Baxter Planing Mill to be major West manufacturer
The Baxter Planing Mill and Fixture Co will be a large plant with capacity to employ at least 25 people, producing collapsible floor show cases, moth proof clothing cabinets, wood pulleys, and other work. T. J. Morrow will run the business, Gaba will handle outside work and travel, and $30,000 of work is already in the works.
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Baxter Planing Mill
Baxter Planing Mill and Fixture Co
T. J. Morrow
Gaba
Baxter Springs
Big Chief Mining Company Starts Ore at New Mill
The Big Chief Mining Company reports its new mill is producing ore. The property borders the Mission to the South, with dirt as rich as that mine, long regarded as among the nation's best. The Big Chief is expected to become a major producer. Mrs. Chas. L. Smith and daughters Ruth and Dorothy visited friends in Joplin on Monday.
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Big Chief
Big Chief Mining Company
Chas. L. Smith
Ruth
Dorothy
Joplin
Mission mine to start 1200 ton per day mill
Work on the Mission’s large new 1200 ton daily capacity mill is planned to begin around August 1. The plant will process 1200 tons of dirt daily, 50 tons per hour, about a ton per minute, and will be the largest mill yet built in the lead and zinc district. The mine is among the world’s best, the ground is opened, and many workers will be needed to feed and operate the mill.
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Mission
Baxter Springs Shows Growth Despite Dull Times
The town reports many improvements including miles of concrete walks, canvas awnings, another railroad building, a manufacturing plant to employ at least 25, several new business houses, and several new residences. Despite the panic, Baxter Springs is recovering and poised to prosper, with A. R. Kane adding a new front walk on East Sherman Street.
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Baxter Springs
Baxter
A. R. Kane
East Sherman Street
Fats vs Leans Big Ball Game at Ervin's Park Friday
A promised great baseball event at Ervin's Park is set for Friday at 3 PM between the Fats and Leans. Admission is 10 cents for all, with a pro lineup featuring ex-league players and top locals. Proceeds aid Baxter ball team, with Umpires T. J. Morrow and J. W. Watson, and a strong reserve roster included.
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Ervin’s Park
Ervin's Park
T. J. Morrow
J. W. Watson
Baxter
Baseball Rosters for Fats Enyart and Seans Teams
The lists name players at multiple positions for two teams, Fats Enyart and Seans, with absentees noted as reserves or et al. The rosters include pitchers catchers in infield and outfield slots, and numerous accompanying players.
One Price Admission For Whole Show Seeks Crowd
A historic sports event ad invites readers to attend a rare all day game. It promises one ticket covers the entire performance, with warnings about no grafting or intoxicants on grounds and instruction to have change ready to avoid short-changing. If the game runs late, it continues until Saturday morning with no extra charge.
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P. S
Proclamation Declares Half Day For Ball Game
Mayor Cuns M Jones proclaims Friday from 3 to 6 pm a holiday to allow attendance at the ball game between the Fats and Leans. He requests all business houses close during those hours.
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I. C. M. Jones
Cuns. M. Jones
Man breaks wrist after car crank slips during repair
Sunday evening John S. Cooper suffered a right wrist fracture when a crank slipped from his grip. Dr. C. M. Jones set the broken bone. Other notes report eye treatment and hospital updates, local visits, and ongoing construction at Fixture Company with several thousand dollars of work ahead.
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John S. Cooper
C. M. Jones
Prosperity and Baxter split Sunday baseball games 8 to 2 and 13 to 0
Prosperity won the first game 8 to 2 after a rough start as Dardenne held the mound for the locals and the visitors built a first inning lead. Baxter dominated the second game 13 to 0 with Reed driving in five on a three bagger and a homeric error, while Prosperity failed to score. Stein umpired the first game and Coach Harlan, though unable to play, umpired part of the second, drawing praise for his fair calls.
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Baxter
Dardenne
Reed
Stein
Harlan
Farm to Rent for Grain Use near Baxter Springs
To rent a 60 acre idle farm for next year suitable for sowing wheat. Inquire at Mrs. E. H. Tousey, R. F. D. No. 2, Baxter Springs, Kansas.
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E. H. Tousey
Baxter Springs
Kan
Willard Coal and Ice Co Pays Top Wheat Price
Willard Coal and Ice Co's coal office advertises the highest market price for wheat. Brano Duxwoopy Minic Co appears in the notice.
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Willard Coal and Ice Co
City business district gains metropolitan look with awnings
New canvas awnings brighten the business section adding a metropolitan air to the town. The note mentions forthcoming fence installations and ends with a fond farewell to Marie.
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Marie
Letters Remaining at Batter Springs Post Office Kansas
List of letters remaining for week ending July 15 1008 at Batter Springs Kansas including Mr C S Butler Miss Alice Cole Mr Richard Bryar Bart Duncan Miss Jessie Foster Elbert C Haynes Miss Gladys Jones Mr Fred Wardwell Frank Ruby Miss Lula Williams. Letters will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington DC if not called for within two weeks. Callers please give the date and letter to "Advert feed" at the postmaster's office.
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Batter Springs
Kansas
Washington, D. C
C S Butler
Alice Cole
Richard Bryar
Bart Duncan
Jessie Foster
Elbert C Haynes
Gladys Jones
Fred Wardwell
Frank Ruby
Lula Williams
Faep Baer_ert
P.M
Publication Notice in Estate of George W. Wallace
I A L Harvey administrator of the estate filed July 13 1908 in Cherokee County Kansas a petition in Probate Court asking to sell described real property Lots 3 6 7 8 9 and 10 in Black Terrace Brewster Second to Baxter Springs for debts of George W Wallace The hearing is set for July 16 1908 at 11 o'clock a m in the Probate Court Rooms Columbus Kansas Seed three A L RAI Administrator
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George W. Wallace
I. A. L. Harvey
Cherokee County
Kansas
Brewster
Baxter Springs
Kanaas
Colombes
al. Rai
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