Amegro Tries To Die After Despair Over Damsel
William McGavock a former Baxter Springs resident attempted suicide with strychnine after his sweetheart deserted him. He had earlier served time for killing a sweetheart and was released recently. He was staying in Joplin then Galena before visiting a Morford family home where he ingested poison but pumped out and survived. The item notes a past penitentiary term and recent release. Also includes local social items and a brief ad for cherry cough syrup.
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William McGavock
McGavock
Joplin
Galena
Morford
Charles Lynch Receives Naval Academy Appointment
Charles Lynch of Cherokee County High School earned an appointment from Congressman P. Campbell to enter the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. The four year program is government funded with monthly allowance, culminating in a naval service position. Lynch is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Lynch, formerly of this city.
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Charles Lynch
Cherokee County High School
P. ®. Campbell
Congress
Congres
Kansas
United States Naval Academy
Annaplolis
J. N. Lynch
Apples of Gold Lecture to Feature Chas Varney at Opera
Chas HE Varney will present the fourth number of the high school lecture course this Friday night January 10 at the opera. Varney, described as a platform man with engaging delivery, promises a strong talk. Season tickets cost 35 cents and single admission is offered. sales are at Grastham's.
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Chas
Varney
Igh
Leores
Grastham's
Ede
Are You Correct Not Alone in Dress and Habits
The letter questions how appearance and refinement reflect a person even when absent. It asks if the reader shows care and style in their personal correspondence and whether neglect undermines impression.
Watts Doty Wedding Joins Doty and Watts in Green White Themed Ceremony
Jeannette Doty daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris Doty married Lewis H Watts in a Wednesday evening ceremony at the Doty home. Rev Sargent officiated in a living room bower of green and white with palms ferns and chrysanthemums. After cake tea the couple departed for Kansas City and will reside at the Densmore hotel after January fifteenth.
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Jeannette Doty
Morris Doty
Lewis H. Watts
Sargent
Methodist Episcopal Church
Margaret Opperman
John Opperman
Helen Humphrey
Chicago
Grace Opperman
Largent
Mrs. Watts
Kansas City
Densmore Hotel
Johnston Public Library Rules
City library rules outline hours from noon to 5 30 p m and 6 30 p m to 9 p m on weekdays plus 2 to 4 p m on Sunday. Residents gain access by registering. non residents pay a yearly fee. minors require guardian signing. access limited to librarian’s approval and catalog selection. strict care and conduct rules apply.
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Baxter Springs
Atl
New Postmaster Rules Advance Subscriptions in 1908
A long clipping reports a 1908 ruling by the Postmaster General requiring advance payment of subscriptions for newspapers and magazines. The order limits free quotation and ties mailing class rates to prepaid periods, with various deadlines for dailies, weeklies, and other formats. The move aims to cash basis publishing and reduce cheap reading materials, while allowing a grace period for renewals.
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Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Louis Imbeau Dies Suddenl y
Word reached here of the sudden death of Louis Imbeau a respected man and husband from Crawfish Prairie near Spring River He left a widow and several grown children Mrs Martin Weiss of Kansas City another daughter Mrs Otis Crane of the Quapaw reserve both in the area with one daughter dying shortly after his heart attack in the night before his death.
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Louis Imone
Beau
Crawfish Prairie
Quapaw Reserve
Martin Weiss
Kansas
Otis Crane
Quapaw
Horrible Tragedy Near Peoria Oklahoma
Sunday near Peoria Oklahoma a man named John Hopkins shot Miss Craig four times in a failed marriage proposal attempt. When the revolver emptied he tried to slit her throat but bystanders stopped him then he cut his own throat. Miss Craig, 19, died later after telling the circumstances. Hopkins survived but critical.
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John Hopkins
Lena Craig
Peoria
Okla
Miss Craig
Hopkins
Avon Club entertains with readings and music
The Avon Club met Monday afternoon January 6 with Miss Ruby Covey leading a roll call of quotes from Romeo and Juliet. C P King of Oklahoma, a former member, attended as guest and several musical selections were performed. Lunch was served. Grace Doty will host the club at the annual election.
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Avon Club
Ruby Covey
Papan
Mes. C. P. King of
Okla
Grace Doty
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Victor
Campbell’s Drug Store
J. G. Polster
Devoe Paints
Amegro
Dusky
Damsel
John Banning
Mrs. Chas. Paxson
Ohio
Lyman Ditson
Beulah Leonard
Sam Apple
Morris Opperman
Baker University
John B. Opperman
Norma Baldwin
Clara May Noble
Anne Stewart
Steele Sproull
Irene Dent
John S. Cooper
Seggs
Naval Academy
Morrow-Carney Drug Company
Watts -Doty
Johnston Public Library Rules
F. J. Clorxmeexarp
T. Connor
Louis Imbeau
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