Baxter Springs tax valuation probe by Chamber of Commerce
The Baxter Springs assessed valuation from last spring, to stand for four years, is under study by the Chamber of Commerce directing committee. Directors Wyatt Richardson Hannah Ray Wewry Fairfax Barnes Rosenstein and others discussed a 7928 total levy of $33.06 per thousand with $7 state and county taxes, $1% city, and $13.55 Baxter school district. The group favored high valuation with low levy, noting sewer bond interest changes will alter future levies. Municipal Affairs members Wyatt and Lowry will oversee.
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Baxter Springs
New ‘Chamber of Commerce Directorate
Chamber of Ree
Cardin
Wyatt
Richardson
Hannah
Ray
Wewry
Fairfax Barnes
Rosenstein
Baxter Gehoo
Baxter
Camber of Commerce
Columbus
Galena
Minerval
Weir
Treece
Publication Notice in Cherokee County Court
First published in Baxter Springs News Jan 8 1919 notice that Josie Williams and others are defendants in a district court suit filed in Cherokee County Columbus. The plaintiff seeks a decree and the case remains on file with the clerk of the court as to heirs executors administrators and trustees involved.
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Baxter Springs
Jumbus
Paroled Boy Shoplifter Case Ties to Baxter Springs
Two youths Leslie Smith from Baxter Springs and Willie Handley of Tar River, aged 13 and 14, were paroled in juvenile court after a shoplifting spree spanning Pierce City. They admitted taking guns knives and a revolver, reuniting after moves and despite influenza quarantine. Local coverage notes community reactions and related local events including births and social visits.
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Leslie Smith
Baxter Springs
Willie Handley
Tar River
Leslie
Willie
Vowel
Glasgow
O. RB
Tinsley
Pierce City
Henry Horton
Henry
Gene Turner
Smith
Jin
Buick price stability promised for 1919 season
J H Hannah of A Hood & Sons Buick distributer says a Home Office letter sets January 1 1919 prices for Buick models with four models cut and two unchanged. He notes war orders finished, a clear schedule, and no further price changes while fulfilling current orders. Enthusiasts urged by the assurance that prices remain stable and supply will meet demand.
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J. H. Hannah
A. Hood & Sons
Buick
Home Office
Mr. Hannah
Buick Motor Company
Baxter Springs Harvest Home Festival gains traction citywide
Years ago the Harvest Home Festival grew from a Lyceum plan into a city institution with lectures music and readings. This season the event is postponed to January 5–12 due to a church build, with Dr Thomas Chandler Oswego President Mather and Miss Gladys Ehrhardt among the featured participants. A local party honored Miss Ehrhardt and Baxter Springs girls attended a show after dinner at the Corner.
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Gladys Ehrhardt
Kansas City
Grace Opperman
John B.opperman
Phoebe Louise “Wright
Helen Humphrey
Loraine Greenstreet
Alane Brubaker
Lucille Watkins
Ruth Garretson
Baxter Springs
Jean Wise
Betty Belle Wise
Marion Prater
Joplin
Messrs
Pascal Popplewell
Arley Shields
Paul Barcus
Roy Sullivan
William Garretson
Herbert McAboy
2 Church
Thos. Chandler
Indendence
Kas
Chandler
Hee
President Mather
Oswego Lege
Mather
Mia. R. H. Trueblood
Yates Center
Kan
Lyceum
Parsons, Kas
Gladys Erhardt
Hele Humphrey
Lorraine Wright
Marion Playter
Mim Jean Wise
Man Arrest Follows Weekend Visit From Camp Funston Soldier
A man who had been a police soldier at Camp Funston spent a weekend in town with friends. He became intoxicated and was apprehended by police Monday. He paid his fine Tuesday morning, and officers noted a friendly, anticman demeanor. The names and exact relationships are not provided.
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Camp Funston
Home men dominate Baxter Springs project says report
An investigation shows 85 percent of workers on the ditching project live in Baxter Springs while overall labor has dropped from 186 to 23 with the ditching machine in use. Of the 23, 17 reside in Baxter, 16 are married, and only one is single. Two others board locally, four live elsewhere, including Galena Joplin and Carterville, with one foreman brought in for expertise.
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Corb McNeill
E. V. McNeill
Baxter Springs
Cassville
McNelills
McNeill
Sam Hannon
Plummer-Adams
Baxter
Galena
Joplin
Carterville
Local Notices Highlight Names and Occupations
Columbus resident Elden H. Best skilled in gas ledger work and bookkeeping. Eugene J. Hammer of Galena listed as traveling salesman and capable auto driver or repairman. Carson S. Brenner of Scammon a farm helper. Floyd E. Burch of Weir a steam engineer available as a teamster. Julia Allen hosted guests at 3 W BR Waugh’s home on New Years Day on East Twelfth Street.
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Elden H. Best
Columbus
Eugene J. Hammer
Galena
Carsons. Brenner
Scammon
Floyd E. Burch
Weir
BR. Waugh
East Twelfth Street
Balancing the Books At Probate Court
Probate Judge Ellie nears exit while reviewer L W Schreiner prepares to take over. A long unresolved audit finds a minor cash discrepancy under $22 between the receipts day book and other money records. Officials stress no large shortfall and continue checking to locate the error.
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Ellie
L. W. Schreiner
Ellis
Robeson Fire at Imber Ont on Wharf House
Fire at the power house in Robeson Ont caused near total loss risk to the business area. Firemen and Boy Scouts aided by carrying water and removing furniture from homes as volunteers acted to save lives and contain the blaze. Comrades pulled a man through a window to safety.
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Harvey
Fire destroys Crescent hotel at Quapaw Oklahoma
A blaze last Wednesday night leveled the Crescent hotel at Quapaw and its adjoining cafe with all contents. Authorities are investigating the fire’s cause and note extensive losses. Several guests were reportedly displaced as cleanup begins.
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Crescent
Quapaw
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Hockerville
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Pineville
McDonald County
Billie McCartney
Lee Witcanski
Webb City
Jefferson Highway
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Daily Citisen
Company
Julia Allen
Ledge Billa
Patrick Savage
Giivas
Brewster
Pras Brewster
Robeson
Craseo
Asin
Quapam, OK
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Bors
Mr. Ant
Sanday Sfrerncen
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