Elks Dehorned by Baxter in Local Ball Victory
Joplin Elks visited Baxter and were defeated 3 to 2 after a pitching duel. Gordon pitched for Baxter, Earl Abrams left after finger injury, Dick Creekmore finished behind the plate. Local batters produced runs early and late, with Joplin scoring in the sixth and eighth innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin Elks
Lead and Zinc
Joplin
Gordon
Baxter
Earl Abrams
Dick Creekmore
Joplin Fellows
Elks
Bargains for four room house and small farm plots
Two bargains offered describe a four room house with three lots and frontage of 90 feet located five blocks from the post office with city water for 500 dollars. A smaller three room house with outbuildings and 2 1 2 acres of ground, suitable for garden truck and chickens, priced at 400 dollars. Both offer small down payments and balance terms. call for particulars.
Mrs Stark Hurt in Fall at Home
An elderly woman named Mrs Stark suffered a serious fall one evening while standing on a low stool. She did not fall far but the impact was severe due to her age. She is reported to be getting along nicely as she recovers.
Booster Day Aug 13 Killed Under Slab at Mine
Baxter Springs merchants plan Booster Day on August 13 with prizes near one hundred dollars and deep discounts to draw crowds amid record crops. A mining accident at Lincolnville killed Andy Parkinson when a large roof slab broke loose. doctors arrived but he died from injuries.
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Slab
T. W.kitchen
Ed, Polster
Baxter Springs
Andy Parkinson
Big Jack
Lincolnville
Parkinson
Frank Stansbury
Drs. Boswell
English
Wheat Wanted For Sale At Baxter Springs And Neutral
Wheat buyers seek grain at Baxter Springs and Neutral with honest tests and land weights. Willard Coal and Ice Co. offers support as the market shows the highest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Springs
Willard Coal and Ice Co
Willard Coal and Too Co
Nestral
Rumor of Frisco Fast Mail to Southwest
A Kansas City rumor suggests the Frisco may run a fast mail to the Southwest with limited stops at Paola Fort Scott Baxter Springs Atton Sapulpa and Wichita Falls Texas It could require a new division here and fresh engines and crews Passengers between Fort Scott and Baxter Springs would not be accommodated if the train makes no stops there The town waits to see if the plan materializes and whether it would beat other routes to the Great Southwest
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Frisco
St. Louis
Kansas City
Paola
Fort Scott
Baxter Springs
Afton
Sapulpa
Wichita Falls
Texas
Fortett
St Ups
Great Southwest
Wheat Prices Spark Farmers Demand and Debate in Town
A local town rumor claims a man urges farmers to hold wheat right of way at high figures. Farmers stand firm ready to sell their wheat to legitimate buyers, challenging the self-appointed seller. Electric mill and elevating power galley noted.
Weekend Showers Help Corn Grow Across Farm Area
Fragmentary weather note reports Saturday and Sunday showers, light rainfall, aiding crop growth as corn plants begin to pop. Mentions small amounts of rain and favorable conditions for local farms.
Baxter Team Travels to Monett for Weekend Games
Manager Vickrey will take his Monett bound Baxter squad to play the Monett club next Sunday and Monday. The Monett eleven reportedly has not been beaten this season, with a recent paper noting a twenty seventh straight win. Gordon to pitch Sunday and Dowty Monday.
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Baxter
Vickrey
Monett
Gordon
Dowty
Willard Coal and Weight Market Prices Highlighted
Willard Coal and Weight and highest market prices are referenced, noting price trends and potential profitability for buyers and sellers. The brief mentions company engagement in pricing discussions and market movement without detailed figures.
Wheat yields and brag for Mr Thomas in wheat country
The item boasts R C Thomas thrashing 1,000 bushels of wheat from 350 acres at 30 per acre and invites readers to beat this yield. It proclaims substantial wheat production in the area and challenges competitors to publish higher per acre results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Registration Notice for Primary Election 1910
Persons seeking to vote in the primary must be registered. Registration books open at the News office and will close Friday July 22 1910. BW Pyro Gly Clerk.
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Myoffice
Frida
Pyro Gly
Springs and Nestral Honest tests prices
Willard Coal and Ice Co offers dependable service with clear pricing for coal and ice. Honest tests referenced for quality assurance and reliability in delivery.
Lawn Social at St Mark's Guild House
St Mark's Episcopal Church hosts a lawn social at Mrs. John Walter Clinton’s Gregg residence on East Sheridan Street Friday evening July 15. All are cordially invited. Charlie Gaines plans a new Broadway home that will improve that area.
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St. Mark's Guild
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
John Walter Clinton
Gregg
East Sheridan Street
Interest Growing in News Popular Voting Contest
The piece urges support for young ladies in a voting contest with a piano as a prize. It explains that each dollar paid for a subscription yields five hundred votes and invites readers to subscribe or renew to boost their favorites. It notes the closing date will be announced soon and encourages hard work before hot weather.
To the Press Time Vote Tally Asks In
Up to press time the vote tally remains unsettled with ballots counted and results pending. Officials provide no final winner yet as precinct totals continue to trickle in and analysts await full certification.
Special Notice to Contestants Offers Free Vote Coupon
To every lady bringing in five or more new or renewal subscriptions before August 1 we will give a free coupon good for 5,000 votes. This offer is extra special and does not conflict with any other prize. The contest is nearing closure and the chance to win one of the prizes is slipping away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Piano Theft Sparks Mrs. News Prize Drama
A fine piano ordered by the News is reported stolen and expected to arrive soon. The instrument is described as excellent, and the young lady linked to securing it is said to be proud of her accomplishment despite the setback.
Rhubarb for Sale and Local Mentions
Rhubarb offered at 2 cents a pound by Jas Laxcz and A J Thompson with D D S contact phones 261 and 90. Local notes mention Mound City Paints and Long-Bell. Miss Clara Suppe of Joplin returns home after short visit, plans for a reunion, with chores like mowing and raking underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Suppe
Joplin
Morning Eternity and Unrealized Ideals at First Presbyterian
The weekly church notes list Sunday school at 9 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m and a Thursday prayer meeting on the topic The Eternal Morning subject Eternity in the Heart and Evening subject Unrealized Ideals The church emphasizes promptness and satisfaction of patrons plus local society mentions and a quirky note about Henry Talbert returning with novelty cone locksers for the reunion.
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First Presbyterian Church
C. A. Harris
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Igroceries
Dent’s Cash Grocery
Mrs. Stark
Eater Mill and
Flevaton
Tom Brown
Charlie Gaines
Ded
Boo
Jas
Laxcz
A. J. Thompson
Mound City
J. W. Grantham
Daxter National Bank
Baxter Springs, Kansas
A. R. Kane
Hall
F, S, Hall
J. J. Fribley
C, C, Rummel
L, D, Brewster
John M. Cooper
L. Murray Perkins
W. W. Wyatt
Cashier
John L Cooper
The
Baxter State Bank
Kansas
Bank
Brown
Clara May Noble
Miss Roth Perkins of
Galena
Cherokee County
Scotland
Jready
Henry Talbert
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