News From the Mines in Baxter Camp
The Mason Mining Co to start up its mill next week and the Tannehill diggings yield rich ore. Ke F. Sweeney and sons operate McAllister claim with notable lead and zinc output. Chicago-Quapaw, Eastman White Eagle, 31 Mine, Old Abe, and New land mills show activity and potential. Lincolnville, Sunburst, and Big Chief beds prove rich ore. Mission Mine to build a new mill and shaft. Investors flock to Baxter camp as Miami attracts crowds. U. S. Geological Survey reports Bulletin 340 Part C ready, Baxter camp covered. Community events and religious talks advertised, plus a birthday surprise for Mrs. John Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Mining Co
Tannehill
KE. F. Sweeney and Sons
McAllister
Chicago-Quapaw
Eastman Investment Co
White Eagle
Abe
Newland
Lincolnville
J.C. Bryner
Big Chief
Baxter Camp
Miami
C. E. Leibenthal
U. S. Geological Survey
Primary registration rule for August 4 vote
Voters must be registered with the city clerk to receive a ballot for the August 4 primary. Those who have not registered or who have not voted since registering must complete registration by July 25. Registration books close ten days before the election.
Announcements of Political Candidates in Kansas News
The Baxter Springs News lists several candidates for local and statewide offices with primary dates on August 4. Names include Ralph Martin for sheriff, M A Householder and J E Burke for state senate, E B Morgan and A L Majors for county attorney, J F Wolfe for county attorney, E A Jones for county clerk, W T Apple for representative, J C Wastcott seeking re election, J C Ebenstein for county treasurer, Mayo Thomas for Congress, and L H Winter for probate judge. Many entries note nomination subject to Democratic or Republican primaries on August 4, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Martin
Columbus
M. A. Householder
J. E. Burke
E. B Morgan
Baxter Springs
A. L. Majors
Jes Fy Wolfe
Scammon
Kas
E. A. Jones
W.T. Apple
J. C. Wastcott
J. C. Ebenstein
Mayo Thomas
Independence
Kansas
L. H. Winter
Galena
Real Bargain Farm Ground in Baxter Springs
For sale in Baxter Springs a 130 by 148 foot lot with a good well. Asking price is 750 dollars. Seller will take a tract of horses in part payment. Contact this office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Springs
Frisco Time Table No 114 116 324 Kansas City Departs
Frisco timetable lists trains to Kansas City via multiple routes and morning to evening departures. The schedule shows No 109 to Oklahoma City via Afton at 2 20 am No 123 to Oklahoma City via Afton at 8 35 am No 111 to Fort Worth via Afton at 5 10 pm No 316 to Joplin at 6 30 am No 302 to St Louis via Joplin at 2 00 am No 324 via Joplin Pittsburg at 10 50 am No 320 to Joplin from Kansas City at 2 55 pm No 318 to Joplin from points south at 8 25 pm No 308 to Joplin and St Louis from Wichita at 7 35 pm Western bound No 126 St Louis to Wichita and west at 1 50 am No 128 St Louis to Wichita and west at 9 10 am. Schedule became effective March 22 1908. C S Roberts Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Joplin
Oklahoma City
Afton
St. Louis
Points South
Wichita
West
C. S. Roberts
For Sale 10 Lots With House In Quiet Neighborhood
For sale ten 50 by 142 foot lots with five room house and fruit trees in a good neighborhood. Price is $800. Call at this office. Also notes on a proposed electric line from Miami to Galena via Baxter Springs, rumors denied, plans for a Miami to Baxter Springs North line to the mines, and local mining prospects with John M. Cooper visiting the lakes for fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Galena
Baxter Springs
Baxter
Lead and Zinc
John M. Cooper
Cassville 28th Annual Reunion for Old Soldiers and Settlers
The Cassville Missouri reunion marks its 28th edition with five days of events from August 11 to 15, 1908. It promises music, speeches, grounds, water, order, and wide enjoyment for veterans, settlers, and all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassville
Notice of Appointment in Wallace Estate Cherokee County Kansas
State of Kansan Cherokee County. In the matter of the estate of George W Wallace late of Cherokee county Kansas. Notice is hereby given that on the sixth day of June A D 1914 the undersigned was by the Probate Court of Cherokee county Kansas duly appointed and installed as administrator of the estate of one W Wallace deceased. Parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. A L HARVEY, Administrator
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Cherokee
George W. Wallace
Cherokee County
Kansas
W. Wallace
Cherokee Cour 'T
A. L. Harvry
Morrow returns home from Sallisaw mills amid lumber shipments
T J Morrow arrived home Sunday morning from large saw mills near Sallisaw Oklahoma after spending the previous week shipping nine carloads of lumber. Mrs J E Schnebley and family, including Fern, George, and sister Mrs Bowles with Oscar of St Louis, plus Mrs McMillen of Colorado Springs, left Baldwin to attend the funeral of their mother Mrs Ballard. Audrey Smith hosted a Wednesday afternoon whist and flinch for Miss Andrews of Fort Worth Texas with Andrews winning the whist prize and Andrews taking the flinch prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aids Society of the Presbyterian Church
John Cook
T. J. Morrow
Big Saw Mills
Sallisaw
Oklo
J. E. Schnebley
Fern
George
Bowles
Oscar
St. Louis
Mc‘Millen
Colorado Springs
Col
Baldwin
Ballard
East River Street
Audrey Smith
Flinch
Miss Andrews
Fort Worth
Texas
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Mission Mine
C. T. Russel
Allegheny
The
Zion's Watch Tower
Shubert
7Th and
Joplin Sts
Santa Fe
Colorado
California
Baxter Mill & Elevator Co
D. L. Harper
Cassville, Mo
DR. A. J. Thompson
Daniels
Baxter Springs, Kas
E. H. Collison
LAWY
Daniels Block
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