New Walks Ordered by Council and Local Notices
The text notes a council order for new walks from an earlier date, mentions cleanup of city hall park, visits by various residents, mining interests in Baxter area, and a growing number of drinking dens in Cherokee. It records local events including baseball games, upcoming reunions, marriage announcements, weed-cutting enforcement, and regular veterinary visits in Baxter Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Landis
Kansas City
Baxter Springs News 1905 Market and Local Notes
Baxter Springs dated June 7 1905 reports Dr Jones advancing the water works plant with trenches dug to prevent hazards. Local sales include a $2000 property sale worth twice that, and multiple properties, farms, and mining leases advertised at low prices. Letters discuss town improvements and a proposed hotel, with real estate ads urging investor interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jones
Maine
Baxter Springs
Baxter
Daniela & Plumb
Kanens
Sota
Library Site Offered In Baxter Springs 1905
A handwritten plea from W Blanche McCammon and others invites Baxter Springs authorities to place the Johnston library on the south half of lots 7 and 8 in block 30 Warwick Place addition. She urges timely action for the town’s future business growth and improvements south of River Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dance
Kang
Johnston Library
Baxter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dent’s
Java
Dent
Trocery
Easter State Bank
Cagtek Demian
Eee
J. M. Cooper
T. J. Morrow
T. C. Moore
F. S. Greene
Frank McCammon
McCormick and Champion
J. D. Hogan
Charlie Craney
Kansas’ City
E. K.brown
Sherman Street
Lem King
Sheridan Street
Baxter National Bank
Baxter National
G.D. Lamme
Weir City
Raton
J.C. Naylor
Lyons
Ture
Dr. Engiiah
E. W. Dow
Salina
Parker Carnival Company
Joplin
Fred Easter
Lawrence
Pittsburg
Marshal Jarrett
City Hall
Mrs. Welby Morrison
Quincy, IL
Mrs
J. E. Chew
J. T. McRuer
Parkville, Mo
Cherokee
Sentinel
Red Top
F.M. Perkins
Baxter Electric Company
Baxter Mining Company
Wm. Waugh
Kanene City
Charlie Daniela
Empire City
Chilocco
L. E. Leckie
Joppa, Ill
Mr. Lecke
Joppa
Charlie Colling
Mexico
Chautauqua County
V. Emanuel
Mr. Emanuel
J. W. Watson
Omaha
Mr Watson
Cooper
South Military Street
Carole
Susie Louise
C. F. Hickman
Galena
Morrow-Carney Drug Co
W. N. Fehrenback
Queensware
Etter’s Bakery
Frank Pierce
Bessie Hickman
Hollie Wagner
Mayme Kempf
Lydia Moore
George Long
Otto Moore
Bessie Goodner
New Mexico
Devil's Promenade
Clebber
U. S
Miami
Brown
Blanche McCammon
Mies Blanche McCammon
N. J. McCammon
W.T. White
M. E. Church
Ingersoll
Parker
Kanone
Minami
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