Box Car Robber Arrest and Cash Found in Afton Home
Patrick Jones of Afton Oklahoma was arrested on suspicion by Marshal Horton and later returned to Afton after authorities learned he was wanted there for box car robbery. Deputies recovered goods stolen from the car in Jones’s Afton residence. Library closures announced for Reunion week. $10 reward offered for evidence to convict vandals damaging Baxter Telephone Company property. Bank liabilities and misc. notes appear in the same snippet with names and dates.
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Patrick Jones
Afton
Oklo
Marshal Horton
Horton
Jones
Baxter Telephone Company
K. W. Dow
Prentice & Co Town News and Reunions in Olin Iowa
Good things to eat advertised with pricing, local visits by Miss Mabel Rummel and Mrs Chas L Smith, and updates on the electric railway. Notices of lost money, hotel work for the reunion, and timber for building projects. Birthday parties, river boating plans, and large reunion preparations fill the social page with locally named people and places.
Wheat buyers buy with no delay at Reddy's drug store
Tom Brown promises proper work on culls if cleaned and pressed by him. The News piano at Reddy's drug store invites friends to play it. Contest closes September 24. Wheat buyers will pay top price in this area and can handle any amount at any time. Cleaning and pressing by Brown the Tailor.
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Reddy's
Reddy
Reddy Drug Store
Jones-Chambers Wedding in Farragut Iowa
A. L. Jones married Hester Chambers of Chambers Millinery in a Sunday ceremony at her home in Farragut Iowa conducted by Rev. Fox of the Christian church. The groom is a local real estate and insurance man. The couple will reside south of town in a home of his. The News offers its congratulations.
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A. L. Jones
Hester Chambers
Chambers Millinery Company
Farragut
Iowa
Fox
Christian Church
Baxter public schools shift start to September 12
The fall term begins Monday September 12 marking a move from the first Monday in September. The school board reasons the change to give families time to recover after the reunion and to have the new term start on the second Monday.
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Baxter Public Schools
Baxter
Board of Education
Morgan Doctors to Visit at Bischofsberger’s Barn
Dr. D. B. Morgan and Dr. David B. Morgan, noted terinary surgeon and dentist, will be at Bischofsberger's barn in this city on Tuesday, August 30, for one week. Horse or mule issues should be brought to them during that period.
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David B. Morgan
Bischofsberger
Gill Improving at St John’s Hospital in Joplin
Word from St John’s hospital in Joplin says W M Gill carrier on Route 1 is improving in health and his friends hold hopes for recovery. Camp Logan tents rise this week for the big reunion and grounds show brisk activity as plans advance. Weather promises cooler days this week but Baxter Springs forecasts torrid heat next week.
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St. John's Hospital
Ln Joplin
W. M. Gill
Camp Logan
Baxter Springs
Getting Warm Prompts Secret Ballot Optimism and Prizes
As warm weather nears the contest heats up with subscriptions and coupon handling. Voters plan to hide their choices while others pull coupons away with the paper. A September 4 issue will reveal vote tallies up to press time and the September 24 count will certify prizes including a piano Miwarded by judges.
How They Stand in Missing Vote Mystery
The column notes no vote count this week as young ladies with names like Hilda McAboy Pearl Gregory Jessie Eaton Vic Lindsey and others hold back ballots amid a mystery. Figures shown include 41,725 37,555 35,270 34,240 27,580 27,470 26,370 25,680 18,160 though some names appear garbled and uncertain.
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Hilda McAboy
Pearl Gregory
Jessie Eaton
Vic Lindsey
Ana Sullivan
Grace Thomas
Dulce Long
Grace Perkins
Automobile Notice and Community Events in Galena
A Galena Times item warns drivers to obey speed limits and use front and rear lights. It promotes a piano display at Reddy's drug store and invites readers to try it. The piece urges voting for a Baxter Springs reunion fundraiser starting August 2, with a closing date of September 24 and notes impact on local merchants.
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Reddy's
Wheat Wanted at Baxter Springs and Neutral Prices
We will buy wheat at Baxter Springs and Neutral with honest tests and weights and the highest market prices. Willard Coal and Ice Co advertises to play it for you. Camtest closes September 24, Broven the tailor is now prepared.
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Baxter Springs
Willard Coal and Ice Co
Inter-State Reunion Opens Its 29th Year
Announcement promises a large 29th annual Inter-State Reunion starting next Monday. The note highlights Willard Coal and Ice Co. and Honest tests land weights with high market prices, and invites readers to see the News piano at Reddy's to learn more. The item emphasizes strong support for a big gathering.
Mound City Paints Nearby Prices Stir Local Talk
Local shoppers hear Brown claim Mound City Paints may cost a trifle more yet promises better value. A. J. Se DDS Phones 261 and See the News piano at Reddy drug store tempt readers. Poor friends urged to try competing offers despite enticing music contest notes.
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Mound City
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