutes and will require riders to see and try it to fully appreciate its excitement.
Police Captain Jesse Laster and two officers arrested Walter Stout on North Main Street after finding a large box of candy under a bed at his home. Frisco car theft involved 400 pounds of candy reported Friday morning, with Stout allegedly planning to sell it at the Baxter Springs reunion.
The piece rebuts a rumor that admission will be charged for teams and vehicles at the Baxter reunion. It clarifies a five cent admission on Mon Tue Wed Thu, free entry Friday and for those early camping, to pay debts and fund improvements. It defends free access for old soldiers and children ten and under, notes no admission for camping supplies, cites weather risks, and lists officials and measures to ensure a clean event with free features.
A young city girl attempted suicide Monday evening in a sad incident. The piece notes her beauty and sharp mind but cites harsh surroundings as possible factors. The paper withholds her name, urging community support to help her recover and see the value of life.
Applications for camp grounds are coming in heavier than ever with many tents for old soldiers. The license agent's office is the busiest in town and the best ground may be taken quicker this year as privilege men stay busy.
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